LANGUAGE PRACTICE

LANGUAGE PRACTICE

Multiple Choice

instinctively

• being related to instinct

• layer of gas that surrounds the Earth

• chance or possibility that something will develop and become real

• energy that moves from one place to another. Light, sound, heat, and X-rays are examples.

Multiple Choice

radiation

• being related to instinct

• layer of gas that surrounds the Earth

• chance or possibility that something will develop and become real

• energy that moves from one place to another. Light, sound, heat, and X-rays are examples.

Multiple Choice

atmosphere

• being related to instinct

• layer of gas that surrounds the Earth

• chance or possibility that something will develop and become real

• energy that moves from one place to another. Light, sound, heat, and X-rays are examples.

Multiple Choice

potentially

• being related to instinct

• layer of gas that surrounds the Earth

• chance or possibility that something will develop and become real

• energy that moves from one place to another. Light, sound, heat, and X-rays are examples.

Synonyms

• What are they?

• Understanding them can make you a better speaker and writer.

Open Ended

In your own words, what are synonyms?

Multiple Select

Choose a synonym for the underlined word. The sandwich had meatloaf, his favorite leftover.

• extraordinary

• correct

• preferred

• correct

Multiple Select

Playing the tuba took a lot of skill.

• parading

• rehearsal

• ability

• correct

Multiple Select

The band would be performing at Friday's game.

• rehearsal

• occasion

• correct

• playing

Multiple Select

Jonas sat up abruptly and blinked his eyes.

• immediately

• correct

• amused

• muttered

Multiple Select

Had he murmured or had he missed a question?

• ability

• muttered

• playing

• correct

Context Clues

Review what they are, watch the video. Then we will practice.

Multiple Choice

Jaki is a wonderful piano player. But Emily is more VERSATILE; she sings, acts, paints and writes poetry, and also plays the piano. What does the word VERSATILE mean?

• many abilities
• boring
• not skilled
• exciting

Open Ended

What are the clues found in the sentence that helps you determine the meaning of VERSATILE?

Multiple Choice

Tristin couldn’t see the school building; it was SHROUDED by smoke and dust.” What does the word SHROUDED mean?

• Covered
• ruined
• bounced
• invisible

Open Ended

What are the clues found in the sentence that helps you determine the meaning of SHROUDED?

Multiple Choice

Ben is so APPREHENSIVE about appearing in the play that he has an upset stomach.

• thrilled

• modest

• bored

• nervous

Open Ended

What are the clues found in the sentence that helps you determine the meaning of APPREHENSIVE?