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. dirty messy gam 3 downhearted gloomy puch A tity rope 5. slant erbby 6 ended prefer 2. hank i poo oo power toattack i sew slope 10. to search abou blindly fr something i 2 Lesson4Words for Study avenue exebrow Chicago antonym ualighted Timmy ready first-rate een large plainclothes burner After Twenty Years by O.Heney “The policeman on the beat moved up the avenue. ‘The time was barely ten oblock at night, but chilly gusts of wind with arate of rain in chem had forced most of the people indoors. When about to the middle of a certain block, the policeman suddenly slowed his walle In the doorway of' hasdwae store a man leaned with an unlighted cigar in his mouth. As che policeman walked up to im, the man spoke up quickly. “Teall ight oficen"he sid. "Tim just waiting for a fiiend, Ie a date made twenty year ago. Sounds a lite fanny to you, does it? Well, explain if yout like to make certain it’ all right. About that Jong ago there used to be 2 restaurant where this store stands” incl five yeats ago,” said the policeman. “Ie was torn down then.” “The man inthe doorway stucea match and lit ie cigar The light showed a pale face with keen eyes and a litle white scar near hie right eyebrow. “Twenty years ago tonight," sid the man, I dined haere with Jimmy Well, my best fiend and the greatest guy in the world, The next morning I was to start for the West to strike it rich. You couldat have dragged Jimmy out of New York, Well, we agreed that night that we would meet here again exactly twenty years from that date and time no matter what.” “Did preety well out West, dt you?" atked the policeman as he watched the man pull out aa handsome watch, the lids of eet with small diamonds “You bet! I hope Jimmy has dane half a well” ‘The policeman took step of two. Tl be on my way. Going to call ime on him sharp?” “should say not!said the other "Tl give him half an hour at least. If Jimmy i alive on earth, he'll be haere by tha time.” “Hope your friend comes around allright. Good. night, si beat trying the doors as he went sti the policeman passing on along hie “The man waited shout twenty minutes, and then ‘tall man ina long overcoat hurried across fom Lessons 23"Bess my heart” exclaimed the: a the other side ofthe street. He went right up to the ‘waiting man, “Ts that you, Bob?” he atked witha note of doubt in his voice, “Te ehat you, Jimmy Well? cried the man in the door. sad grasping both the other’s hands with his own, “Tes Bob, sure as fate. Well, well, well—twenty years isa long time, The old restaurant's gone, Bob. wish it had lasted, so we could have another dinner there “How has the West treated you?” “Teas given me evrything T asked for Youve changed alot Jimmy. I never thought you were so wall” “Ob, grew bit after was twenty” “Dosing well in New York, may" “Tm okay Thave a job with the cy: Come on, Bob ‘Well go around toa place I know of and have a 00d long talk about the od time.” ‘The two men started up the evens em in em. “The man from the West his pride enlarged by succes, was bepaning to outline the history of his lfe"The other listened with interest. 2 About the Story. Answer these questions years is. along time, but not long enough to change ‘At the commer stood a drugstore, bright with lights, ‘When they came int this glare each of them turned. atthe same time to gaze upon the other’ face “The man from the West stopped suddenly and released his arm. "Youite not Jimmy Wells,"he snapped. "Twenty the shape of a man’s note.” “Tesometimes changes a good man into a bad one," said the tall man, "You've been under acest for ten ‘minutes, Silky’ Bob. Chicago thinks you may have topped over our way and wires us she wants to havea chat with you, Going calmly, arent you? That rakes sense. Now, before we go, her's a note. It's fom Offices Well” “The man fforn the West opened the ltde piece ‘of papet His hand was steady when he began to read, butt shook litle by the time he had zead it through. The note wat short: ‘Bob: I was atthe agreed place on time. ‘When you struc the match to light your ign, I saw it wa the face of the man wanted Jn Chicago. just coulda do i myself, so I ‘went around and got a planclothes man t0 do the jo. Jimmy 1, True or false? Ifthe statements true, write érueon the line. I the statement is false, write false AND make the statement tre by putting the false Stady the example before you begin false. 4. "After Twenty Year takes place in the West b. Jimmy Wells sa police officer. «, The avenue on which Silky Bob waits for his end is quite crowded. 