Vocabulary (Weeks 1-3)
What are the correct words for these definitions?
1. a rare stone
2. a thin piece that covers a fish or snake
3. to hold something tightly
1. gem
2. scale
3. grab
What are the correct words for these definitions?
1. covered in rocks
2. the most important city in a country
3. having things that are similar
1. rocky
2. capital
3. in common
Which of the following is NOT an example of an adjective?
A. noisy
B. golden
C. squirrel
D. countless
C. squirrel
Which of the following is a CORRECT example of a verb being changed to past simple?
A. step -> steped
B. do -> doed
C. bring -> brought
D. fly -> flyed
C. bring -> brought
What are the correct words for these definitions?
1. something you say when you're leaving
2. when you sleep for a whole season
3. to study or learn about something
1. farewell
2. hibernate
3. research
What are the correct words for these definitions?
1. you use this to add more information
2. something that trains travel on
3. one of the big parts of land on Earth
1. by the way
2. railway
3. continent
Which adverb of time is correct for the following sentence? "He lived in Paris, France, for three years."
A. sequential
B. duration
C. frequency
D. specific
B. duration
Which of the following is NOT correct when changing an irregular verb to the past tense?
A. cut -> cut
B. grow -> growed
C. draw -> drew
D. beat -> beat
B. grow -> growed
Complete the following sentences:
At first, the monkey didn't want to try _____ times. He finally performed a trick and got a banana as a _____.
multiple
reward
Complete the following questions:
The brave _____ was on a journey to explore the caves. All he found inside was a single woodcutter making ____ blocks.
hero
wooden
Which is the correct comparative?
A. A painting appears colorfuller when it's in good lighting.
B. A painting appears more colorful when it's in good lighting.
B. A painting appears more colorful when it's in good lighting.
What is the difference between the conjunction although and even though?
A. Although is only used for sentences that start with A and even though is only used for sentences that start with E
B. Although can only be used at the start of a sentence, and even though can only be used in the middle of a sentence
C. Although is used to show contrast, but even though is used to show comparison
D. Although is used to show contrast, but even though is used to show a stronger contrast
D. Although is used to show contrast, but even though is used to show a stronger contrast
Complete the following sentences:
The ______ in the clear silver water was slowly turning purple! It was so _____ I walked to get a better look.
ripple
unusual
Complete the following questions:
Come look! They are _____ a new movie! It's going to take place at the stone _____ where soldiers fought.
filming
fort
What's wrong with this sentence? (3 mistakes)
The rabbit hopped cheerful, but she didn't notice something silent following her. It was a bear! I hope she quick ran away.
cheerful -> cheerfully
silent -> silently
quick -> quickly
Give an example sentence using ONE (1) conjunction and TWO (2) adjectives.
Examples: The sky was dark, but the moon was bright.
He's quite young, yet he is very smart.
It feels cooler outside, for it will soon be autumn.
YOUR CHOICE! Pick 2 words from below and use each word in an example sentence (part of speech must be used CORRECTLY)
inhabit, obsessed, barely, mission
Examples:
The squirrels inhabit the trees in the forest.
She's obsessed with cupcakes because she's always thinking about eating them!
I barely had enough time to study before it was time to sleep.
My friend is on a mission to find the most delicious pizza.
YOUR CHOICE! Pick 2 words from below and use each word in an example sentence (part of speech must be used CORRECTLY)
gorge, impressive, prepared, honor
Examples:
The gorge between the two valleys was very deep.
It was impressive how many facts he knew about his favorite kind of fish.
I studied for many hours, so I feel prepared for the test.
The dog was very brave, and a statue was made to honor him.
Fill in the correct superlatives for the following sentences.
1. I think a parrot is the _______ animal! It can even sound like a person. (clever)
2. Did you know the sun is actually a star? It's the _____ one in outer space. (bright)
3. The chocolate cupcakes definitely tasted the ____ at the party. (good)
1. most clever
2. brightest
3. best
Explain the difference between quantities and degrees in your own words. Include a correct example of EACH.
Quantities - adjectives that tell us how many nouns there are
Degrees- adjectives that describe nouns and/or show how strong the adjective is
Examples:
There are a lot of books in the library.
Susie is the most intelligent girl I know.