Readings from the fall
In the folktales we read, who wanted to bring stories into the world?
Anansi
What state is farthest east?
A) Alabama B) Georgia C) Kentucky D) Idaho
B) Georgia
Born a Crime: Which one of the following statements is false?
A.) Trevor was never caught for stealing candy from the mall B.) Trevor and Abel fought but they loved each other C.) Trevor's mom was independent and deeply religious D.) Trevor had a lot of trouble fitting in with his peers
B.) Trevor and Abel fought but they loved each other.
I think that movie is quite violent. What is the adverb?
Quite
Where do the 2 commas go:
Before the painters come to the house help me move the sofa Tommy.
After "house" and after "sofa"
Who had to deal with a mad cow?
Zomo the rabbit
How many pounds are in a ton?
A) 200 B) 500 C) 1,000 D) 2,000
D) 2,000
What event prompted Gilgamesh to seek immortality?
The death of Enkidu
Find the 2 adjectives: Several freshmen have completed the review packet.
Several; Review
Identify the 2 dependent clauses:
After we left Baltimore, we went to the beach where Larry saw the shark.
1. After we left Baltimore
2. where Larry saw the shark
In Why Mosquitoes Buzz, the animals make a guess based on indirect knowledge. This is called _____.
A) A rumor B) An inference C) A conflict D) A symbol
B) An inference
What cartoon character is never able to catch The Road Runner?
The Coyote
In Perks, who died while shopping for Charlie's birthday present?
Aunt Helen
Find the 2 verbs: The swimmers were excited when they dove into the ocean waves.
Were; Dove
Where do the missing commas go?
"Bob you need to bring soda ice plates and napkins to the party" said Melissa.
After 'Bob"' after "soda"; after "ice"; after "plates" (optional) and after "party"
What story had a tale of 2 sisters making a journey through the forest?
Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters
What singer is known for the hits "Hello" and "Rolling in the Deep"?
Adele
In Oedipus, what was the prophecy given to Laius and Jocasta?
Your son will kill his father and marry his mother
Find 1 adverb and 2 adjectives:
The party was crowded and very noisy.
Adverb: Very
Adjectives: Crowded; Noisy
Is this a SIMPLE, COMPOUND, or COMPLEX sentence:
We left in the middle of the opera, but Carly stayed for the whole thing.
Compound (2 independent clauses)
What was the lesson of Why the Sky is Far Away?
A) Humans need to work hard B) Humans should not be violent C) Humans should not be wasteful D) Humans should not act like gods
C) Humans should not be wasterful
Which one of these events happened in the 1980s?
A.) Obama was elected B.) Air Jordans launched
C) The Ravens came to Baltimore D) 9/11
B. Air Jordans launched
In Perks, who tells Charlie that he can't put other lives in front of his own?
Sam
Identify the 3 pronouns in this sentence:
Lionel gave the picture to Tina and Simon, but they did not return it to him.
They, It, Him
Is this a SIMPLE, COMPOUND, or COMPLEX sentence:
Louis went to the store, cleaned the garage, and mowed the lawn before lunch.
Simple (there is only 1 subject)