Vocabulary
What is the meaning of the word apologize?
I want to apologize for my behavior yesterday.
To say sorry.
Which word is an antonym for healthy in the sentence below?
The doctor said his patient was very healthy.
Awkward, Curious, Sickly, or Upset?
Sickly.
Why does Cara keep repeating the words I am truly genuinely sorry in her letter?
Because her dad said the apology must sound genuine.
My parents say that what I did was wrong, even though the cardboard box was shut most of the time, and there was no way the snake could have escaped if you hadn't opened the box and dropped it on the floor.
Cara blames Mr. Winston for what happened.
What change should be made:
Larry shops at PetSmart for her dog but I like Petco better.
Add a comma after dog.
Larry shops at PetSmart for her dog, but I like Petco better.
What is the meaning of the word fault?
It was my sister's fault that dinner got burnt.
Responsibility for a mistake.
Which word is an antonym for released in the sentence below?
We released the coyote into the wild.
Admired, Caught, Found, or Soaked?
Caught.
What does the reader learn about Mr. Winston from Cara's letter?
He is very afraid of snakes.
Which best describes Cara's character?
a. She is a curious girl who likes to prove a point.
b. She is a troublemaker who neve follows the rules.
c. She is a dangerous girl who puts others at risk.
d. She is an obedient girl who respects her parents and teachers.
a. She is a curious girl who likes to prove a point.
What change should be made:
We may go skating, and we may go to the movies instead.
Change and to or.
We may go skating, or we may go to the movies instead.
What is the meaning of the word borrow?
My sister wants to borrow my blue sweater.
Use something that belongs to someone else.
Which word is an antonym for adult in the sentence below?
We need an adult chaperone at the dance.
Child, Guest, Human, or Soldier?
Child.
Cara suggests that Mr. Winston watch Galactic Patrol while he is home. Why is this suggestion humorous?
Galactic Patrol is the show Cara can't watch until she apologizes.
What conclusion can you draw about Cara's parents?
They are angry because Cara caused trouble.
What change should be made:
The party will be cancelled, if it rains.
Delete the comma.
The party will be cancelled if it rains.
What is the meaning of the word local?
I bought vegetables from the local farmer's market.
Nearby.
Which word is an antonym for dangerous in the sentence below?
It is dangerous to pick up a wild snake.
Old, Pleasant, Safe, or Terrible?
Safe.
Why is this sentence humorous?
If you had left the box on the table and maybe even sat down next to it, then maybe the box would have been all right when you screamed and fainted.
It blames Mr. Winston for what happened even though it is supposed to be an apology.
What conclusion can you draw about the snake in the passage?
It is still on the loose somewhere.
What is the BEST way to combine sentences 1 and 2?
(1) It was raining outside.
(2) I wore a raincoat.
It was raining outside, so I wore a raincoat.
What is the meaning of the word genuine?
The purse was made out of genuine leather.
Real.
Which word is an antonym for famous in the sentence below?
The famous singer won a Grammy.
Busy, Calm, Talented, or Unknown?
Unknown.
Why are these sentences humorous?
Maybe it crawled into one of your pockets or up your sleeve and rode with you to the hospital. Wouldn't that be funny?
Instead of showing concern for Mr. Winston, Cara is probably making him feel worse.
What generalization can you make about Cara's feelings about apologies?
She feels that she should no apologize if something isn't really her fault.
What is the BEST way to combine sentences 1 and 2?
(1) We were late to the party.
(2) Our car broke down.
We were late to the party because our car broke down.