HS English
Week: 27 – Day 1
Date: _______
Start Time: _____ End Time: ______
Vocabulary Score: _____/20
Grammar Score: _____/10
A. Vocabulary – Match the words to their synonyms. Then change the suffix to match the given part of speech. Use the
charts from the examples to guess a suffix before using a dictionary.
ruminate
arbitrary
solicitous
Example:
omnipotent
narcissism
fecund
scrupulous
belligerent
parsimonious
relegate
(adj.) almighty
enumerate
pejorative
proscribe
omnipotence
(noun)
1.
(adj.) contemptuous; disparaging
(adv.)
2.
(adj.) fertile; fruitful
(noun)
3.
(adj.) attentive; mindful
(noun)
4.
(adj.) contentious; quarrelsome
(adv.)
5.
(verb) forbid; outlaw
(noun)
6.
(adj.) random; erratic
(noun)
7.
(verb) assign; transfer
(noun)
8.
(adj.) frugal; miserly
(adv.)
9.
(verb) itemize; recite
(noun)
10.
(adj.) conscientious; precise
(adv.)
11.
(noun) egotism; self-absorption
(adj.)
12.
(verb) meditate; ponder
(noun.)
Write an original sentence using the vocabulary word in the given form.
13. solicitously
14. ruminative
15. parsimony
16. arbitrarily
17. narcissist
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Week: 27 – Day 1
HS English
18. enumerative
19. scrupulousness
20. ruminatively
B. Grammar – Identify whether the underlined word or phrase is in the correct location or form to modify the given
topic. If the location or form is incorrect, rewrite the sentence correctly. The form of the phrase or sentence may change.
1.
Kaylee
Going home from school, Kaylee ran past the man, wanting to get home faster.
2.
Brad
To work in movies is Brad’s dream, and, a hard-working man, his dream has a good chance to come true.
3.
Braque’s art
An innovative exploration of multiple perspectives, George Braque’s art grew alongside Pablo Picasso’s
work, creating a style later named Cubism.
4.
Celia
Not wanting to leave, Celia’s mother had to force Celia to go.
5.
leapt
To Ian’s delight, the tiger leapt to the top of the boulder while Ian watched excitedly.
6.
cry
With a small cry, the joyful kitten darted to his mother and siblings.
7.
robot
Devoid of feeling, the robot did its daily chores, never protesting the monotony.
8.
pirate
The rogue pirate, lost and drifting, called out to a passing vessel for help.
9.
dramas
Television sit-coms are known for their over-the-top situations and light-hearted comedy, whereas dramas are
known for gritty police action and dark humor.
10. differences
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Cultural differences can either intrigue or scare people, but they are unavoidable in life.
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