1.   spouse

2.   interviewing

3.   reply

4.   arrange

5.   worried

6.   fortunate

7.   guy

8.   aggressive

9.   speedy

10.  optimistic

11.  bit

12.  well-liked

13.  pessimistic

14.  pleasing

15.  effective

16.  assertive
 

  Sentence Dictation:

     1. The teacher was assertive but she was well-liked by her students. 

     2. The teacher gave effective instruction. She also had a pleasing
           manner.

     3. He arranged a quick meeting with his boss, but he was pessimistic
          about their decision.

     4. His spouse had more than a little bit of money in the bank.