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February 23, 2024 – Mr. Coward's Seventh Grade English
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Friday, 2/23: Paperwork, Mental Floss, Test #22

Prep Sheet for Test #22:

Giver 1-1-1: ___/18    Giver Quizzes: ___/8   ___/6   Bonuses:


Mental Floss.

  1. James said that he was born on February 29, 1900. What birthday did he celebrate in the year 2000?
  2. Can you figure out these common, polite expressions?
    • a) The second letter of the alphabet + the opposite of more + a female sheep
    • b) The 16th letter of the alphabet + to rent
    • c)  Former + sticks used for pool + not you
  3. These word pairs are not in relation to each other, but if you find their synonyms, the two words will rhyme.  Example : Plump Feline = Fat Cat
    a) Nondescript Necklace   b) Funny/Smart Cat   c) Unusual Rabbit (2)   d) Wedding Limo (2)  e) Untamed Minor
  4. You will be given clues for the two words. The second word is the first word with the first letter removed.
    a)  area between mountains –>   narrow passage between buildings
    b) spew out –>  leave out
    c) a shape –>  a number

Test #22.   Doodle Theme: A new piece of technology.