Romeo and Juliet’s families had been battling for years, so Romeo felt it was pointless to try to win Juliet’s affection.

Angel and his cousin grew up next door to each other, but since they are five years apart in age and have few common interests, they don’t have much of a connection.

 Ayana thinks everyone is nice and kind. She trusts everyone because she believes that people will not do her wrong or wish her harm. She believes that if you treat everyone with kindness, then everyone will be kind in return.

Last year, I didn’t go home for Thanksgiving; instead, I went on a trip with my friends. Whenmy grandparents told me how much they missed me, I felt terrible and made plans to visitthem on New Year’s Day.

Jeffrey’s uncle told him he couldn’t go to the park after dark, but Jeffrey responded, “Forget it!It’s summer. I’m going to do what I want!”

Armando has lived in a small town in Illinois all his life, and even went to college just a fewmiles from his childhood home. He is excited about moving to New York City for his first job,but often wonders if he can make it in the big city!

As brother and sister, Bart and Lisa are always getting into arguments, but their mother Margeinsists that they speak politely to each other at home.

Markel was required to read the newspaper each day as homework for his Honors Government class. At the end of the semester, he realized he was much more aware of politics and social issues.

In ancient Egypt, the pharaoh — or king — ruled over everyone. The high priests and noblemen were below him, and the workers and peasants supported everyone else in society

Fill in the blank: My next door neighbor and I used to do everything together, but since he moved away severalyears ago we have a ___ relationship.

Fill in the blank: Janelle’s ___ sometimes leads other people to take advantage of her. She doesn’t understand that not everyone is as kind as she is.

Fill in the blank: Oliver wants to get rid of the ___ at the restaurant he manages. He wants every employee tovote on important decisions and plans to pay everyone equally.

Fill in the blank: At this point, it is ___ to try to train my dog to fetch. She is 10 years old and has resisted all ofmy attempts to teach her!

Fill in the blank: After spending his summer as an intern at the United Nations, Delonte was much more ___of world affairs.

Fill in the blank:  Because Gina is often ___ in school, she is frequently called to the principal’s office.

Fill in the blank: John spoke rudely to his teacher, but later he felt ___ and wrote her an apology note.

Fill in the blank: . The owner of the barber shop on 11th Street is known for being ___ and professional to all ofhis customers. He welcomes everyone to the neighborhood.