Test TTT
TTT
T St. Nicholas’ timeline use for or since 1. 2. 3.
4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
____he was born in 270 AD ____ seventy three years Nicholas was Bishop of Myra in Asia Minor. ______ December 6, 343 AD Bishop Nicholas has been dead, and was buried in the cathedral in Myra, now Demre, Turkey. _____ the fifth century the Eastern Church has revered St. Nicholas _____ 1087 St. Nicholas’ bones lay in Bari Italy. _____ years and years French nuns have been giving candy and gifts to needy children on December 6th, St. Nicholas feast day. _____ months and moths from 1864-1886 Harper's Weekly features Nast's Santas with flowing beards, fur suits, and clay pipes. ______1904 St. Nicholas leaves tasty treats for good little boys and girls. ______ten years ago Good Bishop Nicholas rides through the town leading happy crowds to the heart of Christmas- Canterbury England. Total___/9 (1 point each)
TT St Nicholas’ timeline use just, already or yet 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
In the 9th century the Saxons have honored King Winter or King Frost. ( already) In the 10th century the Vikings have arrived and brought their Winter gift practices.( just) In the 10th century Santa Clause hasn’t travelled by a sleigh but on a eight legged horse. (yet) The legend of Sinter Klaas has crossed the Atlantic with 17th century Dutch settlers to New York. ( just) In the 1800's the legend has evolved replacing Santa's horse with reindeer and sleigh and such details as the toy workshop at the North Pole run by Elves. (already) Total___/10 (2 points each)
TTT Make adverbs of manner Joyous
Good
Glad
Graceful
Merry
Magic
Glorious
Late
Joyful
Happy
Cheerful
Total___/11 (1 point each)
TTTT Help me make Santa’s wish list use prefer or rather 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
I_______ a hard cover novel. I_______ receive woollen socks. I________ to have a box of chocolate. I_______ some snow. I_______ get a new Christmas tree. I______ a brand new computer game. I______ to be given a teddy bear. I______ Christmas card from the one I love. I______ have a snowball. I______ a snowball, too. Total___/10 (1 point each)
TTTTT Fill in the sentences 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Santa always lets Rudolph guide the sleigh. I ( Dasher) am so _____ of him. Last Christmas I received eleven lords a-leaping. Can you imagine this? My love was so _____. I’m so ______ that my name is not on the naughty girls and boys list. I’ve spent last Christmas eve by the tree with some cookies and a glass of milk. Yet I missed Santa. I was so _____ MERRY CHRISTMAS AND ________ NEW YEAR Total___/10 ( 2 points each)