Wednesday, 10/30: RBC Labels, Vocab, Alyce

Tomorrow’s Test: Prepositions/Clauses, Vocab Reruns from Tests 1-5, RBC Bus, Alyce. Preview after Period 4.

“Prepositions, 10/30.” PP? Independent Clause? Dependent Clause? NOTA?

  1. The llama told us about the great vacation he had at lunch.
  2. The clock stopped by the drinking fountain at exactly 2:05 yesterday.
  3. Three llamas suddenly fell off the boat when the storm hit.
  4. The llama was going to hitchhike to Gramma’s House.
  5. Three llamas suddenly fell off the boat when the storm hit.
  6. The llamas in the accident were treated for their injuries.
  7. Because they studied, the llamas passed the test.
  8. Jack fell down and broke his crown, and Jill came tumbling after him.
  9. Dally spat on the ground hatefully when he thought of what the Socs did to Johnny.
  10. Dally spat on the ground hatefully as he thought of what the Socs did to Johnny.

Correct RBC Labels.

“RBC Labels Quiz.”(7p) Write the ANSWER, not the letter.

  1. The medicine is labeled for use in all these cases, except…  a) flu.  b) common cold  c) aches and pains  d) headache  e) It is labeled for all these.
  2. For up to how many days can this medicine be taken for a headache?  a) 1  b) 3  c) 10  d) 14  e) It doesn’t say.
  3. This is an OTC drug, as opposed to a prescription one. What does OTC mean? 
  4. This drug can be used to reduce swelling.  a) True  b) False
  5. Who should not take the tablets at all? (Be specific!)
  6. Since this is an OTC drug, it can be considered completely safe.  a) True  b) False
  7. As it is used on the label, what does the word Indications [A] mean?

“Vocab Pretest, 10/30.” CLICK IT. 100% = Exempt from the Vocab Section tomorrow!
a) bliss b) infer  c) bleak  d) nonchalant  e) gingerly  f) rueful g) savvy  h) conform  i) sage  j) connotation

  1. hopeful : bleak :: proud : _____
  2. Some people called him weird, but he preferred to be called a (non-)______(ist).
  3. The old man was considered the ____ of the village because of all his experience and wisdom.
    a) dispel  b) circumvent  c) reminisce  d) sullen  e) contemptuous  f) defunct  g) exploit  h) pensive
  4. The root of this word evolved from “to weigh” or “to think.” _____
  5. He tried to ____ the rumors by telling everyone what really happened.
  6. The large farm owners are often accused of ____(ing) the workers who pick the crops.
    a) aloof  b) elite  c) elude  d) incredulous  e) contemptuous  f) roguish  g) gallant  h) facade 
    i) ironic  j) asset 
  7. At the party, he stood ______ off to the side of the room, quietly watching the festivities. 
  8. Organization and listening skills are good ____(s) to have, especially in middle school.
  9. Dally spat on the ground ______(ly) when he thought of what the Socs did to Johnny.
    a) dogged  b) indignant  c) conducive  d) wistful  e) implore  f) subside  g) acquit  h) leery  i) gorge 
  10. lazy : dogged :: flattered : ______
  11. The roots of this word meant “to look with disapproval.”_____
     a) discreet  b) discrete  c) vain  d) elicit  e) illicit  f) hysterical  g) indulge  h) patronize  i) stamina 
  12. It was very (in)____ to cheat on a test and then brag. 
  13. I finally had to poke him to ____ any response at all!

 

Alyce Aloud through chapter 12-13…  Link to online version. The page numbers are different, but the chapters are intact.