1. Unit 1, Lesson 4 Green Team 10.9.14

2. Sentence Errors Unit 1

3. 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

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

5. Review: Sentence Corrections 2. The gods of Greek mythology, who were neither A omniscient nor particularly ethical, amused B themselves by taking on disguises and meddling in CD the affairs of mortals. No error E

6. Review: Sentence Corrections E is correct A has a plural verb to match gods, and neither must accompany the nor later in the sentence B is a correct use of the adverb to modify the adjective C and D are parallel and correct use of verb gerunds

7. Strategy: Understand Common Mistakes Complete Usage Common Mistakes #12, 13, 16 in Kaplan Packet Practice by answering #1 and #6 on page 147 Additional practice: pages 188-195

8. Vocabulary Unit 1

9. 24. duplicitous (adjective) deceitful, dishonest, two-faced synonyms: see above

10. 25. lament (verb) to express grief or regret synonyms: bemoan, deplore

11. 26. mitigate (verb) to make or become less severe, intense or painful synonyms: lessen, ease, mollify

12. 27. reticence (noun) the quality or state of keeping silent; reserve synonyms: hesitation, restraint

13. 28. penchant (noun) a strong inclination or liking synonyms: tendency, affinity, predilection

14. 29. refute (verb) to prove to be false or erroneous synonyms: disprove, repudiate, cancel

15. 30. rouse (verb) to bring or come out of a state of sleep, unconsciousness, or inactivity synonyms: awaken, stir

16. Strategy: Find Clue Words Read pages 92-95 Look for transitions and conjunctions (but, moreover, however, and, because, since, in fact, although, though, in contrast to, rather, despite, yet, etc.) Look for phrases that work as a definition or further explanation of the missing word Look for punctuation triggers (colon and semicolon)

17. Strategy: Find Clue Words Identify the clue word(s) in each of the following. Then, predict an answer: The journalist’s description of the crime scene remained ___, devoid of any bias or emotion. The candidate was mocked for his ___ response to the question: his long-winded and rambling reply did nothing to clarify his position. The critic complained that Hollywood directors should stop producing technically slick but emotionally ___ movies and begin creating films filled with authenticity and poignancy.

18. Strategy: Find Clue Words The journalist’s description of the crime scene remained ___, devoid of any bias or emotion. A.esoteric B.convincing C.dispassionate D.ironic E.predictable

19. Strategy: Find Clue Words The candidate was mocked for his ___ response to the question: his long-winded and rambling reply did nothing to clarify his position. A.lucid B.meandering C.benign D.partisan E.candid

20. Strategy: Find Clue Words The critic complained that Hollywood directors should stop producing technically slick but emotionally ___ movies and begin creating films filled with authenticity and poignancy. A.savvy B.vacuous C.opulent D.urbane E.boorish