cosmopolitan
worldwide
slattern
untidy woman
throes
painful struggle
degenerate
declined from a former state
Which of the following sentences uses the italicized word incorrectly? Honesty is an inherent characteristic of Mr. Evans.Many toxins were released in her body while Sara was ill.I was ambiguous about the decision because I knew exactly what to do.The CEO seemed to think he had omnipotence.
I was ambiguous about the decision because I knew exactly what to do.
Which of the following sentences uses the italicized word incorrectly? Six years of piano lessons precluded my performing well at the recital. The road was treacherous because of all the sharp turns.The automobile accident was a morbid sight.The city's arterials were well-developed and easy to drive.
Six years of piano lessons precluded my performing well at the recital.
Which of the following sentences uses the italicized word incorrectly? The cowboy only needed one morral for his belongings.The sortie during the battle resulted in the deaths of two men.Many granite estuaries could be found throughout the park.I had no illusions about a good grade because I failed the test.
Many granite estuaries could be found throughout the park
Which of the following sentences uses the italicized word incorrectly? I will decide which class to take on my own volition.That unstratified high school had four different grade levels.Homage was paid to the Founding Fathers during the patriotic program.The Mexican vaquero reminded me of John Wayne.
That unstratified high school had four different grade levels.
Which of the following sentences uses the italicized word incorrectly? Sue's lack of a high school diploma became a millstone around her neck.The visit to the crematorium was very traumatic for the tour group.The reticent crowd would not quit discussing their objections.The insolent young man seemed to think he knew all the answers.
The reticent crowd would not quit discussing their objections.
Which of the following sentences uses the italicized word incorrectly? Discretion was of paramount importance to the spy.The young man loved the dictatorial teacher because he was so kind.The partners understood the contract was indissoluble.Jim decelerated when he spotted the highway patrolman.
The young man loved the dictatorial teacher because he was so kind
Which of the following sentences uses the italicized word incorrectly? The layers of ore in the mountain were stratified.Many adages can be found in the Bible.The teacher was so proud of Jake she denigrated him.Joe unencumbered himself as he scaled up the mountain.
The teacher was so proud of Jake she denigrated him.
Which of the following sentences uses the italicized word incorrectly? No one has tried to count the number of grains of sand in the world because the amount is infinitesimal.Pat's father gave her a stern admonition about her bad attitude.I tackled the problem in increments.Most children rightfully feel beholden to their parents.
No one has tried to count the number of grains of sand in the world because the amount is infinitesimal.
Which of the following sentences uses the italicized word incorrectly? There was an imperative rule that said the students must pass a certain number of classes."A penny saved is a penny earned" is a well-known adage.The cocky boy was narcissistic; he didn't like himself at all.Upon graduation, Shauna sat musing about her future.
The cocky boy was narcissistic; he didn't like himself at all.
Which of the following sentences uses the italicized word incorrectly? Raoul got straight As in school; conversely, he was a good student.Many mythological characters are archetypes.Parables in the Bible can also be considered similitudes.She was steadfast and doctrinaire in her beliefs which she practiced religiously.
Raoul got straight As in school; conversely, he was a good student.
Which of the following sentences uses the italicized word incorrectly? It is difficult to validate honesty.The cloudy substance made the glass opaque.Going up a steep hill in a semi-truck usually causes deceleration.Finding happiness in life was paramount to Annie.
It is difficult to validate honesty.
Which of the following sentences uses the italicized word incorrectly? Susan had the uncanny ability of knowing what I was going to say before I said it.Nuns sometimes cloister themselves as they begin their life's work.Snakes secrete venom and are never dangerous.many people plant various flora in their gardens each spring.
Snakes secrete venom and are never dangerous.
Which of the following sentences uses the italicized word incorrectly? The futility of the battle was obvious, as the enemy was better equipped. There was an enormous chink in the concrete wall of the bombed building. Fjords can commonly be found in the Scandinavian countries. Swimmers realize it's usually safe to swim in the shallows.
There was an enormous chink in the concrete wall of the bombed building.
Which of the following sentences uses the italicized word incorrectly? The effete mother looked forward to preparing the formal meal. Most older people are usually stunned at how much their bodies degenerate. The Boy Scout gnashed the stones together attempting to start a fire. A captious person finds fault with everything.
