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- 1. Multiple Choice
The dogs over ____________ have been known to dig many holes.
there
their
they're
- 2. Multiple ChoiceWe had a SUPERB dinner at the new restaurant. All of us agreed that it was the most delicious food we had ever tasted.
Superb meansdreadfulnutritioushopefulexcellent - 3. Multiple Choice
I prefer the occasional disturbance of ear-splitting thunder to the incessant dripping of our kitchen sink.
What does incessant mean?
exciting
harmless
non-stop
sophisticated
- 4. Multiple ChoiceDespite the proximity of Ron’s house to his sister’s, he rarely sees her.
Proximity meansstrangenesssuperioritysuperioritynearness - 5. Multiple Choice
What mood do the words convey:
Aggravated
Enraged
ViolentExcitingAngryBoringHappy - 6. Multiple ChoiceWhat mood do the words convey:
Quiet
Serene
Tranquilboringfuncalmhappy - 7. Multiple ChoiceWhat moods do the words convey:
Creepy
Threatening
Nightmarishworriedsadangryscary - 8. Multiple Choice"_______ the oddest person I know."YourYou're
- 9. Multiple ChoiceThere are ______ many people in the car.TwoToToo
- 10. Multiple ChoiceThe dog loves ______ bone.ItsIt's
- 11. Multiple Choice
Which sentence has the connotation that she really loves her work?
I won't bother her now because she is really occupied with her work.
I won't bother her now because she is really absorbed with her work.
- 12. Multiple Choice
Which sentence has the connotation that the object is most rare?
My ring has red, blue, and green stones that are valuable.
My ring has red, blue, and green stones that are uncommon.
My ring has red, blue, and green stones that are unique.
- 13. Multiple Choice
Which situation is worst for your friendship with your best friend?
After school, my friend and I communicate about our plans.
After school, my friend and I argue about our plans.
After school, my friend and I disagree about our plans.
After school, my friend and I fight about our plans.
- 14. Multiple Choice
Word choice or the words and phrases used in their writing
tone
mood
diction
imagery
- 15. Multiple Choice
The dictionary definition of a word is its...
Connotation
Denotation
- 16. Multiple Choice
The words, images, ideas, and feelings associated with a word
Connotation
Denotation
- 17. Multiple Choice
What level of diction is typically used in scholarly works and speeches?
informal
formal
standard
- 18. Multiple Choice________ is going to be a full moon on Christmas this year for the first time since 1977.They'reThereTheir
- 19. Multiple ChoiceAll the football players chipped in to buy _______ coach a gift at the end of the season.theirthey'rethere
- 20. Multiple ChoiceIf this mild weather continues, then _____ not likely that we will have a white Christmas this year.itsit's
- 21. Multiple ChoiceThe weekend always seem to pass by way _____ fast!totoo
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