Use your knowledge of prefixes and suffixes to determine the meaning of the bolded word in the sentence below.
The salmon began their PERILOUS journey upstream.
A.) without
B.) forward advance
C.) able to survive
D.) full of danger**********************
Which of the following is the most negative connotation of the word INACTIVE?
A.) lazy********************************
B.) unhurried
C.) sedentary
D.) energetic***************************
Which of the following is the denotation of the word ASSERTIVE?
A.) bold
B.) bossy
C.) overambitious***********************
D.) overconfident
Answers:
D
A or D
C
Thanks.
2 is lazy
1. Correct.
2. ?? A and D are opposites.
2. Wrong
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Is #2 B??
And is #3 A??
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I take it - it is C....? I don't know this one is difficult...
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Use context clues to determine the meaning of the italicized word in the sentence below.
After the CEO was found guilty in court, he had to pay retribution to his customers.
A. a reward given out of respect
B. a charitable donation
C. fees for services
D. compensation as punishment
i need help,
The answer is D - compensation as punishment. The CEO was found guilty, which implies that he did something wrong. Thus, the retribution he had to pay refers to compensation as punishment for his wrongdoing.
Which prefix would you add to the noun Colonialism to make the word meaning “after the period of Colonialism?”
A. post-
B. ante-
C. pre-
D. mid-
i think it's A
You are correct! The prefix "post-" means after, so adding it to colonialism creates the word "postcolonialism," which means after the period of colonialism.
Use your knowledge of prefixes and suffixes to determine the meaning of the italicized word in the sentence below.
the salmon began their perilous journey upstream
with out peril
forward advance
able to survive
full of danger
i need help
The answer is D - "perilous" means full of danger, and you can determine this by the context of the sentence. The salmon are on a journey that is described as "perilous," which implies that there is a significant amount of danger involved in their journey. Additionally, the suffix "-ous" is often used to create adjectives that describe qualities or characteristics, such as "perilous" meaning full of peril or danger.
use context clues to determine the meaning of the italicized word in the sentence below.
her enormous job responsibilities precluded the option of a vacation this summer.
made impossible in advance
specified in advance
were in harmony with
indefinitely postponed
need help
The answer is "made impossible in advance." The context of the sentence indicates that the person has enormous job responsibilities, which precluded (prevented) them from taking a vacation. The word "precluded" is used to indicate that the option of taking a vacation was made impossible in advance due to the person's work responsibilities.
choose the topic the best limits the borad subject music.
choose the topic the best limits the borad subject music.
famous pianists
modern rap music
history of the harmonica
history of "the star-spangled banner
need help
The topic that best limits the broad subject of music is "history of the harmonica." Unlike the other options, which are quite specific (famous pianists, modern rap music, history of "the star-spangled banner"), the history of the harmonica would allow for a focused exploration of a particular instrument within the broader category of music. This topic would provide somewhat narrow focus while still being broad enough to allow for thorough exploration within a single topic.
which of the following is a specific word as opposed to a general word?
mammal
praying mantis
reptile
amphibian
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The specific word in the list is "praying mantis." Unlike the other options, which refer to broad groups or categories of creatures (mammals, reptiles, amphibians), the praying mantis is a specific type of insect. It has unique characteristics that distinguish it from other species, making it a specific word rather than a general one.
A ______ provides the author last name and page number and page number for paraphrased or quoted information within the body of report or essay.
footnote
bibliography
works cited page
parenthetical citation
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The answer is "parenthetical citation." A parenthetical citation is a brief reference within the text of an essay or research paper that indicates where the information cited or paraphrased came from. It includes the author's last name and the page number(s) of the source material. This information appears in parentheses, hence the name "parenthetical citation."
which of the following parenthetical citations is played and punctuated correctly?
