Question

On my first day at school, I did not speak a word of English. I felt lost and terrified in the classroom. Luckily, my teacher 1-----------(be) Dorothy Collins that year. I ---2-----------(cannot) speak English. The other kids ate meat sandwiches in school, I had ---3----------(gobble) tortillas made by my mother. The students -----4-------(mock) at my accent. Mrs.Collins told me that I --------------5----(have) an ear for languages. Mrs. Collins ------6------(cheer) me on. I gained confidence and my language skills improved. I also won the most coveted ‘good reader’ award The spirit of -------7------(persevere) instilled in me by her ---8-----------(guide) me through challenges in life.

Answer 1

Answer:

1. was

2.couldn't

3. gobbled

4.had

5. cheered

6. perseverance

7. guided/guidance