Vocabulary
Subj.-Verb Ag.
Modal Verbs
Word Parts
Readings
100
Synonym: egotistical, greedy, self-centered, narcissistic Antonym: benevolent, caring, unselfish
selfish
100
Zenildo ____ (kick) the ball in soccer games. a)kicks b)kick c)kicking d)kicked
kicks
100
When I was little, I _____ speak more Spanish. Now it is very difficult for me to speak Spanish.
could
100
What is a compound word? Give an example.
A word made of two smaller words put together. [examples vary]
100
Why does Ananse want to hide the wisdom?
He does not want to share it.
200
Synonym: deserted, empty, lonesome, solitary Antonym: sociable
lonely
200
I _______ (ask) the teacher many questions. a)asking b)ask c)asked d)asks
ask
200
I received my driver’s license today. I _______ (be able to) drive now!
am able to
200
Alex runs very fast. He ran one mile very _______ (quick).
quickly
200
Where does Ananse hide the wisdom?
a pot
300
Synonym: complication, dispute, obstacle, trouble Antonym: agreement Synonyms: explanation, result Antonym: question
problem & solution
300
You _______ (learn) new things every day. a)learning b)learned c)learn d)learns
c)learn
300
Ms. Vitela needs advice on who to sit next to Yeison and Tyler. Give her advice. Use 2-3 modal verbs.
*[answers vary; use advice modal: should]
300
What suffix means “in that way” or “like a ___”? -ly or –able Give an example word.
-ly [words vary]
300
Describe Ananse using 2-3 words.
selfish, greedy, self-centered
400
Synonyms: complex, challenging, tough Antonym: easy, facile, effortless Synonyms: clear, straightforward Antonym: complex, unclear, vague
difficult & simple
400
Maria and Rosa ________ (grow) fruits and vegetables in their garden. a.growing b.growed c.grow d.grows
c.grow
400
I was absent at school today. What do I need to do? Give advice using 2-3 modal verbs.
*[answers vary; use necessity verbs: must, have to, need to)
400
What suffix means “can be done”? -ly or –able Give an example word.
-able [words vary]
400
Why does AndyBird write on the teen advice column?
to ask for help
500
Synonyms: upset, enraged, outraged Antonyms: calm, peaceful, cheerful, happy Synonyms: divide, split Antonym: keep
angry & share
500
Yeison and I ________ (feed) our dog two times per day. a.feed b.fed c.feeds d.feeding
a.feed
500
We use modal verbs to express _____, ______, and _________.
ability, give advice, and necessity
500
The shirt is not delicate. It is ______ (wash) in the laundry machine.
washable
500
What problem does AndyBird have?
He feels lonely.
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