Context Clues
What is the meaning of the word: sinister
"I'm sure there's a sinister motive behind his actions."
a. illogical b. evil c. inconsiderate
c.evil
Correct the following run-on sentence:
The dog barked loudly, the cat ran away.
The dog barked loudly, and the cat ran away.
The climate in the desert is _____________ to the climate in a wet forest.
a. similar to c. but
b. however d. on the other hand
a. similar to
Standing in front of a tornado is as risky as jumping off a cliff.
A) alliteration
B) hyperbole
C) simile
D) metaphor
c. simile
The plot of a story is ________________.
a. A series of events that make up a story.
c. The characters in the story.
b. The solution to a problem.
d. The title of the book.
a. A series of events that make up a story.
What is the meaning of the word: implausible
As implausible as it may sound, southern Florida sometimes does get snow.
a. unbelievable b. acceptable c. valuable
a. unbelievable
Correct the following run-on sentence:
She wanted to go to the party, she was too tired.
She wanted to go to the party, but she was too tired.
______________most systems, this one is easy to install.
a. on the other hand c. similarly
b. however d. unlike
d. unlike
Bugs Bunny Bouncing by the Ball
A) idiom
B) personification
C) hyperbole
D) alliteration
d. alliteration
The conclusion to the problem that reveals solution to the problem or conflict is _______________.
a. Resolution c. Falling action
b. Rising Action d. Climax
a. Resolution
What is the meaning of the word: scrutiny
Store security guards give careful scrutiny to people carrying large bags, since the bags may be used for shoplifting.
a. attention b. protection c. permission
a. attention
Correct the following run on sentence
"I love to cook, it's my favorite hobby."
"I love to cook. It's my favorite hobby."
Laptops are convenient, _____________ they can be expensive.
a. in the same way c. similarly
b. on the other hand d. different from
b. on the other hand
If I fail the test, my goose is cooked.
A) idiom
B) personification
C) alliteration
D) metaphor
a. idiom
The events after the climax or turning point that lead to the resolution is __________________.
a. Exposition c. Falling action
b. Rising Action d. Climax
c. Falling action
What is the meaning of the word: suffice?
I forgot to buy something for lunch tomorrow, but the leftover meatloaf will suffice.
a. to be wasted b. to be adequate c. to be examined
b. to be adequate
Correct the following run-on sentence:
"The sun was setting, we decided to head home."
"The sun was setting, so we decided to head home."
Northern European countries had a great summer _______________ southern Europe had poor weather.
a. similarly c. in the same way
b. conversely d. different from
b. conversely
That movie took my breath away.
A) metaphor
B) personification
C) simile
D) alliteration
The part of the story that provides necessary details about character and setting is _________.
a. Exposition c. Falling action
b. Rising Action d. Climax
a. Exposition
What is the meaning of the word incoherent in:
My sister talks a lot in her sleep, but she's so incoherent then that we can never figure out what she's saying.
a. calm b. unclear c. inconvenient
b. unclear
A run-on sentence is formed when two sentences are run together, joined by just a comma or by no punctuation at all.
____________ Istanbul, Ankara is a very clean city.
a. Despite that c. In contrast to
b. On the contrary d. Nevertheless
c. In contrast to
Drip, Drop, Drip, Drop went the rain drops falling on the roof of the house.
A) metaphor
B) personification
C) alliteration
D) onomatopoeia
d. onomatopoeia
Turning point of the story where the conflict reaches it's peak is __________
a. Exposition c. Falling action
b. Rising Action d. Climax
d. Climax