Vocabulary
What does the word void mean in the sentence below?
The room was left in a void of silence after everyone had left.
An empty space
Which of the words in italics is a common noun?
Megan and Tonya found just the movie they were looking for at the Starstruck Video Store.
movie
Where does the passage "The ACES Phone" take place?
In a city in the present
What does the word coaxed mean in the sentence below?
She coaxed the kitten out from under the bed with a gentle voice.
Persuaded or to persuade
What parts of this sentence are proper nouns?
The librarian, Mrs. Perez, can help you find a book about rain forests.
Mrs. Perez
When Mrs. DeSalvio is showing Martin how to find the dogs, what is Martin's main problem?
He is not sure he can handle the sad feelings the phone carries.
What does the word doleful mean in the sentence below?
His face looked doleful after hearing the sad news.
Mournful or sad
Which sentence is written correctly?
a. Members of the Red Cross helped the people of Jacksonville after the hurricane.
b. On Tuesday we took the train Downtown to attend a Fundraiser for the AFFES.
a. Members of the Red Cross helped the people of Jacksonville after the hurricane.
What is the tone of this description?
As the storm clouds gathered and the wind howled louder, her anxiety grew, her hands trembling and her heart racing uncontrollably.
a. Outrage
b. Growing distress
b. Growing distress
What does the word transport mean in the sentence below?
They used a truck to transport the furniture to their new house.
Move from one place to another
What is the best way to rewrite the ideas in sentences 1 and 2?
(1) Mariah wants to learn about biology in college. (2) Biology is the study of living organisms.
In college, Mariah wants to learn about biology, the study of living organisms.
What feeling does this excerpt convey to the reader?
As the clock ticked closer to midnight, every creak in the old house seemed to amplify the growing tension in the room.
a. suspense
b. frustration
a. suspense
What does the word transfer mean in the sentence below?
She decided to transfer to a different department at work.
Relocation
What word in the sentence is an abstract noun?
Nova noticed the beauty of the architecture in the Museum of Modern Art.
beauty
What was Martin happy about at the end of the story?
Happy to have a larger apartment and a dog