Classroom Expectations
How should you enter the classroom?
Quietly
How should you walk in the hallway when with a class?
Quietly and in a single file line
Even though the storm knocked out power and flooded several streets, the residents were resilient. They worked together to clean debris, check on neighbors, and rebuild what was damaged.
Based on the context, resilient most likely means
A. able to recover after difficulties
B. easily frightened
C. unaware of danger
D. surprised by events
A. able to recover after difficulties
The root chron means
A. time
B. shape
C. number
D. motion
A. time
Both home and house refer to a place where someone lives.
Which statement best explains the difference between them?
A. They have the same connotation and denotation
B. Home has a warmer, more emotional connotation than house
C. House has a warmer, more emotional connotation than home
D. Home and house have different denotations
B. Home has a warmer, more emotional connotation than house
Where should you go when you enter the classroom?
To your assigned seat and have a seat.
What should you always wear around your neck?
ID
The teacher asked the class to eliminate any superfluous information from their essays. She explained that sentences that repeated the same idea or didn’t support the main claim should be removed.
Which is the best definition of superfluous?
A. essential
B. confusing
C. unnecessary
D. interesting
C. unnecessary
Which meaning is closest to the root aud?
A. to see
B. to hear
C. to write
D. to touch
B. to hear
Which word has the most negative connotation?
A. confident
B. proud
C. arrogant
D. assured
C. arrogant
What should you do if you borrow something?
A. Leave it and go to the next class
B. Put it back where it belongs
C. Take it with you
B. Put it back where it belongs.
If you need to go somewhere, who should you ask.
a. any adult
b. the teacher that you are supposed to be with
c. a friend
d. you do not need to ask
B. the teacher that you are supposed to be with
The scientist’s explanation was so concise that even the younger students could easily understand it. Instead of rambling for several minutes, he stated only the most important ideas in a few clear sentences.
What does concise mean as used in the sentence?
A. detailed and complicated
B. brief and to the point
C. boring and uninteresting
D. spoken very quietly
B. brief and to the point
The prefix trans- most nearly means
A. above
B. below
C. across or through
D. against
C. across or through
Which pair of words share the same denotation but different connotations?
A. run / sprint
B. freeze / melt
C. teacher / student
D. cat / animal
A. run / sprint
Which of the following is a classroom expectation?
a. Don't speak until spoken to
b. Only ask questions at the end of class
c. Respect yourself, the teacher, and others
d. Make sure your shoelaces are tied
c. Respect yourself, the teacher, and others.
When are you allowed to bring sports equipment to use during the school day?
Only on NHI Fridays.
As Maya approached the abandoned mansion, a sense of foreboding settled over her. The sky darkened, the wind howled through the trees, and even the birds grew silent, as if they sensed danger too.
What does the word foreboding most nearly mean?
A. excitement
B. relief
C. ominous
D. confusion
C. ominous
The suffix -ment usually indicates
A. a person who does something
B. without something
C. a small version of something
D. an action or result of an action
D. an action or result of an action
The denotation of crowd is “a large group of people.”
Which word describes the same denotation with a more negative connotation?
A. gathering
B. audience
C. mob
D. team
C. mob
Name one item that you should always have for class.
A charged computer
A writing utensil
Paper
Your ID
When should you leave during bus holding?
When your name is on the board or your bus number is up, unless you are a certified walker.
When Jenna finished her brief answer, the teacher asked her to elaborate. “You’ve stated your opinion,” he said, “but can you add more details and explain your reasoning so we fully understand your idea?”
What does the verb elaborate most nearly mean as used in the sentence?
A. repeat the same words again
B. change her answer completely
C. speak more loudly
D. add more detail and explanation
D. add more detail and explanation
The suffix -ist usually refers to
A. a place/location
B. a tool/technique
C. a person/professional
D. a time period/time frame
C. a person/professional
Both thrifty and stingy describe someone who spends money carefully.
Which statement best explains the difference between them?
A. They have the same connotation and denotation
B. They have different denotations
C. Stingy has a more negative connotation
D. Thrifty has a more negative connotation
D. Thrifty has a more negative connotation