4, ‘Silky’ Bob smokes cigars. Lesson 4 1. word or words above the pat of oo Eastposer mame €. ‘Silly’ Bob hasnt seen Jimmy for five years, . ‘The two men meet each other infront of a restaurant. —— & ‘Silky’ Bob frst sees Jimmy’s face infront ofa hardware store, _ h, ‘Silly’ Bob knows the man isn Jimmy because he is so tal, i, ‘Silky’ Bob is wanted by the police in Detroit J. The man who arrests ‘Silly’ Bob ist wearing a uniform, , ‘Silky’ Bob finds out Jimmy Wells is the policeman only because the pluinefothes man tells him. 1. Jimmy Wells has always wanted to live in the West 2. Ifyou were Jimmy Wells inthis story, what would you have done? Be sue to give reasons for your 3 Working with Antonyms. An anfonym is a word that means the opposite or nearly the opposite of| another word. Match the words below with their antonyms, Stady the example before you begin, antonym comply enlarge arrest cruel Srst-rate nla aun 2. awful 3 disobey 4, kind 5. leader 6 ovespaid llower shout shortchanged steady : = % 10. a 2 strength Yancle release shrink synonym weakness whisper Lesson 254 Strange Verses, Put the words at the lft in the blanks so the verses make sense. poured 1 Atthe party the did clink "Then one ofthe guests began 10 “My speech is quite slurred Everything looks think ___1-ghinke [shall throw out shis— = iutess 2 There once was aft young, ess ‘Who was in such 2 state of, ae Her palace was princess shabby ‘And she herselfwas so squeeze “That she couldnt into her Aba cera her purse, ‘The lite lady did curse. ‘She filled hirn with And. she. Yelling, “How can life get any worse!” Lesson 4 cont5 Compound Words. To find the answers to these questions, choose a word from List A, and add a word fiom List B to it. Seady the example before you begin. Lise bow Souter fost grand head pan py power spel spend ‘wood ListB bite bound ay handle howe lash line sol sand thf tosch butterfly 1. nL. wm. an insect with large wings 1 person who has great force or energy a roofed stand for people who are watching a game, concer et. swords a the top oft newspaper sory he spends is money a fast as he gest held under a spll an injury caused by freezing aneck or head injury often caused by an accident the money paid to workers ‘burner that produces an extremely hot flame for melting things things made of wood ‘0 beg money from strangers on the street Lesson aReview: Lessons 1-4 1 Answer These Questions. Choose che ght answe,and wate the eter on the line -L. Where does a plumber spend much of his time working? a. attic bs, bathroom c. den 4. porch 2. Who would most likely wear a mask? a panhandler b. partner . princess 4. prowler 3. Which of theze jobs does not require uniform? a. baseball player b. mune writer 4. policewoman 4, In which of these places would somebody be mos ikely to say“Shhh"? _ a. library . showroom . office 4. stadium '5. Who has the most energy? __ a. penhandler '. powerhouse . prowler a. spendtheift 6, Ifyou get fostite, the weather is probably. a. sunny b. snowy © miny 4. cloudy 7. IE you have keen eyes, you are a able tosee clearly by blind © colorblind 4. in need of glasses 8. Which ofthese is most likely tobe called hero? a half-wit , veteran brat 4. fieak 9. Which person needs license in order to practice? a. bodyguard 1. president quarterback 4 vereinasian 10, Which ofthese fractions is the smallest amount? a 12 bus eu aus 11, ‘The Nile isthe longest river in a. Altice b. Asia © North America di. South America 12, Who was the Greek god of wine? a. a princess ‘. Bacchus © Midas a Pan teeth Aad 2% Review Lessons 1-4Pamnto ey men 2 Synonyms. Match the words below with their synonyrns. brim broth, careflly 1. blaze doubt cacnings 2, cautiously, 3 diy 4. dunce 5. edge 6 fin grubby hale wit equal fire pleasure slosh question wages 3 Antonyms. Match the words below with their antonym before brighten equal ghum 1. cheerful 2. cleae 3. dangee 4. dim 5. dey 6, flowing acy marshy release veteran ‘wept safety 7. siggled give up 10, newcomer nL. 2. outer ‘unequal 4 Review of Word Sounds. Choose the word in the line that hs the same sound as the underlined lerters in the first word, and write it on the line tothe right. Study the example before you begin. Ae ee 2. some: home Reme gal 4. pleasure: bcd 5. maby: grubby 6 fee dete 7 ghowts gem they chrome ap breach mustard pt monkey welcome glare cleat bea gentle —they___ se slassful weakness humid hes spe Review: Lessons 1-4 a8. uniform: 9. wick: 10. grope: 11. thanks universe uneertin understand wife wvity wit these deathly sonal 5 Compound Words. Choose a word ftom List A, and add a word from List B to it to make a compound word. Study the example before you begin. ListA ListB 1. __bloodshed _ i ae = shoe road . sling shed. if =: es boone! ee aw eat gun light ® phy mae 7 ‘shoe shot 8. =e 30 Review: Lessons 1-4fen maton 6 Helping People. Can you figure out this quote about helping people? A. Each ofthe ten sentences defines or gives a clue fora certain word. Write that word on the lines to the left of each sentence, B, Pat che letters of these words in the blanks at the bottom of the page. The quote, when all the blanks are fled in, will be a thought about helping people. (C. The frst one has been done for you. Seudyit before you begin. SUNDAY 1 thisische fre day ofthe week, 2. This crows so early in the morning that it is an alarm clock for farmers 3. You put mill, eggs, and other things you want 1 keep cold in this, 4. Are Earth and Mars stars or planets? 