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English 9: 2008-2009
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Vocab. 1
abduct (v.) to kidnap or carry off by force
AHSGE Practice 1
LSI-1: Identify correct noun forms.
Identify the nouns in the sentence.
In the old garage, the mechanic’s feet stuck out from under the body of the pickup truck.
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Vocab. 2
abrasive (adj.) causing irritation, harsh; grinding or wearing down
(n.) a substance used to smooth or polish
AHSGE Practice 2
LSI-1: Identify correct noun forms.
Identify the plural form(s) of the following nouns.
dog
box
wolf
tooth
deer
video
tattoo
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Vocab. 3
guerilla (noun) member of an irregular military force operating in small bands behind
enemy lines
guerrillas (pl.)
[guerrilla vs. gorilla]
AHSGE Practice 3
LSI-1: Identify correct noun forms.
Identify the nouns in the sentence.
Identify the plural form(s) of the following nouns.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
solo
fox
daisy
rush
guerilla
latch
fix
gorilla
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Vocab. 4
anonymous (adj.)
having an unknown or unacknowledged name
AHSGE Practice 4
LSI-1: Identify correct noun forms.
Write the plural form(s) of the following nouns:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
sister-in-law
child
man
datum
appendix
radio
attorney general
herd
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Vocab. 5
apathy (noun) a lack of feeling, emotion, or interest
AHSGE Practice 5
LSI-1: Identify correct noun forms.
Which answer best completes the sentence?
The _____ went to the hospital to visit their new little brother.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
child
child’s
children
children’s
childrens’
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Vocab. 6
buffoon (n.) a joker who amuses with jokes and tricks, a bumbling or ridiculous person, a
fool
AHSGE Practice 6
LSI-1: Identify correct noun forms.
Which of the following is correct?
The _____ are eating my shrubs every night when I go to bed.
A.
B.
C.
D.
deer
deers
deer’s
deers’
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Vocab. 7
antipathy (noun) strong dislike, hostile feeling
Sensible people normally view any form of bigotry with the most profound antipathy.
AHSGE Practice 7
LSI-1: Identify correct noun forms.
Which answer completes the sentence correctly?
“_____ and students, please remember to watch the news tonight.”
A.
B.
C.
D.
Teacher
Teachers
Teacher’s
Teachers’
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Vocab. 8
antonym (noun) a word that has the opposite or almost the opposite meaning of a word
AHSGE Practice 8
LSI-1: Identify correct noun forms.
Which of the following is correct?
A.
B.
C.
D.
The Brave’s are playing tonight.
My sisters-in-law are visiting Arizona.
A gaggle of gooses is heading south.
An oxen is pulling the cart.
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Vocab. 9
flounder (v.) to move clumsily, to struggle or proceed with difficulty
(n) a flat fish
AHSGE Practice 9
LSI-1: Identify correct noun forms.
Which of the following contains an error?
A.
B.
C.
D.
The leafs fall in autumn.
I bought twenty-four eggs.
The dog had nine puppies.
The tomatoes are not ready to eat yet.
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Vocab. 10
elegant (adj.) characterized by order or exhibiting elegance
AHSGE Practice 9
LSI-1: Identify correct noun forms.
Which of the following is correct?
A.
B.
C.
D.
phenomenus
phenomenas
criterius
criteries
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Vocab. 11
antagonism (noun) hostility that results in active resistance; the condition of being an
opposing force, position, or principle
AHSGE Practice 11
LSI-1: Identify correct verb forms.
Fill in the blank with an action verb.
1. Lilla _____down the street toward the bus.
2. The hungry camper _____ the food.
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Vocab. 12
inhabit (v.) to live or dwell in
AHSGE Practice 9
LSI-1: Identify correct verb forms.
What is the main linking verb?
Conjugate this verb (the main linking verb) in the present tense:
s.
I
You
He,
She,
It
pl.
We
You
They
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Vocab. 13
indolent (adj.) lazy
AHSGE Practice 13
LSI-1: Identify correct verb forms.
List the linking verbs found on p. 157 of your grammar workbook.
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Vocab. 14
affable (adj.) easy and pleasant to speak to; approachable, gentle, and gracious
AHSGE Practice 14
LSI-1: Identify correct verb forms.
Underline the verbs.
1. I am sitting in my chair.
2. I would have done my homework if I had found my book.
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Vocab. 15
goad (v.) to prod or urge with or as if with a long pointed stick used to prod animals
AHSGE Practice 15
LSI-1: Identify correct verb forms.
Which of the following best completes the sentence?
