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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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