Readings
Vocabulary
Homophones
Irregular Verbs
Commas with Introductory Words
100
In the reading, what was Eric Alvarez's main problem?
He was pressured by his friends to do crazy stunts.
100
Tianna _______ Rushawn to join her at the school dance, even though he was shy.
convinced
100
She purchased a beautiful new gown _________________(for/four) the dance.
for
100
He __________ (drink) the coffee.
drank
100
After being lost in the cave for 6 days the hiker cut off his own arm.
After being lost in the cave for 6 days, the hiker cut off his own arm.
200
Why are extreme diets and drugs not effective solutions to low self-esteem?
Extreme diets and drugs can damage your health.
200
After cheating to win the class election, Saria got a ________ image at school.
negative
200
Glass containers have been ________________(band/banned) on the beach.
banned
200
The swimmers __________ (hold) their breath and jumped in the water.
held
200
Although she is 40 years old Mary still likes to watch cartoons.
Although she is 40 years old, Mary still likes to watch cartoons.
300
What happened to the senior girls who hazed a group of junior girls?
They were expelled from school and had charges pressed against them.
300
George decided to _______ and get other people to do his homework.
rebel
300
The fight __________________(scene/seen) in the movie was extremely exciting!
seen
300
The teacher __________ (teach) the students chemistry last year.
taught
300
Walking on the beach Tom and Robert had an excellent view of the sunset.
Walking on the beach, Tom and Robert had an excellent view of the sunset.
400
What are three solutions to low self-esteem that the readings discuss?
Lend a hand, find a mentor, and get involved
400
It is against my _________ to lie to my parents.
principles
400
After running out of _____________(flour/flower), the baker had to stop baking.
flour
400
I __________ (see) a movie last night.
saw
400
While on my cruise I visited exciting countries like Greece, Turkey, and Italy.
While on my cruise, I visited exciting countries like Greece, Turkey, and Italy.
500
When is peer pressure the hardest for students?
6th - 8th Grade
500
________ say that good self-esteem helps teens to deal with peer _______.
authorities / pressure
500
The government has the right to __________(sees/seas/seize) the stolen property.
seize
500
My entire family __________ (catch) the flu last winter.
caught
500
Although she studied hard for the exam Monique was still not able to pass the course.
Although she studied hard for the exam, Monique was still not able to pass the course.
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