1. Which of the following is a specific word as opposed to a general word?
A. Job
B. Occupation
C. Physician***
D. Profession
2. Choose the topic that best limits the broad subject music.
A. Famous pianist
B. Modern rap music
C. History of the harmonica
D. History of the star spangled banner***
3. Which of the following is the most negative connotation of the word absconded?
A. left***
B. exited
C. fled
D. departed
4. Which prefix would you add to MODERATELY to make the word meaning "not moderately"?
A. im-
B. mid-
C. pre-
D. un-***
5. On a Works Cited page, which of the following should NOT be in italics?
A. title of an article***
B. title of a periodical
C. title of a newspaper
D. title of a non-fiction book
6. Identify the sentence in which the underlined verb does NOT agree with the subject.
A. Everyone on the team WORKS together well.
B. Both of them ARE LOOKING forward to the field trip.
C.Neither of the boys IS EXCITED about playing football.***
D. One of the girls ARE going to enter the singing contest.
7. Identify the sentence in which the underlined verb does NOT agree with the subject.
A. The trophies ARE ready to be awarded.
B. There IS no reason why he cannot play.
C. Most of these math questions ARE easy.
D. The softball and baseball team IS ready.***
8. Latanya and __ are getting ready to go camping at the lake.
A. he
B. him***
C. me
D. us
9. Though they were hungry, both Mara Lee and Roman stayed for __ meeting.
A. her
B. his
C. his or her
D. their***
10. The best player to watch is __?
A. she
B. her
C. him***
D. me
11. One of the female players left __ hat in the locker room.
A. her***
B. hers
C. its
D. their
12. Why might an author use a metaphor to enhance the meaning of fiction or poetry?
A. to create an image in readers' mind.***
B. to represent a larger thought or idea.
C. to give a story or poem a song-like quality.
D. to help set the mood of the story or poem.
13. Which phrase best defines an epic simile?
A. a figure in speech in which one thing is spoken of as if it were something else.
B. a literary technique that involves differences between meaning and intention.***
C. a work created in imitation of another.
D. a long, elaborate comparison between two dissimilar actions or objects.
I think #13 is B or D.
1. C. Physician - because it refers to a specific type of job, whereas the others are more general terms for work.
2. B. Modern rap music - because it limits the broad subject of music to a specific genre and time period.
3. C. Fled - because it implies a more negative and abrupt departure than the other options.
4. D. un- - because it reverses the meaning of "moderately" to "not moderately."
5. A. title of an article - because articles are typically enclosed in quotation marks, not italicized.
6. C. Neither of the boys IS EXCITED about playing football - because "neither" is singular and requires a singular verb.
7. D. The softball and baseball team IS ready - because "team" is a singular subject and should be paired with a singular verb.
8. B. him - because "him" is the correct pronoun to use after "and."
9. D. their - because it is a plural possessive pronoun that can refer to both Mara Lee and Roman.
10. C. him - because it is the correct pronoun to use when referring to a male player.
11. A. her - because it agrees with the gender of the female player.
12. A. to create an image in readers' mind - because a metaphor is used to compare two unlike things and create a vivid image in the reader's mind.
13. D. a long, elaborate comparison between two dissimilar actions or objects - because an epic simile is a detailed and extended comparison in the form of a simile that is often found in epic poetry.
1. The correct answer is C. Physician. The word "physician" is a specific word that refers to a particular type of job, while the other options are more general.
2. The correct answer is D. History of the star spangled banner. This topic limits the broad subject of music to a specific aspect, which is the history of the star spangled banner.
3. The correct answer is C. Fled. The word "absconded" has a more negative connotation compared to the other options. It implies a sense of escaping or running away, rather than simply leaving or exiting.
4. The correct answer is D. un-. Adding the prefix "un-" to "moderately" results in the word "unmoderately," which means "not moderately."
5. The correct answer is A. Title of an article. On a Works Cited page, the title of an article should be placed in quotation marks, not italicized.
6. The correct answer is C. Neither of the boys is excited about playing football. The verb "is" does not agree with the subject "boys." It should be "Neither of the boys are excited about playing football."
7. The correct answer is D. The softball and baseball team is ready. The verb "is" does not agree with the subject "softball and baseball team." It should be "The softball and baseball team are ready."
8. The correct answer is B. him. The pronoun should be in the objective case since it is the object of the preposition "to."
9. The correct answer is D. their. Since both Mara Lee and Roman stayed, the pronoun should be plural to agree with the subject "both."
10. The correct answer is C. him. The pronoun should be in the objective case since it is the object of the verb "watch."
11. The correct answer is A. her. The possessive pronoun "her" is used to show that the hat belongs to the female player.
