Analogies
Prepositions
Prepositional Phrases
Vocabulary
Comprehension
100

Bird is to nest as dog is to ______.

kennel

100

Identify the preposition in the sentence:
She walked through the crowd to reach the stage.

through

100

In which sentence is off functioning as a preposition?
A. Please turn off the lights.
B. The cat jumped off the counter.
C. The milk smells off today.

B. The cat jumped off the counter.

100

This term refers to systems or measures put in place to protect information, people, or property from harm or unauthorized access.

security

100

Name one way we see biometrics being used for security today.

*ANSWERS WILL VARY*

200

Roots are to absorb as leaves are to ______.

photosynthesize/photosynthesis

200

In which sentence is the word before used as a preposition?
A. Think before you speak.
B. We met before the game.
C. Before, she had never traveled.

B. We met before the game.

200

Which sentence does NOT contain a prepositional phrase?
A. He jumped over the fence.
B. She ran quickly home.
C. The keys are on the table.

B. She ran quickly home.

200

Weak points in a system that make it easier for attackers to cause damage or gain access are known as these.

vulnerabilities

200

What does the use of biometrics put an end to?

remembering confusing passwords

300

Metaphor is to comparison as exaggeration is to ______.

hyperbole

300

In which sentence is around functioning as a preposition?
A. Turn around when you hear your name.
B. She looked around carefully.
C. They sat around the campfire.

C. They sat around the campfire.

300

Which sentence contains TWO prepositional phrases?
A. The book fell.
B. The book fell off the shelf.
C. The book fell off the shelf onto the floor.

C. The book fell off the shelf onto the floor.

300

When protected data is accessed without permission, often affecting many users at once, these have occurred.

breaches

300

What are biometrics?

body measurements/calculations

400

Budget is to money as schedule is to ______.

time

400

Which preposition best completes the sentence?
The rumor spread quickly ___ the school.
A. between
B. among
C. beneath

B. among

400

Which phrase is the prepositional phrase in this sentence?
The cat slept under the old wooden table during the storm.

under the old wooden table

400

When someone takes advantage of a weakness for personal gain or to cause harm, they are doing this.

exploiting

400

What you know is protected under the _________ amendment, not what you have (including your personal biometrics). 

Fifth
500

Barrier is to prevent as permit is to ______.

allow

500

Which sentence uses since as a preposition (not a conjunction)?
A. Since we finished early, we left.
B. I haven’t seen her since last year.
C. Since you asked, I’ll explain.

B. I haven’t seen her since last year.

500

Which sentence contains a prepositional phrase that modifies an adjective (not a verb)?
A. She ran across the field.
B. He was proud of his team.
C. They placed the bag on the chair.

B. He was proud of his team.

500

f a password requirement was ignored by going around it instead of breaking it, the system was described as this.

bypassed

500

Cite one sentence from the story that informs us of the author's claim on the topic in the story "Biometrics Are Not Better"?

"The disadvantages of biometrics far outweigh potential gains. (paragraph 1)"

"We should be very cautious before giving in to this new technology. (paragraph 8)"

**others may be right