2Q Review

G6 2Q English Review

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​I. READING

Read the short excerpt below and answer the questions that follow. 

​A.

Trouble

Spaceman Spartacus spoke through the communication device in his spacesuit, "Chief Rourke, do you see anything movin' in my vicinity?" Spaceman Spartacus was worried about unidentified creatures ambushing him. He had seen a lot of things in this Universe, and many of those things frightened him. Chief Rourke clicked the radar panel on the monitor. A map came up with several large Xs approaching Spaceman Spartacus. Chief Rourke knew that this meant trouble. He was afraid for his friend so he shouted, "Spartacus! Get out of there now!"

Open Ended

What is the complete setting of this story? Be as specific as you can with the WHEN and the WHERE, and all other details that will determine the setting. 

* 1 point for giving the proper WHEN.

* 1 point for giving the proper WHERE.

Open Ended

What type of 3rd person POV is shown in the passage? What makes you say that? Explain your answer in complete sentences. 

* 1 point for correctly identifying the type of 3rd person POV

* 1 point for correctly and concisely explaining why it is the type of 3rd person POV

Open Ended

What do you think were the large Xs that Chief Rourke saw on the radar panel on the monitor? What makes you say so?

* 1 point for answering all questions in complete sentences following proper grammar, capitalization, and punctuation;

* 1 point for proper, accurate answer to the questions and following the requirements 

Multiple Choice

Mathc the given words from the story to their meanings. Use the context of the story to help you determine the meaning.

vicinity

• making a surprise attack on someone from a concealed position

• the are near or surrounding a particular place

• causing someone or something to be vulnerable or at risk; endanger

• a place of residence

Multiple Choice

Mathc the given words from the story to their meanings. Use the context of the story to help you determine the meaning.

ambushing

• making a surprise attack on someone from a concealed position

• the are near or surrounding a particular place

• causing someone or something to be vulnerable or at risk; endanger

• a place of residence

​B. Vocabulary: The Squire's Bride

Identify the vocabulary word being defined and/or use the word in a sentence. 

Open Ended

What is a verb that begins with a "c" that means "to make short, sharp sounds by rattling or banging together"? Identify, write the word, then use it in a sentence.

​II. Grammar

​A. Determine the antecedent in each sentence and complete the sentence with an appropriate personal pronoun. Make sure the pronoun agrees with the antecedent in gender and number.

​B. Pick whether the pronoun in each sentence is used as a subject, direct object, indirect object, or object of the preposition.

Multiple Choice

Laura sent for me late this afternoon.

• subject

• direct object

• indirect object

• object of the preposition

Multiple Choice

Laura wanted to personally show me a new piece of furniture.

• subject

• direct object

• indirect object

• object of the preposition

​C. Complete each sentence with the appropriate possessive pronoun. Be mindful of whether you need to put a pronoun that can stand alone, or one that comes beside a noun.

* Consider the sentences for this division as one story. Take the context of your answers from the numbers in this division. 

D. Determine and choose whether the pronoun is used as reflexive or intensive.

Multiple Choice

The group was discussing among themselves who will type and encode their final paper.

• reflexive

• intensive

Multiple Choice

Leila, the group leader, took it upon herself to do the task.

• reflexive

• intensive

E. Complete each sentence with the appropriate interrogative, demonstrative, or indefinite pronoun. Remember to check that your pronoun agrees with the verb.

F. Grammar Application

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​Construct a sentence for each number using what is being asked for. Please be mindful of spelling, capitalization, and punctuation.

Open Ended

Write a sentence with a reflexive or intensive pronoun and a demonstrative pronoun.