Pretest #1 - In your notebook, write the correct spelling of each boldfaced, underlined word. . Also be on the lookout for any other mechanical mistakes to fix for extra credit. BONUS: The theme of this week's list is...
  1. Make sure you understand the useage of this equipment. 
  2. She is a very creative artist. 
  3. Please stop the continous  humming. 
  4. He took out life ensurance  before his dangerous mission. 
  5. Survivor isn't really about survivle 
  6. It's been a pleaseure meeting you. 
  7. The level of maturity in a kindergarden classroom is low. 
  8. His story was not  believeable 
  9. Try not to watch more than an hour or so of telavision  per day. 
  10. In his confusion the dumb burgler left his wallet. 
  11. He rented a storeage locker for his stuff while he was away. 
  12. A story is also called a narative 
  13. That was a radiculous  movie; things like that never happen. 
  14. Ignorence is worse than stupidity. 
  15. His refusal to cooperate resulted in consequences.
  16. English is the study of literture among other things.
  17. The landlord gave her back her sacurity  deposit after she cleaned the apartment. 
  18. That coin is very valueable. 
  19. Upon completion of the work, you will be paid. 
  20. Your essay revision is due Friday.
  21. He signed his letter, "Sinserly  yours." 
  22. "Is that desk moveable or is it attached to the floor? 
  23. What are the recquirements for this paper? 
  24. Please answer each part seperately 
  25. That was an unforgiveable offense! 
 Use this side to practice writing the ones you missed 5x each correctly.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

Vocabulary: If not exempt: 1) Look up the words below, and write the definition and part-of-speech for each one in your notebook.  2) Fill in the blanks. 3) For extra credit, you may write a sentence of your own for each word. (Due Wednesday.)  connotation, denotation, infer, bleak, nonchalant, gingerly, rueful, savvy, conform, fathom (v), 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 was a ________ gave me some very _________ advice. (same word)
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. (Circle the correct choice.)
10. Nobody could __________ why Two-Bit was still in school. It just didn't make sense.