Bellwork End of 3rd Quarter Final
Active or Passive My grandmother gave me her engagement ring as a wedding.
Active
Billy washed his car after the rain storm. Active or Passive
Active
Corinne took summer courses and devoted her spare time to tennis. Active or Passive
Active
The teacher thought of a new question. Active or Passive
Active
Rewrite this sentence correctly. because of the power outage we did not taked the children to the play
Because of the power outage, we did not take to children to play.
What does subsequent mean?
Coming after something in time; following.
Identify the bold word as a gerund, infinitive, or a participle. Stop FIGHTING with your brother.
Gerund
Identify the bold words as a gerund, infinitive, or a participle. PLAYING tennis is a great way TO GET exercise.
Gerund Infinitive
I am not used to SLEEPING in on the weekends. Gerund, Participle, Infinitive Noun, Adjective, Adverb
Gerund Noun
In my opinion, the movie is not worth SEEING. Gerund, Participle, Infinitive Noun, Adjective, Adverb
Gerund Noun
What does capricious mean?
Given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior.
What does fervent mean?
Having or displaying a passionate intensity.
Rewrite this sentence correctly. i have began however to do these things pack there lunches do youre lundry and clean the house
I have begun, to do these things; pack their lunches, do your laundry, and clean the house.
Gerund, Infinitive, or Participle? We came TO SEE the elephant PERFORMING its tricks.
Infinitive Gerund
We returned TO PAINT the house. Gerund, Participle, Infinitive Noun, Adjective, Adverb
Infinitive Adverb
What is the mood in this sentence? Have they completed the homecoming float? a. Indicative b. Imperative c. Interrogative d. Conditional e. Subjunctive
Interrogative
What does the word Bleak mean?
Lack of detail or charmless
Identify the bold words as a gerund, infinitive, or a participle. The WHINING puppy ran outside TO GO potty.
Participle Infinitive
He isn't EXPERIENCED enough to get the job. Gerund, Participle, Infinitive Noun, Adjective, Adverb
Participle, Adjective
Active or Passive? On Tuesday, the house was painted by John.
Passive
Lives are saved everyday by brave firefighters and police officers. Active or Passive?
Passive
Only soft food can be eaten by the old dog without teeth. Active or Passive
Passive
To raise money for the charity, concerts were preformed by the musicians Active or Passive?.
Passive
What is the verb in this sentence? Tell me if you like the recipe.
Tell
Rewrite the sentence the two seater corvette needs a paint job given to me by my uncle
The two-seater Corvette, given to me by my uncle, needs a paint job.
Who might you need to placate? (More than one answer) a. An angry customer b. a screaming child c. A forgetful friend d. A calm teacher
a. An angry customer b. a screaming child
Choose a matching analogy for: plague : contagious a. Confident : trustworthy b. Loyal : companion c. Nature : random d. Gather : congregate
a. Confident : trustworthy
Which of the following could you try to fathom? a. Magic trick b. Criminal's motive c. An expensive watch d. Riddle
a. Magic trick b. Criminal's motive d. Riddle
I grew up in a family that believed that showing emotion was a sign of weakness. My father was completely CONTEMPTUOUS of people who outwardly expressed their feelings, especially in case of sadness or grief. What does Contemptuous most likely mean? a. Showing a lack of respect b. Showing the utmost respect c. Being extremely kind and generous
a. Showing a lack of respect
Choose a synonym for DUBIOUS a. doubtful b. certain c. abundant d. formal
a. doubtful
Choose an antonym for taut. a. droopy b. tense c. rigid b. fluid
a. droopy
The legendary scientist Galileo become so ENGROSSES in the study of science and mathematics that he had little time for painting and music, even though was gifted in both. Engrossed most likely means... a. to completely engage the attention of b. To be completely disengaged c. To not pay attention to
a. to completely engage the attention of
Choose an antonym for turbulent. a. tranquil b. tempestuous c. horrid d. concealed
a. tranquil
The little girls had a PINK hat. noun, pronoun, adjective, verb, adverb, preposition, conjunction, interjection
adjective
The teacher wore a scarf with COLORFUL flowers, for she wanted it to be spring. noun, pronoun, adjective, verb, adverb, preposition, conjunction, interjection
adjective
There were TWO pieces of pizza and TWO breadsticks. noun, pronoun, adjective, verb, adverb, preposition, conjunction, interjection
adjective
Oops! I placed Gage TOO close to my desk. noun, pronoun, adjective, verb, adverb, preposition, conjunction, interjection
adverb
Whoa! She disappeared QUICKLY. noun, pronoun, adjective, verb, adverb, preposition, conjunction, interjection
adverb
Yesterday, I ate my lunch QUICKLY. noun, pronoun, adjective, verb, adverb, preposition, conjunction, interjection
adverb
Peter Piper Picked Peaches Metaphor, simile, personification, hyperbole, alliteration, allusion?
