Vocab 1
The teacher's _________ smile reassured the child
It is terribly ____________ to sit through all of those long speeches. Mr. Hanks never seems to stop talking.
She was pale, _________, and weak as if she had never delivered a child
Languid
A large yellow dog bounded across the yard.
What type of sentence is this?
Simple
If we’re planning to go camping this weekend then we have a few things to cross off the list a tent wool socks and kerosene fluid for the heaters.
Where should you place your punctuation marks?
(,) after weekend, tent, and socks
(:) after list
My exercise regiment is a little more ___________ than most. My friends always complain when they join me!
Rigorous
Flowers are often seen as a form of __________ for new life and growth.
Symbolism
NBA Youngboy is seen as one of the most ________ artists of his genre currently in music.
Prolific
Tammy and Zoe are playing tennis tomorrow at noon.
What type of sentence is this?
Simple
Sara studied hard for one purpose to succeed in her college courses.
Where should you place punctuation marks?
(:) after purpose
It was clear from the book on police brutality, the author's _________ wanted to convey the hardships that minority groups endure.
Tone
Studying for my upcoming test was _________ to my success in the class.
Once the vice president was fired, he ________ took office and made several radical changes
The cinema was sold out, so we watched a movie on TV.
What type of sentence is this?
Compound
Carl is tall his brother is short. As a result he decided to buy things to make himself taller inserts stilts and platform shoes.
Where should you place punctuation marks?
(, or ;) after tall
(,) after results, inserts, and silts
(:) after taller
Seth Rogan, the famous actor, often uses __________ when referencing comedy bits in his movies.
Allusion
I never thought I'd live to see this __________ occasion. My youngest daughter was finally getting married!
Momentous
Even after the long argument, they were able to come to an ______________ agreement where everyone's opinion was honored.
Amicable
Because he was late again, he would be docked a day's pay.
What type of sentence is this?
Complex
The primary question is this Should we give up or keep working diligently toward our goal?
Where should you place punctuation?
(:) after this
My dad ________(ed) from the car whenever I snuck out at night and used it without telling him.
Censure
Soaking the white socks in bleach will ________ any stains from remaining on the fabric.
Inhibit
The dictator's __________ influence was felt across the entire country.
Ubiquitous
Though Mitchell prefers watching romantic films, he rented the latest spy thriller, and he enjoyed it very much.
What type of sentence is this?
Compound-Complex
The top three last season consisted of the following teams Man City Liverpool and Chelsea.
Where should you place punctuation?
(:) after teams
(,) after City and Liverpool