GrammarLesson 36: Regular VerbsA – Complete each sentence by writing the form of the verb indicated in parentheses.

1. In ancient China, musicians often ………………………together in groups. (past form of play)2. The king ………………………..of stone slabs on a frame, which were struck with mallets. (past form of consist)3. Other Chinese instruments ………………………….flutes, lutes, and bells. (past form of include)4. The Chinese ……………………..a gourd to make a wind instrument. (past form of use)5. Dictionaries have …………………. music as the organization of sounds. (past participle of define)

6. Some experts believe that people ……………………….. music by rhythmically repeating a sound.(past form of create)

7. A voice or an instrument ……………………. a series of sounds called a melody. (past form of produce)

8. Harmony is …………………………when a number of sounds are made at the same time. (present participle of occur)9. Throughout history, rhythm, melody, and harmony have …………………… into complex arrangements. (past participle of evolve)

10. Remnants of musical instruments are ………………….. at excavations. (past participle of uncover)

Lesson 37: Irregular VerbsA – Complete each sentence by writing the form of the verb indicated in parentheses.

1. We have …………………..to our favorite campsite dozens of times. (past participle of drive)

2. The crowd ……………… ecstatic as the home team won at the buzzer. (past form of become)

3. The Marzetti family ……………………. to Florida to see their relatives. (past form of fly)

4. Why haven’t you ………………………. to me more often? (past participle of write)

5. The police officer ………………….. her new uniform with pride. (past form of wear)

6. The thieves have ………………….. money from five banks. (past participle of steal)7. Yana …………………….. two picture frames for her grandmother. (past form of choose)

8. The talented photographer has ……………….. stunning pictures. (past participle of take)

9. The Saint Bernard …………………………….. two big bowls of dog food. (past form of eat)

10. The toddler ………………….. his tricycle up and down the sidewalk. (past form of ride)

Lesson 38: Verb TensesA – Complete each sentence by writing the tense of the verb indicated in parentheses.

1. Several years in the 1980s ……………………….among the warmest ever recorded. (be, past)

2. However, scientists …………………... no overall warming trend in the United States. (discover, past)

3. Temperature records ……………………..back as far as the mid-1800s. (go, present)

4. Studying the records, climatologists ……………. an increase in temperature. (find, past)

5. They ……………………….. the increase is about 1°F since 1860. (think, present)

6. Still, the continental United States ………………………. only about 1.5 percent of Earth.(cover, present)

7. Climate on Earth ………………………. dramatically from region to region. (vary, present)

8. Scientists ………………………..mathematical models and powerful computers to predictchanges in the earth’s climate. (use, present)

9. Weather ……………………from day to day and sometimes from year to year. (change, present)

10. Global warming ……………………….. to much debate among scientists. (lead, present)

Lesson 39: Perfect TensesA – Identify each perfect tense verb by underlining it and writing either: present perf., past perf., or future perf. in the blank.

………………………. 1. Frederick had worn glasses for five years before he got contact lenses.

………………………. 2. The puppy has grown two inches in five weeks.

………………………. 3. By next year the doctor will have treated two thousand patients.

………………………. 4. The diligent carpenter has built ten cabinets in one month.

………………………. 5. By the end of the year the sun will have risen 365 times.

………………………. 6. Cleo had written the story that everyone liked so much.

………………………. 7. In May the Cruzes will have lived in Tucson for five years.

………………………. 8. I have ridden every roller coaster in the park.

………………………. 9. Massachusetts had joined the Union before Vermont became a state.

………………………. 10. California has been a favorite vacation spot for years.

B – Complete each sentence by writing the tense of the verb indicated in parentheses.

1. Next week, the basketball player ………………………… the record for most games played.(future perfect of break)

2. Linda ………………………… two hundred miles before she stopped for gas. (past perfect of drive)3. The wildflowers in the field ………………………… every year. (present perfect of bloom)

4. I ………………………… of visiting the Ukraine. (present perfect of dream)

5. Texas …………………………a state for two hundred years in the year 2045. (future perfect of be)

6. We ………………………… everything to keep the cold air from coming under the door. (present perfect of try)

7. By the time I shoveled the walk, an inch of new snow ………………………… to the ground. (past perfect of fall)

8. Zina ………………………… each of her many visits to the art museum. (present perfect of enjoy)

9. The museum of natural history ………………………… countless artifacts for more than a century.(present perfect of display)

10. In February, the corner grocery ………………………… in the same location for thirty years.(future perfect of be)

Lesson 40: Distinguishing TensesA – Underline each verb. Identify the tense of each verb by writing either: present, past, future, present perfect, past perfect, or future perfect in the blank.

