Context Clues
They were all out of my favorite chips at the grocery store, and I’m still mad.
Antonym for Accidental
He accidentally threw out all his homework.
Intentional
Does Mrs. Hoop accept late assignments?
BONUS QUESTION:
When will Ms. P not take late assignments?
Yes she does!
BONUS QUESTION ANSWER: when there is a project or a paper due.
Diane was nonplussed about the question he asked her.
Bewildered, shocked, or surprised
Everyone likes an _____ person.
a) honest
b) honestly
A) Honest
Synonym for Accurate
She was accurate about who started the petty rumors.
Correct
What is one rule Mrs. Hoop has in her classroom?
(As long as you named one you’re correct!)
The poor girl was born with an uncanny appearance to Oscar the Grouch.
Strange or mysterious, in an unsettling way.
Email, as well as cell-phones _______ an important role in our daily communication.
a) is playing
b) be playing
c) are playing
d) play
Synonym for Clarify
You had better clarify what you just said.
Explain, make clearer.
How many homework passes do you get in a nine weeks (from now until May)?
One
He yelled he loved her unabashedly despite the fact that he was sitting in a crowded Starbucks.
Unembarrassed.
What is the direct object in the following sentence?
The clown threw the ball.
Direct Object: ball
Antonym for Center
New York City is the center of everything.
Outside; away from; outskirts
What should I do before I ask Mrs. Hoop a question?
Ask 3 before me!
Going to tea at Buckingham palace can have a lot of cachet but the elegant way you sip your tea can have a lot of panache.
noting you have high status; classy style and grace.
What is the subject of this sentence?
The baby bird fell out of his nest, and the little boy tried to nurse him back to health.
The baby bird and the boy are both subjects.
Synonym for Delusional.
You should have seen the lady in line, she was delusional about her return!
Not in touch with reality.
There are THREE things to keep in mind when being in the classroom. What are these three things?
1) RESPECT THE QUEEN
2) DON’T TOUCH MS. P’S DESK
3) DO NOT LEAVE THE ROOM A MESS!