Quirk of the Day

1. Quirk of the Day

3. Critical Reading Sentence completion tips

4. Main Idea example The industrial revolution was a ___________ of change throughout the world; impacting culture, government and economy in various ways.

5. Cause-Effect example Ricardo was generous; as a result he was ______________ by the community for his gracious acts.

6. Synonym example The genocide of millions of Jews was an abominable and ___________ act in history.

7. Antonym example Albert Einstein was immensely successful, despite his having _____________ in school.

8. PET example The overflow of clients resulted in a ______________ in sales. • Downfall • Influx • Halt • Obstruction • Vengeance

9. Positive/Negative example Julius Cesar was loved by his countrymen, however he was ___________ by his peers. • Embraced • Executed • Adorned • Reverenced • Entertained

10. Anticipate example Dr. Seus’ legacy was one of inspiration, ____________ many young writers to fulfill their destiny.

11. Consider the answer choices Dr. Seus’ legacy was one of inspiration, ____________ many young writers to fulfill their destiny. • Ridiculing • Haunting • Spurring • Deceiving • Transporting

12. Bread crumbs example The morality of war is questionable; it’s position is ___________ by the people. • Supported • Debated • Denied • Elevated • Adapted

13. Direction changer example Ironically, the man who _______ dynamite was also the founder of the Nobel Peace Prize. • Outlawed • Concocted • Ignored • Liquidated • Neglected