How was Johnathan's social life different at his new school in the United States?
A) He had more trouble making friends at his new school.
B) It was easier to find people he liked at his new school.
C) He became popular way faster at his new school.
D) He had just a few really good friends at the new school.
A) He had more trouble making friends at his new school.
100
Were you *involved* in planning the pregame meeting?
Which word means involved?
A) Included
B) Ignored
C) Applauded
D) Offended
Involved means; A= Included
100
This describes a verb, adjective, or adverb. It sometimes ends in "ly".
An Adverb
200
This means, "a feeling of connection between people or groups"
Bond
200
This means, "included in a group, activity, or event"
Involved
200
How was Ekiwah able to face his challenges successfully?
A) He forced other people to take care of him.
B) He isolated himself from the world because of his diseases.
C) He learned to express himself and share his talent with the world.
D) He left his small Mexican village and went to live in New York City.
C) He learned to express himself and share his talent with the world.
200
Hector *persisted* at working on his comic book, though he had an after-school job.
What does persisted mean?
A) Refused to do something
B) Enjoyed doing something
C) Continued doing something
D) Appreciated doing something
Persisted means; C) Continued doing something
200
Noun Endings...
What is the PLURAL noun ending for penny?
Pennies
300
This means, "a choice"
Option
300
This means, "an opinion or feeling about something"
Attitude
300
In what ways are Waila and Dali different from each other?
A) They were both born in the Dominican Republic
B) Their mom worked 12 hours a day to make ends meet.
C) They reacted differently when their mom went to jail.
D) They both care about their mother.
C) They reacted differently when their mom went to jail.
300
I am *positive* that a high school diploma will make a *dramatic* change in my life.
What does positive and dramatic mean?
A) unhappy/dangerous
B) very sure/large and exciting
C) delighted/successful
D) doubtful/risky and unlucky
Positive and dramatic mean; B) very sure/large and exciting
300
True or false... Is this sentence correct?
She said, "I just tell them that I'm only blind not deaf."
True (because of the commas, quotations, punctuations)
400
This means, "figured out by guess or estimate but nearly correct"
Approximately
400
This means, "a reason for doing something"
Purpose
400
When did Waila and Dali feel closest to their mother?
A) right before their mom went to prision.
B) before they moved back to the Dominican Republic
C) after they graduated from high school
D) after their mom went to prision
D) after their mom went to prision
400
Choose the correct noun ending.
The boys _____________________ about the sport changed once they started winning games.
A) attitudeses
B) attitude
C) attitudes
D) attitudies
C) attitudes
400
True or false... Is this sentence correct?
Johnathan's grades dropped *quick* after he moved to the U.S.
False- it should be...
Johnathan's grades dropped quickly after he moved to the U.S.
500
This means, "to start something"
Initiate
500
This means, "to continue doing something even if it is difficult"
Persist
500
What message do the three readings in this workshop share?
A) A good attitude and a lot of effort can get you through tough times.
B) Family members may not always be there to support you.
C) Moving to a cool new country can mean new social problems.
D) Life's turning points are easier when they come as a surprise.
A) A good attitude and a lot of effort can get you through tough times.
500
Use context clues to choose the correct definition.
Terry has so many options for dessert, he found himself in a *dilemma*; he had to choose, but he didn't want to.
What does dilemma mean?
A) happy situation
B) food illness
C) options
D) difficult choice
D) difficult choice
500
What is the error in this sentence?
Mrs. Gregg said "You will do great on your R-Skills test!"
It is missing a comma, it should look like...
Mrs. Gregg said, "You will do great on your R-Skills test!"