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choose definition that matches word used in sentence below The spies will execute the plan at dawn. ex e cute 1. v. to carry out; to perform 2. v. to create, as a work of art 3. v. to put to death as a legal penalty

1. v. to carry out, to perform

Choose def that matches word used in sentence below. The digestive tract in our bodies begins with the mouth. 1. n. An area of land or water 2. n. A system of organs in the body that performs some function together. 3. n. A persuasive pamphlet often expressing religious or political ideas.

2.

Combine sentences. Lionel was considered a strong candidate for president. Demi was considered a strong candidate for president. Elizabeth was elected.

Lionel and Demi were considered strong candidates for president; however, Elizabeth was elected.

combine sentences Many Americans annually eat more than 220 pounds of sugar. Sugar is a major cause of diseases like diabetes.

Many Americans annually eat more than 220 pounds of sugar which is a major cause of diseases like diabetes.

Fix the sentence. on the weekends i like swimming to watch the movie annie and working out.

On the weekends I like swimming, watching the movie Annie, and working out. Annie underlined.

Identify if active or passive rewrite in opposite voice. The small town was devastated by the hurricane.

Passive; The hurricane devastated the small town.

Add commas, parentheses, dashes where needed Stella's mom she speaks four different languages fluently is a United Nations supporter

Stella's mom - she speaks four different languages fluently - is a United Nations interpreter.

Correct inappropriate shift in verb voice/mood. The author will speak for thirty minutes, then questions from the audience will be answered.

The author will speak for thirty minutes; then he will answer questions from the audience.

Add commas, parentheses, or dashes where needed. We verified his law degree Harvard, class of 2002, but his job experience remains a mystery.

We verified his law degree (Harvard, class of 2002), but his job experience remains a mystery.

Select word to complete from above. The ______ room had only the necessities: a bed, a nightstand, and a lamp.

bleak

Choose a matching analogy. prevalent : common grim: sour ghastly: scary comical: humor devalued: rare

comical: humor

Choose the synonym for lustrous. dazzling glorious dull excessive

dazzling (lustrous means shining)

Which of the following could be described as desolate? traffic jam busy hospital costume party deserted house

deserted house

atrocious : awful as dreadful : bad magnificent : shocking tentative : destined dire : hurtful

dreadful : bad

e: voc: word: definition:

e: out, away, from voc: voice, to call word: evoke definition: to call forth or up; to bring to mind

Select word from above to complete the sentence. Bruno was grateful for the ______ birthday gift from his friends.

generous

Identify type and function of verbal used. I look forward to meeting you soon.

gerund; noun

choose the antonym for ruse deception honesty plan domination

honesty

interrogate prefix: base/root: suffix:

interrogate prefix: inter (between/among) base/root: rog (to ask) suffix: ate (having characteristics of)

define precarious

not certain or unpredictable

Identify type and function of verbal used below. Teresa spends her free time riding her skateboard.

participle; adjective

Identify active or passive, rewrite. The search and rescue efforts will be canceled by the sheriff if the storm arrives.

passive; The sheriff will cancel the search and rescue efforts if the storm arrives.

incarnate prefix: base/root: suffix:

prefix: in base/root: carn suffix: ate

5 words with root from above.

reverse, versatile, transfer, version, transpire

choose synonym for glower scowl peer smile gaze

scowl

Circle the misspelled word and write it correctly on the line below. intensify, wrestle, sincerly

sincerely

Which of the following are detrimental to living a long, healthy life? daily exercise healthy eating regular sleep smoking cigarettes

smoking cigarettes

condescending definition

to look down upon

Underline and identify any gerunds, participles, or infinitives. We came to the show to see the dancing dogs.

to see, infinitive ; dancing, participle

Identify gerund, participles or infinitives Shelia loves to talk about skiing in the Alps.

to talk : Infinitives skiing : Gerund

tra/tran: vers: word: definition:

tra: across vers: turn word: traverse def: something that moves or lies across

Circle the misspelled word and write correctly on the line below. tradgedy, poignant, faulty

tragedy (lose first d)

Choose antonym for the word doleful. uplifting, depressing, frank, cheerful

uplifting (doleful means sad)

Find 5 words with root/affix from above.

vocal, vocalize, vocational, evasive, eject, vocabulary

Identify verb and mood in sentence below. Will the storm arrive tonight or tomorrow morning?

will arrive; interrogative

Identify verb and its mood. I would go swimming if the water were warmer.

would go; conditional

Identify type of connotation for words below. austere, grim, bleak

+austere, - grim, *bleak

Identify type of connotation of words. lavish, generous, excessive

+lavish, *generous, -excessive

Proofread. Jan she went jogging then she went to the movies with her friends then she came home for lunch

Jan went jogging, she went to the movies with her friends then came home for lunch.

Correct inappropriate shift in verb voice or mood. If you were more enthusiastic, I will hire you.

If you were more enthusiastic, I would hire you.


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