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......................................... 1. Historical documents fill in some of the gaps about Aztec culture.

......................................... 2. At one time, hundreds of these books existed.

......................................... 3. Unfortunately, most of these books have disappeared.

......................................... 4. Archaeologists have discovered Aztec stone temples, as well asmetal and pottery artifacts.

......................................... 5. Years before the Spaniards arrived in what is now Mexico, the

Aztecs had established a vast empire.

.........................................6. The Aztecs had a different name for themselves—the Mexica.

......................................... 7. The Valley of Mexico, now the location of Mexico City, was once thecenter of activity for the Mexica and their neighbors.

......................................... 8. The Aztecs wrote books in pictograms about such things as theirhistories, beliefs, and censuses

B – Complete each sentence by writing the tense indicated in parentheses.

1. Mexico’s population today …………… third in the Western Hemisphere. (present tense of rank)

2. Mexico City ………………………. the largest city in the world. (present tense of remain)

3. The Mexican flag ………………………. green, white, and red. (present tense of be)

4. The city ………………………. more than 7,500 feet above sea level in a high valley. (present tense of lie)

5. The Spanish ………………………. Mexico City on the ruins of Tenochtitlán. (past tense of build)

6. Tenochtitlán ………………………. the Aztec capital well before the Spanish arrived. (past perfect of become)

7. Today, Mexico City’s population ………………………. to about twenty-two million people.(present perfect of grow)

8. Mexico ………………………. independence from Spain in 1821. (past tense of gain)

9. Before Mexico won independence, its inhabitants ………………………. against the Spanishrulers. (past perfect of revolt)

10. Mexico ………………………. a flag in 1821. (past tense of adopt)

Lesson 41: Progressive and Emphatic FormsA – Underline the progressive or emphatic verb form in each sentence and write in theblank which form it is.………………………. 1. My cousin had been eating carrots all summer until it became expensive.

………………………. 2. The neighbors have been tending to their own vegetable garden.

………………………. 3. Will they be giving the neighbors any fresh vegetables?

………………………. 4. George was weeding his garden when a rabbit came along.……………………….. 5. The corn had been growing at a record pace until the dry spell.

………………………. 6. The farmers were hoping for a bountiful harvest.

………………………. 7. They did work hard this year.

………………………. 8. Have you been watching the progress of the soybeans?

………………………. 9. The cold weather in Florida will be affecting the growth of citrus fruits. ………………………. 10. I do hope the weather improves.

B – Complete each sentence by choosing the form of the verb indicated in parentheses.

1. The old cow (was grazing / was been grazing) peacefully in the field. (past progressive of graze)

2. The rancher (will have putting / will be putting) the horses in the stable at nightfall. (future progressive of put)

3. Ten of us (has been washing / have been washing) cars for two hours. (present perfect progressive of wash)

4. We (believe / do believe) in our team! (present emphatic of believe)

5. My friends and I (have been buying / have bought) all this group’s music recently (present perfect progressive of buy)

6. By tomorrow morning, the telethon (will have been broadcasting / will have broadcasted) for 48 hours. (future perfect progressive of broadcast)

7. The dog (has been barking / has barking) nonstop for an hour. (present perfect progressive of bark)

8. My aunt and uncle (have been hoping / are hoping) for a baby girl. (present progressive of hope)

9. The bus driver (has been taking / had been taking) this route as long as she could remember. (past perfect progressive of take)

10. I (called / did call) you before I left! (past emphatic of call)

Lesson 43: Active and Passive VoiceA – Write A if the action verb in each sentence is in the active and P if it is in the passive .

……………………… 1. The landscape was carefully painted by the artist.

………………………2. His grandfather told the boy many stories.

……………………… 3. Mrs. Miles donates time to the women’s shelter.

………………………4. A crayon was pulled from the box by the little girl.

……………………… 5. She displays her drawing with pride.……………………… 6. Our furniture was carried inside by the movers.

……………………… 7. The door was held open by me.

