Friday, October 12, 2007

wpm, analogy/word quiz, office letter




wpm: 40

WARM UP
What word completes the analogy?
(What is an analogy?)
STITCHING : QUILT :: beak : _____
1. bill
2. mouth
3. songbird - correct answer

Word Quiz
My swim camp uses a system of meritocracy to decide who will be lifeguard.
1. The oldest person is lifeguard.
2. The strongest swimmer is lifeguard. correct answer
3. We draw straws to select the lifeguard.

Thursday, October 11, 2007

wpm, analogy/word quiz, tech talk 3.3, Job Description



wpm: 41

WARM UP
What word completes the analogy?
IMAGINATIVE : CREATIVE :: stair : _____
1. feet
2. hallway
3. step - correct answer
WORD QUIZ
gossamer
Which looks most like gossamer?
1. a spider's web - correct answer
2. a turtle's shell
3. a fish's scales

Wednesday, October 10, 2007

Analogy/ Word Quiz, wpm, tech talk 3.2, Manager's Memo, and Fax Cover Sheet





wpm: 40
WARM UP
(What is an analogy?)
CAR : AUTOMOBILE :: _____ : swamp
1. wet
2. low
3. marsh - correct answer
WORD QUIZ
viscous
"I was going to get one of those lizards," said Willa, "but they are too viscous.

1. "They can bite for no reason."
2. "They have a slimy feel." - correct answer
3. "They hide all day long."

Tuesday, October 9, 2007

wpm, analogy/word quiz, tech talk 3.1


wpm: 41

WARM UP
(What is an analogy?)
EXCLUDE : INVITE :: _____ : quiet
1. chatty - correct answer
2. church-mouse
3. silent

WORD QUIZ
plausible
Which would be a plausible reason for being late to school?
1. You were abducted by aliens.
2. The bus came late. - correct answer
3. Your mother suggested you stay home and watch T.V. a little longer.