Vocabulary
In your own words, define strutted.
walked proudly, with a long stride and head held high
or
to walk in a confident way
What vocabulary word means 'grandpa'?
abuelito
Many men feel their body shape doesn't live up to the __________ of the ideal man.
Many men feel their body shape doesn't live up to the stereotype of the ideal man.
Flip flops, sandals, and slides are synonyms for what vocabulary word?
chancla
What is wrong with this sentence, and why is it wrong:
He said, "what's new with you?"
The word what should be capitalized because it is the beginning of a sentence while someone is speaking. The hint here is the quotation marks. ("")
Provide two examples of stereotypes.
Answers will vary, Glover's approval
The word wobbly would best be a synonym for what vocabulary word?
dangle
Her father was a postman and her mother worked as an assistant in a school __________.
canteen
The last decade has witnessed a serious rise in the levels of _________ and hostility to Black and ethnic groups
The last decade has witnessed a serious rise in the levels of racism and hostility to Black and ethnic groups
What is wrong with this sentence, and why is it wrong:
"i saw a giraffe at the zoo," rebecca said. "he ate out of my hand."
"I saw a giraffe at the zoo," Rebecca said. "He ate out of my hand."
The word wobbly would best be a synonym for what vocabulary word?
dangle
The ___________ lamp had a bit of charm, although it didn’t sit up straight, it still lit the room.
lopsided
I'd make fun of her dress and ________ her speech.
I'd make fun of her dress and imitate her speech.
While the dog ________ proudly to the front door with his prize, the mouse would ________ by his tail from the dog’s mouth.
While the dog strutted proudly to the front door with his prize, the mouse would dangle by his tail from the dog’s mouth.
What is wrong with this sentence, and why is it wrong:
The geese were flying south for the winter.
The geese were flying south for the winter.
Nothing is wrong with this sentence. In this sentence, the word south is being used as a direction and not as a location. Also, remember we do not capitalize seasons of the year.
Use the word scrambling in a sentence.
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My workout routine was _______ without proper balance between cardio and strength training.
lopsided
Describe something that tastes velvety besides mac n' cheese.
Examples:
red velvet cake, chocolate bars, tomato soup, cauliflower soup, vanilla ice cream, gravy, avocado, some smoothies, etc.
The kitten's _________ fur brushed against skin as it nuzzled into her chest
The kitten's velvety fur brushed against skin as it nuzzled into her chest
What is wrong with this sentence, and why is it wrong:
Give abuelito a wave goodbye, Alice, you won't see him till next week.
Give Abuelito a wave goodbye, Alice, you won't see him till next week.
Abuelito should be capitalized because it is used as a name for someone, not just a family member's title.
What is the relationship between stereotypes and racism?
Stereotypes can drive or fuel racism towards groups of people.
For example, saying black people steal (stereotypes) leads to many black people being followed around in stores unnecessarily (racism).
The officer was ____________ out from under the forward truck.
The officer was scrambling out from under the forward truck.
John was like a new father, handing out cigars and ______ around like chief turkey in the yard.
John was like a new father, handing out cigars and strutting around like chief turkey in the yard.
I assumed that fixing the leg on my antique desk would be an easy fix, but now it is __________.
I assumed that fixing the leg on my antique desk would be an easy fix, but now it is lopsided.
What is wrong with this sentence, and why is it wrong:
mr. clarkson drinks only maxwell house® coffee.
Mr. Clarkson drinks only Maxwell House® coffee.
Maxwell House is a popular brand of coffee. It is a proper noun and therefore should be capitalized. The key giveaway is the trademark symbol above the word house.