Pretest #1 (Seventh Grade)
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.
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Make sure you understand the useage of this
equipment.
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She is a very creative artist.
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Please stop the continueous humming.
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He took out life insureance before his dangerous
mission.
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Survivor isn't really about survivle.
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It's been a plesure meeting you.
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The level of maturaty in a kindergarden classroom
is low.
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His story was not beleivable.
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Try not to watch more than an hour or so of telavision
per day.
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In his confusion the dumb burgler left his
wallet.
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He rented a storeage locker for his stuff while
he was away.
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A story is also called a narritive.
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That was a ridicalous movie; things like that
never happen.
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Ignorance is worse than stupidity.
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His refusal to cooperate resulted in consequences.
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English is the study of literture, among other
things.
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The landlord gave her back her securaty deposit
after she cleaned the apartment.
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That coin is very valuble.
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Upon completeion of the work, you will be paid.
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Your essay revision is due Friday.
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He signed his letter, "Sinserely yours.
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"Is that desk moveable, or is it attached to
the floor?
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What are the requirements for this paper?
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Please answer each part seperately.
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That was an unforgiveable offense!
Vocabulary: First, look up the words below, and write the definition
and the part-of-speech (POS) for each in your notebook. Then fill in the
blanks below with the correct words. Then write a new sentence (in your
notebook) of your own using each word. (Due Wednesday.)
connotation, denotation, infer, bleak, nonchalant,
gingerly, rueful, savvy, conform, sage (Not the herb!)
1. Even though I was nervous, I tried to act cool and
_____________.
2. I handled the delicate vase very ____________.
3. Even though he may not be "book-smart" he has a lot
of ___________ about the world.
4. Not every member of a group _______________(s) exactly
to our image of that group.
5. The landscape of the moon is lifeless and very ________.
6. My grandfather gave me some very _______ advice
7. "I shouldn’t have done that," he said with a _______
sigh.
8. The detective tried to _________who the criminal was
from the clues he left behind.
9. Though their a)connotations/denotations are similar,
the words nosy and curious have very different b)connotations/denotations.