Thursday, 4/10/08
Warm Up. Copy and Click. For the spelling practice, write
the wrong one correctly, or write all correct.
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rigid : flexible :: soothing : ___ a) distraught
b) adhesive c) disposition d) disquieting e) empathetic
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disquieted : distraught :: save : ______ a) exaggerate
b) reliable c) nurture d) chortle e) hoard
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Both _____ and ______ could be used as either a noun
or a verb. a) nurture and aptitude b) chortle and nurture c)
chortle and hoard d) chastise and adhere e) disquieting and
disposition
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An example of a euphemism is... a) Don't put the cart before
the horse. b) He was as quick as lightning. c) They had to
put their old dog to sleep. d) Birthmother e) NOTA
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The Giver is written in... a) first-person b)
second-person c) third-person d) NOTA
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a) gossiping b) equipped c) beginning d)
satellite e) all correct
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a) desireable b) divisible c) flexible
d) miserable e) all correct
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a) probably b) reliable c) available d)
incredable e) all correct
Double Feature: Conjunction Junction and Interjections!
Conjunctions IV. a) = conjunction b) = not
While I was relaxing in the Recreation Center,
an
Eleven handed me a tall glass of pineapple juice that
was
both cool and refreshing, so I took a long drink,
but
I didn't feel as refreshed as I thought I would.
1) while 2) in 3) an
4) of 5) that 6) both 7) and
8) so 9) but 10) as
The Giver.
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Why is Jonas angry at Fiona in his dream? a) She is
breaking the rules. b) She is making fun of his eyes. c) She
is angry at him. d) She won't take him seriously. e) All of
the above.
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How does Jonas describe his dream? a) Pleasurable and
confusing. b) Frightening and confusing. c) Confusing and funny.
d) Sad and depressing. e) NOTA
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What did Jonas say was the strongest feeling in his dream?
a) fear b) confusion c) desire d) anger e) embarrassment
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Only males take the pills. a) True b) False
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What distinguishes the Sevens from the younger kids?
a) They have bicycles b) They have to volunteer in the Community.
c) Their jackets button down the front. d) They get haircuts.
e) NOTA
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This, in this community, was the first sign of independence.
a) True b) False
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Gabriel has been scheduled for release because he has been
labeled Uncertain. a) True b) False
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If a young child dies, he is replaced by one with the same
name. a) True b) False
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The Ceremony of Eleven is almost as big a deal as the Ceremony
of Twelve. a) True b) False
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When the elders match spouses, which of these factors is
not taken into account? a) intelligence b) disposition
c) aptitude d) physical characteristics e) All are taken into
account.
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If you don't fit in to the Community, you can apply to leave.
a) True b) False
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Which of these does not happen during the yearly Ceremonies
in the Community? a) Names are given to newchildren. b) Assignments
are given. c) The Nines get their bikes. d) The Inadequate
newchildren are released. e) All happen at the Ceremonies.