……………………… 8. A standing ovation was received by the speaker.

……………………… 9. The reporter interviewed the movie star.

……………………… 10. Betina has played softball every Tuesday for a month.

Lesson 44: Subject - Verb Agreement A – Draw one line under the simple subject and two lines under the correct verb formin parentheses.

1. The United States still (produce ,produces) a majority of the world’s food supply.

2. Modern farms (have ,has,) become more efficient than ever.

3. A new science called agribusiness have ,has) been responsible for much of the improvement.

4. Farmers (take, takes) a keen interest in market conditions and efficiency techniques.

5. One day’s work for a farmer today (equal, equals) about a week’s effort for our grandparents.

6. Scientifically balanced fertilizers (keep, keeps) the nutrients in the soil high.

7. Better seeds (yield, yields) larger crops.

8. The seeds (is, are) developed to withstand extremes in climate and disease.

9. The only product of many large companies (is, are) hybrid seeds.

10. Newly developed weed-killers (increases, increase) crop yield.

B – P lace a check ( ✔ ) next to each sentence in which the subject and verb agree.

………………1. Fewer animals die from disease because of advances in veterinary science.

………………2. Factory farming is a popular way to raise livestock today.

………………3. People continues to search for ways to increase the meat supply.

………………4. One new product are beefalo.

………………5. It is a cross between a cow and the American bison.

Lesson 45: Intervening Prepositional Phrases

A – Write C in the blank if the verb agrees with its subject. Write the correct verb form if the verb does not agree with its subject.

…………………. 1. The gray birds beside the cockatoo looks interesting.

…………………. 2. Those in the corner are African gray parrots.

…………………. 3. Their lack of color is offset by the parrots’ intelligence.…………………. 4. My favorite of the two shops is Winged Delights.

…………………. 5. Its knowledge of birds seems to be superior to the other store.

…………………. 6. My interest in pets are limited to the parrot family.

…………………. 7. Brilliantly colored macaws from South America make attractive pets.

…………………. 8. However, the price tag on a macaw is beyond my means.B – Draw one line under the simple subject and two lines under the correct verb formin parentheses.1. The toughest of nuts (represents, represent) little challenge for their large, hooked bills.

2. Birds in this family, without exception, (uses, use) their beaks like a third foot when climbing.

3. One of their unique features (is, are) their special feet.

4. Most tropical regions of the world (provides, provide) suitable habitat for parrots.

5. Many temperate regions of the Southern Hemisphere (houses, house) parrots families, too.6. Every variety of parrot, macaw, and cockatoo (is, are) a member of the family Psittacidae.

7. The birds of this family (varies, vary) in length from three to forty inches.

8. Other relatives in this family (includes, include) lories, cockatiels, and conures.

9. A relatively large head in proportion to the body (distinguishes, distinguish) these birds.

10. Most members of the family (has, have) short, round tails.

Lesson 46: Agreement – Linking VerbsA – Underline the verb in parentheses that best completes the sentence.

1. The biggest attraction in town (remains, remain) the antique shops.

2. The team members (is, are) a pleasure to coach.

3. The mint in the Lascombe Gardens (smells, smell) good, even from two blocks away.

4. The Ramirez family (is, are) a sponsor for the event.

5. Encyclopedias (stands, stand) a ready resource for writing term papers.

6. Gold pen (was, were) the women’s prize.

7. When I am trying to concentrate, a dripping faucet (becomes, become) a nuisance.

8. A truce (means, mean) no aggression for a specific time period.

9. The twins (turns, turn) sixteen in three weeks.

10. Comic strip characters (was, were) the theme at the banquet.

Lesson 47: Agreement – Inverted SentencesA – Draw one line under each simple subject and two lines under the correct verb orhelping verb in parentheses.

1. (Is, Are) the doctor attending the sessions?

2. Under the tree (lurks, lurk) the hungry cats.

3. (Is, Are) electric vehicles becoming more popular?

4. There (goes, go) Oko’s sisters.

5. (Does, Do) he live in the mountains?

6. Inside that house (was, were) the object of my affections.

7. (Was, Were) Jamal helping with the pamphlets?

8. Beside the fence (grows, grow) black raspberries.

9. Except for Tamiko, (has, have) all the others paid the fee?

10. Here (comes, come) one of the prettiest floats in the parade.

B – P lace a check ( ✔ ) next to each sentence in which the subject and verb agree.

