Tuesday, 3/20/12
Go over Test #24.
Warm Up. Roots Practice I. Copy. Use your spelling list.
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"earth writing" = ________
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"less than judge" = ________
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"together sound" = ________
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"against say" = ________
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"around stand things" = _________
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"forward throw thing" = _______
No Spelling Pretest. Eight questions on Friday, per usual.
Indefinite Pronouns.
Round I. Correct Pink Sheet, p67. 10 and up = extra credit.
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All of the materials in this section ______ nonfiction.
a) is b) are
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A pronoun that does not refer to a specific PPT is called
a(n) _______ pronoun. a) antecedent b) plural c) proper
d) interrogative e) none of the above
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Each of the librarians ______ willing to help.
a) is b) are
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Which one of these is NOT an example of this type of pronoun?
a) anyone b) their c) nobody d) some e) All of
the above are examples of this type of pronoun.
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few: a) singular b) plural c) either
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everybody: a) singular b) plural c) either
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Several of the students ______ used the unabridged dictionary
already. a) has b) have (Bonus: What does unabridged
mean? +1)
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Either of the girls ____ allowed in the storeroom.
a) was b) were
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some: a) singular b) plural c) either
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____ any of those science fiction books by Isaac Asimov?
a) Is b) Are
Tom Sawyer, chapter 11.
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When Injun Joe tells his version of the
events in the graveyard, Tom and Huck are amazed that something doesn't
happen. What? a) That he is not called a liar. b) That they don't
arrest him. c) That he isn't hit by lightning. d) That
he doesn't run. e) NOTA
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What do they think the reason behind this
is? a) God feels sorry for him. b) The villagers feel sorry for
him. c) He "bewitched" them into believing. d) He sold his
soul to the 'Ol Scratch. e) None of the above.
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"They inwardly resolved to watch him, nights,
when the opportunity should offer, in the hope of getting a glimpse of
his dread master." (p79) Translation?
a) They promise themselves they will hide from Injun Joe, especially at
night. b) They promise themselves they will watch Injun Joe at night
for clues, so they can free Muff without having to tell on Joe directly.
c) They think to themselves how lucky they are that Joe didn't see them,
and vow to stay clear of him, especially at night, when he could be around.
d) They promise themselves they will watch Injun Joe at night whenever
they can, and with any luck, they will get to see the Devil. e) NOTA
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"It's blood, it's blood, that's what it
is!" This is... a) Tom, swearing not to tell about
Injun Joe. b) Sid, telling Tom what he heard Tom say in his sleep.
c) Huck, worried that Injun Joe will kill them if he finds out. d)
Tom, telling the sheriff what he saw in the graveyard. e) NOTA
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How does Tom try to ease his conscience
about Muff's situation? a) By telling himself he would die if
he told. b) By bringing Muff things in jail. c) By telling
himself he will find a way to tell without Injun Joe knowing. d)
By telling himself it's not his fault. e) NOTA
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This picture had the caption, "Injun Joe's
Two Victims." Who are the two victims? a) Tom and Huck. b) Doc
Robinson and Hoss Williams. c) Muff Potter and Hoss Williams.
d) Doc Robinson and Muff Potter. e) NOTA
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Who is the one with his hands on his face?
a) Muff Potter b) Doc Robinson c) Injun Joe d) Huck
e) NOTA
Read Chapter 12 aloud.