Definition
What does the word "alien" mean?
** Not the space creature **
Alien--> from another place or part of the world
What are the synonyms for "fortify"?
Fortify--> strengthen, make stronger
If you bring an _________ substance or item into the United States, you will be stopped in the airport for an inspection of the item.
If you bring an alien substance or item into the United States, you will be stopped in the airport for an inspection of the item.
Use the word "tantalize" in a sentence.
My little sister likes to tantalize the dog by holding a piece of steak over its head.
What is a proper noun? Provide an example.
McDonalds
New York city
Oprah Winfrey
What does the word "compensate" mean?
Compensate--> to make amends for
What are the synonyms for "tantalize"?
Tantalize--> teasing, baiting
Since Joseph broke the window with his baseball, he mowed his neighbor's lawn every weekend to _____________ them.
Since Joseph broke the window with his baseball, he mowed his neighbor's lawn every weekend to compensate them.
Use the word "erratic" in a sentence.
When the police officer saw the man driving in an erratic way, he pulled him over to question him.
What is the difference between a common noun and a noun?
Nothing; they're basically the same :)
What does the word "erratic" mean?
Erratic--> liable to sudden unpredictable change
We have ____________ our school grounds this year by adding bollards, or cement posts at the front entrance.
We have fortified our school grounds this year by adding bollards, or cement posts at the front entrance.
Use the word "lucrative" in a sentence.
The wealthy business man was always on the lookout for lucrative business opportunities so that he could become richer.
How many possessive nouns should be used in this sentence?
Sophies homework for Miss Davidsons class was due weeks ago!
2 possessive nouns
Sophie's
Miss Davidson's
What does the word "illegible" mean?
Illegible--> unable to be read
What are the synonyms for "terse"?
Terse--> brief, straightforward
Points may be taken off of your assessments if your handwriting is _____________ since your teacher can not read your work.
Points may be taken off of your assessments if your handwriting is illegible since your teacher can not read your work.
Use the word "terse" in a sentence.
When Julia is angry, she only gives terse answers because she doesn’t want to talk to anyone.
Does Ms. Ferrabolli like sweet or salty foods more?
SWEET :)
What does the word "proliferate" mean?
Proliferate--> grow rapidly
What are the synonyms for "lucrative"?
Lucrative--> profitable
Throughout the day during school hours, you should never be _________ to bullying or harassment of any kind.
Throughout the day during school hours, you should never be subjugated to bullying or harassment of any kind.
After it rains in the Summer, the humidity becomes so strong that many mosquitoes begin to proliferate and people constantly need to wear bug spray.
Possessive nouns show ownership. What nouns exactly does the possessive noun show ownership over in the sentence below?
If you think Daniel's mother's best friend is a good cook, you should eat my grandmother's cooking!
2 forms of ownership through possessive nouns
Daniel--> mother--> best friend