4000 Essential English Words 4 Unit 8: Janie and the Music Player

Choose the word that is the better fit for each blank.

Mr Holloway was sent to _____ the old coach, who was known for his wild _____ during games.

Choose the word that is the better fit for each blank.

Decisions made in courts are often _____ by the personal views of the judge. In some cases, the decisions help change _____.

Choose the word that is the better fit for each blank.

I _____ the pencil and squeezed it until it _____.

Choose the word that is the better fit for each blank.

My father _____ a check in the letter he sent me. He always offered to help even if I didn’t ask for any help _____.

Choose the word that is the better fit for each blank.

The soldier dreaded the _____ battle. He _____ thought about what might happen to him.

Choose the word that is the better fit for each blank.

I saw several _____ in the ice. This _____ to happen when the weather becomes warmer.

Choose the word that is the better fit for each blank.

Sheila took the _____ from her purse and pressed a couple of buttons. It took her a while to figure out how to turn it to silent _____.

Choose the word that is the better fit for each blank.

She ran from room to room quickly, but _____ suddenly. She couldn’t have _____ to the room without a key.

Choose the word that is the better fit for each blank.

The student had a _____ reason for leaving the classroom when his teacher was gone. He tried to explain his _____ of what happened while she was gone.

Choose the word that is the better fit for each blank.

The thief _____ while the police questioned him. They didn’t feel sorry for the _____ criminal.

Match the phrases to make complete sentences.

Scientists have a device that helps _____.

a. as she turned around the corner

b. when the electricity went out

c. by holding it too tightly

d. light bulb with a new one

e. in the summer

f. them tell how old an object is

g. to miss school today

h. students who do all of their homework

i. my brother in trouble

j. his mother wasn’t watching him

Match the phrases to make complete sentences.

The driver gripped the wheel _____.

a. as she turned around the corner

b. when the electricity went out

c. by holding it too tightly

d. light bulb with a new one

e. in the summer

f. them tell how old an object is

g. to miss school today

h. students who do all of their homework

i. my brother in trouble

j. his mother wasn’t watching him

Match the phrases to make complete sentences.

I always perspire more often _____.

a. as she turned around the corner

b. when the electricity went out

c. by holding it too tightly

d. light bulb with a new one

e. in the summer

f. them tell how old an object is

g. to miss school today

h. students who do all of their homework

i. my brother in trouble

j. his mother wasn’t watching him

Match the phrases to make complete sentences.

The concert halted _____.

a. as she turned around the corner

b. when the electricity went out

c. by holding it too tightly

d. light bulb with a new one

e. in the summer

f. them tell how old an object is

g. to miss school today

h. students who do all of their homework

i. my brother in trouble

j. his mother wasn’t watching him

Match the phrases to make complete sentences.

The sly boy took a cookie while _____.

a. as she turned around the corner

b. when the electricity went out

c. by holding it too tightly

d. light bulb with a new one

e. in the summer

f. them tell how old an object is

g. to miss school today

h. students who do all of their homework

i. my brother in trouble

j. his mother wasn’t watching him

Match the phrases to make complete sentences.

My father replaced the old _____.

a. as she turned around the corner

b. when the electricity went out

c. by holding it too tightly

d. light bulb with a new one

e. in the summer

f. them tell how old an object is

g. to miss school today

h. students who do all of their homework

i. my brother in trouble

j. his mother wasn’t watching him

Match the phrases to make complete sentences.

He had a valid reason _____.

a. as she turned around the corner

b. when the electricity went out

c. by holding it too tightly

d. light bulb with a new one

e. in the summer

f. them tell how old an object is

g. to miss school today

h. students who do all of their homework

i. my brother in trouble

j. his mother wasn’t watching him

Match the phrases to make complete sentences.

I snapped the toy _____.

a. as she turned around the corner

b. when the electricity went out

c. by holding it too tightly

d. light bulb with a new one

e. in the summer

f. them tell how old an object is

g. to miss school today

h. students who do all of their homework

i. my brother in trouble

j. his mother wasn’t watching him

Match the phrases to make complete sentences.