5. Two kinds of meat that Americans grill t pienies are hot dogs and 6. Detroit is located in the state of. 7. Grandmother makes Grandpa take this inthe first story inthis book. 8, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and the Fourth of July areal ). This is one thing that Tango did t get money. 1. When people get upset, they sometimes lose Roviow: Lessons 1-4 31Word Index: Lessons 1-4 fection 1 Pahloy aia fi et spony fou ive pee Fed = ste Tv fet ingens pane i Panbandr SNe e J Pe for ‘pods eae —__fe_—____P06S_ sang —_ foning eal Pet shopliting fine Jimny toe Aonebange jrflly RL shown c ‘eek K Banos SA 0 len ene Fry ee Pyne Bled Reaed hose L please ra Blonde on ed ‘ Sees SEMA Glenna ¥ ewer fon umbee bisbber seu se ea oe 7 ‘ peweiboue Th ‘bonnet as a ving TT prefer = vee tor Dp Beollooing adhoue este ay eo we mdinpher oe pee sich en bran ae re pom i doth) gandton aller BE mewn “ bel Gioby ane ity promt SEE wets becom — ee mater proms BY wekome ~ Se cee Q me weet key e Gemlad Sae ee esa bene = ied cpametuck ope ight ipl bormemile — ccings ope pore eae slept sity ss realy wink c = Bey ree R ow ee mesa ed White Howe cocily ——ealy ao aoc as ua = | np si thoes ‘couly N remtlon Ele shy ‘aieman Fo te oe cane fcgme ae = se br ‘ane ‘abby = ce pe So oe face ealine eed os a ape facey kel on ewer eng sa ery fe few sy rccher hier fick Sich bey aw . sida ke hhopesioe wie ‘Goce fox ri peng Cy sol a Shopiick flown ine com alte nt a Goce Bing himerus owt hshy sab camp flower hutch cupid all Suen sates enemy tient 32 Word index Lessons 1-4ery mena de raf dredge vier drive-in droop drunken a tract trade-in treaty trench trashy ‘roublesome LESSON 5 th thatched theme thigh thorough thoroughly thickness the ow theirs thus thrash wang they'll gather thresh weed thee moth thresher ——cweezers thow author thailler ——_ewentieth Thereabout —tollbooth —_throtle ewig thereafter withdraw throwaway witch Review of Consonant Blends: Part 4 1 Word Meanings. Use the words at the left to ill n the blanks, suthor Adair aroop suber thigh shorogh shou thar throwe tolbooth aden treaty eweezers ‘witch 1 2 3. 4 s. 6. 10. u 2 B. 1“ 15. 1 booth where drivers pay atoll ditch 1 person who moves from place to place or job to job a realy exciting tory or movie 5. a tool used for plucking eyebrows 3. an agreement between two or more states or countries contsining tem of peace, trad, ote. 7. another word for you 3. fly done a person who rites something something accepted as part of a payment for buying something new the part ofthe leg between the hip and the knee to bend or hang down to ring together; to collect to move suddenly; to jerk tostrangle or choke lessons 33Words for Study brooded Denver silver neeldace beginner unlocked receipt opportunity value eager - ‘The Oldest Frick irrthe World: Part F by Michael Stephenson George, without looking, could felis boss watching every move he made, How long, he brooded, had he worked for Me. Green? Four years? And before that, he had worked at che Jewelry Store for six yeas, He knew everything there was to know about gems, god and silver, nd yetMr, Green continued to tzat him as ifhe were abeginnes “George” “Sie “Te decided to goto that meeting in Denver That means I wort be in until Friday. 'l be leaving the store in your hands ‘George cheered up.“ can handle it, Mr. Green, You go ahead and have a good time in Denver. ‘Miss Bazns and Iwill ook a everything here.” ‘Mz. Green left on the evening fight and early the next morning, soon after George and Miss Barns ‘opened the store, the cowboy came in "May [help you?” George asked. "1d ike to see something in diamond necklace; sid the cowboy. ‘Certainly Did you have anything in mind? A certain price range pechaps?” "Hadnit realy thought about it. Lets see what you have 34 Lesson George brought out several necklaces, On each was ten on tin ink. The 1 small price tag, the price w ive hundred dolla,” he said, "Are these the best you have cowboy glanced at them. "Ob, no—we have some here," George pointed to the glass case at his back, “which eun as high a5 forty-five hundred dollars.” “Well haul them out, son,” the man said ni Siendly tone. As George unlockell audded, "What's your name? “George, sie.penton mum ene “Well, Geonge, whats the going price on that one?” "Thats," George turned the price tag, “$3,899.99, sn” “Fine,” the cowboy grinned, I'l take it. You'l take 1 check?" He drew a lether checkbook from his pocket and opened it on the counter The cowboy cheerfully began to fll inthe check. “George, want you to take this check to my bank and cash it, ea leaving town this afternoon on busines, but I'l be back on Friday o pick up the necklace. Okay?” “Why, okay" George breathed, relaxing, He added ‘the cos, including tax, completed the receipt, and the cowboy handed him the check. “Now like to see your finest diamond ring.” “Of course,” George looked at the check, “Me James. May Task the price range?” “Ob, somewhere around twenty thousand. Lee's stare there.” "Yim afiaid we dont keep a display of diamonds in that price range, sc Eight thousand would be our bestin stock” ‘The cowboy cocked his head and made a clicking noise with his tongue. George gazed at him fora ‘moment, hie mind working fst. Then, all at once, hhe nodded and smiled as ifhe had made a great discovery: He suid, “You know Ican have a display of higher-priced rings here when you come in to pick up the necldace." 