alliteration
Wanda waves at the walrus. metaphor, simile, personification, hyperbole, alliteration?
alliteration
I was performing the tricks like I was Harry Potter. Metaphor, simile, personification, hyperbole, alliteration, allusion?
allusion
The AUDIT checks every part of the the store's business activities. The information contained in the long report provides the I.R.S. with a way to monitor the type and amount of the stores business. Audit most likely means... a. to ignore completely b. An independent review and examination of records and activities c. To neglect important information.
b. An independent review and examination of records and activities
A ____________ could be described as BLEAK. a. Fancy dessert b. Health diagnosis c. Cold winter day d. Birthday Party
b. Health diagnosis c. Cold winter day
What is the mood in this sentence? Tell me if you like the recipe. a. Indicative b. Imperative c. Interrogative d. Conditional e. Subjunctive
b. Imperative
Which sentence uses parenthesis correctly? a. Robert (Frost) who read a poem at President Kennedy's inauguration is a famous American poet. b. Robert Frost (who read a poem at President Kennedy's inauguration) is a famous American poet. c. Robert Frost who read a poem at President Kennedy's inauguration is a (famous American poet)
b. Robert Frost (who read a poem at President Kennedy's inauguration) is a famous American poet.
Which sentence used dashes correctly? a. The work of a nuclear physicist--that is, someone who studies atomic nuclei is fascinating. b. The work of a nuclear physicist-- that is, someone who studies atomic nuclei-- is fascinating. c. The work a-- nuclear physicist that is, someone who studies atomic nuclei is fascinating.
b. The work of a nuclear physicist-- that is, someone who studies atomic nuclei-- is fascinating.
Choose a matching analogy for: assassination : murder a. Plant : harvest b. certificate : document c. friend : trust d. vegetable : broccoli
b. certificate : document
Choose a synonym for, impromptu. a. deliberate b. improvised c. predictable d. rare
b. improvised
Choose an antonym for subsequent. a. consecutive b. preceding c. pleasing d. reliable
b. preceding
Choose a matching analogy for: computer : emotions a. mother : children b. window : husband c. Rational : evidence d. celebrity : fame
b. window : husband
What is the verb in this sentence? Our coach insisted that we be on time for the game.
be
Which sentence used commas correctly? a. All children, I'm sure you'll agree with me want to know that their parents care about them. b. All children I'm sure you'll agree with me want to know, that their parents care about them. c. All children, I'm sure you'll agree with me, want to know that their parents care about them.
c. All children, I'm sure you'll agree with me, want to know that their parents care about them.
Which sentence uses parentheses correctly? a. Being a history buff, I couldn't wait to learn more about( Abraham Lincoln) 1809-1865 b. (Being a history buff,) I couldn't wait to learn more about Abraham Lincoln 1809-1865 c. Being a history buff, I couldn't wait to learn more about Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865)
c. Being a history buff, I couldn't wait to learn more about Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865)
Choose a matching analogy for: hyper : energetic a. Light : heavy b. Serious : grave c. Critical : important d. Rude : cruel
c. Critical : important
If something is capricious it is... a. Steady and predictable b. Neatly arranged c. It is unpredictable d. It is erratic
c. Its unpredictable d. It is erratic
A German farmer found Uncle Hendrick a few miles away from the concentration camp. Hendrick protested that his injuries were NEGLIGIBLE, but when he tried to stand, it was obvious that he was wounded too seriously to proceed on his own. The farmer insisted that Hendrick rest for a few days before continuing his escape. Negligible most likely means- a. A major issue or conflict b. Issue that is very important; can't be ignored c. Too small or unimportant to be of concern
c. Too small or unimportant to be of concern.
