HELPPP DIRECTIONS: Use parentheses to set off all prepositional phrases. Do not look for predicate adjectives within prepositional phrases. Circle the linking verb. Underline the predicate adjective. Some may have compound subjects, verbs, or predicate adjectives. Some may not have a predicate adjective.

1. Great men are not always wise.
2. A good name is priceless.
3. The day is cold and dark.
4. We should be reasonable.
5. No one is good at this.
6. The sword is quick and powerful.
7. The rich man is wealthy beyond imagination.
8. The sky grew dark as the storm approached.
9. The hamburger tasted greasy.
10. She remained haughty throughout the entire discussion.

Read this excerpt from holes. at the time, elya thought nothing of the curse. he was just a fifteen-year-old kid, and “eternity” didn’t seem much longer than a week from tuesday. besides, he liked madame zeroni and would be glad to carry her up the mountain. he would have done it right then and there, but he wasn’t yet strong enough. how does this section of the flashback relate to stanley? a.elya was much older during his difficult time than stanley was during his. b.elya’s physical weakness parallels stanley’s physical weakness. c.elya, like stanley, lives in the moment and does not consider the future. d.elya, like stanley, likes the character who is giving him a hard time.

In at least 150 words, identify and describe the setting, and the way the author uses imagery to describe it for part 1 of nectar in a sieve.

In the story “seventh grade,” victor’s and michael’s hopes and expectations about girls often cause them to a.act in embarrassing ways. b.get into trouble at school. c.struggle with friendships. d.do poorly in their classes.