How Much Do You Know About The Schwa?

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1. What characters are in the book?

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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.

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How much do you know about the book The Schwa Was Here? ? Lets find out!

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2. Name three characters from the book.

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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.

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3. Who's point of view is the story told from?

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The story is told from Antsy Bonano's point of view.

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4. ______________________________ is a mean old man who lives above his resteruant. He owns MANY afghan hounds. He  named then after the seven deadly sins.

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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".

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5. Antsy is the one who suggests that the Schwa is "functionally invisible".

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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.

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6. Where does Antsy's dad work?

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Antsy's dad works at Pisher Plastics.

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7. What is a Schwa? (As used in the English language)

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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.

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8. How good do you think this book was? (this won't effect your score)

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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.

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9. Who do you think made the best match? (This will not affect your score)

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What characters are in the book?
Name three characters from the book.
Who's point of view is the story told from?
______________________________ is a mean old man who lives above his...
Antsy is the one who suggests that the Schwa is "functionally...
Where does Antsy's dad work?
What is a Schwa? (As used in the English language)
How good do you think this book was? (this won't effect your score)
Who do you think made the best match? (This will not affect your...
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