Antigone
Give a statement of theme in Antigone. (Multiple possible answers)
Fate shapes the lives of humans (Greeks).
Too much pride can lead to conflict with others.
The suffixes -ible and -able mean "able to be done".
Based on this understanding, what can be inferred about the definition of the word infallible?
It is something or someone that is not capable of making a mistake.
Correct the subject-verb agreement in this sentence:
Currently, anybody are welcome to serve themselves the soup.
Currently, anybody is welcome to serve themselves the soup.
Which vocabulary word goes in the blank?
Because I haven't spent much time work at it, my bowling skills are just __________.
mediocre
Which pronoun best completes the sentence?
Sally told Mark that Bob and Laurel wanted to have _______ own way.
their
In Antigone, Haimon argues with Creon during Scene 3.
Why does Sophocles include this argument?
to show that Haimon's advice is good, but Creon's pride is so great he will not listen to it
The prefix pre- means "before."
Based on this understanding, what can be inferred about the definition of the word predilection?
It is a bias or natural liking for something.
Correct the subject-verb agreement in this sentence:
None of the fruit juices is as acidic as vinegar.
None of the fruit juices are as acidic as vinegar.
What vocabulary word goes in the blank?
After the boys began to descend into savagery, _______ ruled the island.
anarchy
Which pronoun best completes the sentence?
Anne told Mike that each of the boys wanted to figure out the results on __________ own.
his
In Antigone, why does Antigone insist that Ismene not take part in her punishment?
She cares about Ismene and doesn't want her to suffer for a crime she didn't commit.
The root lamentum means "mourning or wailing." The suffix -able means "state or quality of."
What can be inferred about conditions that are lamentable?
They are tragic.
Correct the subject-verb agreement in this sentence:
Eventually, all of the river water flow into the sea.
Eventually, all of the river water flows into the sea.
What vocabulary word goes in the blank?
I prefer to work on projects alone, because when I work ___________, I get more done.
autonomously
Correct the shift in person in this sentence:
Sam put on his or her socks.
Sam put on his socks.
Read this line from Antigone.
CREON: That’s her affair, not ours: our hands are clean.
What is the figurative meaning of the phrase "our hands are clean"?
Creon takes no responsibility for causing Antigone's death.
The root clemens means "merciful." The prefix in- means "not or the opposite of."
What can be inferred about weather described as inclement?
It is severe.
Correct the subject-verb agreement in this sentence:
Many beverages is as satisfying as water.
Many beverages are as satisfying as water.
What vocabulary word goes in the blank?
I accidentally left my sandwich on the dashboard of my car on a hot summer day. By the time I remembered, the jelly had soaked into the bread, rendering the whole thing __________________.
inedible
Correct the shift in person in this sentence:
The boys waited until the bus reached his stop.
The boys waited until the bus reached their stop.
What is the viewpoint of Teiresias in Antigone?
He believes Creon's actions are unjust and cruel.
The root austeros means "strict or harsh." The suffix -ity means "state of."
What can be inferred about a situation defined by its austerity?
It is severe.
Correct the subject-verb agreement in this sentence:
Some streams runs faster than others.
Some streams run faster than others.
What vocabulary word goes in the blank?
She knew that she was about to _____________ the oath she had promised to uphold, but it was the only way to safely stop the rebellion.
transgress
Correct the shift in person in this sentence:
Each of the girls was going on their first trip.
Each of the girls was going on her first trip.