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Which of the following refers to a figure of speech that compares two unlike things using “like” or “as”?
a. Metaphor
b. Simile
c. Personification
d. Hyperbole
b. Simile
Which of the following sentences would likely be found in a professional business email?
a. This new project is super exciting and will totally blow everyone away!
b. The office will be closed on Friday for a staff retreat.
c. Can’t wait for the team meeting next week; it’s going to be fun!
d. I was thrilled when I found out about the promotion!
b. The office will be closed on Friday for a staff retreat.
Sentence: We booked a hotel in the heart of the city so we could walk to all the major attractions.
What does “in the heart of the city” mean?
a. In the most central and active part of the city
b. In a quiet suburb outside the city
c. In a park or garden area
d. In an underground neighborhood
a. In the most central and active part of the city
Which of the following is an example of personification?
a. The wind whispered secrets through the trees.
b. He ran as fast as a cheetah.
c. Her backpack weighed a ton.
d. Time is money.
a. The wind whispered secrets through the trees.
The device _____ operates on solar power has gained popularity in recent years.
Which of the following pronouns correctly completes the sentence above?
a. who
b. whom
c. which
d. that
d. that
Sentence: Toronto is a melting pot, where people from all over the world bring their cultures, languages, and traditions.
What does “melting pot” mean?
a. A place famous for cooking and cuisine
b. A place where many cultures blend together
c. A city with a hot climate
d. A place where traditions disappear
b. A place where many cultures blend together
Which sentence contains a metaphor?
a. The classroom was a zoo during the last five minutes of class.
b. Her hair shines like gold in the sunlight.
c. The baby giggled and cooed softly.
d. The clouds floated lazily across the sky.
a. The classroom was a zoo during the last five minutes of class.
Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?
a. The dog's bone was buried in the neighbors' yard.
b. The dogs' bone was buried in the neighbor's yard.
c. The dog's bone was buried in the neighbor's yard.
d. The dogs bone was buried in the neighbors yard.
c. The dog's bone was buried in the neighbor's yard.
Sentence: Tokyo truly is the city that never sleeps; you can find restaurants and entertainment open at any hour.
What does the idiom “the city that never sleeps” mean?
a. A city where most people work night shifts
b. A city that is always busy and active day and night
c. A city that has very little nightlife
d. A city with many hotels
b. A city that is always busy and active day and night
Which of the following sentences is an example of hyperbole?
a. I’ve told you a million times to clean your room.
b. The leaves danced in the wind.
c. He was as quiet as a mouse.
d. My computer is older than my little brother.
a. I’ve told you a million times to clean your room.
Which of these words or phrases would make the sentence grammatically complete?
The nurse spoke to ________________ who were eagerly awaiting news about our friend’s condition.
a. My sister and I
b. My sister and me
c. Me and my sister
d. I and my sister
b. My sister and me
Sentence: After years in a small town, she couldn’t wait to experience the bright lights, big city lifestyle.
What does “bright lights, big city” suggest?
a. A city with poor lighting and high crime
b. The excitement and glamour of city life
c. A city famous for its electricity supply
d. The noisy traffic in the city
b. The excitement and glamour of city life
The Grammy Awards celebrate outstanding achievements in the music industry, presenting accolades in categories like Album of the Year, Best New Artist, and Record of the Year. Winning a Grammy is seen by many as a pinnacle of success for musicians. The awards are handed out in a boring and unremarkable fashion. However, there are ongoing discussions about the selection process, which some believe is limited and should reflect a wider variety of musical genres and artists. The Grammy ceremony is a much-anticipated event that brings together artists and fans to celebrate musical excellence.
Which of the following statements from the passage is least aligned with the overall tone of the text?
a. Winning a Grammy is seen by many as a pinnacle of success for musicians.
b. The Grammy ceremony is a much-anticipated event that brings together artists and fans.
c. The Grammy ceremony is a much-anticipated event that brings together artists and fans to celebrate musical excellence.
d. The awards are handed out in a boring and unremarkable fashion.
d. The awards are handed out in a boring and unremarkable fashion.
Which of the following sentences includes the use of ambiguous language?
a. The first step in making croissants is measuring ingredients.
b. Students meeting classmates and instructors for the first time should get their contact information.
c. Catalysts lower the activation energy of a reaction and speed up its progress.
d. Cells contain several organelles that are vital to their function.
b. Students meeting classmates and instructors for the first time should get their contact information.
Sentence: The view from the observation deck was a feast for the eyes, with colorful lights and stunning architecture.
What does “a feast for the eyes” mean?
a. Something that is visually delightful and impressive
b. A place where you eat a lot of food
c. A long and boring view
d. A place that is too crowded to enjoy
a. Something that is visually delightful and impressive