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Exercise 3

Use the context to help you find the term that best fits each sentence.

1 .       In order to _____________, or reduce, stress, it is important to exercise. 



2 .       The nurse checked my ____________ signs. First she took my temperature, then my blood pressure, and then counted my pulse. 



3 .       Over the past ____________ (ten years), my son has grown up. 



4 .       Children are often _____________ or scolded by their parents. 



5 .       The body could become weak, damaged, and _____________ over time if one neglects to partake in some form of exercise. 



6 .       Is it difficult to overcome a _________________ (i.e., lazy) lifestyle? 



7 .       It is best to begin with _____________, or slight, changes. 



8 .       Regular exercise will keep you _____________, full of energy. 



9 .       Don’t feel _______________, scorn, for yourself if you miss a day of exercise. 



10 .       When I fish, I carry a _______—a wicker basket—to hold any fish I catch. 



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