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Word Meanings
1. crate : a wooden case used for transporting goods
2. glared : looked in a very angry way

3. subordinates : lower in rank or position
4. barracks : buildings used for lodging soldiers
5. readily : easily
6. queue : line
7. enthusiasm : with great interest

8. suspect : without clear grounds
9. beneath : at a lower level
10. dignity : honour or respect

11. mingle : mix
12. amends : to reform

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A. Tick (3) the correct option.

1. George Washington was the first __________ of the USA.
(a) Prime Minister (b) President
(c) Vice President (d) Chief Minister

2. The load that the __________ were carrying was heavy.

(a) soldiers (b) labourers (c) workers (d) ministers
3. The __________ was giving instructions to the soldiers.
(a) corporal (b) commander-in-chief

(c) president (d) colonel

4. Finally, there was just one __________ to be moved.
(a) sack (b) carton (c) crate (d) box
5. The soldiers invited Washington for __________ .

(a) lunch (b) dinner (c) tea (d) breakfast

B. Fill in the blanks.
1. One day, Washington was __________ his horse through a town.

2. The last crate was the biggest and seemed to be the __________ .
3. The corporal __________ at Washington.
4. Washington stood in a __________ with the other soldiers for tea.
5. Washington heard the stories of the soldiers with __________ .

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