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
A
B
C
D
Which one of the following words means about the same as the word reside.
frequently
often
sometimes
permanently
A
B
C
D
Which one of the following words is an antonym for the word perpetual? (antonym = opposite)
unchanging
temporary
boring
forever
A
B
C
D
Which one of the following words means about the same as the word complacent?
content
dissatisfied
fearful
angry
A
B
C
D
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”
A
B
C
D
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
A
B
C
D
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
A
B
C
D
Which one of the following words is a synonym for the word ensure?
weaken
ignore
neglect
confirm
A
B
C
D
Do sneer, scowl, smirk, and frown ALL mean the SAME as the word grimace?
a. Yes
b. No
A
B
Do enthusiastic and passionate BOTH mean the same as the word avid?
a. Yes
b. No
A
B
What does foreshadowing usually help to create in a story?
flashbacks
conflicts
tone
suspense
A
B
C
D
What is the term for the part of plot that reveals the characters and the general setting?
flashback
exposition
falling action
resolution
A
B
C
D
In which part of the plot are conflicts AND problems eliminated or solved?
climax
exposition
resolution
falling action
A
B
C
D
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.
A
B
C
D
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?