2 About the Story. Answer these questions “Why, that sounds like a fine idea, George.” “Leave it to me, sir” said Geonge, his voice smooth, “Tnow exactly what you want.” "See you Friday, then," suid the cowboy Later in the day Geonge went tothe bank printed on Me. James’ check. He expected no trouble cashing the check and had none. “The next morning he met with the manager of the main branch of the jewelry store. They chose display of tngs a a total value of $247,000."The rings were placed in a black leather case which was then handcuffed to George’ left wrist. The store guard went with him across town in a cab ‘The nextday, George phoned in sick. “You just stay home in bed,” stid Miss Barn in a gentle and concerned tone. 'l look after things here.” (George hung up the phone and cmiled. Mize Berne was treating him with more respect since what he hhad come to think ofa the James opportunity Teas truly strange, he thought, how such «small thing could change a man’s life. Allyou had to do ‘was wait, Ie was jutt« matter of patience, Continued inthe next lesson... 1, True or false? Ifthe statement is true, write rue on the line. If the statement is false, write fee AND ‘make the statement true by putting the right word or words above the part ofthe statement that is false. Stay the example before you begin. had been for ten years false __ a. George wire egtinner inthe jewelry busines, b. Me Green teats George like he trusts him. Lesson: %ce. Both Me. Green and Mr James willbe returning to the jewelry store on Friday 4. Mr James seems more eager to spend his money on a ring than on a necklace, « ‘thinks he'll have no problem cashing Me. James check. P 7 £ Miss Bars isimpresed with George's handling of Mr James 1 Googe gosto the mtn branch to ge jo there fh, Geonge cll in sick because e ik. 1. tthe end ofthis pat ofthe tory George i aiid Jj. Mr. Groene jewelry store isin Denver, 2. Pretend that you aze the author of this story. How would you end i? 3 Working with Consonant Blends and Digeaphs, Put the consonant blends above each sentence in the right place so the sentences make sens. Study the example before you begin. br a « «i f h * tt 1. _FL_icking his cigarette into the bu___es,the_ifter__ood at the _ossroad, ying to decide which route would ___ing him __oser to the _eeway. — a 3 th—-—-wh anced atthe dark___ouds above, “did I ever 2. "__y"he__ooded out loud as he {nk I would find more__easure in the _eedom of the open road than in_aying ‘home and holding down'a oper job.” 36 Lessonrenter enn de 3. Then pickup the window and___outed in s_iendly voie, “Hey, you gonna _end. ae a & sh a * th © tuck pulled up alongside the __ifte and the _iver_uck his head out caming all day or do you want a lf?” a ae a sh sh * th th « 4. As___ey__ove long, the _iver sad, "I sure wi__T could ju, suck everything and hetd nor____ for some hunting and_out _ing be ae er & pl pr * th © 5. “Well” suid the ifter,"T guess thatju__goes to_ove the _ass always seers ‘ener on the other side of the__acks tause T'm so_oke and hungry right now that Tm king there's no_ace like home.” 4 Which Word Does Not Fit? Choose the word in each line that does not fit withthe ret. 1. pin 2. cane 3 elm 4 alls 5. boots 6, basin 1. ip 8. Ohio 9. sik 10. fee ser limp iy barnes shoes ‘Texas weed bracelet crutches eaerings svetcher beech wwiench sneakers dentist spleen California leather necklace wheelchair chestnut screwdriver stockings toothbrush ace New Hampshize sailor receipt lessons 75 Breaking Words into Syllables. Rewrite each word listed below in syllables, onthe lines to the right. The number after each word tllsyou how many syllables are in that word, Study the example before you begin. 1. amet(@2)____ar= past. 9. thickness (2) 2. brite (2) a) ee 3. frostbite (2) 11. jiggle 2) = 4. wnlock (2) a peel) 5. partner (2) 13. joyfally @) a 6. chopstick (2) 1 neil (9) 1. silver 2) 15, intalgene (4) 8. shamefal (2) 16, thereabout (3) 6 Where Can You Find I Match each word belov withthe place in which you can find it Hoodshed castor oil grandstand sneakers rollbooth busybody Chicago Pais stench ig buttermilk Beypt princess stoplight wheelhair 1. battle 9. palace 2, forest 10. refigertor 3, France 11, sndium 4. hospital 12, street 5. i other business 1. the Midwest 6 locker 14. truth an 7, medicine chest, 15, curpike 8. northeastern Afica 3 LassonSLESSON 6 __Review of Consonant Blends: Part 5 _ sk © ser om on ow sketchbook seb scrapbook smallpox snackbar_ swanky sketchy scalp scramble smelly snare sway skillet scan scrawl mick snazzy