………………1. Around the corner speeds the little terrier.

……………… 2. On the fence post hangs several pieces of twine.

……………… 3. Above the staircase were the secret passageway.

……………… 4. Has any other activities generated this much enthusiasm?

……………… 5. Were all of them in the car?

……………… 6. There walks a proud woman.

Lesson 49: Agreement – Compound SubjectsA – Complete each sentence by writing the correct present-tense form of the verb.

1. Horses, cattle, and sheep …………………………….. on the lush pastures. (thrive)

2. My brother or my sister …………………………….. the menus tonight. (choose)

3. Every plate and cup …………………………….. a chip in it. (have)

4. Either a broken string or a faulty tuning peg …………………………….. a violinist. (unnerve)

5. Many a friend and traveler …………………………….. passed this way. (have)

6. Neither Kathy nor her sisters …………………………….. about the schedule change. (know)

7. Both Dad and Mom …………………………….. peace and quiet on the weekends. (want)

8. Alberto or the twins …………………………….. using the encyclopedia. (be)

9. Regardless of the cost, every letter and postcard ………………………… being answered. (be)

10. Both robins and blue jays …………………………….. my backyard. (frequent)

B – Complete each sentence by writing the correct form of the modifier indicated inparentheses.

1. The Solomons have the ……………………………………… baby. (cute, superlative)

2. Andrea’s performance seemed ……………………………….than life. (large, comparative)3. Computer glitches are so ……………………………………….. (frustrating, positive)

4. I find some of Kristen’s attitudes ………………………………... (puzzling, positive)

5. Try to cheer ………………………………………… than the others. (loudly, comparative)

6. Gerard is becoming ………………………………………. every day. (polite, comparative)

7. ………………………………………….. I read A Tale of Two Cities. (recently, superlative)

8. Our …………………………………….. neighbors moved in yesterday. (new, superlative)

9. I feel …………………………………………. today. (depressed, positive)

10. Attack the problem ……………………………………... (vigorously, positive)

Lesson 60: Irregular ComparisonsA – Complete each sentence by writing the correct form of the modifier indicated in theparentheses.

1. I have …………………………………… free time this morning than this afternoon. (little)

2. Can you think of a time that I performed ……………………………than I did today? (badly)

3. How ………………………………. yards of material do you need for the costumes? (many)

4. Mr. Tim was rather sore after his surgery, but now he is feeling ……………………. (well)

5. Sheila needs time to think ………………………………….on this issue. (far)

6. We need ………………………………….. help in the morning than in the afternoon. (much)

7. The ice on the ski slope was …………………………………. tonight than last night. (bad)

8. Don’t go too ………………………………….. with that argument. (far)

SpellingLesson 18: Adjective SuffixesA – In each case below, decide which suffix should be added to form an adjective. Then write the adjective on the line provided.

1. allow + (able, ible) ………………………………… 6. convert + (able, ible) ……………………………

2. practice + (able, ible) …………………………….. 7. vis + (able, ible) ………………………………….

3. courage +(ous, ious) ……………………………… 8. nutrit + (ious, eous) ……………………………

4. space + (eous, ious) ……………………………… 9. harmony + (eous, ious) ………………………..

5. force + (able, ible) ………………………………… 10. access + (able, ible) ……………………………

B – Write the correct spellings of the underlined words on the lines below the paragraph A high school cafeteria has proposed a couragous and controversial new food plan. Adam Acevedo has suggested that students pay for their meals according to how nutriteous they are. The spaceous school cafeteria would serve many kinds of foods, but less healthful foods would be more expensive. Opponents feel that the plan would not be practiceable because such price increases may not be allowible under state law.

1. …………………………………… 3. …………………………………… 5. ……………………………….

2. …………………………………… 4. ……………………………………Spelling

Lesson 19: Adverb SuffixesA – In each case below, decide which suffix should be added to make a verb. Then write the verb on the line provided.

1. invigor + (ify, ate) ………………………………… 6. radi + (ate, efy) …………………………………..

2. petr + (efy, ify) …………………………………… 7. aggrav + (ify, ate) ……………………………….

3. liqu + (efy, ify) …………………………………… 8. conjug + (ate, en) ………………………………..