The teacher tends to give the best grades to _____.

a. as she turned around the corner

b. when the electricity went out

c. by holding it too tightly

d. light bulb with a new one

e. in the summer

f. them tell how old an object is

g. to miss school today

h. students who do all of their homework

i. my brother in trouble

j. his mother wasn’t watching him

Match the phrases to make complete sentences.

I got no joy whatsoever from getting _____.

a. as she turned around the corner

b. when the electricity went out

c. by holding it too tightly

d. light bulb with a new one

e. in the summer

f. them tell how old an object is

g. to miss school today

h. students who do all of their homework

i. my brother in trouble

j. his mother wasn’t watching him

Match the clauses to make complete sentences.

He didn’t understand,_____.

a. but he wasn’t given access to the room

b. because he can influence people to do anything

c. because the impeding test was so important

d. so the constant music wouldn’t annoy the neighbors

e. that he broke every law

f. it was enclosed in glass

g. because there were cracks in it

h. so they told him a different version

i. so his conduct was excellent

j. so the mode wouldn’t disturb anyone

Match the clauses to make complete sentences.

He was told to behave, _____.

a. but he wasn’t given access to the room

b. because he can influence people to do anything

c. because the impeding test was so important

d. so the constant music wouldn’t annoy the neighbors

e. that he broke every law

f. it was enclosed in glass

g. because there were cracks in it

h. so they told him a different version

i. so his conduct was excellent

j. so the mode wouldn’t disturb anyone

Match the clauses to make complete sentences.

Joe was such a bad person _____.

a. but he wasn’t given access to the room

b. because he can influence people to do anything

c. because the impeding test was so important

d. so the constant music wouldn’t annoy the neighbors

e. that he broke every law

f. it was enclosed in glass

g. because there were cracks in it

h. so they told him a different version

i. so his conduct was excellent

j. so the mode wouldn’t disturb anyone

Match the clauses to make complete sentences.

To keep the jewels safe, _____.

a. but he wasn’t given access to the room

b. because he can influence people to do anything

c. because the impeding test was so important

d. so the constant music wouldn’t annoy the neighbors

e. that he broke every law

f. it was enclosed in glass

g. because there were cracks in it

h. so they told him a different version

i. so his conduct was excellent

j. so the mode wouldn’t disturb anyone

Match the clauses to make complete sentences.

Be careful _____.

a. but he wasn’t given access to the room

b. because he can influence people to do anything

c. because the impeding test was so important

d. so the constant music wouldn’t annoy the neighbors

e. that he broke every law

f. it was enclosed in glass

g. because there were cracks in it

h. so they told him a different version

i. so his conduct was excellent

j. so the mode wouldn’t disturb anyone

Match the clauses to make complete sentences.

Mark tried the code, _____.

a. but he wasn’t given access to the room

b. because he can influence people to do anything

c. because the impeding test was so important

d. so the constant music wouldn’t annoy the neighbors

e. that he broke every law

f. it was enclosed in glass

g. because there were cracks in it

h. so they told him a different version

i. so his conduct was excellent

j. so the mode wouldn’t disturb anyone

Match the clauses to make complete sentences.

She practices the violin during the day, _____.

a. but he wasn’t given access to the room

b. because he can influence people to do anything

c. because the impeding test was so important

d. so the constant music wouldn’t annoy the neighbors

e. that he broke every law

f. it was enclosed in glass

g. because there were cracks in it

h. so they told him a different version

i. so his conduct was excellent

j. so the mode wouldn’t disturb anyone

Match the clauses to make complete sentences.

He studied hard _____.

a. but he wasn’t given access to the room

b. because he can influence people to do anything

c. because the impeding test was so important

d. so the constant music wouldn’t annoy the neighbors

e. that he broke every law

f. it was enclosed in glass

g. because there were cracks in it

h. so they told him a different version

i. so his conduct was excellent

j. so the mode wouldn’t disturb anyone

Match the clauses to make complete sentences.

She turned her phone off, _____.

a. but he wasn’t given access to the room

b. because he can influence people to do anything

c. because the impeding test was so important

d. so the constant music wouldn’t annoy the neighbors

e. that he broke every law

f. it was enclosed in glass

g. because there were cracks in it

h. so they told him a different version

i. so his conduct was excellent

j. so the mode wouldn’t disturb anyone

Match the clauses to make complete sentences.

