Recognizing Compound Subject Complements. Underline the compound subject complement in each sentence. If it consists of predicate nouns, label it $P N$. If it consists of predicate pronouns. label it $P P N$. If it consists of predicate adjectives. label it $P A$ From the box your present is either a camera or a clock radio.

Using the categories in the chart, identify the type of analogy in each of the following word pairs:

refugee : flee

Do you think government action to suppress opposition to World War I was justified? Why or why not?

Explain how the Latin suffix -able contributes to the meanings of the words adorable, achievable, and arguable. Consult a dictionary if necessary.

At the beginning of the story, what effect is achieved by the use of dialect in lines 1-10?

After watching the movie, why does Bill not return to bed?

How did American artists display the love of nature in their paintings?

Talk Show Skit Using this Author Study as a resource, prepare a skit about "prepping" a talk show host who has never read Steinbeck but is about to interview a biographer of the author. Provide the host with a set of questions that would convince the author that the host is fascinated with Steinbeck's life and works. Also supply the host with the likely responses he or she will receive from the guest.

On a separate sheet of paper, answer the questions below. Make sure you read carefully and answer all parts of the questions. What similar experiences led rulers Constantine and CIovis to embrace Christianity?

Recognizing Nouns Used as Adjectives. In each sentence below underline the noun used as an adjective and circle the noun it modifies. The producer was not pleased with the audience participation.

Write the word that is a synonym for, or means the same as, the vocabulary word on the right. a. waterfall b. gaudy c. cheapen d. pure e. tactful f. ruins g. provokes. discreet

According to the essay, why should refugees love, instead of hate, those who have caused them pain?

In lines 17-20, does the image make you think that the speaker: A) thinks that the old man is a powerful person; B) is frightened by the shadows that are on the field; C) hopes that he is not just dreaming about the farm; D) believes that the work of planting grain is noble.

Explain which of the two works offers more effective commentary.