4. length + (ify, en) ………………………………… 9. sanct + (efy, ify) …………………………………..

5. strength + (en, ate) …………………………….. 10. enlight + (ate, en) ………………………………...

B – Read the paragraph below. Find the five misspelled words and circle them. Then write the correct spellings of the words on the lines below the paragraph.

Develop the habit of stretching every morning to envigorate yourself and strengthin your muscles.Begin with a brief routine, perhaps just five minutes of activity. Gradually lengthan the amount of time you spend stretching. Always stretch slowly and remain in control so that you do not aggraveate injuries. After just a few weeks of daily stretching, you will feel relaxed and radiat energy.

1. …………………………………… 3. ……………………………………5 ……………………………………

2. …………………………………… 4. ……………………………………Spelling Lesson 20: Adverb SuffixesA – Write the correct spellings of the underlined words on the lines below the paragraphAugust 18, The Grand CanyonEarly this morning, we started our hike to Phantom Ranch, which is at the base of the canyon. Thefirst part of Bright Angel Trail is relativly flat, but then the trail starts a steep descent to the ColoradoRiver. The path travels sidewase, cutting back and forth down the canyon’s side. At first we walkedunsteadyly down the path. By lunch, however, we were fullly used to the incline. The land at the base of the canyon is so exoticly formed that we almost felt we were on another planet.

1. …………………………………… 3. …………………………………… 5. ………………………………..

2. …………………………………… 4. ……………………………………

Lesson 21: The Word RootsA – In each set, Circle the word that is written correctly.

1. axess access 4. inconceiveable inconceivable2. succesive successive 5. recieve receive3. acceptance aceptance 6. excess eccess

B – Write the correct spellings of the underlined words on the lines below the paragraph.

Claire was thrilled to recieve a belated birthday gift from her Uncle Paul. On her three precedingbirthdays, he had given her clothes, jewelry, and a check in eccess of fifty dollars. Her parents felt that Uncle Paul should not be so extravagant. To Claire, this idea was inconceevable. She felt that her uncle, a senior vice president of a department store chain, could afford to be generous. He had akcess to company discounts. Besides, Claire was always appreciative in her aceptance of the presents.1. …………………………………… 3. …………………………………… 5. ………………………………..

2. …………………………………… 4. ……………………………………

Lesson 22: Common Greek Word RootsA – Write the correct spellings of the underlined words on the lines below the paragraph.

The summer after her sophmore year in high school, Lauren took a science course at the

community college. One of the course requirements was participation in a geologicle expedition to the Appalachian Mountains. After the students completed each day’s research, the professor often told them stories and discussed his personal philosophie of life. On clear nights, the students and the professor sometimes went stargazing. Lauren was particularly interested in the professor’s explanations of the differences between astronomy, which he considered a serious science, and astrollogy, which he did not. The only part of the summer that she did not relish was writing the research paper. Her bibliographie was three pages long—one indication of how much she had learned.

1. …………………………………… 3. …………………………………… 5. ………………………………..

2. …………………………………… 4. ……………………………………

B – In each sentence below, find the misspelled word and circle it. Then write its correct spelling on the line provided.

1. She never leaves home without checking the asterology page in the newspaper. ……………………..

2. In her bibliagraphy, Cara forgot to list the dates the books were published. …………………………….

3. The council discussed the phiosoph of the committee. ………………………………

4. Rabies used to be called hydraphobia because the disease made swallowing water painful. …………………..……………

5. We need to take steps to counter the chronik decline in our export market. …………………………

Lesson 23: Common Latin Word RootsA – In each set, Circle the word that is written correctly.

1. belijerent conversion 2. audible inklination 3. conjugait conjugate

4. diction verifyable 5. mariner aqueduc 6. corupt corrupt

B – Write the correct spellings of the underlined words on the lines below the paragraph.

During my first year as a member of the debate team, I was given many useful pointers. First, Ilearned the importance of speaking loudly and clearly. If you are not audable or your dicsion is poor,even your strongest points will have no impact. Second, make sure that all the statistics you use in your argument are verifyable, or you will give your opponent an opportunity to discredit you. Third,

do not be too beligerent in your attack on the opposing team, or the judges may be less sympathetic toward your side. However, do not hesitate to press your advantage if you think the judges’ inclinasion is to favor your argument.

