Vocabulary In Context
Ben walked into his office at 9:00 a.m.. He found a note from his boss on his desk. The note read: "Please see me immediately!" Ben was suddenly afraid he would be ___________.
a. terminated
b. exonerated
c. prompted
d. promoted
Terminated
Most fruits are sweet. For example, apples, oranges, pineapple and cherries. However, there are a few fruits that taste bitter...
What information do you think will come next?
Examples of bitter fruits.
Fashion comes in all colors and styles. However, researchers have found that certain personality types wear certain colors. For example, people with big, loud personalities tend to prefer bold colors, like red, blue, purple and orange.
What is the general idea?
What are the specific ideas?
General = Fashion/Colors
Specific = Loud personalities/Red blue purple orange.
When I say "I don't want to spend another December in Buffalo," I am making an ILLUSION to snow.
Find the error
ILLUSION is misspelled. Should be ALLUSION.
What is a specific example of peer pressure?
Peer pressure is the influence from members of one's peer group.
Friends trying to pressure you into drinking alcohol is an example of peer pressure
The fight between the man and woman __________ very quickly. They were yelling so loudly outside that the whole neighborhood came outside to see what was going on. The police came to break up the fight.
Escalated
We had a big holiday dinner at my parents' house. While I was eating, I began to smell gas. Once I told everyone at the table, they could smell the gas, too. We discovered that the oven had a big gas leak. We had to take proper precautions. What did we do next?
a. Tried to stop the gas leak
b. Open all the windows and continue eating
c. Scream for help
d. Went outside and called the gas company
Went outside and called the gas company for help.
1. Whales are an important part of the sea's ecosystem. 2. Whales belong to a group of animals called Cetacea. 3. One of the most unusual whales is called the "52-Hertz Whale."
Which is the most specific sentence in this passage? 1, 2, or 3?
The movie, "Titanic," is one of the highest acclaim movies of all time.
Identify and correct the error.
Acclaimed
In the phrase: "Positive Spin on Peer Pressure," POSITIVE SPIN most likely means:
a. circular motions
b. happy wheels
c. a better perspective
d. a negative perspective
c. better perspective or opinion.
Tangible
Maria bought a tall bookshelf and immediately starting filling it up with her books. She filled the bottom and middle shelves first, then began to fill the top shelf with the heaviest books. The shelf began to wobble.
What happens next and why?
The physical environment of a classroom is extremely important because it can influence the way teachers and students feel, think, and behave. If a student feels pressured, under stress, unhappy, or unsafe, it would be impossible for her or him to learn the lessons planned by the educator. Likewise, if a teacher feels unhappy or disorganized because of the classroom's lack of order or detail, the ability for her to teach is greatly diminished.
What is the main idea?
The physical environment of a classroom is extremely important because it can influence the way teachers and students feel, think, and behave
On my visit to London, I saw The Houses of Parliament, The London Eye, St. Paul's Cathedral.
Identify and correct the error
The conjunction "and" must be placed before the last listed item in a sequence.
On my visit to London, I saw the Houses of Parliament, The London Eye, and St. Paul's Cathedral.
Nicole S., 16, of Edmore, N.D., used to be afraid of singing in front of people. One time, her friends convinced her to sing karaoke with them. She ended up having fun! “Now I will sing anywhere, even with people present. Positive peer pressure helped me face my fear,” she says.
This passage supports the idea that:
a. peer pressure is always negative
b. Singing is important
c. we all have fears
d. peer pressure can be positive
d. peer pressure can be positive
My best friend deserves a lot of __________. He is always helping other people. He takes care of the elderly, rescues animals, and volunteers at many shelters. My friend is a very ___________ type of person.
Acclaim
Altruistic
Ding! The timer rang. Cassandra pulled the oven door open and the fragrance of hot cherry pie filled the room. Steam was emanating from the surface of the pastry. Cassandra took a deep whiff and said, "Mm..." She then put the pie on the kitchen table to cool and went off to knit a hat for her grandson. Her dog Champ must have smelled the pie too. He wandered into the kitchen, put his forelegs on the table, licked his lips...
7. What event is most likely to occur next?
Champ most likely ate the pie
A penny for your thoughts? If it’s a 1943 copper penny, it could be worth as much as fifty thousand dollars. In 1943, most pennies were made out of steel since copper was needed for World War II, so the 1943 copper penny is ultra-rare. Another rarity is the 1955 double die penny. These pennies were mistakenly double stamped, so they have overlapping dates and letters. If it’s uncirculated, it’d easily fetch $25,000 at an auction. Now that’s a pretty penny.
What is the main idea?
Rare and valuable pennies
My car made a loud noise and stopped working. I brought it into the mechanic to have it fixed. After three days of waiting, I called the mechanic to ask if yet my car was fixed.
Identify and correct the error.
Peers are people your age, such as your friends, who have experiences similar to yours. Your peers influence your decisions and behavior every day, and they can push you to make bad choices, even dangerous ones. But is peer pressure always bad?
Based on the passage, we can conclude that:
a. the author has experienced peer pressure
b. the author will explore negative peer pressure
c. the author will explore types of friendships
d. the author will explore positive peer pressure
d. the author will explore positive peer pressure.
Parents should not enforce rules according to their moods. Such __________ discipline only confuses children, and it does not ___________ good behviour in the future.
Arbitrary
Elicit
Cameron threw the rope into the field. It landed near the creek. Doris did not wait for the rope to land. She darted out into the field and picked the rope up off the ground with her teeth, then started barking. Cameron threw the rope again and it landed in the middle of the creek...
1. What event is most likely to occur next?
Doris ran into the creek to retrieve the rope.
Often when it rains, a particular dreariness descends upon the earth. Most people hide out in their houses sending forlorn glances out the window. Animals scamper off to nooks and crannies, poking their heads out to timidly sniff the air for signs of dry weather. Despite the pellets of water cascading from the sky, an occasional brave soul will venture out for a jog in the drizzle or a bird will chirp merrily in a mud puddle, dismissing the downpour. Some people call these adventurers crazy, but others celebrate the willingness of these individuals to embrace negativity and turn it into something positive.
What is the Main Idea?
Answer: Most people don't go out in the rain, but it can be a lot of fun
My teacher told me I should be practice English every day!
Identify and correct the error.
"Should be practicing."
Make pacts with your friends to stay away from risky situations together and to support one another when the going gets tough. Talk with your parents about ways they can “bail you out” if you need to save face with your peers.
In this context, the expression "Save Face" most likely means:
a. to look pretty
b. to avoid embarrassment
c. to hide
d. to get angry
B. To avoid embarrassment.