Column A
Each student was allotted two tickets to the dance.
allowed
When he didn’t understand the instructions, the student asked the teacher to clarify them.
explain
The country cottage was just outside the quaint and picturesque town.
It was apparent from his tears that the boy was sorry.
obvious
The lost campers sweltered in the heat of the desert sun.
burned
Cold rain fell all day, making it a dismal Saturday afternoon.
Gloomy
The mood was somber at the funeral of the former president.
serious
Melissa has so many friends because she is a gregarious person.
friendly, outgoing
The spies were able to evade being caught using a disguise.
escape
The scared rock climber balanced precariously on the edge of the cliff.
dangerously
The staff here are very industrious. They always work until they accomplish their goal.
Even though the father threatening to punish him, the boy remained nonchalant.
The island was desolate. The only sound that was heard was the wind.
uninhabited, completely empty
The thought of eating a snake is abhorrent to most people.
despicable, detestable
Typewriters have become obsolete, as computers have become popular. No one ever uses them anymore.
outdated, not used anymore
The model airplane quickly plummeted from the sky.
plunge, fall or drop straight down at a high speed.
The only noncontroversial element is that they were both raised in the same household.
not causing dispute, debate or argument
George could not believe the presumption that the property would be legally owned by the state.
Writing Prompt?: Explain the ways in which the life cycle of a bird and a toad show dependencies on their habitat for survival. Use evidence from at least 2 sources to support your answer.
RST
Writing Prompt?: Compare and contrast the ways in which the theme of the importance of never giving up is developed throughout the story throughout the character's actions in each of the texts. Use evidence to support your answer.
LAT