Deck 37: Spelling Improvement

Question 1

Rewrite the following sentences, replacing the italicized slang words with more formal ones.
EXAMPLE
When we told the neighbors to can the noise , they freaked out.
When we told the neighbors to be quiet, they got upset.
Theo was so wiped out after his workout at the gym that he couldn't get it together to defrost a frozen dinner.
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Answer 1

Theo was so tired after his workout at the gym that he couldn't find the energy to defrost a frozen dinner.

Question 2

Cross out the inflated words in each sentence. Then substitute clear, simple language for the inflated words.
EXAMPLE
The conflagration was initiated by an arsonist.
…fire was started by an arsonist.
Utilization of the left lane is proscribed except for buses.
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Answer 2

Utilization of the left lane is proscribed
Use of the left lane is reserved for busses.

Question 3

Rewrite the following sentences, replacing the italicized slang words with more formal ones.
EXAMPLE
When we told the neighbors to can the noise , they freaked out.
When we told the neighbors to be quiet, they got upset.
When Rick tried to put the moves on Lola at the school party, she told him to shove off.
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Answer 3

When Rick tried to flirt with Lola at the school party, she told him to leave.

Question 4

Cross out the inflated words in each sentence. Then substitute clear, simple language for the inflated words.
EXAMPLE
The conflagration was initiated by an arsonist.
…fire was started by an arsonist.
When my writing implement malfunctioned, I asked the professor for another.
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Question 5

Rewrite the following sentences, replacing the italicized slang words with more formal ones.
EXAMPLE
When we told the neighbors to can the noise , they freaked out.
When we told the neighbors to be quiet, they got upset.
The entire town was psyched that the corrupt mayor got busted.
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Question 6

Underline the cliché in each of the following sentences. Then substitute specific, fresh words for the trite expression. Partner with a classmate and go over your answers together.
EXAMPLE
My boyfriend has stuck with me through thick and thin.
through good times and bad.
As the only girl in an otherwise all-boy family, I got away with murder.
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Question 7

These sentences check your understanding of its, it's; there, their, they're; to, too, two ; and your, you're. Underline the two incorrect spellings in each sentence. Then spell the words correctly in the spaces provided.
______ "Its not a very good idea," yelled Alexandra's boss, "to tell you're customer that the striped dress she plans to buy makes her look like a pregnant tiger."

Question 8

Underline the cliché in each of the following sentences. Then substitute specific, fresh words for the trite expression. Partner with a classmate and go over your answers together.
EXAMPLE
My boyfriend has stuck with me through thick and thin.
through good times and bad.
I was on top of the world when the doctor told me I was as healthy as a horse.
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Question 9

These sentences check your understanding of its, it's; there, their, they're; to, too, two ; and your, you're. Underline the two incorrect spellings in each sentence. Then spell the words correctly in the spaces provided.
______ You're long skirt got stuck in the car door, and now its sweeping the highway.

Question 10

Underline the cliché in each of the following sentences. Then substitute specific, fresh words for the trite expression. Partner with a classmate and go over your answers together.
EXAMPLE
My boyfriend has stuck with me through thick and thin.
through good times and bad.
My suggestion is just a shot in the dark, but it's better than nothing.
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Question 11

These sentences check your understanding of its, it's; there, their, they're; to, too, two ; and your, you're. Underline the two incorrect spellings in each sentence. Then spell the words correctly in the spaces provided.
______ When your young, their is a tendency to confuse a crush with true love.

Question 12

Underline the cliché in each of the following sentences. Then substitute specific, fresh words for the trite expression. Partner with a classmate and go over your answers together.
EXAMPLE
My boyfriend has stuck with me through thick and thin.
through good times and bad.
Janice got more than she bargained for when she offered to help Larry with his math homework.
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Question 13

These sentences check your understanding of its, it's; there, their, they're; to, too, two ; and your, you're. Underline the two incorrect spellings in each sentence. Then spell the words correctly in the spaces provided.
______ After too hours of typing, Lin was to tired to type any longer.

Question 14

Underline the cliché in each of the following sentences. Then substitute specific, fresh words for the trite expression. Partner with a classmate and go over your answers together.
EXAMPLE
My boyfriend has stuck with me through thick and thin.
through good times and bad.
A stone's throw from the Colosseum in Rome are some restaurants, where the food is as good as it gets.
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Question 15

These sentences check your understanding of its, it's; there, their, they're; to, too, two ; and your, you're. Underline the two incorrect spellings in each sentence. Then spell the words correctly in the spaces provided.
______ In its' long history, the island of Sicily has been a colony of Greece, a Norman kingdom, and an Arab emirate. Today, its part of the Republic of Italy.

