Vocabulary
Always tells other people what to do
BOSSY
Does ASKED end with an -ed, -t, or -d sound?
-t sound (sounds like "ASKT")
Q: _____?
A: My grandmother was born in Russia.
Q: Who was born in Russia?
A: My grandmother was born in Russia.
CORRECT or INCORRECT? "Sorry, I can't talk to you right now, because the baby cries."
"Sorry, I can't talk to you right now, because the baby is crying."
When you use this academic skill, you read something very quickly to get a general idea about it. What is this skill called?
SKIMMING
Is nervous when speaking to other people
SHY
Does your voice go up or down at the end of this question: "Are we allowed to wear shorts?"
UP
Q: _____?
A: Your appointment is at 3:45. Be sure to get there ten minutes early!
Q: When is my appointment?
A: Your appointment is at 3:45. Be sure to get there ten minutes early!
In, At, or On? "I had a party ____ my birthday."
"I had a party on my birthday."
How often ______ your cousins ______? (visit)
How often do your cousins visit?
Is happy and positive
CHEERFUL
Does TOUCHED end with an -ed, -t, or -d sound?
-t sound (sounds like "TOUCHT")
Q: Do you and your sister have a lot in common?
A: No, _____. She's outgoing and talkative, and I'm shy.
Q: Do you and your sister have a lot in common?
A: No, we don't. She's outgoing and talkative, and I'm shy.
CORRECT or INCORRECT? "Our electric bill gets bigger and bigger every year."
CORRECT
Does the past tense form of the verb NEED end with an -ed, -t, or -d sound?
-ed sound ("NEEDED")
Changes feelings quickly and often
MOODY
Does your voice go up or down at the end of this question: "Where did you graduate from university?"
DOWN
Q: Does this class meet this early every morning?
A: Yes, _____.
Q: Does this class meet this early every morning?
A: Yes, it does.
In, At, or On? "I like to drink coffee ____ the morning and hot chocolate ____ night."
"I like to drink coffee in the morning and hot chocolate at night."
-In, -At, or -On? "My parents got married _____ 1966, and _____ their 50th anniversary my father took my mom to Europe."
"My parents got married in 1966, and on their 50th anniversary my father took my mom to Europe."
Is relaxed and not worried
LAID-BACK
Does AMAZED end with an -ed, -t, or -d sound?
-d sound (sounds like "AMAZD")
Q: _____?
A: A new smartphone! They gave me a smartphone for my birthday!
Q: What did they give you for your birthday?
A: A new smartphone! They gave me a smartphone for my birthday!
CORRECT or INCORRECT? "You don't have to clock in and out, because you are paid a salary."
CORRECT
If the subtotal on Laura's cable bill is $175, plus credits from the previous balance for $55, how much are her total charges for this month?
$120