He replaced the glass _____.

a. but he wasn’t given access to the room

b. because he can influence people to do anything

c. because the impeding test was so important

d. so the constant music wouldn’t annoy the neighbors

e. that he broke every law

f. it was enclosed in glass

g. because there were cracks in it

h. so they told him a different version

i. so his conduct was excellent

j. so the mode wouldn’t disturb anyone

JANIE AND THE MUSIC PLAYER

Janie had constant thoughts about getting a music player. One day, she was late for class. She hurried down the hall but halted when she saw a backpack on the floor. She looked inside and found nothing but some books. She reached inside the bag and felt a small object at the bottom. It was a music player enclosed in a black case! Janie tended to be honest, and she had no valid reason to take the device. However, her desire for the player influenced her decision. Janie was being sly. She put the device into her own backpack. When she arrived at the class, she gave her teacher the bag. “I found this,” she said.

Ms. Johnson asked, “Does this backpack belong to anyone?” A girl named Linda claimed the bag. Linda looked inside and yelled, “My music player is missing! Janie took it!” Janie answered, “I did not.” Linda responded, “You were the only one that had access to it! If your version of the story is true, you’ll let Ms. Johnson check your bag.” Janie started to perspire as she realized the impending trouble she was in. She gripped her bag tightly.

Ms. Johnson took the bag from Janie. Inside she found the player. “Janie, I never expected this kind of conduct from you,” she said. “You’ve always been such a good student.”

Ms. Johnson gave Linda the player. Linda said, “Ms. Johnson, look!” There was a crack along one side. She turned it to the “on” mode, but it wouldn’t work. It must’ve snapped while Janie was holding onto the bag so tightly.

Ms. Johnson called Janie’s parents. They were very upset. “Stealing is illegal. You have no respect for the law whatsoever,” they said. “We bought you a music player, but we’re giving it to Linda. It will replace the one you broke.” In the end, Janie’s bad behavior left her with nothing at all.

Janie thought constantly about a device that played videos.

JANIE AND THE MUSIC PLAYER

Janie had constant thoughts about getting a music player. One day, she was late for class. She hurried down the hall but halted when she saw a backpack on the floor. She looked inside and found nothing but some books. She reached inside the bag and felt a small object at the bottom. It was a music player enclosed in a black case! Janie tended to be honest, and she had no valid reason to take the device. However, her desire for the player influenced her decision. Janie was being sly. She put the device into her own backpack. When she arrived at the class, she gave her teacher the bag. “I found this,” she said.

Ms. Johnson asked, “Does this backpack belong to anyone?” A girl named Linda claimed the bag. Linda looked inside and yelled, “My music player is missing! Janie took it!” Janie answered, “I did not.” Linda responded, “You were the only one that had access to it! If your version of the story is true, you’ll let Ms. Johnson check your bag.” Janie started to perspire as she realized the impending trouble she was in. She gripped her bag tightly.

Ms. Johnson took the bag from Janie. Inside she found the player. “Janie, I never expected this kind of conduct from you,” she said. “You’ve always been such a good student.”

Ms. Johnson gave Linda the player. Linda said, “Ms. Johnson, look!” There was a crack along one side. She turned it to the “on” mode, but it wouldn’t work. It must’ve snapped while Janie was holding onto the bag so tightly.

Ms. Johnson called Janie’s parents. They were very upset. “Stealing is illegal. You have no respect for the law whatsoever,” they said. “We bought you a music player, but we’re giving it to Linda. It will replace the one you broke.” In the end, Janie’s bad behavior left her with nothing at all.

Janie halted while she walked to class because she found a backpack.

JANIE AND THE MUSIC PLAYER

Janie had constant thoughts about getting a music player. One day, she was late for class. She hurried down the hall but halted when she saw a backpack on the floor. She looked inside and found nothing but some books. She reached inside the bag and felt a small object at the bottom. It was a music player enclosed in a black case! Janie tended to be honest, and she had no valid reason to take the device. However, her desire for the player influenced her decision. Janie was being sly. She put the device into her own backpack. When she arrived at the class, she gave her teacher the bag. “I found this,” she said.

