1. Vocabulary Five + Gerunds
The Outsiders
Vocabulary Five + Gerunds

2. Monday, April 27 1. aghast- (adjective) struck with fear
2. exploits - (noun) a bold or daring feat; the act of manipulating to one’s advantage
3. aimlessly- (adverb) lacking goal or purpose
4. veer-verb- to change direction suddenly
5. agony- (noun) extreme suffering either mentally or physically
6. stupor- (noun) reduced awareness or consciousness
7. triumph- (noun) success after a struggle.

3. Monday, April 27 8. bewilder- verb- to confuse or puzzle somebody
9. editorial- noun- an article in a newspaper or magazine that expresses the opinion of its editor or publisher
10. liable- adj.- having legal responsibility; or likely to experience or do something
11. Gerund- GRAMMAR- a verb that ends in –ing and acts as a noun (Example: Painting a landscape requires careful observation.)
12. Gerund Phrase- GRAMMAR- a gerund with its modifiers and complements- things that help describe and add detail. (Example: I love painting with watercolors.)

4. Tuesday, April 28
Write out the sentence and underline the vocabulary word.
1. Shouting out cries of anger, the courtroom was clearly aghast at the verdict.
2. Two-Bit loved to embellish when telling stories of his exploits.
3. I wandered aimlessly in the park because I had no where better to be.

5. Tuesday, April 28 Complete the sentences with your own thoughts.
1. Two things that bewilder me are: _____________.
2. I am liable to do ___________after school.
Dude, it’s reading time!
Begin your two column journal.
Remember: Use quotation marks in the page number.
Correct Format: Author’s name (Last, First.) Title of Book. City of Publication: Publisher, Year of Publication. Source Type.

6. Wednesday, April 29
Write out the sentence and insert the correct vocabulary word.
1. Although the socs are often praised in newspaper ______________(s), they are far from perfect.
2. I knew I would have to ___________ off the road quickly in order to avoid the oncoming car.
3. Despite the __________ of breaking his back, Johnny was able to remain optimistic.

7. Wednesday, April 29
Write out the sentence, inserting the vocabulary word. Then, circle the gerund in the sentence.
1. Entering the competition would hopefully lead to ___________.
2. Running in the marathon lead to a(n) ________ of physical exhaustion.
Dude, it’s reading time!
Begin your two column journal.
Remember: Use quotation marks in the page number.
Correct Format: Author’s name (Last, First.) Title of Book. City of Publication: Publisher, Year of Publication. Source Type.

8. Thursday, April 30
Write a sentence for each of the following vocabulary words.
1. Liable
2. Bewilder
3. Editorial

9. Thursday, April 30
Write out the sentence, inserting the vocabulary word. Then, circle the gerund in the sentence.
1. The greatest _________ of winning is the personal satisfaction.
2. I did not want to ___________ from my original plans, but her imploring made me switch.
Dude, it’s reading time!
Begin your two column journal.
Remember: Use quotation marks in the page number.
Correct Format: Author’s name (Last, First.) Title of Book. City of Publication: Publisher, Year of Publication. Source Type.

10. Friday, May 1 Write sentences using the following words: 1. aimlessly
2. stupor
Dude, it’s reading time!
Begin your two column journal.
Remember: Use quotation marks in the page number.
Correct Format: Author’s name (Last, First.) Title of Book. City of Publication: Publisher, Year of Publication. Source Type.

11. Friday, May 1
Write out the sentence, inserting the vocabulary word. Then, circle the gerund in the sentence.
1. My drama teacher was ___________ that someone broke character during the scene!
2. I love pretending to be in ___________ during the death scenes.
3. Acting allows a person to live out dramatic ________(s) on the stage.