November 6, 2024

Review Time!
Tonight, let's see how much we remember from the new material we covered on Monday evening (and prior to that, as well!). Simply follow the directions for each section below!

Part One
Find the Direct Objects ONLY
Directions: Write the direct objects in the spaces after each sentence below.

1. Jean enjoyed writing essays for his October assignments.

2. Eni gave Josette some coffee from the SCALE lobby.

3. Nelson drove a limousine to his vacation spot.

4. Merlin wrote a wonderful essay about a surprise party that was once thrown for her!

5. Noselie found money on the sidewalk this morning.

6. Rodolphe provided great answers in class Monday night.

7. Ana likes the discussions we have in our classroom.

8. Heidy often brings healthy treats to Maria for breaktime!

9. Maria enjoys teaching this class very much! (Note: This direct object is made up of more than one word!)

10. Ying is probably reading books and writing essays while she is away from SCALE!


Part Two.
Find the Indirect Objects ONLY
Directions: Write the indirect objects in the space below each sentence.

1. Tami brought her mother a lovely vase of flowers.

2. The quarterback passed the football to the receiver.

3. The students gave Maria their homework.

4. Rodolphe cooked dinner for the class.

5. Jean sent a cover letter to a new employer.

6. My parents gave my sister and me a very happy childhood!


Part Three.
Adage Review
Directions: Read the adages below, and select one to write about in the space below. Remember that an adage differs from an idiom in that it offers wisdom and advice, while an idiom is a twist of language that makes our writing pop!

An apple a day keeps the doctor away.

A stitch in time saves nine.

All's well that ends well. 

The squeaky wheel gets the oil.

Birds of a feather flock together.

Don't judge a book by its cover.


Part Four
Root Review
Con-
Directions: Please fill in the blanks with a word that contains the root con- from the list below. Some of them are new to you tonight, but perhaps you can infer their meaning by knowing what the root con- represents!
Word List
congregation     contract     confidant     concert     confident     conference     contact     construct

1. The builders will ________________________________ a new apartment building in Somerville.

2. We all sat together as a ___________________________________ during the religious services.

3. Eni signed a ________________________________ that explained the terms of the work she would do for a new client.

4. I will _______________________________ you when I am sure of my schedule.

5. Merlin can be a wonderful _______________________________; you can trust her with your deepest secrets, and she will never give them away!

6. Josette went to the ____________________________and enjoyed the music that was played all night.

7. I am _______________________________________ that everyone will learn something new each and every day at SCALE!

8. Our class attended a great educational __________________________________, where we met new people and received so much information about enrolling in college in the future.

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