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