Vocab in Context
What is the meaning of the italicized word?
The dromedary, commonly called a camel, stores fat in its hump.
a species of camel
"you're as light as a feather" is an example of what?
a. anaphora
b. hyperbole
c. understatement
B
What is an example of a subjective writing?
a review, an opinion piece, a blog post, an instagram caption, etc
"I need to go to class, (then/than) I'll answer your call."
Insert 1 comma in the correct place:
"After dinner we went for a walk."
After dinner, we went for a walk.
What is the meaning of the italicized word?
Unlike his quiet and low key family, Brad is garrulous.
outgoing, loud, extroverted
a. hyperbole
b. paradox
c. euphemism
C
All the following make writing more formal except:
a. Not using phrases.
b. Using first-person perspective.
c. Using neutral descriptions.
B
"Did you (except/accept) the offer?"
accept
Insert 1 comma in the correct place:
"We could walk around the neighborhood but it's getting dark out."
We could walk around the neighborhood, but it's getting dark out.
What does the italicized word mean?
Camping paraphernalia as tents, sleeping bags, and cooking equipment can range from very simple to quite complex
equipment, materials, accessories
Give an example of a simile
any comparison using "like" or "as"
Give an example of something both formal and objective.
a science test, an informational poster, a brochure.
"What are the side (affects/effects) of that allergy medicine?"
effects
Insert 2 commas in the correct places:
"What if just once we let Emily make the plans?"
What if, just once, we let Emily make the plans?
What does the italicized word mean?
The Empire State building, which has more than a hundred stories, is the world’s tallest edifice.
building
An antithesis is:
a. a direct opposite
b. when things are repeated in reverse order
c. When you write out the sound a thing makes
A
What is something both informal and subjective?
A Facebook post, a text to your friend, the caption on your birthday instagram post.
"The doll is falling apart, you have to be careful with (its/it's) arms."
its
The correct sentence has 2 commas. Add/remove them correctly:
"That Tuesday which, happens to be my birthday is the only day, I'm available."
That Tuesday, which happens to be my birthday, is the only day I'm available
What does the italicized word mean?
Matthew is cynical when it comes to police; he distrusts law enforcement to protect him.
distrustful; believing that people are motivated by self-interest
An example of personification is
a. Howling wind
b. Cherry blossom
c. straight as an arrow
A
Name something both formal and subjective
An official review of a book or movie.
"How did you (lose/loose) your homework so quickly?"
Lose
Add or remove comma(s) to make the sentence correct:
"The music teacher from your high school, and the football coach from mine are married."
The music teacher from your high school and the football coach from mine are married.