Yesterday, I _____ a 100 meters.
A.
B.
C.
D.
swum
swimmed
swummed
swam
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Vocab. 16
conform (verb) to correspond in form or in character; to be similar; to act according to
current customs or modes
AHSGE Practice 16
LSI-1: Identify correct verb forms.
Conjugate the verb to do in the present tense.
s.
I
You
He,
She,
It
pl.
We
You
They
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Vocab. 17
fertile (adj.) able to reproduce children, seeds or fruit; highly reproductive
AHSGE Practice 17
LSI-1: Identify correct verb forms.
Conjugate the verb to be in the present tense.
s.
I
You
He,
She,
It
pl.
We
You
They
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Vocab. 18
barometer (n.) an instrument for measuring the atmospheric pressure
AHSGE Practice 16
LSI-1: Identify correct verb forms.
Conjugate the verb to be in the future tense.
s.
I
You
He,
She,
It
pl.
We
You
They
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Vocab. 19
instigate (verb) to stir up; to goad
AHSGE Practice 19
LSI-1: Identify correct verb forms.
Conjugate the verb to be in the present perfect tense.
s.
I
You
He,
She,
It
pl.
We
You
They
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Vocab. 20
aqueduct (n.) a pipe or conduit for transporting water
AHSGE Practice 20
LSI-1: Identify correct verb forms.
Conjugate the verb to be in the past perfect tense.
s.
I
You
He,
She,
It
pl.
We
You
They
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Vocab. 21
conduct (v.) to direct the course of; manage or control; to lead or guide
(n.) the way a person acts, especially morally or ethically
AHSGE Practice 21
LSI-1: Identify correct verb forms.
Conjugate the verb to be in the future perfect tense.
s.
I
You
He,
She,
It
pl.
We
You
They
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Vocab. 22
encroach (v.) to intrude gradually upon the rights of another; to trespass
AHSGE Practice 22
LSI-1: Identify correct verb forms.
Conjugate the verb to be in the present progressive tense.
s.
I
You
He,
She,
It
pl.
We
You
They
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Vocab. 23
protrude (v.) to stick out; to thrust forth
AHSGE Practice 23
LSI-1: Identify correct verb forms.
Conjugate the verb to be in the past progressive tense.
s.
I
You
He,
She,
It
pl.
We
You
They
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Vocab. 24
chaos (n.) a state of disorder or great confusion
AHSGE Practice 24
LSI-1: Identify correct verb forms.
Conjugate the verb to be in the future progressive tense.
s.
I
You
He,
She,
It
pl.
We
You
They
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Vocab. 25
smitten (n.) very much in love
AHSGE Practice 25
LSI-1: Identify correct verb forms.
Which of the following best completes the sentence?
By the time I graduate from high school, I _____ math classes.
A.
B.
C.
D.
had
will have
have
will have had
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Vocab. 26
behoove (v.) to be necessary or proper for
AHSGE Practice 26
LSI-1: Identify correct verb forms.
Which of the following best completes the sentence?
By the time I got back from my trip, I _____ 908 miles on my car.
A.
B.
C.
D.
put
will put
had put
will have put
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Vocab. 27
assuage (v.) to calm, soothe
AHSGE Practice 25
LSI-1: Identify correct verb forms.
Which of the following is correct?
I _____ more than 500 yards yesterday.
A.
B.
C.
D.
swum
swam
had swum
had swam
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Vocab. 28
impudent (adj.) bold as though not caring about what everyone else thinks
Sentence: The impudent student continues talking while looking at the teacher even
though the teacher just asked her to be quiet.
AHSGE Practice 28
LSI-1: Identify correct verb forms.
Which of the following best completes the sentence?
I told my mom that I _____ my homework by the time I went to bed.
A.
B.
C.
D.
did
had did
done
had done
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Vocab. 29
allude (v.) to refer to casually or indirectly
AHSGE Practice 29
LSI-1: Identify correct verb forms.
Which of the following is correct?
A.
B.
C.
D.
She done went to the store.
He had done gone home.
Mrs. Earls had went to vote before she went home.
I had gone to the store before I went home.
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Vocab. 30
fleet (n.) a group of cars, boats, or other type of vehicle
Sentence: Per car, fleet insurance is much cheaper than insurance on a single car.
AHSGE Practice 30
LSI-1: Identify correct verb forms.
Which of the following is correct?
A.
B.
C.
D.
I went to the store yesterday.
I have went to Paris.
My dog has gone to the veterinarian.
Mr. Jones done went home already.