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First identify if the following sentence is a simile or a metaphor: simile metaphorThen underline the two objects that are being compared to each other.

Select the correct verb tense. Then identify if the correct verb tense is past perfect, present perfect, or future perfect.

Circle the incorrect verb or verb phrase. Rewrite the sentence using the correct verb tense.

The explosion was a lantern in the sky.

Tina the pie when she found out it was for her sister.

Dylan sometimes talking about getting a new car.

had eaten has eaten will have eaten

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Find the origin and meaning of the idiom. Then use it in a sentence.

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Meaning:

Sentence:

“blow off some steam”

Choose the synonym for: festive party frightening joyful long

illuminate prefix: base or root: suffix:m

unusal chisel modest

Circle the misspelled word and write it correctly in the space below.

Choose a matching analogy.

Use the correct capitalization, underlining/italics, or quotation marks for the following title.

mountain : high

a) river : cold b) valley : low c) forest : scary d) desert : wet

where the red fern grows (book)

Add the correct affix/affixes to complete the sentence.

Mark was to play in the baseball game because he was sick. (able)


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Choose the antonym for: revolt rebel agree upheaval resist

Circle the definition that matches the word used in the sentence below.

I am so exhausted from running the marathon that I am going to retire early tonight.

1. v. To stop working because one has reached a certain age2. v. To go to bed

re•tire

Miguel went to the store to buy an onion some lettuce and rice.

Add commas where needed to the text below.

Circle the conjunction in the sentence and identify if it is “coordinating” or “subordinating.”

Using your pronunciation key, circle the word that rhymes with the bolded word.

Even though it was extremely hot, we went for a 5-mile run. C S

Jennifer walked over to her neighbor’s house.

pass face mess rack

Circle the preposition(s) and cross out the prepositional phrase(s). Underline the subject once and the verb phrase twice.

bass (‘bās)

You can go on the field trip tomorrow. You can stay in the office tomorrow

Combine the two sentences with the appropriate correlative conjunctions.

List five words that contain the Greek or Latin root/affix.

both... and • either... or • neither... nor • not only... but (also) • whether... or

“The early bird gets the worm.”

What does the following adage or proverb mean?

aud - to hear or listen

excursion means:

Mina agreed to go on the excursion, but only because she was getting stir crazy sitting in her hotel room all day. Normally, little trips to see the sights did not interest her. But her teammates convinced her to make the best of her trip and explore the beauty of Mexico.


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The clouds were floating cotton balls in the sky.

The band together for over ten years.

We will buy a new car yesterday morning.

had played has played will have played



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“blowing smoke”

Choose the synonym for: peculiar sight strange happy expected

mistrusting prefix: base or root: suffix:m

revolve abrupt ingine




teacher : educate

a) coach : ignore b) senator : represent c) priest : insult d) lawyer : nurture

the sound of music (movie)


His fantastical story about trolls left us all in . (belief)


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Choose the antonym for: modest meek bold shy humble


After I walked through the poison ivy, I developed a rash on my legs.

1. v. To go through a process of growth2. v. To bring or come into being3. v. To apply chemicals to a photographic film to bring out the picture.

de•vel•op

You heard me the first time didn’t you?




My sister wants to play basketball, but she broke her wrist skateboarding. C S

My brother lives near a museum in New York.

love dot stove took


dove (‘dəv)

She was offered the job. She was offered a senior position.




“Birds of a feather flock together.”


acu - sharp

amusement means:

I believed every word of Uncle Herm’s story until I saw him chuckle with amusement at the expression on my face. It was then that I realized that he never really owned a pet monkey, and he simply made the story up to see my reaction.


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She is my guardian angel.

By the time my ride gets here, I the first quarter of the game.

My mother will finish making dinner before I arrived home.

had missed have missed will have missed



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“brand spanking new”

Choose the synonym for: delicious food delightful awful disgusting

inconsiderate prefix: base or root: suffix:m

article machine artic




gold : expensive

a) velvet : soft b) silver : fantastic c) jewelry : dull d) cotton : beautiful

microsoft powerpoint (software)


My students were confused yesterday, so I will be the lesson today. (teach)


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Choose the antonym for: ancient aged antique new bright


She definitely won’t get your jokes because she lacks a sense of humor.

1. v. To be without2. n. A shortage

lack

While we were driving a deer ran across the road.




I am going to drive to the beach, or I am going to bike to the park. C S

A street sweeper drove slowly down the street.

need lit fed lap


lead (‘lĕd)

I don’t know Montel will take Spanish. I don’t know if he will take French.




“A leopard cannot change its spots.”


aer - air, atmosphere

corps means:

Thousands of young men and women were eager to join the corps. Married couples and older people were also accepted. Those who were finally selected were well qualified for the work they would be doing. I was proud to belong to the Peace Corps.


