test VIII

Test TTT

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T St. Nicholas’ timeline use for or since 1.

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____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.

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TT St Nicholas’ timeline use just, already or yet 1.

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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

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Graceful

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Magic

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Joyful

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TTTT Help me make Santa’s wish list use prefer or rather 1.

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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.

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TTTTT Fill in the sentences 1.

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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)