Guessing Word
The parade was very well organized and passed without mishap.
What does the word mishap most likely mean in this sentence?
A. A celebration
B. A disaster
C. A mistake or accident
D. A musical performance
C. A mistake or accident
Choose the sentence that uses correct subject-verb agreement:
A. Neither the dog nor the cats was barking loudly.
B. Either the teachers or the principal have approved the event.
C. Neither the cookies nor the cake were touched.
D. Either the teacher or the students know the answer.
D. Either the teacher or the students know the answer.
What does the idiom “break the ice” mean in the sentence below?
Sentence:
At the start of the orientation, the instructor told a funny story to break the ice and make everyone feel more comfortable.
What does this idiom mean?
A. To cool down a tense situation
B. To introduce yourself formally
C. To start a conversation or ease tension
D. To avoid awkward silence by changing the topic
C. To start a conversation or ease tension
Sentence:
It was blatantly obvious that she was telling a lie.
What does the word blatantly mean as used in the sentence?
A. Secretly
B. Clearly and openly
C. Accidentally
D. Reluctantly
B. Clearly and openly
Which sentence uses the correct pronoun?
A. Everyone brought their lunch to the picnic.
B. Each of the girls carried her umbrella.
C. Neither John nor Mike forgot their keys.
D. Somebody left their book on the desk.
B. Each of the girls carried her umbrella.
What does the idiom “hit the nail on the head” mean in the sentence below?
Sentence:
When she said the project failed due to poor communication, she really hit the nail on the head.
What does this idiom mean?
A. To make a mistake
B. To be exactly right or accurate
C. To fix something physically
D. To hurt someone’s feelings
B. To be exactly right or accurate
Sentence:
These clever creatures have even been documented shooting water at aquarium workers, and deliberately tampering with various aspects of their tanks.
What is the meaning of tampering in this context?
A. Repairing broken parts
B. Touching or changing inappropriately
C. Playing carefully
D. Studying or observing
B. Touching or changing inappropriately
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
A. Before leaving the house, make sure you have your phone, wallet and, keys.
B. Before leaving the house make sure you have your phone wallet and keys.
C. Before leaving the house, make sure you have your phone, wallet, and keys.
D. Before, leaving the house, make sure you have your phone wallet and keys.
C. Before leaving the house, make sure you have your phone, wallet, and keys.
What does the idiom “spill the beans” mean in the sentence below?
Sentence:
Don’t spill the beans about the surprise party—she still doesn’t know!
What does this idiom mean?
A. Accidentally tell a secret
B. Drop food
C. Lie about something
D. Say something boring
A. Accidentally tell a secret
Sentence:
Faced with long monotonous days, the excitement and responsibility of a pet gives seniors something to feel invigorated by.
Based on the sentence, what does monotonous most likely mean?
A. Repetitive and boring
B. Filled with danger
C. Very short
D. Full of energy
A. Repetitive and boring
Choose the sentence with correct apostrophe use:
A. Its a shame the cat lost it's collar again.
B. The teachers lounge was renovated over summer break.
C. Each of the students' lockers was inspected.
D. My brothers' friend’s bike was stolen last week.
C. Each of the students' lockers was inspected.
What does the idiom “once in a blue moon” mean in the sentence below?
Sentence:
My grandparents only visit us once in a blue moon, so we always plan something special when they do.
What does this idiom mean?
A. Occasionally but regularly
B. Very rarely
C. Without warning
D. On a full moon
B. Very rarely
Sentence:
Timberlake noted that Lyme disease, which is a bacterial infection spread by ticks, “can be relentlessly debilitating, both mentally and physically.”
What does the phrase relentlessly debilitating mean in this sentence?
A. Occasionally painful but temporary
B. Constantly weakening and exhausting
C. Easy to ignore
D. Quickly curable with medicine
B. Constantly weakening and exhausting
Choose the sentence that is a complex sentence:
A. I finished my shift early, yet I stayed to help clean up the lab.
B. Despite the heavy rain, the game continued without delay.
C. The nurse checked the patient's chart and administered the medication.
D. The class ended, and the students rushed to the cafeteria.
B. Despite the heavy rain, the game continued without delay.
What does the idiom “barking up the wrong tree” mean in the sentence below?
Sentence:
If you think I told the manager about your mistake, you’re barking up the wrong tree.
What does this idiom mean?
A. Asking for help too late
B. Blaming the wrong person
C. Speaking too loudly
D. Making the right guess
B. Blaming the wrong person