Choose a synonym for fervent. a. patient b. dull c. enthusiastic d. apathetic
c. enthusiastic
What is the verb in this sentence? Have they completed the homecoming float?
completed
Jewel could make the team if she trained everyday. Indicative, Imperative, Interrogative, Conditional, or Subjunctive
conditional
I was tired, BUT I still finished my homework. noun, pronoun, adjective, verb, adverb, preposition, conjunction, interjection
conjunction
The teacher wore a scarf with colorful flowers, FOR she wanted it to be spring. noun, pronoun, adjective, verb, adverb, preposition, conjunction, interjection
conjunction
There were two pieces of pizza AND two breadsticks. noun, pronoun, adjective, verb, adverb, preposition, conjunction, interjection
conjunction
What is a antonym for replenish? a. nourish b. recreate c. divide d. deplete
d. deplete
Choose a synonym for contort a. flatten b. simplify c. smooth d. twist
d. twist
What does fathom mean?
difficult to understand
What does impromptu mean?
done without being planned, organized, or rehearsed.
Our coach insisted that we be on time for the game. a. Indicative b. Imperative c. Interrogative d. Conditional e. Subjunctive
e. Subjunctive
I could sleep for a year. metaphor, simile, personification, hyperbole?
hyperbole
They had a mile-high ice-cream cones. metaphor, simile, personification, hyperbole, alliteration?
hyperbole
This is the worst day of my life! Metaphor, simile, personification, hyperbole, alliteration, allusion?
hyperbole
OOPS! I placed Gage too close to my desk. noun, pronoun, adjective, verb, adverb, preposition, conjunction, interjection
interjection
WATCH OUT! That side walk is icy. noun, pronoun, adjective, verb, adverb, preposition, conjunction, interjection
interjection
WHOAH! She disappeared quickly. noun, pronoun, adjective, verb, adverb, preposition, conjunction, interjection
interjection
What does the word, placate mean?
make (someone) less angry or hostile.
After the movie, she was a ghost. metaphor, simile, personification, hyperbole?
metaphor
Her hair was silk. metaphor, simile, personification, hyperbole, alliteration?
metaphor
The curtain of the night fell upon us. Metaphor, simile, personification, hyperbole, alliteration, allusion?
metaphor
What does turbulent mean?
moving unsteady or violently
Mary uses a blue pen for her NOTES. noun, pronoun, adjective, verb, adverb, preposition, conjunction, interjection
noun
She sent a letter to the TEACHER. noun, pronoun, adjective, verb, adverb, preposition, conjunction, interjection
noun
The TEACHER wore a SCARF with colorful FLOWERS, for she wanted it to be SPRING. noun, pronoun, adjective, verb, adverb, preposition, conjunction, interjection
noun
My alarm yells at me to get out of bed every morning. Metaphor, simile, personification, hyperbole, alliteration, allusion?
personification
Rita heard the piece of pie calling her name. metaphor, simile, personification, hyperbole?
personification
The sky misses the sun at night. metaphor, simile, personification, hyperbole?
personification
The stuffed bear smiled when the boy hugged him. metaphor, simile, personification, hyperbole, alliteration?
personification
I left my keys ON the table for you. noun, pronoun, adjective, verb, adverb, preposition, conjunction, interjection
preposition
Oops! I placed Gage too close TO my desk. noun, pronoun, adjective, verb, adverb, preposition, conjunction, interjection
preposition
She sent a letter TO the teacher. noun, pronoun, adjective, verb, adverb, preposition, conjunction, interjection
preposition
I want HER to dance with me. noun, pronoun, adjective, verb, adverb, preposition, conjunction, interjection
pronoun
SHE sent a letter to the teacher. noun, pronoun, adjective, verb, adverb, preposition, conjunction, interjection
pronoun
The teacher wore a scarf with colorful flowers, for SHE wanted it to be spring. noun, pronoun, adjective, verb, adverb, preposition, conjunction, interjection
pronoun
After the movie, she was as white as a ghost. metaphor, simile, personification, hyperbole?
simile
The puppy was as messy as a toddler. metaphor, simile, personification, hyperbole, alliteration, allusion?
simile
The sun is like a yellow ball of fire in the sky. metaphor, simile, personification, hyperbole, alliteration?
simile
What does the word, taut mean?
stretched or pulled tight; no slack.
What does replenish mean?
to fill
I LISTEN to the teacher. noun, pronoun, adjective, verb, adverb, preposition, conjunction, interjection
verb
She SENT a letter to the teacher. noun, pronoun, adjective, verb, adverb, preposition, conjunction, interjection
verb
The teacher WORE a scarf with colorful flowers, for she wanted it to be spring. noun, pronoun, adjective, verb, adverb, preposition, conjunction, interjection
verb