Spellling Test #4
Use a separate sheet of paper for your answers. Be sure to read the directions for each section carefully. Be sure to record: a) your KBAR total for the week ( /40) and b) any extra credit you may have earned this week. Watch out for extra credit mistakes to fix.
(25) Part One: Spelling. Do only the ones you missed on Monday's pretest.
  1. He plays saxaphone in the band.
  2. Each girl wore a liotard in dance class.
  3. Which guy is your brother.
  4. A grahm cracker and milk is a good snack.
  5. The high voltige wires are sometimes dangerous to wildlife.
  6. Two-Bit was very proud of his long sideburns.
  7. Helen Keller learned to "read" Brale at an early age.
  8. He is a maverik; he rarely likes to conform.
  9. Turn your head so I can draw your siloette.
  10. This cardagan is my warmest sweater.
  11. She wore a scarlet begona on her dress.
  12. Many people boycot Nike products because they supposedly pay their overseas workers so little.
  13. He drove his old junker in the demolition durby.
  14. Her favorite fare ride is the Farris wheel.
  15. He worked long hours on the oil derrik.
  16. The hypnotist mezmerized the willing volunteer.
  17. A zeppelin is a huge blimp like airship.
  18. The giant sequoa was hundreds of years old.
  19. I believe I will have another sandwhich.
  20. He drove a deesal locamotive.
  21. The empty church was full of echos.
  22. Pony almost paniced when he thought Johnny wasn't there.
  23. He pedaled furiously down the street.
  24. The Hawaiian Islands are full of volcanos.
(10) Part Two: Vocabulary: Write the word that best fits each blank. Some words  may not be used at all.  Be sure to add any prefixes or suffixes that may be needed. Be sure to spell the word correctly. If you are exempt, write "exempt", do only #9, and move on to Part Three.
dogged, facade, acquit, conducive, wistful, indignant, implore, leery, gallant
1. friendly : aloof : : credulous : __________
2. dumbfounded : nonchalant : : reality : _________
3. The little boy _________(ly) tried to pick up the ball, but it was just too big.
4. The sensational trial ended in a(n) ____________(al).
5. "Gee," Johnny said ___________(ly), "it sure will be good to get into a car again."
6. fear : panic :: ask : __________
7. Listening to the stereo is not ____________ to effective studying.
8. I was ________ when the teacher accused me of cheating. I would never do such a thing.
9. (2) Which word doesn't fit, and why? indignant, wistful, bleak, facade, leery
dogged, facade, acquit, conducive, wistful, indignant, implore, leery, gallant
(11) Part Three: Adjective or Adverb? Copy the underlined word and tell whether it is being used as an adjective or an adverb.
1. She has curly, blonde hair and blue eyes.
2. (2) With his silly attitude; he fits the roll of the jester perfectly.
3. Toothpaste ads on television always feature models with gleaming pearly teeth.
4. The wooly mammoth is beleived to be the ancestor of the modern elephant.
5. A nicely trimmed lawn is an asset to a back yard.
6. "I'm the greatest" he said jokingly, as he flexed his skinny arms.
7. adjective : noun :: ________ : adverb (adjective or adverb?)
8. red : adjective :: now : _________ (adjective or adverb?)
9. (2) the : _______ :: very : _________ (adjective or adverb?)
(5) Part Four: There are five mistakes in the sentences of Part Three. Find and fix them.
Part Five: Outsiders
1. Why is it ironic when Jerry says, "...Or are you just professional heroes or something?"
2. (2)What is ironic about Johnny's behavior inside the burning church? Why do you think he acts this way?
3. How/when does Pony finally realize that Darry really does care about him?
4. (3) "I don't want that to happen to you. Like it happened to me..." (p 80)  A) Who is talking? B) What's going on? C) Why is it important? (Use one of the vocabulary words above (correctly), and get +1!)