Random #1
Vocabulary
Writing
Character traits
Current Events/ random
100

Say "goodbye" in 4 different languages.

(Responses will be judged by Ms. McCann)

100

What does it mean to be SYMPATHETIC or to have sympathy?

that you feel sorry for someone.  For example, if someone's family member dies, you might give them a SYMPATHY card.

100

Where should the comma (or commas) go in this sentence?

We got dressed went for a walk collected leaves and had a picnic.

100

if someone thinks they are the best and better than everyone else they are.....

conceited


100

Is Andy Warhol a MUSICIAN, ARTIST, or ACTOR?

artist


200

What does Ms. McCann want for Christmas

A pair of Timberland boots, a leather jacket, a tiny Chihuahua puppy named George

200

What is a commune?

A group of people/ families that live on a farm-like community and share responsibilities.  Like one big family made up of a bunch of families.

200

What are the 7 coordinate conjunctions we talked about yesterday?  Hint: FANBOYS

For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So

200

What does preoccupied mean?

you are distracted.   you have something else on your mind so it is hard to pay attention to what is currently happening 

200

When will the next election for President be?

November 2020

300

What kind of dog does Ms. McCann currently have?  (they live at my parents' house)

Short Haired miniature Dachshunds

300

What does it mean to descend?

to go down

300

In this type of writing, you give a claim and provide evidence

argumentative

300

absentminded

being consistently forgetful or easily distracted and inattentive 

300

What car company recently released an electric vehicle called the Cybertruck?

Tesla, owned by Elon Musk

400

What does Naiive mean?

Sentence:  In the book Schooled, Capricorn is Naiive.  This gets him into a lot of trouble.

You do not have much life experience and do not know a lot about the world.  

400

What does the Spanish word "Facil" mean?

easy

400

Where does the comma go in this sentence?

I thought we had school tomorrow but we are off for the weekend.

I thought we had school tomorrow, but we ae off for the weekend.

400

Name one character trait of Capricorn from Schooled and tell WHY you think that.

Ms. McCann will judge your answer.

400

Why is Trump being impeached?

Obstruction of congress and abuse of power

500

What is something scientists recently discovered in the solar system ?

There might be other planets similar to Earth somewhere out in space.

500

What does it mean if something is DEBATABLE?

open to discussion or questioning. 


500

Fill in the blank:

A COMPOUND SENTENCE is made up of ___________________________________.


(answers may vary)

two sentences that COULD stand on their own PLUS a comma and coordinating conjunction

500

If you are apologetic it means...

you are sorry about something.  You feel bad about something you did.

500

Where is the Trans Siberian Railway??

(In what country)

Russia