Ms. Johnson asked, “Does this backpack belong to anyone?” A girl named Linda claimed the bag. Linda looked inside and yelled, “My music player is missing! Janie took it!” Janie answered, “I did not.” Linda responded, “You were the only one that had access to it! If your version of the story is true, you’ll let Ms. Johnson check your bag.” Janie started to perspire as she realized the impending trouble she was in. She gripped her bag tightly.

Ms. Johnson took the bag from Janie. Inside she found the player. “Janie, I never expected this kind of conduct from you,” she said. “You’ve always been such a good student.”

Ms. Johnson gave Linda the player. Linda said, “Ms. Johnson, look!” There was a crack along one side. She turned it to the “on” mode, but it wouldn’t work. It must’ve snapped while Janie was holding onto the bag so tightly.

Ms. Johnson called Janie’s parents. They were very upset. “Stealing is illegal. You have no respect for the law whatsoever,” they said. “We bought you a music player, but we’re giving it to Linda. It will replace the one you broke.” In the end, Janie’s bad behavior left her with nothing at all.

Janie found the player when she gripped the bag.

JANIE AND THE MUSIC PLAYER

Janie had constant thoughts about getting a music player. One day, she was late for class. She hurried down the hall but halted when she saw a backpack on the floor. She looked inside and found nothing but some books. She reached inside the bag and felt a small object at the bottom. It was a music player enclosed in a black case! Janie tended to be honest, and she had no valid reason to take the device. However, her desire for the player influenced her decision. Janie was being sly. She put the device into her own backpack. When she arrived at the class, she gave her teacher the bag. “I found this,” she said.

Ms. Johnson asked, “Does this backpack belong to anyone?” A girl named Linda claimed the bag. Linda looked inside and yelled, “My music player is missing! Janie took it!” Janie answered, “I did not.” Linda responded, “You were the only one that had access to it! If your version of the story is true, you’ll let Ms. Johnson check your bag.” Janie started to perspire as she realized the impending trouble she was in. She gripped her bag tightly.

Ms. Johnson took the bag from Janie. Inside she found the player. “Janie, I never expected this kind of conduct from you,” she said. “You’ve always been such a good student.”

Ms. Johnson gave Linda the player. Linda said, “Ms. Johnson, look!” There was a crack along one side. She turned it to the “on” mode, but it wouldn’t work. It must’ve snapped while Janie was holding onto the bag so tightly.

Ms. Johnson called Janie’s parents. They were very upset. “Stealing is illegal. You have no respect for the law whatsoever,” they said. “We bought you a music player, but we’re giving it to Linda. It will replace the one you broke.” In the end, Janie’s bad behavior left her with nothing at all.

The backpack belonged to a student in Janie’s class.

JANIE AND THE MUSIC PLAYER

Janie had constant thoughts about getting a music player. One day, she was late for class. She hurried down the hall but halted when she saw a backpack on the floor. She looked inside and found nothing but some books. She reached inside the bag and felt a small object at the bottom. It was a music player enclosed in a black case! Janie tended to be honest, and she had no valid reason to take the device. However, her desire for the player influenced her decision. Janie was being sly. She put the device into her own backpack. When she arrived at the class, she gave her teacher the bag. “I found this,” she said.

Ms. Johnson asked, “Does this backpack belong to anyone?” A girl named Linda claimed the bag. Linda looked inside and yelled, “My music player is missing! Janie took it!” Janie answered, “I did not.” Linda responded, “You were the only one that had access to it! If your version of the story is true, you’ll let Ms. Johnson check your bag.” Janie started to perspire as she realized the impending trouble she was in. She gripped her bag tightly.

Ms. Johnson took the bag from Janie. Inside she found the player. “Janie, I never expected this kind of conduct from you,” she said. “You’ve always been such a good student.”

Ms. Johnson gave Linda the player. Linda said, “Ms. Johnson, look!” There was a crack along one side. She turned it to the “on” mode, but it wouldn’t work. It must’ve snapped while Janie was holding onto the bag so tightly.

