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Observance / Observation - Exercise 2

Direction: Choose the correct word in each sentence below. When you have finished, click on the "Check My Work" button to view the answers.

1. The (   ) of Thanksgiving began with the pilgrims and Native Americans.

2. Your (   ) could make all the difference in solving the case.

3. (   ) towers can be found on the top floors of very tall structures.

4. The inspector must make detailed (   ) to ensure that the machinery functions properly.

5. My family takes the (   ) of that holiday very seriously.

6. I am very grateful for your (   ) of the ketchup on my shirt at the July Fourth picnic.

7. The (   ) of Presidents' Day marks the celebration of Washington's and Lincoln's birthdays.

8. Sue made an astute (   ) about the assignment.

9. His (   ) about the temperature of the liquid saved us all from a dangerous explosion.

10. Stores usually close to mark the (   ) of Christmas.

             

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