Words, words, words
Where might you find the definition of a word in another language?
a. dictionary
b. thesaurus
c. Style guide
d. bilingual dictionary
d. bilingual dictionary
The THESIS is usually stated:
a. In the intro/conclusion paragraphs
b. In the 1st sentence of the text
c. In the last sentence of the text
d. In the 1st body paragraph
a. in the intro/conclusion paragraphs
Which of the following has the most positive connotation?
a. different
b. weird
c. unique
c. unique
Revise this sentence to have better flow (parallel structure):
"I like eating, sleeping, and to cook each day."
I like eating, sleeping, and cooking each day.
Figurative language is meant to be taken...
a. literally
b. imaginatively
c. critically
d. ironically
b. imaginatively
"I'm on the fence about it."
What is the meaning of this idiom?
a. I feel proud
b. I feel unsure
c. I feel sick
d. I don't care
"I'm on the fence about it."
b. I feel unsure
Claim: "I need a bigger apartment"
Which piece of evidence BEST supports this claim?
a. my lease runs out in June
b. my best friend has a huge apartment
c. Rent is high here
d. I can barely turn around in the kitchen
d. I can barely turn around in the kitchen
Give an example of a word that can describe an author's tone.
objective, subjective, sarcastic, afraid, humorous, critical, enthusiastic, joyful, inspirational, sorrowful, etc.
An independent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and verb and expresses a complete thought.
Identify the independent clause in the following sentence:
Because I'm late to school each day, I always miss the announcements.
I always miss the announcements
What is the author's purpose behind Geico commercials?
a. to entertain
b. to persuade
c. to explain
d. to inform
b. to persuade
The road was so icy that the *optimum* driving speed was only about 10 miles an hour.
Optimum means:
a. best
b. hopeful
c. questionable
d. dangerous
a. best
Which statement from the same article is the MAIN IDEA out of the details listed?
a. the burgers are flavorless
b. the drinks are lukewarm
c. The Burger Stop is a bad fast-food restaurant
d. the french fries are soggy
c. The Burger Stop is a bad fast-food restaurant
Which of the following has the most negative connotation?
a. curious
b. nosy
c. interested
b. nosy
What do participles describe?
Hint:
the laughing hyena
the sleeping baby
Participles describe nouns and pronouns
Every day after work Paul took his muddy boots
off on the steps of the front porch. What can you
infer about the type of work Paul does?
a. He works as a lawyer
b. He works as a doctor
c. He teaches PE in a small town school
d. He cuts trees down in a forest
d. He cuts trees down in a forest
Austin becomes *despondent* too easily. If he gets even one bad grade, he loses all hope of succeeding in school.
Despondent means...
a. ill
b. depressed
c. angry
d. silly
b. depressed
Claim: "School would be better without grades"
Pick the evidence that BEST supports this claim:
a. The use of grades dates back to the 1500s
b. Some students may not be motivated without grades
c. Students would learn for the sake of learning--not for the sake of grades
d. Students who earn top grades make honor roll
Claim: "School would be better without grades"
c. Students would learn for the sake of learning--not for the sake of grades
A vaccine is a preparation of killed or weakened germs that is injected under the skin and causes the blood to produce antibodies against the disease. Successful vaccines, for instance, have been developed for small pox, rabies, and polio.
a. objective
b. arrogant
c. regretful
a. objective
If you want to make an apple pie, you need the following ingredients; apples, flour, cinnamon, sugar, and salt.
To correct the error in punctuation, which of the following should replace the
italicized text?
a. ingredients.
b. ingredients?
c. ingredients,
d. ingredients:
d. ingredients:
Read the sentence and the dictionary definition of redeem. Then, answer the question that follows.
After failing to visit my grandmother for months, I hope to redeem myself by spending the summer with her.
redeem (ri DEEM) verb. 1. to get something back 2. to make up for a wrong or an error 3. to return in exchange for something of value 4. to make free of sin
Which of the dictionary definitions is the best match for the way redeem is used in the sentence?
a. definition 1
b. definition 2
c. definition 3
d. definition 4
b. definition 2
Original sentence: "The boat's nets were full of sole they'd caught that morning"
Which sentence uses the same definition of the word "sole" as the original sentence?
a. I ordered filet of sole for lunch.
b. He was the sole survivor of the crash.
c. There was a hole in the sole of his shoe.
"The boat's nets were full of sole they'd caught that morning"
a. I ordered filet of sole for lunch.
Claim: "The internet has not replaced socializing in person-- it has only made it easier."
a. Many online courses enable students to email their assignments to their teachers without having to attend class in-person.
b. Internet "Meet-up" groups allow people in the same area who share common interests to easily get together in person
c. Families in China have turned to training camps that offer to train their children from overusing the internet
d. The first online gambling website opened in 1995, paving the way for the hundreds that exist now on the internet.
b. Internet "Meet-up" groups allow people in the same area who share common interests to easily get together in person
Why do these things always happen to me?, Brad wondered. First I forget an important meeting, and nobody reminds me until it’s over. Then my boss dumps a big project on my desk and wants it done by yesterday. And to top everything off, I leave my wallet on the bus.
a. comic
b. self-pitying
c. optimistic
b. self-pitying
What part of speech is the infinitive phrase acting as in the sentence:
"I don't want to study for the test"
a. noun
b. adjective
c. adverb
The infinitive phrase is acting like a NOUN
"I don't want to study for the test"
A giant, dormant volcano silently looms at the eastern end of the Hawaiian island of Maui. The volcano was given the name Haleakala, meaning “house of the sun,” by the people of the island. According to their legends, the benevolent god Maui wanted to help the people of the island named for him. To accomplish this, he captured the sun and trapped it in the deep basin at the volcano’s summit. He promised to release the sun only if it would agree to move more slowly across the sky each day. The sun evidently agreed, for residents and visitors to the island of Maui have enjoyed the benefit of long, sunny days ever since.
In this passage, what is the author’s main purpose?
a. to describe the climate on a typical day on Maui
b. to persuade readers to visit Hawaii
c. to inform readers about the legend of Haleakala
d. to entertain visitors to Hawaii
c. to inform readers about the legend of Haleakala