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Circum- Word Study M

Remember that you will need to know the definition, the part of speech, spelling, and how to use each word in a sentence. For these activities, identify the definition and sentence for each word. There are two words this week that are NOT verbs. Can you guess them?

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circumvent---Definitionto go around or bypass
circumvent---SentenceWe had to ___ the lake, because there was no bridge across it.
circumstance---Definitioncondition; incident or occurrence
circumstance---SentenceWhen she locked herself out of her apartment, findin a key a fortunate ___.
circumrotate---Definitionturn like a wheel
circumrotate---SentenceThe tire rim will ___ when it is spun around.
circumnavigate---Definitionto go completely around the world
circumnavigate---SentenceShe tried to ___ the world in a hot air balloon.
circumspect---Definitionwatchful and discreet
circumspect---SentenceThe undercover policeman was ___ and snuck into the crime organization.
Which word is the only noun?circumstance
Whid word is the only adjective?circumspect


9th Grade English Teacher
Tuscarora High School
Frederick, MD

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