First Trimester Exam Review

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

SCRIMP

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

INDISPENSABLE

Fleecy white clouds FLOATED across the sky.

LITERATE

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

Allen visited his COUSIN in St. Louis, Missouri.

PLAGUE

to burn slightly

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

DETEST

RURAL

The CASHIER on the left will ring up your order.

That faucet IS leaky and NEEDS repair.

Which of the following should not start a sentence?

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

the quality of giving off light, glitter, or brilliance

MALIGNANT

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

a public speech for a formal occasion

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

not important, minor, easily forgotten

DISSUADE

The scent of strong perfume FILLED THE ROOM.

to make or become confused, agitated, or nervous

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

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

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

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

deadly, extremely harmful, evil

TWO RED LIGHTS flashed on top of the radio tower.

TRIVIAL

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

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

the act of swearing to a lie while under oath

FLAGRANT

ENTREPRENEUR

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

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

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

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

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

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

Both of the ___ in the talent contest received prizes.

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

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

Demi made the omelet, and we gladly ate it.

What a difficult crossword puzzle this is!

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

Which of the following should not start a sentence?

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

to crave, long for, or desire greatly

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

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

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

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

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

My father GAVE me a mountain bike for my birthday.

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

near, next to, adjoining

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

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

An enormous crane with a wrecking ball dangling from it.

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

to puzzle completely; confuse

Never cross the street without looking first.

Our government documents protect rights and FREEDOMS.

The ball bounced twice and landed in the pond.

DUPE

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

VICIOUS

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

wide-awake, alert, watchful

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

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

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

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

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

to pay back, or give a reward

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

TACTFUL

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

My dog found this shiny PEBBLE on the beach.

My dad,Raymond James,is my Michigan Hero.

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

The TURKEYS and DUCKS sought shelter inside the barn.

standing out so as to be easily seen or recognized

RÉSUMÉ

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

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

A payment for loss, service, or injury

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

Fill the pot halfway with water.

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

The lights dimmed the audience whispered quietly.

Environmentalists try to ___ people from wasting water.

INTERROGATE

allowing light to pass through

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