swelling skim scarce screwball © smote. sniper swimsuit skimp scarcely scribble smother snowy swore skit Scotland seriprure smuggle snuff swollen 1 Word Meanings. Use the words atthe left o fill n the blanks. L country located north of England seab o . a stuck or killed ad _____3. ashore, funny act performed in front of « group of people Scotland 4, aslang word used to describe something realy fancy sera) 5. barelys hacdly a 6. something people wearin the ocean lake, pool te. vecikble 7. the covering on a wound chats getting better 8, something used to fry serambled eggs, bacon, pork chops, et. ee ____ 9, a certain kind of baseball pitch; also a slang term for a skimp nutty person a 10, to do something too fast ox carelessly; tobe very thrifty with money eee 11, to import oF export goods without paying the lawful smother charges or fees aoe 12. to keep from breathing; t hide or conceal 13, to tap someone or something 114, to-write so fast that you can hardly read what's been swimsuit 15, another word for Answer 14 i t Lesson6 393Words for Study spun impatience splendid velvet Toafers necessary unsteady replacement jewel investment drawstring Los Angeles i: Part IT by Michael Stephenson ‘Mr. Green returned from Denver Thursday evening, and on Friday morning he was aceady inthe store talking to Miss Barns when George came in to ‘work. As George entered, Mr. Green spun around and marched over to shake his hand. “Good work, George," he said. "Miss Barns told me all about i.” He laughed and slapped George on the shoulder, “Thank yo, sn" George sid without emiling. “When did this Mr James say held be here?” “Bint thing in the morning.” "Splendid! Now when he comes in, I'l take ie from there.” Ashe spoke, the eowboy walked through the daor dressed in brown loafers, suit and necktie and a light overcoat “How are you, George? he said as though greeting snold frend. "Fine, sis” Geonge replied ina dul voice "Me Green FaBhed ver and sieichea Wis and across the counter. “Me. James? Tm Mr. Green, the ‘manager. understand George here has been very help to you.” "Yes, sr, he has been tha. Tim exteemely pleased.” Lesson “Good, ood. George, would you get Me James's necklace from the safe? And the rings.” He turned to the cowboy, "Do you still wish to buy the ring?” "Yes, of course,"James replied with impatience. “George,” Mr. Green called, "hurry i little please.” George returned witha velvet box in one hand and a velvet display board of gleaming tings in the other. ‘He laid them gently on the counter. “Te youl like to see the necklace "said Mr. Gren, "That worst be necessary," the cowboy ceplied. “Miss The alarm," he said, "is three feet to your left. George, dont move a muscle toward it. like you Dontt make me do anything foolish. You, Mis, lock that door” ‘With a very unsteady wall, Miss Barns went tothe front door and locked it "Into the back room," the cowboy sad. “You too, Miss. Let’ go.” ‘Two hours later, the police were talking 9 ‘Mr: Greeny Mise Bamms;and: George: White ape that Mr. James had used to te them up with lay ‘everywhere. One of the offices closed his notebook. “Well t's just too bad you people took so long to reach the alarm. Two hours is «long start, When this trick is used in a jewel robbery, it gives the thief too much time.” et Amember geen “Trick? Did you say tick officer?” Mr. Green, who had been sitting in a slouched way holding his head, sprang up, "What do you mean rich?” "es the oldest ricki the world said the officer ‘atl. "The thief has everything set up so that what the wants is ready and waiting for him, No searching, no broken gas, no noise, no waiting—quick and aay: He has in effect, placed an onder forthe robbery" He grinned. "“Like a shopping lst. You know?” “Do you hear that, George? The world’s oldest trick! ‘You fool!"he screamed. "Youle fied, George! Get ‘out of here. Get out of my sight.” "The officer looked at them with tired eyes. “There vill be statements to sign of mug shots to go over” be sti and turned to leave. "Just dorft anyone leave Alone in hs apartment, George put afresh pot of coffee on the stove. While it vas perking, he took the small black bag from the pocket of his coat, sptead the drawstring, nd poured the fourteen songs on the table. 2. About the Story. Answer these questions, re smiled. One day off work he thought, had been plenty of time to buy phony replacements around town. Although they had eost him alte more chan the had expected, it was still fine investment “The oldest trick in the world, he mused, and laughed ‘outloud, Well ofcourse it vas. He would have been an utter foo! not t have seen it ren minutes after talking to James, just as he had seen it at che Court Jevrelry Store in Boston sx years ago. In few months he would leave the city and find 4 new job in another jewelry store. Los Angeles, pethaps. Yes, he had always liked the idea of living in California. Then he would just wait. There would always be another cowboy along It was just a matter of patience, ‘L. Mr. Green react in three different ways to George in this pat of the story. Put these reactions inthe order in which they happen. After each reaction, write the reason that Mr. Green responds to George in this way He fires George He orders George about. He shakes George's hand, How Me. Green Reacts Reason Lesson6 at2. Describe "the oldest trick in the world.” 