1. …………………………………… 3. …………………………………… 5. ………………………………..

2. …………………………………… 4. ……………………………………

Lesson 26: HomonymsA – Write the correct spellings of the underlined words on the lines below the paragraph.

“Please do not think I’m being foreword,” said the athlete to the coach. “However, I believe that Ican hurdle the discus better than any other human being. I am sure that I will soon brake the current world record in this event. So that you won’t think I am merely vane, let me give you an instants of my superior skill and strength.”

1. …………………………………… 3. …………………………………… 5. ………………………………..

2. …………………………………… 4. ……………………………………

Lesson 27: SynonymsA – In each set, underline the word whose meaning is similar to that of the capitalized word.

1. PHASE reflect stage2. CONFIRM diverse substantiate3. CAUTIOUS prudent phase4. SUBSTANTIATE contemplate confirm5. CONTEMPLATE substantiate reflect6. STAGE phase confirm7. VARIED prudent diverse8. PRUDENT stage cautious9. REFLECT varied contemplate10. DIVERSE varied cautious

B – Write the correct spellings of the underlined words on the lines below the paragraph.

The tightrope walker took cawtious steps up the ladder to the platform. Although she had reached a staige in her training in which she had confidence in her abilities, the danger of performing without a net led her to contemplat the crowd below. They were a diverce group of people of all ages and backgrounds. The smiles on their faces helped confurm her belief that her performances made people happy. Smiling confidently, she took a deep breath and stepped out onto the thin rope.

1. …………………………………… 3. …………………………………… 5. ………………………………..

2. …………………………………… 4. ……………………………………..

Lesson 28: AntonymsA – In each set below, circle the word whose meaning is the opposite of the meaning of the capitalized word. Then write the word you circled on the line provided.

1. INFERIOR optional quality2. PACIFY agitate waive3. LEGITIMATE invalid inferior4. WAIVE require invalid5. OPTIONAL pacify mandatory

B – Write the correct spellings of the underlined words on the lines below the paragraph.

At first Bethany said she would go to summer camp to pasify her mother. Then, in spite of herself,Bethany began to look forward to going. Soon she received the list of manditory supplies. The information pack noted that without a recent doctor’s certificate, her acceptance would be invalad. Additionally, the camp would reqire supplies such as a sleeping bag of high qualaty. Within a week, Bethany had organized her gear and was ready to depart.

1. …………………………………… 3. …………………………………… 5. ………………………………..

2. …………………………………… 4. ……………………………………..

G – In each set, Circle the word that is written correctly. 1. sufficient alltogether 4. eligable eligible 2. ocurrence colossal 5. etiquette petrefy 3. particulerly municipal 6. government temperment

Spelling Application

Vocabulary

1-One Thousand Dollars1- Match each word with its meaning:

No. word answer meaning1 pendant Worthy of respect by virtue

of age or dignity2 expenditure To burden3 stipulate To inform4 precariousness An act of spending5 genially Insecurity; uncertainty6 venerable To state a condition , specify7 encumber A piece of jewelry8 acquaint In a friendly manner

2- Match each word with its meaning:No. word answer meaning1 codicil Having a bad reputation2 disreputable Characterized by good

judgment3 liberality In a clear direct way4 explicitly unimportant5 Repose A supplement to will6 prudent Generosity7 inconsequent A formal change in a will8 amendment Place ; put

2-The Californian's Tale

1- Match each word with its meaning:No. word answer meaning1 desolation Humbly, praying, sincerely

asking2 predecessor Soothing fragrant3 sever Streaked with or partly gray4 Supplicating To cut or break out5 Balmy Having a hidden motive or

purpose6 furtive The state of being empty,

loneliness7 Grizzled Serenely deliberate8 sedate Someone who became before

and succeeded by another

2- Use the words in the box to write the meaning of each of the following words:

No. answer meaning1 A small shelf2 Warning or omen about the future3 A set of light4 bedspread5 Begging, making an urgent appeal

3- Getting a Job:1- Match each word with its meaning:

No. word answer meaning

Bracket Whatnots Boding Imploring Counterpane

1 haughty an ill-disguised pretense

2 ineligible disdainful; haughty3 ascended a pretense of being

what one is not; falsehood

4 gumption brief; concise5 terse initiative; boldness6 supercilious not qualified7 hypocrisy proud; arrogant8 charade to rise; climb

