Connotation and Denotation
Almost everybody _____ glad we do not have school tomorrow.
a. is
b. are
c. were
d. am
Which sentence uses coordinate adjectives correctly?
A. An old, enormous tree stood tall.
B. An old enormous tree stood tall.
A. An old, enormous tree stood tall.
The context of a word means ...
a. the words that surround it
b. words that don't mean the same as they say
c. using detail
d. finding facts to support
a. the words that surround it
Identify the first type of figurative language being used here.
How many times do I have to tell you
Even when you’re crying you’re beautiful too
The world is beating you down, I’m around through every move
a. personification
b.simile
c. repetition
d. rhyme
The slang or emotional meaning of a word according to the context. Words may be positive, negative or neutral.
Pick the sentence with a comma used correctly
a. Please pick up the glue,scissors, and construction paper.
b. The names of my pets are, Max, Goldie, and Emily.
c. I looked everywhere for my keys, including the trash and under the couch in the kitchen.
d. My father Jim and my mother Martha enjoy camping dancing and jogging together.
a. the names of my pets are Max, Goldie, and Emily.
*Used to separate a list.
Brian appeared infallible on the basketball court because he never missed a shot.
Infallible means...
a. incapable of making an error
b. imperfect
c. faulty
d. unsure of what he is doing.
a. incapable of making an error
Identify the first type of figurative language being used below-
I have died everyday, waiting for you
Darling, don't be afraid, I have loved you for a thousand years
I'll love you for a thousand more
a. metaphor
b. simile
c.hyperbole
d. a thousand years
a. absurd
b. hilarious
c. commical
What is tone of this statement?
"Oh great! My thoughtful teacher gave us homework again tonight! Sure, I have nothing better to do than read thirty pages out of an outdated textbook. I don't have a life. "
a. Expectant
b. sad
c. sarcastic
d. adoring
Select the sentence using a semicolon correctly.
a. Her uncle is coming to visit; and he is traveling from far away.
b. This summer we went camping;always fun.
c. I enjoy the arts; I especially love to paint with water colors.
d. I enjoy the arts and; I especially love to paint with water colors.
c. I enjoy the arts; I especially love to paint with water colors.
After the principal broke up a skirmish between opposing groups, everyone went their separate ways.
Skirmish means...
a. peace protest
b. fight
c. theft
d. agreement
b. fight
Identify the first poetic device used below--
Do you ever feel like a plastic bag
Drifting through the wind, wanting to start again? Do you ever feel, feel so paper thin
Like a house of cards, one blow from caving in?
-"Firework", Katy Perry
a. simile
b.onomatopoeia
c. metaphor
d. personification
"My mom screamed when she realized she won first place in a pie baking contest."
Does the word "screamed" has a positive, negative or neutral connotation.
Is this sentence in active or passive voice?
Madeline was loved by Craig until they broke up.
verb (to be) + verb (past participle -ed or -en)
Determine the sentence that correctly uses the apostrophe
A. The girl that is Mrs. Jones's daughter
B. The girl is Mrs. Jones' daughter
C. That girl is Mrs. Jones Daughter
D. That girl is Mrs' Jones daughter.
B. The girl that is Mrs. Jones' daughter
Michael's overt flirting with Michelle during lunch drew the attention of Larry,her boyfriend.
Overt means __________.
Identify the first poetic device is in the song lyric below.
"Your love is a symphony
All around me
Running through me
Your love is a melody
Underneath me
Running to me"
-Switchfoot, "Your Love is a Song"
"My mom screamed as she fell off the ladder into the bushes."
Does the word "screamed" in this sentence has a positive, negative, or neutral connotation?
Evidence: The dad and grandpa both had their own way of sweeping the stars that worked for them, but it was not the best way for the boy.
Determine which statement correctly uses the apostrophe and comma.
a. I couldn't wait to see Katie's new dog, Alfie.
b. I couldn't wait to see Katies new dog, Alfie.
c. I couldn't wait to see Katie new dog Alfie.
d. I couldn't wait to see Katie's new dog Alfie.
a. I couldn't wait to see Katie's new dog, Alfie.
Diane was lethargic and didn’t have the energy to get out of bed.
Lethargic means ______.
Identify the first poetic device is present in the song lyric below?
I like that boom boom pow
Them chickens jackin' my style
-The Black Eyed Peas, "Boom Boom Pow"