A. Mr. Wednesday is described as having "a craggy, square face with pale grey eyes" (Gaiman 23).
B. Mr. Wednesday is described as having "a craggy, square face with pale grey eyes (Gaiman 23)."
C. Mr. Wednesday is described as having "a craggy, square face with pale grey eyes," (Gaiman 23).
D. Mr. Wednesday is described as bbying "a craggy, square face with pale grey eyes" (Gaiman 23)
The correct answer is A. Mr. Wednesday is described as having "a craggy, square face with pale grey eyes" (Gaiman 23)."
This citation is correctly punctuated because it includes the necessary elements of a parenthetical citation: author's last name (Gaiman), page number (23), and quotation marks around the quoted material. The punctuation outside the quotation mark is also correct.
Which of the following parenthetical citations is placed and punctuated correctly?
A) William Shakespeare's original Globe Theatre was built in 1599 (Ferguson 25).
B) William Shakespeare's original Globe Theatre was built in 1599. (Furguson 25)
C) William Shakespeare's original Globe Theatre was built in 1599 (Furguson, 25).
D)William Shakespeare's original Globe Theatre was built in 1599. (Furguson, 25)
The correct answer is A. William Shakespeare's original Globe Theatre was built in 1599 (Ferguson 25).
This citation is correctly punctuated because it includes the necessary elements of a parenthetical citation: author's last name (Ferguson), page number (25), and period after the parentheses. Answer choice B incorrectly adds a period before the parentheses, while choices C and D incorrectly add a comma between the author's last name and page number.
which of the following would not always require a citation in a research paper?
quotation of a phrase
quotation of a sentence
sentence paraphrased from a book
thesis statement
The answer is "thesis statement." A thesis statement is an original statement or proposition that a writer puts forward and is not considered common knowledge. Therefore, unless it is a direct quote from a source or has been paraphrased from a source, it does not require a citation in a research paper. However, any quoted or paraphrased material from a source in a research paper must be cited to avoid plagiarism and give credit to the original author.
the sound device of alliteration involves repetition of which of the following?
A) Vowel sounds
B) Consonant sounds
C) Both vowels and consonants
D) Whole lines of poetry
The answer is B) Consonant sounds.
Alliteration is a sound device that involves the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words. For example, "Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers" is an example of alliteration because of the repetition of the "p" sound at the beginning of words.
which sentence would make the best opening for a speech arguing for more nutritious school lunches?
A. Many students dislike the current lunch menus, and I feel they should be changed.
B. Evidence from a number of expert sources suggest that schools should design more nutritious lunch menus.
C. Spaghetti is my favorite school lunch, and I have read that is is nutritious.
D. Even though fruits and vegetables are not that popular with students, they are good sources of vitamins.
The best sentence to open a speech arguing for more nutritious school lunches is B. Evidence from a number of expert sources suggest that schools should design more nutritious lunch menus. This sentence appeals to authority and informs the audience that there is valid evidence to support the argument. Beginning the speech by establishing that expert sources back up the argument for more nutritious school lunches sets a solid foundation for the speaker's claims, making it more persuasive to the audience.
Identify the correctly punctuated sentence in each group.
A: The detective said Time is of the essence.
B: The detective said, "Time is of the essence".
C: The detective said "Time is of the essence".
D: The detective said "Time is of the essence."
The correctly punctuated sentence in the group is D) The detective said, "Time is of the essence."
In a quoted sentence, the period or comma is placed before the closing quotation mark. Therefore, sentence D is correctly punctuated because it has a period outside of the quotation marks after "essence" and includes the necessary comma after "said."
In Edgar Allan Poe's "The Cask of Amontillado," the literary device of foreshadowing is used to create mystery when Montressor tells Fortunato
a. "You are a man to be missed."
b. "A draught of this Medoc will defend us from the damps."
c. "You were not to be found, and I was fearful of losing a bargain."
d. "You are rich, respected, admired, beloved; you are happy as once I was."
