Vocabulary Words
• assured: said in a way to make someone feel certain
• convinced: caused someone to accept or believe
• debate: discussion between two people or groups with
different opinions on a topic
• functional: having a practical purpose
• predicted: saw in advance
Fill in the Blanks
Complete the passage below with the missing content words.
1. Malik knew Jen was nervous, so he _______________ her
that everything would be okay.
2. Jen _______________ Malik that she was right by making a
good point.
3. They had a _______________ in school where each side
argued their points.
4. Courtney guessed who would win and _______________ the
result of the game well.
5. The statue on the wall was not just for looking at, it was
_______________ too because you could hang your coat on
it.