HS English
Week: 19 – Day 1
Date: _______
Vocabulary Score: _____/32
Grammar Score: _____/36
Start Time: _____ End Time: ______
A. Vocabulary – Letters have been taken from the middle of each word. Fill in the missing letters. Then, match the
definition from the word bank below to the word. Next, write a synonym or antonym depending on the instructions. (You
may consult a dictionary.) Finally, use the vocabulary word in an original sentence. Verbs may change tense.
(A) peaceful; calm
(B) shining brightly
(C) overused; unoriginal
(D) marked by laziness or a lack of energy; sluggish
1. r __ __ __ __ __
(E) strict or stern in appearance or manner
(F) to regard respectfully
(G) cheerfulness, liveliness; briskness; or willingness
(H) the state of being rude or insolent
2. Definition: ______
3. Synonym: _________________
4. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________
5. t __ __ __ e
6. Definition: ______
7. Synonym: _________________
8. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________
9. a __ __ __ __ __ e
10. Definition: ______
11. Antonym: ________________
12. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________
13. a __ __ __ __ __ __ y
14. Definition: ______
15. Antonym: ________________
16. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________
17. t __ __ __ __ __ __ l
18. Definition: ______
19. Synonym: ________________
20. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________
21. p __ __ __ __ __ __ __ e
22. Definition: ______
23. Antonym: ________________
24. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________
25. l __ __ __ __ __ __ __ c
26. Definition: ______
27. Antonym: ________________
28. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________
29. l __ __ __ __ __ __ s
30. Definition: ______
31. Synonym: ________________
32. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________
B. Grammar – Misplaced and Dangling Modifiers – Decide if the underlined phrase or word is a correct modifier, a
misplaced modifier, or a dangling modifier. Then, circle the word or phrase being modified (if it is present). If it is
misplaced or dangling modifier, correct the sentence.
1-2. _______________________ Looking out the window, the clouds seemed gray and dismal.
3. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________
4-5. _______________________ She ran after the bus slowly that was driving.
6. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________
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7-8. _______________________ The waiter served our salad which had dressing on the side.
9. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________
10-11. _______________________ Speaking loudly, the whole class was able to hear her voice.
12. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________
13-14. _______________________ I drew a picture for my mother with only colored pencils.
15. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________
16-17. _______________________ The little girl threw her art project in the trash can that she did not want.
18. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________
19-20. _______________________ Jared only knew French, so when he received a paper from his teacher that was in English,
he could not understand it.
21. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Split Infinitives – Identify the infinitive and the phrase or clause that is splitting it. Correct the error. Use correct
punctuation.
When the sun sets, the weather tends to especially when it is cloudy become colder.
22. Infinitive: _____________________
23. Phrase/Clause: ________________________________________________
24. Corrected: ____________________________________________________________________________________________
It is difficult to sometimes realize that work should come before relaxation.
25. Infinitive: _____________________
26. Phrase/Clause: ________________________________________________
27. Corrected: ____________________________________________________________________________________________
We thought it would be better to if possible show the presentation on the bigger screen.
28. Infinitive: _____________________
29. Phrase/Clause: ________________________________________________
30. Corrected: ____________________________________________________________________________________________
Sharon wanted to quickly run to the store before going home.
31. Infinitive: _____________________
32. Phrase/Clause: ________________________________________________
33. Corrected: ____________________________________________________________________________________________
It is obligatory to always especially for games be on time for team baseball events.
34. Infinitive: _____________________
35. Phrase/Clause: ________________________________________________
36. Corrected: ____________________________________________________________________________________________
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