3. Now that you have read the end ofthe story, explain why George had called in sick in Pat I 4. How do you know that Mc. Green was completely wrong in having regarded George as a beginner in the jewelry business? ‘5. What is the plan that George decides upon as he is fixing himself a cup of coffe in his apartment atthe end ofthe stony? 6. Doyou hope that George gets away with what he has done, or do you want him to get caught? Be sure ‘o.xplain the reason for your answer, 3. More Work with Consonant Blends and Digraphs. Put the consonant blends above each sentence in the right place so the sentences male sense Study the example before you begin. ch ch ce Fa pl sr na ve fa 1. There was an outbur gt of ___eers when the _ack barat the bea__opened, and. hun y___owd___ambled for ir ace inline, a ah ar & fe Pr sh 2. The___ices were not_eap, but the __ocolate milk_akes and_ench _ies were s0__eat that people _ove for miles ju__to buy them, 2 Lessonso ar a at a a ra anding behind the ___ovded counter, the _oomny manager _ung his cigarette ub into the sin and_ared at all the eu_omers. de ch sh sn ca ow ow h 4, The sightofall__ese people __essed in _orts, _enkers,_imsuits, and eat___its disgu__ed him, a « e pl ser sh st ow th 5, As he watched somebody old enough to be his __andfather_ovea_eaming _ild out cof his___ace in the line the manager _ore_at if he didnt find himself another job by Augu___,he would surely go_azy. 4 Antonyms. Match the words below with their antonyms clumsy import plural shably strengthen truthful eastbound joyful restrain skinny thorough understand grouchy melted eurce southwestern thrifty——_unnecestry 1. caress 10. northestem 2. common 1. overweight = 3. expoet 12. pleasine 4. frozen 13. reese 5. graceful A, singular 6. im 15, snazzy 7. lying 16, wasteful 8 misunderstand 17, weaken 9 necessary 18, westbound Lesson 6 a5 Words Beginning with re-. Use the words below to fill n the blanks eo the sentences make sense. receipt refunded regarded repeated replied restrain recording refused rejected replace respect retreat 1, When Mrs. Smith discovered thatthe toaster she had just bought didit work properly, she tried to get her money. _.t0 prove she had bought the toaster in their store, 3. Mrs. Smith "But I threw it away!” 4, The clerk just shrugged his shoulders and. the store’ rule about turning things. 5. *Cantyou atleast__ the toaster with one chat works properly?” Mrs. Smith led. 6. The clerk to answer her question. 7. “With all due _ "Mrs, Smith declared, “you are the rudest clerk ve ever met.” 8, The cere was busy _ ‘numbers in 2 brown notebook and pretended that he hhadalt even hesed hee, 9. Mrs. mith fet tocally and began to ery her heaet out right in the middle of the stor, 10, The clerk ‘her with cold eyes and said in an icy voice, “Madam, your tears are smudging my numbers.” 4, Ie was all Mrs. Smith could do to ‘herself fom smathing cis stupid clerk with her handbag. 12, Instead, she ripped a handfl of pages from the cers notebook: and beat a fast to her ear 4 Lessoni I { : Review ” sparkle spearmint speedway spike spotted spur qu squad equa squalid squeak squeamish squid of LE Cons pl splashdown, splashy splatter splendidly splotch splatter wh whereabouts whielpoot ‘White Hous whop whopper SSON 7 onant Blends: Part 6 spr she ptig shriele springtime shrine sprinkle shrivel sprout shrunken spruce shrubbery | sprung, sch che schooner Chis schoolroom Cheistopher © schoolteacher Christie school bus christen Chistian 1 Word Meanings. Use the words at the left to fill in the blanks. shiek shrubbery sparkled spearmint speedway splarer splotch spurs squad squalid 1, course for automobile racing 2, flickered 3. diny and run-down, 4. a group of shrubs 5, along, thin sea animal with ten arms thats often used, for fish bait 5. a shrill outcry; sereeeh, 7. a small group of people brought together for a certain job or task 8B. astain or spot 9. anything that is really huge; a huge lie 10, what cowboys wear on their boots to move their horses forward 1. a kind of chewing gum or candy 12. where the President ofthe United Stats lives 13, a word describing a person who gets upset by such things as the sight of blood 14, to complain 15. to hit, strike, o beat someone 16, tosplash with liquid Lesson?Words for Study couple relationship piercings impression lisappeared Aelivered decision soul “The Truth about Black Sheep byS.Dean Wooton (Our family aways gets together for Thanksgiving. Last yeas, Christie was the lst to arive, and I wasnt surprised when she appeared sporting new tattoo and a couple new piercings, Christie's my cousin, and she's the angriest woman I know. It gota litle