Grammar
Which sentence is grammatically correct? Why?
a) She and her friend goes to the gym every day.
b) She and her friend go to the gym every day.
B.
Because "she and her friend" = they, and we say they go, not they goes.
The root 'bene-' in 'beneficial' means _____.
Good or well.
Correct the punctuation.
"Lets eat grandma."
Let's eat, grandma.
What is the word used to denote word pairs such as hot - cold, tall - short, old - young, etc.?
Antonyms.
Marianne (Sheridan) and Connell (Waldron).
Correct the mistake:
If I would have known about it, I would have done something sooner.
If I had known about it, I would have done something sooner.
What is the opposite of 'ephemeral'?
Eternal.
Which sentence uses an apostrophe correctly to indicate possession?
The cat's toys are scattered all over the room.
The chef cooked the meal.
The meal was cooked by the chef.
A) South Korea
B) Singapore
C) China
D) Japan
E) U.S.A.
South Korea
Choose the correct alternative:
Between Sarah and Jacob, who is the more/most diligent student?
Between Sarah and Jacob, who is the more diligent student?
What is a synonym of propensity?
Tendency.
"Much of the ethical and regulatory debate over AI has focused so far on its propensity for bias and potential to go rogue or be abused, such as for disinformation."
Choose the correct punctuation sign.
"He went to the market earlier today and bought several things __ tomatoes, potatoes, broccoli, zucchini, peppers, and garlic."
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What is the term for words that sound the same but have different spellings and meanings, like "there," "their," and "they're"?
Homophones.
In Fortnite, what is the primary goal of the Battle Royale mode?
a) To build the tallest structure
b) To collect the most resources
c) To be the last player or team standing
d) To complete all available quests
To be the last player or team standing
Correct the mistake:
Only now they are going to start investigating the issue further.
Only now are they going to start investigating the issue further.
Correct the mistake:
Her decision to finally speak to him was, for all intensive purposes, an act of forgiveness.
For all intents and purposes.
Add the necessary punctuation.
In my free time I enjoy hiking swimming jogging and cycling.
In my free time, I enjoy hiking, swimming, jogging(,) and cycling.
What is the term for a word that imitates the sound it represents, such as "buzz" or "moo"?
Onomatopoiea.
To which Beyoncé album do the following song lyrics belong?
Sixteen carriages riding away while I watch them ride with my dreams away...
Cowboy Carter.
Which of the following sentences correctly uses the word "whom"?
a) Whom is going to the party tonight?
b) To whom should I address the letter?
c) Whom did you say was the winner of the contest?
d) Whom do you think will arrive first?
To whom should I adress the letter.
Which word is the closest synonym for 'ubiquitous'?
Prevalent.
"The mobile phone is perhaps the most ubiquitous electronic appliance today."
Correct the mistake(s):
The dog wags it's tail because its' excited to go for a walk.
The dog wags its tail because it's excited to go for a walk.
"Mr. Owl ate my metal worm", "Do geese see God?", or "Was it a car or a cat I saw?" are sentences that read the same backwards and forwards. This is an example of what literary device?
Palindrome.
Since its release in 2021, Squid Game has become a global sensation, captivating audiences with its intense and unique storyline. A key element of the show's visual impact is the distinctive masks worn by the guards. What are the significant shapes featured on these masks?"
a) Circle, Triangle, and Square
b) Heart, Star, and Diamond
c) Cross, Circle, and Square
d) Arrow, Star, and Circle
Circle, Triangle, and Square.