Ms. Johnson called Janie’s parents. They were very upset. “Stealing is illegal. You have no respect for the law whatsoever,” they said. “We bought you a music player, but we’re giving it to Linda. It will replace the one you broke.” In the end, Janie’s bad behavior left her with nothing at all.

When Linda put the player to “on” mode, it started to work.

JANIE AND THE MUSIC PLAYER

Janie had constant thoughts about getting a music player. One day, she was late for class. She hurried down the hall but halted when she saw a backpack on the floor. She looked inside and found nothing but some books. She reached inside the bag and felt a small object at the bottom. It was a music player enclosed in a black case! Janie tended to be honest, and she had no valid reason to take the device. However, her desire for the player influenced her decision. Janie was being sly. She put the device into her own backpack. When she arrived at the class, she gave her teacher the bag. “I found this,” she said.

Ms. Johnson asked, “Does this backpack belong to anyone?” A girl named Linda claimed the bag. Linda looked inside and yelled, “My music player is missing! Janie took it!” Janie answered, “I did not.” Linda responded, “You were the only one that had access to it! If your version of the story is true, you’ll let Ms. Johnson check your bag.” Janie started to perspire as she realized the impending trouble she was in. She gripped her bag tightly.

Ms. Johnson took the bag from Janie. Inside she found the player. “Janie, I never expected this kind of conduct from you,” she said. “You’ve always been such a good student.”

Ms. Johnson gave Linda the player. Linda said, “Ms. Johnson, look!” There was a crack along one side. She turned it to the “on” mode, but it wouldn’t work. It must’ve snapped while Janie was holding onto the bag so tightly.

Ms. Johnson called Janie’s parents. They were very upset. “Stealing is illegal. You have no respect for the law whatsoever,” they said. “We bought you a music player, but we’re giving it to Linda. It will replace the one you broke.” In the end, Janie’s bad behavior left her with nothing at all.

Janie’s parents gave the music player to Linda to replace the one she broke.

JANIE AND THE MUSIC PLAYER

Janie had constant thoughts about getting a music player. One day, she was late for class. She hurried down the hall but halted when she saw a backpack on the floor. She looked inside and found nothing but some books. She reached inside the bag and felt a small object at the bottom. It was a music player enclosed in a black case! Janie tended to be honest, and she had no valid reason to take the device. However, her desire for the player influenced her decision. Janie was being sly. She put the device into her own backpack. When she arrived at the class, she gave her teacher the bag. “I found this,” she said.

Ms. Johnson asked, “Does this backpack belong to anyone?” A girl named Linda claimed the bag. Linda looked inside and yelled, “My music player is missing! Janie took it!” Janie answered, “I did not.” Linda responded, “You were the only one that had access to it! If your version of the story is true, you’ll let Ms. Johnson check your bag.” Janie started to perspire as she realized the impending trouble she was in. She gripped her bag tightly.

Ms. Johnson took the bag from Janie. Inside she found the player. “Janie, I never expected this kind of conduct from you,” she said. “You’ve always been such a good student.”

Ms. Johnson gave Linda the player. Linda said, “Ms. Johnson, look!” There was a crack along one side. She turned it to the “on” mode, but it wouldn’t work. It must’ve snapped while Janie was holding onto the bag so tightly.

Ms. Johnson called Janie’s parents. They were very upset. “Stealing is illegal. You have no respect for the law whatsoever,” they said. “We bought you a music player, but we’re giving it to Linda. It will replace the one you broke.” In the end, Janie’s bad behavior left her with nothing at all.

What did Janie find enclosed in the black case?

JANIE AND THE MUSIC PLAYER

Janie had constant thoughts about getting a music player. One day, she was late for class. She hurried down the hall but halted when she saw a backpack on the floor. She looked inside and found nothing but some books. She reached inside the bag and felt a small object at the bottom. It was a music player enclosed in a black case! Janie tended to be honest, and she had no valid reason to take the device. However, her desire for the player influenced her decision. Janie was being sly. She put the device into her own backpack. When she arrived at the class, she gave her teacher the bag. “I found this,” she said.

