Please read each question carefully. Answering questions correctly can add points back to your Unit 2 Test as another way of showing mastery.
Write your name (first and last) as it appears in Connexus.
What does the word 'exaggerate' mean in this sentence? 'She tends to exaggerate her accomplishments.'
What is the meaning of the word 'frustrated' in this sentence? 'The student felt frustrated after failing the test.'
What does the word 'predict' mean in this context? 'Based on the dark clouds, I predict it will rain.'
What word could replace the word 'excitement' in this sentence? 'The crowd erupted in excitement when the team scored a goal.'
Which word has a more positive connotation: 'thrifty' or 'cheap'?
Which word has a more negative connotation: 'brave' or 'reckless'?
What is a possible effect of eating too much candy?
What is a likely consequence of not studying for a test?
What is the correct pronoun for the underlined word: 'Samantha and _____ went to the store'?
Which sentence uses an indefinite pronoun incorrectly?
Which pronoun correctly completes the sentence? I saw ____ at the store today.
Which sentence correctly uses a gerund?
What role does a gerund play in a sentence?
What is an antecedent in a sentence?
Which sentence contains a correct antecedent?
Which sentence demonstrates correct use of commas in parenthetical elements?
In which sentence are commas used correctly in parentheses?