quiet when she walked in, It like everyone walks on eggshells when she’ around, Everyone that i, ‘except Granny Ruby. Granny was pretty sick and looking fal, but when (Christe walked in the doos, Granny seemed to gather old strength into herselé “Hi, Christie!” Granny Ruby calle ro0m."How’s my only granddaughter?” pm across the “These ewo had a special relationship. Everyone knew it, though no one knew why. Now, as watched, the angry woublemalker Christie andthe sweet old lady became locked “There was no mistaking the deep love and respect they shared. Where did it come from, I wondered. In a while Granny Ruby began telling a story The room grew quiet as everyone stained to hear her words. "About fifteen years ago,” she was saying, “took me a trp into the city to see your Great Aunt Kate. It ‘wasnt too long after James pasted on. You've heard about Kate lend oft black sheep inthe family. She lived alone in this run-down old apartment building. Squalid. Dirty and torn to pieces inside and out. It made a hard impression on me,and so did Kate... think chat might of been what I was afer, “Tasked Kate about things, about her troubles from Jong ago. She didi want to talk about it, but I told her how important ie was to me.I needed to know, because it was sorta my story too. I think she ‘understood that So she started talking. She told hhow she'd fallen in love with this boy. They were both just kids. She was barely fifteen and he was a Couple oF years older Well they had a baby. Thats, Kate had the baby. Her boyfriend disappeared the day he found out he was going to be a fther, $0 Kate decided to raise that child on her ov. She quit school and went to work. Her mom and daddy helped as much as they could. The thing is, they didnt havea lot either, except a oof over their heads that they shared with Kate and the bf t p f "But then, things went from bad to worse. Kate's addy gor real sick and coulda’ work.‘The whole family steugged. A decision was made; the baby was tobe given away. Kate daddy had a good fend from the army who wanted a baby badly, bu they couldait have one, Hell take the baby and raise it as his own, Nobody had to know. "So they took that child away from Kate, Didnt asl her didnt listen when she sobbed and pleaded with them to let her keep it. Kate wae fifteen, but she Aida get any say in the matter a all “Leidnit se it when they took the baby away from, Kate, bt I know what it must have been like. And 1 know what it did to Kate, When they took the baby away, it crushed hes. And she never got over it. She left home, got in with the wrong crowd, used drugs, and drank more than anyone ought to, She knew ‘Where her baby went, but she never saw it more than a couple of times, She was afraid of what secing it would do to her and of what it would do to the child, That'e why Aunt Kate i only kind ofa rumor in this family. No one ever got to know her "Well, they delivered that baby to me,and me and James raised it.The child was you, Andy,” and Granny looked square at my father.“Although Tove 2 About the Story Put the letter ofthe answer on the 1, The family was gathered _. tocelebrate a birthday . tospend Thanksgiving together 2. Christe and Granny. shared a secret, b. did not understand each other you as much as any mother could, Pm not your eal ‘momma, None of yo folks inthis room are here because of me, except ust one.” Granny scanned the room, looking deep into everyone’ eyes. Her eyes settled on Christie. he said, "your _mothes, rest her soul, was the child I coulda have with James. And youire my only natural grandchild.” iste Granny let this news settle in. Then she continued, "Dve tried to bea good mother,” Granny said, “and to do the best for my family but I've done something really bad: Ive not been truthful with my children. raised a son who was not sy own and a daughter who never knew her father, ...andT never told them.” ‘Now T understood that special relationship beoween Granny and Chis ‘They were both outsiders. Granny knew how our family came to be, Christie must have fee she = just did fe with the rest oft Fine tothe lef to hear Granay’s story to-meet Chiistie rarely spoke to each other got along very well 3. Granny went to see Kate because she wanted a. tohear Kate's story about her child B. tory to help Kate stop using deugs to be forgiven for taking her child to learn who her child was ° Lesson? a6 Karel parents gave avay-her child beeasee —— 4, ‘The word that best describes Kate is bored . shallow b. broken a. selfish 5. According to Granny, Kate began using drugs because. ashe was unhappy over losing her child she didrit know what happened to her child 1. her boyfriend gave her drugs 4. she wasnt allowed to se her child a. they had too many childsen already Kate was using drugs and couldnt cae for a child neither Kate nor the father wanted the child 4. the Family was too poor to cate for it properly 7. Tre father of Kate’ child a. gotsick and couldit work. tried to take care of Kate and the child ». was