Spelling Pretest #5
  1. Speeding is the probable  cause of the crash.
  2. It takes a reliable  person to care for a pet.
  3. Is the new video game available yet?
  4. His story about flying cows is incredible!
  5. The most desirable seats are in the first row.
  6. Is an odd number divisible by ten?
  7. I like a flexible straw better than a rigid one.
  8. I felt miserable when my best friend moved.
  9. A carrot is an edible root.
  10. Her soft voice was barely audible.
  11. Only students are eligible for the low price.
  12. Our class trip was a memorable event.
  13. Did he exaggerate the tale to make it scarier?
  14. She won that gold medallion for bravery.
  15. Are you equipped for camping in cold weather? 
  16. We abbreviate words to save time and space. 
  17. There is a lot of miscellaneous items in that box. 
  18. Harmful rumors can spread through  gossiping. 
  19. How long will the satellite stay in orbit? 
  20. In the beginning, it was only a dream. 
  21. Heavy snow forced the cancellation of school. 
  22. Isn't that college professor a famous poet? 
  23. Who saved the princess from the evil villain? 
  24. Plenty of sleep is necessary for good health.
  25. How could I misspell such an easy word? 
 VOCABULARY CROSSWORD - DUE WEDNESDAY

Across 
2. Make better or bigger. 
6. Shocked. 
7. Added in; extra. 
9. Mystery. 
10. To separate or sort out. 
11. Coax. 
Down 
1. A sin. 
3. Bland;  not memorable. 
4. Recede; get less. 
5. Worried. 
8. Able to be felt.

Vocabulary  -  Due Wednesday: 1) Fill in the blanks with the appropriate word. 2) The above crossword. 3) **SSI only -- definitions in notebook. Sentences of your own are extra credit for everyone..
intrigue, palpable, apprehensive, wheedle, sift, transgression, aghast, ebb, nondescript, enhance, supplementary

  1. After a while, her anger had ________(ed), and I was able to talk to her.
  2. The little boy tried to ____________ another favor out of his mom by doing that "cute face."
  3. The detective __________(ed) through the evidence to find the important clues.
  4. He was ___________(ed) by some of the habits the criminal had. He would have to look more closely.
  5. In his classroom, the least ___________ is met with serious consequences.
  6. By definition, a ghost or spirit is NOT ____________.
  7. Ponyboy was ____________ about appearing in juvenile court.
  8. "Work?" Two-Bit said,  __________. And ruin my rep?"
  9. Because we needed extra practice, we did the ____________ exercises in our math books.
  10. Both his clothing and his manner were rather __________. He was easy to lose in a crowd.
  11. The dinner was really _________ by the sparkling conversation.