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Exercise 2: Matching

Directions: Read the following paragraphs. Use the punctuation clues provided to define the underlined terms.

In order to 1.__________, or reduce, stress, it is 2.__________, important, and necessary to exercise frequently. Over the past 3.__________ (i.e. ten years) doctors have often 4.__________, or scolded, patients for not exercising enough.

The body could become weak, damaged, and 5.__________over time if one neglects to partake in some form of exercise. But often one wonders where to begin. It is difficult to overcome a 6._________(i.e. lazy) lifestyle, but one must start somewhere.

It might be best to begin with 7.__________, or slight, changes. Start with a ten-minute walk through your neighborhood every other day. Work up to a thirty-minute daily walk. Soon you will find yourself 8.__________ (i.e. full of energy). Don’t feel 9.__________, or scorn, for yourself for small violations, such as missing one day here and there. You will soon 10.__________,or exceed, your expectations and find yourself looking forward to your daily exercise.

1 .      

  

Using the pulldown boxes, match each item on the left to the corresponding item at right.

1.1  A. impaired
1.2  B. castigated
1.3  C. decade
1.4  D. vital
1.5  E. alleviate


2 .      

  

Using the pulldown boxes, match each item on the left to the corresponding item at right.

2.1  A. contempt
2.2  B. surpass
2.3  C. lethargic
2.4  D. subtle
2.5  E. energized






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