EASY
“Her smile is like the sun.”
What figure of speech is used?
Simile
Which isthe correct spelling?
A. Priviledge
B. Privilege
C. Privillage
B. Privilege
In the sentence “The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog,” what part of speech is quick?
A. Verb
B. Adjective
C. Noun
B. Adjective
Which is the correct spelling?
A. Consciencious
B. Conscientious
C. Consciencous
B. Conscientious
“The teacher commended the students for their diligence in completing the project.”
What does commended mean?
A. Scolded
B. Ignored
C. Praised
D. Punished
C. Praised
Who is the author of Romeo and Juliet?
William Shakespeare
Who is the Greek god of the sea, earthquakes, and horses?
Poseidon
He is the author of the famous "Canterbury Tales" and known to be the Father of English Literature.
Geoffrey Chaucer
Which figure of speech is used in the line:
“The classroom was a zoo during recess.”
Metaphor
“She was reluctant to join the debate because she felt unprepared.”
What does reluctant mean?
A. Excited
B. Unwilling
C. Confident
B. Unwilling
It is a long narrative poem about heroic deeds of the characters.
Epic
Which part of an argumentative essay presents the writer’s stand and previews the main points?
A. Introduction
B. Body
C. Conclusion
D. Rebuttal
A. Introduction
Which of the following words means "to criticize severely and publicly"?
A. Extol
B. Lambaste
C. Vindicate
D. Capitulate
B. Lambaste
Who is the author of the story “The Monkey and the Turtle”?
A. José Rizal
B. Francisco Balagtas
C. Nick Joaquin
D. Amado V. Hernandez
A. José Rizal
Type of a poem that has 5-7-5 syllables.
Haiku
Read the sentence: “The boy was elated after winning the contest.”
What does elated mean?
Joyful/Happy
Classic Literature
Who is the blind poet traditionally credited with writing The Iliad and The Odyssey?
A. Homer
B. Dante
C. Virgil
A. Homer
Which famous compilation of ancient Indian fables was originally written in Sanskrit and is considered one of the earliest collections of moral stories?
A. Malgudi Days
B. The God of Small Things
C. Panchatantra
D. Interpreter of Maladies
C. Panchatantra
Vocabulary
What is the opposite of ancient?
Modern/New
What figure of speech is used in the line: “The wind whispered through the trees”?
Personification
Which element of literature refers to the central idea or message of a text?
A. Plot
B. Characterization
C. Setting
D. Theme
C. Theme
In the poem “The Road Not Taken” by Robert Frost, the speaker reflects on choices and their consequences. From a GAS perspective, which academic discipline most directly connects to the poem’s central theme of decision-making and its impact on human life?
A. Psychology
B. Sociology
C. Philosophy
C. Philosophy
Which is the correct spelling of the word meaning "an expert judge in matters of taste"?
A. Connoisseur
B. Connoiseur
C. Connoisuer
D. Connoisour
A. Connoisseur