12. The correct answer is A. to create an image in readers' mind. A metaphor is a figure of speech that compares two unrelated things to create a vivid image or enhance meaning in fiction or poetry.
13. The correct answer is D. a long, elaborate comparison between two dissimilar actions or objects. An epic simile, also known as a Homeric simile, is a literary device commonly found in epics that involves a long and elaborate comparison between two unrelated actions or objects.
1. To determine which of the following is a specific word as opposed to a general word, we can look at the choices and consider their level of specificity. A specific word refers to something more precise or particular, while a general word refers to something broader or more general. The word "job" and "occupation" are general words that can refer to various types of work or employment. The word "physician," however, is a specific word as it specifically refers to a medical doctor. Therefore, the correct answer is C. Physician.
2. To choose the topic that best limits the broad subject music, we need to consider which option narrows down the subject and focuses on a specific aspect of music. Option D, "History of the star-spangled banner," is the best choice as it narrows down the subject of music to the specific history of a song. The other options, such as A. Famous pianist, B. Modern rap music, and C. History of the harmonica, may also be related to music but are not as specific in their focus. Therefore, the correct answer is D. History of the star-spangled banner.
3. To determine the most negative connotation of the word "absconded," we need to consider the meanings of the different options and select the one that has the strongest negative association. The word "absconded" means to leave hurriedly or secretly, typically to avoid detection or punishment. Among the options, the word "fled" carries the strongest negative connotation as it implies a sudden and desperate escape. Therefore, the correct answer is C. Fled.
4. To figure out which prefix to add to "MODERATELY" to make the word meaning "not moderately," we can consider the meanings of the different prefix options. The prefix "un-" is commonly used to indicate the opposite or negation of a word. Adding "un-" to "moderately" would result in "unmoderately," which means "not moderately." Therefore, the correct answer is D. un-.
5. On a Works Cited page, the formatting of titles depends on the type of source. Generally, italicization is used for longer works like books and magazines, while shorter works like articles and newspaper titles are placed in quotation marks. However, the specific citation style guide being used (such as MLA or APA) may have specific rules, so it's important to consult the guidelines for that style. In this case, the option that should NOT be in italics is "title of an article." Therefore, the correct answer is A. Title of an article.
6. To identify the sentence in which the underlined verb does NOT agree with the subject, we need to examine each sentence and check for subject-verb agreement. The subject of a sentence must agree with the verb in terms of number (singular or plural). In sentence C, the underlined verb "is" agrees with the singular subject "Neither of the boys." Therefore, the correct answer is C. Neither of the boys IS EXCITED about playing football.
7. Similarly to the previous question, we need to identify the sentence in which the underlined verb does NOT agree with the subject. In sentence D, the underlined verb "is" does not agree with the plural subject "The softball and baseball team." The verb should be "are" to match the plural subject. Therefore, the correct answer is D. The softball and baseball team IS ready.
8. In the sentence "Latanya and __ are getting ready to go camping at the lake," we need to choose the pronoun that correctly completes the sentence. The correct choice is B. Him, as it is the objective form of the pronoun and is used after the preposition "and." Therefore, the correct answer is B. Him.
9. In the sentence "Though they were hungry, both Mara Lee and Roman stayed for __ meeting," we need to choose the pronoun that correctly completes the sentence. The correct choice is D. Their, as it agrees with the plural subject "both Mara Lee and Roman." Therefore, the correct answer is D. Their.
10. In the sentence "The best player to watch is __?" we need to choose the pronoun that correctly completes the sentence. The correct choice is C. Him, as it refers to the third-person masculine singular pronoun. Therefore, the correct answer is C. Him.
11. In the sentence "One of the female players left __ hat in the locker room," we need to choose the pronoun that correctly completes the sentence. The correct choice is A. Her, as it agrees with the possessive form for a singular feminine noun. Therefore, the correct answer is A. Her.
12. To understand why an author might use a metaphor to enhance the meaning of fiction or poetry, we need to consider the purpose and effect of a metaphor. A metaphor is a figure of speech that compares two different things by stating that one thing is another. It can help create vivid imagery, evoke emotions, and convey abstract ideas in a more relatable way. By using a metaphor, an author can enhance the reader's understanding and add depth to the text. Therefore, the correct answer is A. To create an image in readers' minds.
13. To define an epic simile, we need to consider the provided options and select the one that best describes it. An epic simile is a literary technique commonly used in epic poems, where an extended and elaborate comparison is made between two dissimilar actions or objects. This comparison often spans several lines or even paragraphs, adding to the overall richness and complexity of the writing. Therefore, the correct answer is D. A long, elaborate comparison between two dissimilar actions or objects.
I disagree with you about 3, 4, 6, 8, and 10.
7 is badly worded, but your choice is correct.
12 is if-fy. I think there's a better answer.
13 -- What do you think?