Unit 1, Lesson 3 Green Team

Sentence Errors Unit 1

Review: Sentence Corrections 1. Opponents of the act argued that the legislation A was not only vaguely formulated and uncon- B stitutional, but also impossible to enforce in an C international and virtually unregulated arena. D No error E

Review: Sentence Corrections E is correct A is the correct use of the verb In B the verb agrees with it subject, legislation C is a correct idiomatic use of the infinitive to enforce D correctly uses the adverb virtually to modify the adverb unregulated

Review: Sentence Corrections 1.When questioned, a surprising number of A fifth-graders said that telling the truth—even if it B meant being punished—was preferable than CD living with a lie. No error E

Review: Sentence Corrections D is correct The correct idiom here is preferable to, not preferable than.

Review: Sentence Corrections Practice by answering #7 on page 143 and #3 on page 147 Additional Practice: pages

Strategy: Understand Common Mistakes Complete Usage Common Mistakes #9-12 in Kaplan Packet Practice by answering #1 and #6 on page 147

Sentence Errors Unit 1

Review: Vocabulary Without looking at your notes, write a synonym for each word. a.ambivalent b.tenacity c.abstruse

17. futile (adjective) incapable of producing a useful result; vain synonyms: ineffective, impractical, worthless

18. forbear (verb) to refrain from; to be patient or self-controlled synonyms: abstain, cease, forgo

19. exemplify (verb) to illustrate by example synonyms: demonstrate, epitomize

20. vindictive (adjective) disposed to seek revenge; revengeful; spiteful synonyms: cruel, retaliatory, unforgiving

21. complacency (noun) a feeling of quiet pleasure or security, often while unaware of unpleasant possibilities synonyms: satisfaction, smugness

22. anachronism (noun) the representation of something as existing or happening in the wrong time period synonyms: misplacement

23. benign (adjective) kind and gentle synonyms: mild, favorable

Strategy: Predict an Answer/Find a Synonym Robert was extremely ___ when he received a B on the exam, for he was almost certain he had gotten an A.

Strategy: Predict an Answer/Find a Synonym Robert was extremely ___ when he received a B on the exam, for he was almost certain he had gotten an A. A.elated B.dissatisfied C.fulfilled D.harmful E.victorious

Strategy: Predict an Answer/Find a Synonym Predict an answer, and then turn to page 96 to make actual selections. 3. With the discovery of a(n) ___ alternative fuels source, oil prices dropped significantly. 4. The product of a ___ religious home, he often found ___ in prayer. 5. Our ___objections finally got us thrown out of the stadium. 6. We should have ___trouble ahead when the road ___ into a gravel path. 7. The ___of the house, fresh lobster, was gone, so we ___ourselves with crab.

Reading: Short Passages Unit 1

Strategy: Work the Short Passages Using passages 1 and 2 in the Kaplan practice packet, provide an answer for steps 2-5 as you answer questions Skim 2.Understand the question (reword the question) 3.Locate material (what phrase gives you the answer?) 4.Predict an answer 5.Choose an answer