Definitions
to think deeply about something
What is "contemplate?"
What is "taunt?"
rise or soar
What is "plummet?"
if a subject is singular, the verb has an "s"; if a subject is plural, the verb does not have an "s"
What is subject-verb agreement?
exaggerated emotion or reaction
What is "hysterics?"
wheep or sob
What is "bawling?"
scowl or frown
What is "smirk?"
examples: because, and, or, but, so
What are conjunctions?
able to speak fluently and coherently
What is "articulate?"
inactive or resting
What is "dormant?"
narrow-minded or disapproving
What is "tolerant?"
Rephrase this, using a conjunction, to combine these sentences into one: "They knew only half of the vocabulary words. Mrs. Rourke gave them candy anyway."
"They knew only half of the vocabulary words, but Mrs. Rourke gave them candy anyway."
to cause someone to lose confidence or hope
What is "demoralize?"
upset or distressed
What is "distraught?"
obvious or evident
What is "subtle?"
Identify the subject and verb, and determine if the subject and verb agree: "We is the best candidates for student council."
"we"; "is"; "no"
to formally withdraw from something
What is "secede?"
old or weak
What is "decrepit?"
miserable or troubled
What is "ecstatic?"
Identify the conjunction and other errors: Because Mr. Hammond tell them to leave the block, they goes to the store.
"because"; tell"; "goes"