SAT Vocabulary: Actions

The student council abolished the old hallway pass and replaced it with a simpler sign-out sheet.

A thick towel absorbed the juice that spilled across the kitchen counter.

Leaving the curb, the city bus accelerated and merged into the morning traffic.

From the clinic front desk, a volunteer accompanied the visitor down the hall.

Fallen pine needles accumulated beside the park bench after a windy week.

For the small stage, the drama class adapted the scene and cut two long speeches.

Near the window, the reader adjusted the desk lamp until the page was easy to see.

At opening time, the clerk at the clinic front desk administered the sign-in list and called the first patient.

With a win on Saturday, the debate team advanced to the city finals.

In the office meeting, Priya advocated for a quieter lunch bell in the hallway.

Noise from the hallway affected how clearly the class heard the story.

A short water break alleviated the players' thirst during the hot practice.

At the corner shop, the tailor altered the uniform pants so they fit.

Before the show, the crew amplified the microphone so the back row could hear.

Using a pencil, the student analyzed the graph and marked the highest point.

The bakery anticipated a long line and set extra trays on the counter.

After the foul, the captain appealed to the coach for a second look at the play.

On Monday, the garden club applied last year's watering plan to the new beds.

During homeroom, the teacher appointed Luis as the line leader for the week.

Across the grass, a shy dog approached the picnic blanket and wagged its tail.

When the bell rang, students assembled in the courtyard for the group photo.

At the team meeting, Rosa asserted that the bus should leave ten minutes earlier.

Before the recital, the director assessed each song and chose the opening number.

For homework, the librarian assigned a short article from the local history shelf.

By the loading dock, a worker assisted the driver with the heavy crates.

Seeing an empty desk, the teacher assumed the notebook was still in the locker.

After daily practice, the runner attained a faster time on the park loop.

On the third try, the student attempted the crossword without looking at the hints.

In the locker room, the coach attributed the win to calm passing.

A firm grip averted a fall when the ladder shifted beside the theater wall.

Along the farm lane, the walkers avoided the deep mud and stayed on the grass.

Extra rehearsals bolstered the actors' confidence before the opening curtain.

At the register, the cashier calculated the total and counted the change twice.

From the dock, the photographer captured the boats in the early light.

Just before dusk, the rain ceased and the team returned to the field.

Standing at midfield, the captain challenged the call and asked for a review.

After lunch, the office clerk circulated the updated schedule to every desk.

At the desk, the librarian clarified the late-fee rule for the waiting student.

The afternoon bus coincided with the final bell, so the line moved quickly.

Over two weeks, the art class collaborated with the choir on a hallway mural.

At eight o'clock, the play commenced with a quiet street scene.

In the kitchen, the cook compared two bread recipes and kept the simpler one.

The makeup quiz compensated for the test the student missed while sick.

For the yearbook, the editor compiled club photos into a single folder.

In the shop window, the blue scarf complemented the gray wool coat.

A late bus complicated the plan to reach the theater before the doors opened.

At the crosswalk, the driver complied with the signal and waited for the walkers.

After the visit, the student composed a thank-you note to the farm hosts.

The boxed lunch comprised a sandwich, an apple, and a carton of milk.

Behind the bookshelf, the child concealed a birthday card until the party.

In a quiet corner, the student concentrated on the last geometry proof.

After tasting both pies, the baker concluded that the apple one needed less sugar.

On Friday, the science teacher conducted a short review of the week's notes.

By phone, the dock office confirmed the ferry time printed on the board.

After practice, the coach confronted the player who had skipped the warm-up.

Under the desk, a cord connected the printer to the office computer.

During the dry week, the gardeners conserved water and watered only at dawn.

Around the table, the family considered a smaller apartment near the school.

A starter kit for the garden consisted of seeds, gloves, and a small trowel.

Last spring, the office consolidated two mailing lists into one notebook.

On Saturday, volunteers constructed a wooden bench beside the park path.

Before choosing paint, the neighbor consulted the clerk at the hardware shop.

All winter, the old heater consumed more power than the newer unit in the apartment.

The second note contradicted the first note about the time of the meeting.

Each club member contributed a drawing for the library bulletin board.

Over the weekend, the shop converted a storage closet into a fitting room.

A short note conveyed the dinner plan to everyone who shared the apartment.

By the trail map, the guide convinced the group to take the shaded path.

Before opening, the two clerks cooperated to restock the front shelves.

From the booth, the stage manager coordinated the lights and the curtain cues.

The number on the ticket corresponded to a seat near the center aisle.

After the rehearsal, the director criticized the rushed ending and asked for a slower close.

Along the south fence, the farmer cultivated rows of beans in the warm soil.

In social studies, the class debated a later start to the school day.

At the lunch table, the student declined a second slice of cake.

From the muddy cleats, the coach deduced that the team had crossed the wet field.

In the final minute, the goalkeeper defended the net and stopped the shot.

At the back of the book, the glossary defined each new science word.

Heavy fog delayed the morning ferry, and passengers waited in the dock office.

At the stove, the cook demonstrated how to fold the dumplings.

When asked, the player denied breaking the gym window.

On the library wall, the mural depicted a red barn under a wide sky.

From the number pattern, the class derived the next value in the chart.

Before the hike, the guide described the colored trail markers.

In a memo, the principal designated the empty classroom as the art room.

While stocking shelves, the clerk detected a cracked jar and set it aside.

After a short vote, the committee determined the date of the spring concert.

Following a week of rain, the garden developed thicker leaves on the tomato plants.

Backstage, the crew devised a quiet way to roll the heavy set.

Every Saturday, the volunteer devoted the morning to weeding the community garden.

On the worksheet, students differentiated the two rock samples by color and grain.

Once the lights dimmed, the crowd noise diminished and the theater grew quiet.

With a flashlight, the usher directed guests to the seats on the left.

In a sealed letter, the neighbor disclosed the time of the surprise party.

While cleaning a closet, Amir discovered a box of old team photographs.

Sunday evening, the roommates discussed the quiet hours for the apartment.

Along the front glass, the shop displayed new jackets on wooden hangers.

Over the hedge, the neighbors disputed where the garden fence should stand.

A barking dog disrupted the quiet reading hour near the library windows.

On the nature walk, the guide distinguished the oak leaves from the maple leaves.

At halftime, the manager distributed water bottles to every player on the bench.

Under the basket, the tall player dominated the rebound and kept the ball.

At a corner desk, the editor drafted a short notice for the school newsletter.

For the files, the clerk duplicated the form so both offices had a copy.

During the edit, the writer eliminated a sentence that said the same thing twice.

On the board, the teacher emphasized the due date by underlining it twice.

A new ramp enabled visitors with strollers to enter the library without stairs.