Pretest #16 - Eighth 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.
  1. A noted historien will speak on WWII.
  2. The pollatican was very good at getting elected, but not at his job.
  3. Most comediens have writers that write there jokes.
  4. A famous pianist is giving a concert tonight.
  5. Ask the libarian where you can find that book.
  6. That novelist also writes short stories.
  7. A RiteAid pharmasist must account for every pill sold.
  8. Susan is our custodien's name.
  9. Second period doesn't mind a little critisism, it helps them improve.
  10. His idealism led him to work with the poor.
  11. Who is the new gitarrist in your band?
  12. The band sat down as the soloist played.
  13. Jack London's use of reelism really shows the brutality of the time and place.
  14. The retired general is now a civilean.
  15. A conformist tries NOT to be different.
  16. Mistakes drive a perfectionest like Bree crazy.
  17. One of his annoying mannorisms was constantly tapping his foot.
  18. Drivers need to slow down and watch out for pedestriens.
  19. Your parent or gardian needs to sign the consent form.
  20. An individualist does not follow the crowd.
  21. The vetranarian checked out the sick dog.
  22. She is a champ in most equestrien events; she's been riding horses since she was 4.
  23. His optamism makes everyone around him see the bright side in life.
  24. A pessamist sees the glass as half empty.
  25. Most people have a certain skepicism about the existence of UFOs.
Vocabulary -- pell mell, slake, usurp, wanton, ambuscade, belie, cessation, multitudinous, certitude
  1. He gulped the cold water until he had _________(ed) his thirst.
  2. His thin frame ________(ed) his strength.
  3. Nicotine patches are sold as "smoking ___________ systems." (BONUS: This sort of expression is called a... _________________.)
  4. The king's brother tried to ____________ the king's authority with a hostile takeover.
  5. The predator leapt from his ____________ upon the unsuspecting prey.
  6. The herd scattered _____________ when the wolf ran in.
  7. The witness couldn't say with ____________ that this was the same guy he saw in the alley.
  8. The Vikings of old were famous for the ____________ destruction they left in their wake.
  9. She got nervous when she looked out over the _____________ crowd; she had never spoken in front of that many people before.