Pretest #17--In your notebook, write the correct spelling of each boldfaced, underlined word. Some are already correct, most are not. Also be on the lookout for any other mechanical mistakes to fix for extra credit. Also for extra credit: Answer #1, complete sentence #23 showing what the word means, give a very simple 3 letter synonym for #20.
  1. How would you contrast frogs and toads?
  2. She takes classes at the art instatute.
  3. A marble statchue of a lion is at the entrance.
  4. Start the projecter for the slide show.
  5. We can reject the offer if it is too low.
  6. Carry the portible computer in it's case.
  7. My objective is to finish the job by noon.
  8. The fallen tree was an obstacal in the road.
  9. Tom and Huck believed in many silly superstitons.
  10. Many ranchers transport their cattel by rail.
  11. Which newspaper reportor wrote that story?
  12. Use a pump to inject air into the flat tire.
  13. What circimstances made you change your mind?
  14. He had memerized every stansa of the poem.
  15. Homer's famous "d'oh" is an example of an interjection.
  16. A porter carried our bags to our hotel room.
  17. More than one adjactive can modify a noun.
  18. They deported the illegal immigrant.
  19. A person's taste in music is subjective, each person has his or her own opinion.
  20. The senators voted on the proposed statute, begginning a curfew for teens under 18.
  21. His writing portfolio is very impressive.
  22. Most of the laws in this country are based on the Constatution.
  23. The councilor had a good rapport with the kids...
  24. The state now has educational standerds which say what students at each grade level should know.
  25. The projectial travelled at 300 miles per hour.
Vocabulary--conjecture, perturb, reciprocate, phoenix, dowry, insolent, *Angel Island
  1. I improved my grade so much, my teacher said I was like "a _______________, rising from the ashes."
  2. It would be very perilous to be ________ to a grumpy policeman.
  3. Unfortunately, in many cultures, a woman without a sizable ____________ will find it difficult to marry.
  4. Even though there was chaos in the classroom, the sub sat (un)___________(ed), like nothing was happening.
  5. He treated me with respect, so I _____________(ed).
  6. Don't base your decision on _______________; find out for sure.