The correct answer is A. "You are a man to be missed" is an example of foreshadowing used to create a sense of mystery in Edgar Allan Poe's "The Cask of Amontillado." By suggesting that Fortunato is a man to be missed, Montressor is hinting that something bad might happen to Fortunato, who is the victim in the story. This statement foreshadows the chilling fate that awaits Fortunato at the end of the story.
In "The Most Dangerous Game," Zaroff is defeated by Rainsford's hunting skills and also by his
A. Own overconfidence
B loss of Ivan
C inattention to detail
D inferior hunting skills.
A. Own overconfidence is what defeats Zaroff in "The Most Dangerous Game." Zaroff's overconfidence in his own abilities as a hunter leads him to underestimating Rainsford, who is able to outsmart Zaroff and turn the tables on him. This is evident when Rainsford is able to avoid detection until the end when he reveals himself and confronts Zaroff.
Read the following lines from Edgar Allan Poe‘s poem the raven
suddenly there came a tapping as of someone gently rapping rapping at my chamber door
which poetic device does Poe use in these lines.
Consonance
Hyperbole
Metaphor
Onomatopoeia
The answer is "Onomatopoeia." In the lines "suddenly there came a tapping as of someone gently rapping rapping at my chamber door," Poe uses onomatopoeia by using words that suggest the sounds they are describing, particularly "tapping" and "rapping." The repetition of the "p" and "t" sounds create a sense of urgency and suspense, adding to the overall eerie tone of the poem.
Read the following quote from "The Morning of June 28, 1948":
"It was not my first published story, nor my last, but I have been assured over and over that if it had been the only story I ever wrote or published, there would be people who would not forget my name."
What does this quote suggest about the public's feelings toward "The Lottery"?
A. Readers were deeply affected by Jackson's story
B. Readers looked forward to Jackson's next publication
C. Readers would study her short story and try to mimic its success
D. Readers were persuaded to buy more copies of the New Yorker
The answer is A. The quote suggests that readers were deeply affected by Shirley Jackson's story, "The Lottery." The statement implies that the story had a powerful impact on the readers and left an indelible impression. The comment suggests that the story was not only memorable but also haunting, something that people would carry with them for a long time. Therefore, answer A is the correct choice.
Read the following passage from Shirley Jackson's "The Morning of June 28, 1948, and 'The Lottery":
I had written the story three weeks before, on a bright June morning when summer seemed to have come at last, with blue skies and warm sun and no heavenly signs to warn me that my morning's work was anything but just another story.
Which phrase best contributes to the tone of the story?
A. ) three weeks before
B. ) blue skies and warm sun
C. ) on a bright June morning
D. ) no heavenly signs to warn me
The phrase that best contributes to the tone of the story is "no heavenly signs to warn me." This phrase contributes to the ominous or foreboding tone of the story that builds as the plot develops. The phrase suggests that something unexpected and possibly terrible is about to happen, creating a sense of unease and suspense. The other phrases, such as "three weeks before", "blue skies and warm sun", and "on a bright June morning," do not contribute as directly to the tone of the story.
In which of the following resides the irony in the short stories "The Gift of Magi" and "The Necklace"?
A. The protagonists value objects more than people.
B.The protagonists wants to escape the low social status.
C.The protagonists struggle for something that proves to be useless.
D.The protagonists learn to value hard work and loyalty instead of wealth.
The irony in both "The Gift of the Magi" and "The Necklace" is that the protagonists struggle for something that proves to be useless. In "The Gift of the Magi," Della and Jim sell their most prized possessions to afford gifts for each other, but their gifts are rendered useless because of the sacrifice they made. In "The Necklace," Mathilde Loisel goes through great lengths to borrow (and ultimately buy) a necklace for a fancy event, only for it to be lost and found out that it is an imitation. The irony lies in the fact that the protagonists' pursuit of wealth, status, and extravagant material goods proves to be unnecessary at best or ultimately harmful at worst. Therefore, the correct answer is C.
2 is not B.
3 is A.