Ms. Johnson asked, “Does this backpack belong to anyone?” A girl named Linda claimed the bag. Linda looked inside and yelled, “My music player is missing! Janie took it!” Janie answered, “I did not.” Linda responded, “You were the only one that had access to it! If your version of the story is true, you’ll let Ms. Johnson check your bag.” Janie started to perspire as she realized the impending trouble she was in. She gripped her bag tightly.

Ms. Johnson took the bag from Janie. Inside she found the player. “Janie, I never expected this kind of conduct from you,” she said. “You’ve always been such a good student.”

Ms. Johnson gave Linda the player. Linda said, “Ms. Johnson, look!” There was a crack along one side. She turned it to the “on” mode, but it wouldn’t work. It must’ve snapped while Janie was holding onto the bag so tightly.

Ms. Johnson called Janie’s parents. They were very upset. “Stealing is illegal. You have no respect for the law whatsoever,” they said. “We bought you a music player, but we’re giving it to Linda. It will replace the one you broke.” In the end, Janie’s bad behavior left her with nothing at all.

The reading explains that Janie lied to her teacher about what?

JANIE AND THE MUSIC PLAYER

Janie had constant thoughts about getting a music player. One day, she was late for class. She hurried down the hall but halted when she saw a backpack on the floor. She looked inside and found nothing but some books. She reached inside the bag and felt a small object at the bottom. It was a music player enclosed in a black case! Janie tended to be honest, and she had no valid reason to take the device. However, her desire for the player influenced her decision. Janie was being sly. She put the device into her own backpack. When she arrived at the class, she gave her teacher the bag. “I found this,” she said.

Ms. Johnson asked, “Does this backpack belong to anyone?” A girl named Linda claimed the bag. Linda looked inside and yelled, “My music player is missing! Janie took it!” Janie answered, “I did not.” Linda responded, “You were the only one that had access to it! If your version of the story is true, you’ll let Ms. Johnson check your bag.” Janie started to perspire as she realized the impending trouble she was in. She gripped her bag tightly.

Ms. Johnson took the bag from Janie. Inside she found the player. “Janie, I never expected this kind of conduct from you,” she said. “You’ve always been such a good student.”

Ms. Johnson gave Linda the player. Linda said, “Ms. Johnson, look!” There was a crack along one side. She turned it to the “on” mode, but it wouldn’t work. It must’ve snapped while Janie was holding onto the bag so tightly.

Ms. Johnson called Janie’s parents. They were very upset. “Stealing is illegal. You have no respect for the law whatsoever,” they said. “We bought you a music player, but we’re giving it to Linda. It will replace the one you broke.” In the end, Janie’s bad behavior left her with nothing at all.

What did Ms. Johnson NOT expect from Janie?

JANIE AND THE MUSIC PLAYER

Janie had constant thoughts about getting a music player. One day, she was late for class. She hurried down the hall but halted when she saw a backpack on the floor. She looked inside and found nothing but some books. She reached inside the bag and felt a small object at the bottom. It was a music player enclosed in a black case! Janie tended to be honest, and she had no valid reason to take the device. However, her desire for the player influenced her decision. Janie was being sly. She put the device into her own backpack. When she arrived at the class, she gave her teacher the bag. “I found this,” she said.

Ms. Johnson asked, “Does this backpack belong to anyone?” A girl named Linda claimed the bag. Linda looked inside and yelled, “My music player is missing! Janie took it!” Janie answered, “I did not.” Linda responded, “You were the only one that had access to it! If your version of the story is true, you’ll let Ms. Johnson check your bag.” Janie started to perspire as she realized the impending trouble she was in. She gripped her bag tightly.

Ms. Johnson took the bag from Janie. Inside she found the player. “Janie, I never expected this kind of conduct from you,” she said. “You’ve always been such a good student.”

Ms. Johnson gave Linda the player. Linda said, “Ms. Johnson, look!” There was a crack along one side. She turned it to the “on” mode, but it wouldn’t work. It must’ve snapped while Janie was holding onto the bag so tightly.

Ms. Johnson called Janie’s parents. They were very upset. “Stealing is illegal. You have no respect for the law whatsoever,” they said. “We bought you a music player, but we’re giving it to Linda. It will replace the one you broke.” In the end, Janie’s bad behavior left her with nothing at all.

Janie’s parents said she had no respect whatsoever for what?