Which one of the following situations would cause a student to be the MOSTapprehensive?
giving a speech in front of the entire school
acting a small part a play
having your first sleep-over
studying for a big test
Question 2
2.
Which one of the following words means about the same as the word reside.
frequently
often
sometimes
permanently
Question 3
3.
Which one of the following words is an antonym for the word perpetual? (antonym = opposite)
unchanging
temporary
boring
forever
Question 4
4.
Which one of the following words means about the same as the word complacent?
content
dissatisfied
fearful
angry
Question 5
5.
Which one of the following situations describes a plight?
buying a new car
winning the lottery
being homeless with no money or family
being nominated “student-of-the-year”
Question 6
6.
In the following analogy: figure out the relationship between the last two words, then choose a word from the list below that makes the same relationship with the first word.
procrastinate : ___________ :: murder : kill
worry
delay
hurry
attack
Question 7
7.
Choose one word below that best completes the following sentence.
The most ______________ player of the game will receive an MVP trophy.
apprehensive
noteworthy
ensuring
avid
Question 8
8.
Which one of the following words is a synonym for the word ensure?
weaken
ignore
neglect
confirm
Question 9
9.
Do sneer, scowl, smirk, and frown ALL mean the SAME as the word grimace?
a. Yes
b. No
Question 10
10.
Do enthusiastic and passionate BOTH mean the same as the word avid?
a. Yes
b. No
Question 11
11.
What does foreshadowing usually help to create in a story?
flashbacks
conflicts
tone
suspense
Question 12
12.
What is the term for the part of plot that reveals the characters and the general setting?
flashback
exposition
falling action
resolution
Question 13
13.
In which part of the plot are conflicts AND problems eliminated or solved?
climax
exposition
resolution
falling action
Question 14
14.
Which of the following is an example of an internal conflict?
a classmate struggles with her best friend for the opportunity to be first in line.
a boy struggles to make to the right decision.
a woman struggles to rescue her dog from a fire.
a man struggles to drive his car in a downpour of rain.
Question 15
15.
Gerbie, the pet goldfish, waved at me as I fed him Golden Flakes fish food. What type of figurative language is used in this sentence?