Vocab 5 Find the Word
Something similar to or suggestive of an animal's claw
Talon
Definition of "sulk"
to pout or be in a bad mood; to act aloof or withdrawn; gloomy; dismal
"seeming difficult to deal with"
Daunting
Is the sentence correct?
"Our team practiced hard this week; therefore, we expect to do well in the game tonight.
It is correct
Is the colon used correctly?
:)
Dumb question mister, you just got bored making this.
:(
a strong, abrupt gush of wind
gust
Definition of "Writhe"
to twist; as in pain, struggle, or embarrassment.
a synonym of "contemplate"
answers will vary but may include: meditate, ponder, think, reflect
True or False: You use semicolons to separate two independent clauses that don't have a conjunction (and, but, or, so).
True
True or false: The colon is placed properly.
I love fantasy books: The Harry Potter series is my
favorite.
True
to remain uncertain or waver
Hover
Definition of "monotonous"
Sounded or spoken in an unvarying tone; lacking in variety or emotion (for speech). Dull, tedious, and repetitive (for activity).
Definition of an "idiom"
a common phrase that has figurative meaning that is different from what is literally being said
"That was the last straw"
"This is getting out of hand."
"Mr. Noonan hates it when students cut corners."
Place the semicolon appropriately (if needed):
The transmission needs to be completely replaced the car also needs a new muffler.
replaced;
Place the colon appropriately (if necessary):
I read a good book called Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance An Inquiry into Values.
I read a good book called Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance: An Inquiry into Values.
Lacking strength or vigor; feeble; lacking conviction, boldness, or courage; timid
faint
Definition of "Crafty"
skillful in acting underhanded in evil schemes; cunning; deceitful; sly
distress or embarrassment at having failed or been humiliated
chagrin
Place the semicolon appropriately (if needed):
I lost my wallet however, there was nothing in it, so it's okay.
wallet; however
True or false: You use a colon to separate two independent clauses if the topics are completely different from each other.
False. You use colons to connect two independent clauses if the second clauses further explains or illustrates the first.
Showing a brooding ill humor or silent resentment; morose. Acting upset.
Sullen
Definition of "emphasis"
special forcefulness of expression that gives importance to something singled out; stressed
Antonym of "poignant"
Poignant means: Something that is emotionally moving
Proper Antonyms would be: numb, blah, unmoving, calm, unaffecting, indifferent, unemotional.
Place the semicolon appropriately (if necessary)
I'd like to visit Paris, France, Rome, Italy, and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
I'd like to visit Paris, France; Rome, Italy; and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Place the colon appropriately (if necessary):
For this class, you will need the following items the text book, a calculator, a protractor, a pencil, and paper.
items: the