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He ran like the wind to get to school on time.

Trina and Kay muffins to donate to the bake sale.

Maybe after the storm, I go for a run outside.

had baked have baked will have baked



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“can’t hold a candle to”

Choose the synonym for: exhibit movie lecture display art

prematurely prefix: base or root: suffix:m

devide eclipse hyphen




mother : female

a) snake : dangerous b) vegetable : green c) rock : hard d) tree : tall

the new york times (newspaper)


Yesterday, she her hair using a comb and conditioner. (tangle)


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Choose the antonym for: pleasant nice affable horrible loving


If you brush and floss your teeth everyday you can prevent tooth decay.

1. v. To rot2. n. A breaking down or rotting

de•cay

If you liked the book, you will love the movie.




Jenna decided to play volleyball, so she wasn’t able to join the swim team. C S

My bowl on the table contains oatmeal.

bed feed dare step


read (‘rēd)

My mom can give me advice. My dad can give me advice.




“A penny saved is a penny earned.”


bene - good, well

portray means:

He had been chosen to portray Abraham Lincoln because of his acting ability and his strong voice. He was very tall and had dark hair, which also made him the perfect representation of the president. His believable performance made me feel like I was transported back in time.


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You’re such a chicken!

Before the end of the day, Courtney eight miles.

After the monkey rolled around, the children laughing.

had walked has walked will have walked



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“chew the fat”

Choose the synonym for: traditional dance fancy slow customary

improperly prefix: base or root: suffix:m

enough saled stomach




helicopter : sky

a) submarine : street b) truck : river c) motorcycle : skateboard d) sailboat : ocean

national geographic (magazine)


The artist one of Picasso’s most famous pieces of art. (create)


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The detective affected an interest in buying a diamond ring in order to speak with the jeweler.

1. v. To bring about a change in2. v. To pretend to be or to have

af•fect

Hurry Courtney we are going to be late!




My mother wanted to workout before she went to work. C S

Ashlee returned the lost iPod to the office.

found loud tuned ruined


wound

My baby brother cannot read. My baby brother cannot write




“A rolling stone gathers no moss.”


cent - hundred

drawl means:

Rana grew up in Denver and her speech was sharp and crisp. However, her grandfather had a beautiful country drawl. Not only did he tell great stories, his words slowly poured out like sweet honey. She loved the way he would linger on each vowel of the words he spoke.

(‘wünd)


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He is my knight in shining armor.

Shannon the book, before she saw the movie.

If you need a ticket for the fair, you bought it at the entrance.

had read has read will have read



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“close, but no cigar”

Choose the synonym for: magnificent scenery nice grand blame

nonfiction prefix: base or root: suffix:m

faucet police kindergarden




unknown : fame

a) polite : manners b) ignorant : education c) lovely : view d) rapid : speed

a rose for emily (short story)


We cleaned our desks with wipes. (bacteria)


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Choose the antonym for: scarce choice plentiful rare wealthy


We got a ticket for exceeding the speed limit by 20 miles per hour.

1. v. To be more than2. v. To go beyond what is allowed

ex•ceed

Don’t forget to bring a hat a towel and sunscreen to the lake.




Renee cannot go to school until she is feeling better. C S

The house near the highway is filled with ghosts.

send find with grinned


wind (‘wĭnd)

I will read a magazine on the plane. I will read a book on the plane.




“A stitch in time saves nine.”


deci - tenth, part

enclosure means:

The enclosure was made from stainless steel bars. Every once in a while a calf would poke its velvety nose through the fence and bawl for its mother. Suma knew the calves missed their freedom to roam. But with a storm coming, it was best to keep them out of the field.


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The teacher planted the seeds of wisdom.

Justin all of his dimes and pennies.

Beth working on that painting for several years.

had saved has saved will have saved



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“crocodile tears”

Choose the synonym for: average in the middle low high score

dishonestly prefix: base or root: suffix:m

theives select bison




nice : unkind

a) safe : secure b) hideous : beautiful c) loud : noisy d) terrible : horrible

the raven (poem)


I hope you will change your mind and me for the job. (consider)


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Choose the antonym for: authentic real fake true shameful


A severe drought forced a lot of farmers out of business during the Dust Bowl.

1. adj. Very strict or harsh2. adj. Hard to bear or deal with

se•vere

Bats are nocturnal yes?




I eat blueberries everyday, for they contain many important nutrients. C S

My friend sat on the seat next to the door.

flow now slope wrote


bow (‘bō)

She built her own house. She designed it herself.




“A chain is as strong as its weakest link.”


eco - house or system

implement means:

The rescuers will implement their plan to save the beached dolphin. They will first keep its skin moist by continually pouring water on it. Once the tide comes back in, they will then guide the dolphin back out to sea. If they carry out these steps, they are confident the dolphin would live.

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