The effete mother looked forward to preparing the formal meal.
Which of the following sentences uses the italicized word incorrectly? The reptilian skin on the man's arms was painful to look at.All of the bedsprings were coiled.The soldiers' lines were askew as they marched in perfect harmony.Moving to a big city from the country requires acclimation skills.
The soldiers' lines were askew as they marched in perfect harmony.
Which of the following sentences uses the italicized word incorrectly? The altimeter indicated we were losing altitude.Being effete, the cheerleader jumped with great enthusiasm.The bitumen used to repair the road was still sticky.The garden snake was coiled around the small bush.
Being effete, the cheerleader jumped with great enthusiasm.
Which of the following sentences uses the italicized word incorrectly? The habit of gnashing his teeth required Keith to need extensive dental care. Thousands of concert ticket holders caused the line to be askew. The phantom pounded on the big oak door with both fists. Maria had few friends because she was so captious.
phantom
Which of the following sentences uses the italicized word incorrectly? The dories hoisted their sails to the wind. The class was impressed by the amount of fauna at the zoo. Sometimes it is difficult to become acclimated to air conditioning once summer begins. Beriberi was a common disease among ancient seamen.
dories
Which of the following sentences uses the italicized word incorrectly? The young man made certain his tie was awry before he went into the office for a job interview. Although it was fantastic, his story was plausible. Jerry told an amusing anecdote about his hunting adventure. Because he seldom spoke, his fellow students thought the young man was a dullard.
awry
Which of the following sentences uses the italicized word incorrectly? Her excuse for being late was simply a fable. The novice speaker exhibited ineloquence. The child prodigy amazed everyone with his ability to play the piano. The new business exercised carte blanche with their finances.
ineloquence
Which of the following sentences uses the italicized word incorrectly? The amazement Jean felt was ineffable. Teenagers were sprawled all over the room watching the televised concert. The recalcitrant child smiled sweetly as she obeyed her mother. Building a house requires collaboration with many people.
recalcitrant
Which of the following sentences uses the italicized word incorrectly? Allyson's malady was a delight to her. We were amazed to see ancient hieroglyphs in the cave we explored. Many adages are paradoxes. Often busy people dream of placid places to escape to.
malady
Which of the following sentences uses the italicized word incorrectly? The moribund man was robust and healthy. According to my pedigree, I am a descendant of English royalty. The essence of the shampoo was herbs and spices. Radiation causes a blight on the environment.
moribund
Which of the following sentences uses the italicized word incorrectly? The lie Addie told was plausible; no one believed it. The wind caused my hair to become awry. We enjoyed the anecdotes Jake told around the campfire. Einstein was thought to be a dullard when he was very young.
plausible
hich of the following sentences uses the italicized word incorrectly? Hens brood on a regular basis. At the top of the mountain the climbers realized their challenge was insuperable. It is important for each person to have a good philosophy for life. He drawled his name and address to the police officer.
insuperable
Which of the following sentences uses the italicized word incorrectly? Sue enjoyed the placid nature of her work; the telephone rang all day long. Mules can be very recalcitrant animals. A loved one's death seems insuperable, but usually the grief does ease with time. The shock of the mass murder was ineffable.
placid
informational text
Informational reading and writing consists of those types of writings you read in order to access more information or understanding about a particular subject(s). The introduction to this lesson and my comments on the selections you read were informational text I wrote to help clarify your understanding.
literary
Most of the reading you have done in this lesson would be considered literary. In other words, the events and characters you read about in the short stories, the play, and the poems were created in the mind of the author.
functional
Functional reading and writing consists of directions on how to do something, steps on how to put something together, reading a map, or explanations on how something works. As you read instructions in this lesson on how to answer questions, or how to read poems and plays, you were reading functional writing.
source cards
For each source, you must make a source card (3 x 5 index cards work best). This is the card on which you will record all the information about a source you find (i.e., author, title, publisher, date, etc.). Information is recorded on the card in this order:Author last first, title of book, place of publication, publication date.don't forget number in upper right hand corner
note cards
A note card is the card on which you will record the various items of information you will find as you read various sources. Only write one bit of information on each card. If you put too much information on a note card, you will get confused when you start to write your paper.needs number with corresponding source card number and page numberparaphrase, summary, or direct quote