Granny Ruby's husband 4. loft when he learned he was a father 8, The child Granny raised was a. Kate ©. Andy b. James 4. Chaise 9. Christie is___ only natural granddaughter, a. Granny Ruby's ce. Kates bs, James's 4. Andy's 10, Granny says she did two really bad things: she raised a son who was not hers and she __. never truly loved her own daughter ‘& never told her daughter who her father was 1b. gave away her fist child 4 never helped Kate when she could 3 IF You Were in the Family ... How would you feel upon heating Granny's story? “Sheet tg nae Lesson7a 4 Consonants and Consonant Blends. Use the words atthe left o fill in the blanks. camp ramp stamp tramp Alacer platter sthatered splatering dare sore clenched reached sench trenches hitch snitched witch pitch wite = flop plopping stop 1. The had such a __ in his lefleg that he wasnt even able 9 ‘out the fie he had made just ‘few yards from the 2, Aunt Ann was just bout 9 ‘Uncle Dan for being such a fine host when he tripped over the carpet and dropped the of fried chicken, which ______on thefloor,____ grease all over the place. 3. Ms. Smih was so _ of hee neighbor who always seemed t0 at everybody that she did. refuse his invitation, 4 from the sudden downpour, the commander bie fst and prayed that his men inthe would be able to bear the ‘of che many nearby corpses 5. As he watched his dad up his pants before picking up the Glen's jaw began to and he just knew thatthe old ‘who lived nexe door had on him. 6. Because Ruby fist day atthe ‘nad been a complete and, at home, the insects had destroyed her entire tomato 10 one even tied to her from down on the couch and having a good cry Lesson? ”block 7. Susan glanced atthe _ and was : to notice thatthe children on the who normally clock ee Fae ae nto her kitchen for snacks afterschool were late shocked 8, Steve thought that driving to the ‘weekend was such @ held never doit again. ___on a humid August thathe drummed 9, Cinderella tried to pall herself out of hee mood by ae tune as she her fingers on ‘the basin and wondered how she would ever remove the ‘bumming blushed 10. Anne, the from the window of hee father van, as the boy she had a brushing — crush az ay slush 5. Breaking Words into Syllables, Rewrite each word listed below, in syllable, on the lines to the right. ‘The number after each word tells you how many syllables are in that word, 1. investment (3) 9 velvee (2) 2. Barly (2) 10. replacement (3) 3. splendid (2) 11. thickness (2) 4, restrain (2) —— t dtawstring 2) Rea a capo 6. marshmallow () 14, sogidet) | 7. cazclessly (3) 15. blubber (2) i 8. turpike (2) 16. opportunity (5) - i 50 Losson76 More Words Beginning with re- Use the words below to ill n the blanks reborn recline recite reflect 10. u. 2. reform reveal review revolver regret reverse revolve reward |. s gun that can be fired quilly without eloading having new lie money given forthe return of something lost, to feel soery about something that hasbeen done to go vera leston or subject agin to le down or ean back . to-malke better by removing faults 3. to move ina citele around a point to show or display; to make known something that’ been hidden ‘0 speak out oud oto tell something in desi to think about something to tum backward Lesson 7 otLESSON 8 Review of Vowel Combinations: Part 1 ai au @ ea saint fraud case bheadway lain applaud easygoing. cleanse vain applause seal cleanser __eaitor clause peak treasure _ Trallstorm spear goat Join loop mount cue toad ‘groin loophole fountain barbecue croak. ‘il boost hound argue boastful poise booze greyhound iarue coaster groove ‘proudly tissue 1 Word Meanings. Use the words atthe left to fill in the blanks. 1, a dog with drooping ear, a short coat, and a deep voice barbecue that is used for hunting 2. aguill pit, or outdoor fireplace for roasting mext cleanse 3 thint or reminder; in the gume of poo! the long rod cred used to move the ball forward ‘oak ____ 4. atwick practiced in onde to gain something that isnot Info fiir bed 5. a person who commits treason, a crime against his pping 1 6, «small team; a brook feud 7. astatement of beliefs hound 8. avway of getting out of troublesome spot—for example, ‘contrat or lar worded in such away that a peron can loophole break it oe ‘9 ving without Tatense concers peach : Ae eae ! tritor ; 11. to fice from dior guile asin {2+ showing too much pride; boast —t 2 LessonWords for Study ‘inkde evil youth, suggestion they wrestle poisoner members overjoyed druggist suggests gasped Eight Baskets of Gold by Geoffrey Chaucer “There wat once a gung of young men who spent ‘heir days and nights drinking and dancing and carrying on. Early one morning as three ofthe young men sat in a bar wating for a drink, they heard a bell tinkle as a cospse was being carried t0 the grave. One of them ordered a boy to find out whose corpse was passing by. "Sin”sai the boy, “there is no need to ask. I know hhim and so do you. He used to be a friend of yours, But las night when he was there on the bench, dead