TUESDAY: Language Review

Identify the correct form of the plural noun.

• teams
• team's
• teams'
• teames

Is this a simple, compound, or complex sentence?

• simple
• compound
• complex

Which answer best corrects the sentence?

• The american league wasn’t formed until 1903.
• The American league wasn’t formed until 1903.
• The American League wasn’t formed untill 1903.
• The American League wasn’t formed until 1903.

Based on context clues, what is the meaning of the underlined word?

Pedestrians should look both ways before crossing the street.

• singers

• walkers

• pedals

When the teacher spoke the directions verbatim, she also had the exact same thing written on the worksheet she gave to each student.

• word for word
• in secret
• different
• loudly

I feel like my teacher gives very vague directions.  After she gets finished explaining the project, I am still not certain what it is we are supposed to be working on.

• secure and balanced
• deep in thought
• not clearly explained or understood
• lengthy conversation

Using the EXAMPLE context clue, define the underlined word:

Afterward Jerry showed some signs of remorse, such as apologizing to everyone and paying back the money he had lost.

• Happiness

• Regret

• Hope

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

• Covered
• ruined
• bounced
• invisible

The lanky dog was not fat, even though he ate a lot.

• skinny
• furry
• huge
• friendly

You do not seem to trust me. Why are you skeptical? 
What is the meaning of the word "skeptical"?

• sad
• happy
• doubtful
• trusting