Thursday, 4/10/08
Warm Up. Copy and Click. For the spelling practice, write the wrong one correctly, or write all correct.
  1. rigid : flexible :: soothing : ___  a) distraught  b) adhesive  c) disposition  d) disquieting  e) empathetic
  2. disquieted : distraught :: save : ______  a) exaggerate  b) reliable  c) nurture  d) chortle  e) hoard
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. The Giver is written in... a) first-person  b) second-person  c) third-person  d) NOTA
  6. a) gossiping  b) equipped  c) beginning  d) satellite  e) all correct
  7. a) desireable  b) divisible  c) flexible  d) miserable  e) all correct
  8. 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.

  1. 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.
  2. How does Jonas describe his dream?  a) Pleasurable and confusing.  b) Frightening and confusing.  c) Confusing and funny.  d) Sad and depressing.  e) NOTA
  3. What did Jonas say was the strongest feeling in his dream?  a) fear  b) confusion  c) desire  d) anger  e) embarrassment
  4. Only males take the pills.  a) True  b) False
  5. 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
  6. This, in this community, was the first sign of independence.  a) True  b) False
  7. Gabriel has been scheduled for release because he has been labeled Uncertain.  a) True  b) False
  8. If a young child dies, he is replaced by one with the same name.  a) True  b) False
  9. The Ceremony of Eleven is almost as big a deal as the Ceremony of Twelve.  a) True  b) False
  10. 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.
  11. If you don't fit in to the Community, you can apply to leave.  a) True  b) False
  12. 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.