Question 16

Underline the cliché in each of the following sentences. Then substitute specific, fresh words for the trite expression. Partner with a classmate and go over your answers together.
EXAMPLE
My boyfriend has stuck with me through thick and thin.
through good times and bad.
On a hot, sticky midsummer day, iced tea or any frosty drink really hits the spot.
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Question 17

These sentences check your understanding of its, it's; there, their, they're; to, too, two ; and your, you're. Underline the two incorrect spellings in each sentence. Then spell the words correctly in the spaces provided.
______ The vampires bought a knife sharpener in order too sharpen there teeth.

Question 18

Underline the cliché in each of the following sentences. Then substitute specific, fresh words for the trite expression. Partner with a classmate and go over your answers together.
EXAMPLE
My boyfriend has stuck with me through thick and thin.
through good times and bad.
Nadia thanks her lucky stars that she was born with brains, beauty, and humility.
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Question 19

These sentences check your understanding of its, it's; there, their, they're; to, too, two ; and your, you're. Underline the two incorrect spellings in each sentence. Then spell the words correctly in the spaces provided.
______ Your never alone if your loved ones are in you're heart.

Question 20

Underline the cliché in each of the following sentences. Then substitute specific, fresh words for the trite expression. Partner with a classmate and go over your answers together.
EXAMPLE
My boyfriend has stuck with me through thick and thin.
through good times and bad.
Anything that involves mathematical ability has always been right up my alley.
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Question 21

These sentences check your understanding of its, it's; there, their, they're; to, too, two ; and your, you're. Underline the two incorrect spellings in each sentence. Then spell the words correctly in the spaces provided.
______ When the children get to quiet, Clare knows their getting into trouble.

Question 22

Underline the cliché in each of the following sentences. Then substitute specific, fresh words for the trite expression. Partner with a classmate and go over your answers together.
EXAMPLE
My boyfriend has stuck with me through thick and thin.
through good times and bad.
The Montessori system of education is old hat now but, when it came upon the scene, it raised a few eyebrows.
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Question 23

These sentences check your understanding of its, it's; there, their, they're; to, too, two ; and your, you're. Underline the two incorrect spellings in each sentence. Then spell the words correctly in the spaces provided.
______ There friendship developed into love as the years passed, and now, in midlife, their newlyweds.

Question 24

Underline the cliché in each of the following sentences. Then substitute specific, fresh words for the trite expression. Partner with a classmate and go over your answers together.
EXAMPLE
My boyfriend has stuck with me through thick and thin.
through good times and bad.
Even when we are up to our eyeballs in work, our boss wonders if we have enough to do.
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Question 25

These sentences check your understanding of its, it's; there, their, they're; to, too, two ; and your, you're. Underline the two incorrect spellings in each sentence. Then spell the words correctly in the spaces provided.
______ It is to far to swim too Nantucket Island. The Massachusetts mainland is 25 miles away.

Question 26

Cross out the inflated words in each sentence. Then substitute clear, simple language for the inflated words.
EXAMPLE
The conflagration was initiated by an arsonist.
…fire was started by an arsonist.
Rico and his brother do not interrelate in a harmonious manner.
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Question 27

Rewrite the following sentences, replacing the italicized slang words with more formal ones.
EXAMPLE
When we told the neighbors to can the noise , they freaked out.
When we told the neighbors to be quiet, they got upset.
When our car died , the cops were very cool; they called a tow truck, which got there in a flash.
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Question 28

Cross out the inflated words in each sentence. Then substitute clear, simple language for the inflated words.
EXAMPLE
The conflagration was initiated by an arsonist.
…fire was started by an arsonist.
The meaning of the movie's conclusion eluded my comprehension.
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Question 29

Rewrite the following sentences, replacing the italicized slang words with more formal ones.
EXAMPLE
When we told the neighbors to can the noise , they freaked out.
When we told the neighbors to be quiet, they got upset.
I was like really freaked out when I saw Grams and Gramps dancing to rock music at my cousin's anniversary bash.
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Question 30

Cross out the inflated words in each sentence. Then substitute clear, simple language for the inflated words.
EXAMPLE
The conflagration was initiated by an arsonist.
…fire was started by an arsonist.
The departmental conference will commence promptly at two o'clock.
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