How Much Do You Know About The Schwa?
How much do you know about the book The Schwa Was Here? ? Lets find out!
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What is a Schwa? (As used in the English language)
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A symbol used to describe how words are pronounced in the English language, often unheard. (The sound)
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Just a plain upsidedown E that doesn't mean anything.
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An "invisible" teenage boy boy that is finally noticed by Antsy
Correct Answer
A. A symbol used to describe how words are pronounced in the English language, often unheard. (The sound)Explanation
The correct answer is "A symbol used to describe how words are pronounced in the English language, often unheard." This explanation accurately describes the concept of a schwa in the English language. A schwa is a specific vowel sound that is often unstressed and occurs in various words. It is represented by the symbol ə, which looks like an upside-down lowercase "e". This symbol is used in phonetic transcriptions to indicate the pronunciation of certain words. The explanation also mentions that the sound of a schwa is often unheard, emphasizing its subtle and reduced nature in spoken English.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Name three characters from the book.
- A.
Greg Heffley, Frankie Muniz, and Calvin Schwa
- B.
Edward Cullen, Antsy Bonano, and Frankie Bonano
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Calvin Schwa, Antsy Bonano, and Old Man Crawley
Correct Answer
C. Calvin Schwa, Antsy Bonano, and Old Man CrawleyExplanation
The correct answer is Calvin Schwa, Antsy Bonano, and Old Man Crawley. These three characters are mentioned in the options provided. Greg Heffley, Frankie Muniz, Edward Cullen, and Frankie Bonano are not mentioned in the options.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Antsy is the one who suggests that the Schwa is "functionally invisible".
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True
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False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
Antsy suggests that the Schwa is "functionally invisible". This means that the Schwa is not easily noticeable or detectable in speech. It implies that the Schwa does not have a significant impact on the meaning or comprehension of words. Therefore, the statement "True" is correct as it accurately reflects Antsy's belief about the Schwa.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Where does Antsy's dad work?
- A.
Fisher Platics
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Plisher Plastics
- C.
Pisher Plastics
Correct Answer
C. Pisher PlasticsExplanation
Antsy's dad works at Pisher Plastics.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Who and what is Manny Bullpucky?
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______________________________ is a mean old man who lives above his resteruant. He owns MANY afghan hounds. He named then after the seven deadly sins.
Correct Answer
Old Man Crawley
old man crawleyExplanation
The correct answer is "Old Man Crawley". The name "Old Man Crawley" is mentioned twice in the question, indicating that it is the correct answer. The repetition of the name suggests that it is the key information being emphasized in the question. Additionally, the mention of him owning many Afghan hounds and naming them after the seven deadly sins further supports the answer being "Old Man Crawley".Rate this question:
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How good do you think this book was? (this won't effect your score)
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This book was AWESOME!
- B.
This book was O.K.
- C.
This book was LAME
Explanation
The given correct answer is "This book was AWESOME!" This suggests that the person found the book to be extremely enjoyable and impressive. They likely had a positive experience while reading the book and highly recommend it to others.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Who's point of view is the story told from?
- A.
Greg Heffley
- B.
Antsy Bonano
- C.
Calvin Schwa
- D.
Old Man Crawley
- E.
Google
Correct Answer
B. Antsy BonanoExplanation
The story is told from Antsy Bonano's point of view.Rate this question:
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- 9.
What characters are in the book?
- A.
The Magic School Bus, Google, Old Man Crawley
- B.
The Schwa, Lexie, Antsy, Frankie
- C.
The Schwa, the F5 button on your computer, Taylor Lautner
Correct Answer
B. The Schwa, Lexie, Antsy, FrankieExplanation
The correct answer is "The Schwa, Lexie, Antsy, Frankie." This answer lists the specific characters that are in the book mentioned. The Schwa, Lexie, Antsy, and Frankie are all characters that appear in the book, while the other options (The Magic School Bus, Google, Old Man Crawley, the F5 button on your computer, Taylor Lautner) are not mentioned as characters in the book.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Who do you think made the best match? (This will not affect your score)
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Antsy and Lexie
- B.
Wendell and Lexie
- C.
Calvin and Lexie
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