First Trimester Exam Review

RÉSUMÉ

What time does the next bus go to New York City?

Sometimes birds get injured when they fly into ___ windows and doors.

the quality of giving off light, glitter, or brilliance

Who knows if there will ever be PEACE on earth someday?

The wind blew through her hair like a storm blows through the trees, and she thought of u.

DETEST

The desperate refugees were willing to pay high prices for ___ passports.

a powerful family or group of rulers that maintains its position or power for some time

deadly, extremely harmful, evil

TRIVIAL

There were many problems in his life; alot of them were personal.

Both of the ___ in the talent contest received prizes.

The old man gathered reeds; his daughter wove a basket.

Our government documents protect rights and FREEDOMS.

The army needed to ___ more supplies if it was to advance into enemy territory.

What a difficult crossword puzzle this is!

to puzzle completely; confuse

Mom wouldn't let me go near the building, because she said it was to dangerous.

Have you gone for a ride on ___ new mountain bike?

My dog found this shiny PEBBLE on the beach.

wide-awake, alert, watchful

to pay back, or give a reward

The CASHIER on the left will ring up your order.

What is the TR verb? Sheila took the broken radio back to the store.

not important, minor, easily forgotten

The scent of strong perfume FILLED THE ROOM.

charlotte likes to annoy her neighbor by letting her garbage attract raccoons.

This computer program allows us to ____ several small images into one large one.

allowing light to pass through

The disease's mysterious symptoms left ___ in the dr's mind about how to treat the patient.

LITERATE

What is the subject? Look at the gorilla in the cage.

_____ will be many people present at the state championship high school football game.

A payment for loss, service, or injury

The swim team will meet for practice five times a week.

DISSUADE

The lights dimmed the audience whispered quietly.

Having no complete history of his early life, the book was filled with ___ about his childhood.

Bryan spends his time watching TV; he only has a ____ interest in reading.

What is the INT verb? Parade streamers and banners fluttered festively.

What is the IO? Last night's meal gave me nausea.

And to complicate matters, she lied about where she had been.

RURAL

to bring up, care for, raise, train, or nourish

An enormous crane with a wrecking ball dangling from it.

We tried to ___ her from quitting her job, but nothing we said could stop her from resigning.

My dad,Raymond James,is my Michigan Hero.

What is the D.O. ? Grandma sent a telegram to Paul for his birthday.

As children grow up, they gradually realize that their parents are not heroes but ___ humans.

When the journalist was arrested and charged with spying, she was ___ vigorously.

FLAGRANT

Not counting clock times, dates, or measurements, numbers under ___ need to be spelled out.

What is the IO? The lifeguard offered the shivering boy a towel.

Environmentalists try to ___ people from wasting water.

My father GAVE me a mountain bike for my birthday.

What is the TR verb? A group of zoologists explored the rain forest.

to crave, long for, or desire greatly

INDISPENSABLE

THE MUSEUM OF MODERN ART exhibits many 20th century paintings.

TWO RED LIGHTS flashed on top of the radio tower.

How thrilling it is to get a star's autograph!

To always be the ___ that people laugh at can be a very sad way to get attention.

the act of swearing to a lie while under oath

MALIGNANT

The ___ tip for excellent service in a restaurant is 15%-25% of the price of the meal.

a short written account of one's education, experience or qualifications for a job

In springtime, ___ of ducklings and goslings swim in tight formations behind their mothers.

That faucet IS leaky and NEEDS repair.

Which of the following should not start a sentence?

Fill the pot halfway with water.

The violence of WWII ___ in the dropping of atomic bombs on two Japanese citites.

The ball bounced twice and landed in the pond.

A scruffy dog and cat sat side by side in the alley.

Which word is the subject? There is a flashlight in the closet.

What skill do we use when doing work and assignments in the Writer's Choice textbook?

ENTREPRENEUR

The public is often ___ by the enormous amount of information that is available to them online.

SCRIMP

Allen visited his COUSIN in St. Louis, Missouri.

to burn slightly

DUPE

Which of the following should not start a sentence?

With a flourish, Ken FLIPPED and CAUGHT the pizza dough.

INTERROGATE

An honest student would never try to ___ a parent's signature on a report card.

The TURKEYS and DUCKS sought shelter inside the barn.

standing out so as to be easily seen or recognized

Demi made the omelet, and we gladly ate it.

TACTFUL

What is the DO? Every hour our grandfather clock announces the time.

It's time to sit down because ___ on the table.

Never cross the street without looking first.

PLAGUE

VICIOUS

near, next to, adjoining

a public speech for a formal occasion

to make or become confused, agitated, or nervous

Fleecy white clouds FLOATED across the sky.

What is the INT verb? After the storm, tree limbs dangled dangerously.