1. In which sentence is the word immensely used correctly?
The woman put her jacket on immensely
The child said she like the cake immensely***
"Sit down!" said the aunt immensely
The runner finished the race immensely
2. Which word is most similar to assail?
Defend
Greet
Attack***
Embrace
3. Which of the following has a meaning similar to inevitable?
Expected***
Avoidable
Unpredictable
Uncertain
4. Which sentence uses the past participle of the verb bring?
I have brought my diary with me every day except today.
I brought my diary with me yesterday.***
I am bringing my diary today.
I will bring my diary tomorrow.
5. In the following sentence, which principle part of the verb describe appears in italics?
The professor is describing the process of osmosis to the class today.
Past participle
past
present
present participle
6. Which answer choice is the past tense of the verb break?
breaked
breaking
broke***
broken
7. What can you infer about the abchelor from this sentence in "The Story-Teller"?
The frown on the bachelor's face was deepening to a scowl.
He is amused by the children
He wants to learn more about the children
He is annoyed by the children***
He is bored by the scenery
8. After Cyril looks out the window and asks questions about the sheep, the aunt starts talking about cows. What can you infer from these two details in "The Story-Teller"?
The aunt prefers cows to sheep
The aunt, unaware of Cyril's interest, brings up an entirely new subject***
The aunt is trying to stop Cyril from asking so many quesitons
The aunt has attention deficit disorder.
9. Which statement best expresses a central theme of "The Story-Teller"?
People with no children to care for are usually better at handling children
It is important to instruct children about right and wrong at all times.
The best way for adults to deal with children is to appeal to their imagination.***
Traveling and visiting new places can be uncomfortable.
Thanks in advance.
4 is wrong.
5. Which word is in italics?
8, I don't know
The others are right.