2- Use the words in the box to write the meaning of each of the following words:

No. answer meaning1 proverbs2 an ill-disguised pretense3 deliberately harmful or spiteful4 fully understood or grasped5 openings6 apparently; supposedly7 skillful; clever8 randomly or messily

Reading

1- The Californian’s TaleA – Circle the correct answer based on your understanding of “ The Californian’s Tale ”:

1 – How does the narrator describe the town he visited in the Stanislaus?a. It was almost empty because the people had gone away.b. There were many children and parents playing on the grass.c. The houses had neat gardens with roses and other flowers.

dexterous haphazardly diametrically Apertures Malicious comprehended aphorisms ostensibly

d. Each of the houses had pretty white curtains in the windows.

2 – What is life like for the men who came to find gold?a. They enjoy camping in the beautiful mountains.b. They are getting rich from the gold that they find.c. They have a hard life because it is hard to find gold.d. They stay in comfortable homes in the nearby town.

3 – What does the narrator find in the home with the curtains? a. A picture of Henry's wife.b. A picture of a child with long hair.c. A picture of rose bushesd. A picture of the gold miners.

4 – What do Henry's friends do every year in June?a. They come to hear him read his wife's letter and help him to sleepb. They sing songs and drink whiskey with Henry and his wife.c. They help Henry write letters to his wife, who is traveling. d. They get together in the little town to tell ghost stories.

5 – Why did the people vanish from the Stanislaus region?a. They left because new mining equipment was cheaper to use.b. They left because they had all become wealthy.c. They left when the surface diggings gave out.

6 – According the narrator, what do the "living dead men" of California regret?

a. not striking it richb. not being marriedc. having no childrend. their wasted lives

7 – Where does Henry say his wife has gone?a. to a school to finish her educationb. to see her peoplec. to visit a sick neighbord. shopping in the nearest village

8 – How do the old men get Henry to sleep?a. They tell him storiesb. They play soft, soothing music c. They spike his drink.d. They make him dance until he is exhausted

9 – What happened to Henry’s wife? a. She drowned in the Stanislaus Riverb. She was captured by the Indiansc. She died of an illnessd. She ran away from Henry

B – Fill in the chart based on your understanding of “The Californian’s Tale”

Setting

a. Time:

b. Place:

Characters:

Problem:

Events:

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2-Getting a Job:

1-Who is the main character in Getting a Job? ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________2- What job did Marguerite want?________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________3- Why did they refuse to hire her at the beginning?

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________4- Who encouraged her not to give up?________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________5-Why do you think Marguerite is finally hired?________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________6- Do you admire Marguerite as a person? Explain.________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________7- Why do people think that Marguerite is mad?________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

2-- Complete the following table about Getting a Job.

Passages from Getting a JobPlot

Characters

Setting

Theme

3- Write the effect for each of the following causes:

Wanted a job but did not want to do office worknot old enough to work at defense jobs.

Refused to accept prejudice against African Americans working as streetcar conductors

Women replaced men as streetcar conductors.

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ousandDollarsAnswer the following questions about One Thousand Dollars

1-How does the story start?

2-How rich was the uncle?

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3-How did the Uncle divide up his will?

4-What question does Gillian ask multiple people?

5-What does Gillian do after he learns Ms. Hayden was left nothing?

6-Why does it matter about how the money was spent?

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7-Why does he tell the lawyer that he lost the money in the races?

8-What is point of view?

9-What is point of view in this story?

10-What does Gillian feel about Ms. Hayden?

11-According to the uncle's will, what must Bobby Gillian do after spending the $1,000?

12-According to Old Bryson, what are some things that men could do with $1,000?

13-What does Old Bryson say that Gillian should do with the money?

14-What does Gillian do with the money?

15-According to the will, what will Gillian receive for spending the money in a wise way?

16-According to the will, what will happen if Gillian spends the money foolishly?

17-At the end of the story, what lie does Gillian tell about the money?

WritingThink back to a favorite class or educator (teacher/coach/director/principal). How did this person make a positive impact in your life? Write an essay and support your opinion with specific reasons and examples.

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…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..Imagine that time travel to the past was possible. Think of where and when you would like to go for a visit. Write an essay telling where and when you would go in the past and explain why you choose to go there.

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