Section L: Other Uses Of Italics Or Underlining (practice)

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Krista titled her painting Self Portrait.
- Self Portrait

Section L: Other Uses Of Italics Or Underlining (Practice) - Quiz

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Type the words from each sentence that should be underlined or in italics.

2.

There’s a great song about the train called The City of New Orleans.
- The City of New Orleans
Correct Answer

A. The City of New Orleans

Explanation

The correct answer refers to a song called "The City of New Orleans." This song is about a train journey on the Illinois Central Railroad's City of New Orleans train route. It was written and originally recorded by Steve Goodman in 1971. The song became popular when it was covered by Arlo Guthrie in 1972. The lyrics of the song describe the train's journey from Chicago to New Orleans, highlighting the various places and experiences along the way.

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3.

The Empire Builder is the name of the Amtrak train that heads west out of Red Wing.
- The Empire Builder
Correct Answer

A. The Empire Builder

Explanation

The Empire Builder is the name of the Amtrak train that departs from Red Wing and travels in a westerly direction. This train is specifically named the Empire Builder and is known for its route that spans from Chicago to Seattle and Portland. It is a popular choice for travelers wanting to explore the scenic beauty of the American Northwest.

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4.

My aunt and uncle took a cruise on the Queen Elizabeth II.
- Queen Elizabeth II
Correct Answer

A. Queen Elizabeth II

Explanation

The Queen Elizabeth II is a famous cruise ship that people can take vacations on. In this context, the aunt and uncle mentioned in the sentence took a cruise vacation on this specific ship.

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5.

A couple of years ago, Jay and I boarded a sailboat called Schooner Mary Day in Camden, Maine.
- Schooner Mary Day
Correct Answer

A. Schooner Mary Day
6.

I would love to see Michelangelo’s famous sculpture David.
- David
Correct Answer

A. David

Explanation

The answer "David" is correct because the question is asking for the name of Michelangelo's famous sculpture. "David" refers to the iconic marble statue of the biblical hero David, which was created by Michelangelo between 1501 and 1504. The sculpture is considered one of the masterpieces of Renaissance art and is known for its exceptional detail and realistic portrayal of the human form.

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My class had to write a paper on Vincent Van Gogh’s painting The Sunflowers.
- The Sunflowers
Correct Answer

A. The Sunflowers
8.

My neighbors bought a new cruiser and named it Getaway.
- Getaway
Correct Answer

A. Getaway

Explanation

The neighbors bought a new cruiser and decided to name it "Getaway."

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9.

The Enola Gay is the plane that dropped the atomic bomb during World War II.
- Enola Gay
Correct Answer

A. Enola Gay

Explanation

The Enola Gay is the name of the American B-29 bomber that dropped the first atomic bomb on the Japanese city of Hiroshima on August 6, 1945. The bomb, codenamed "Little Boy," was a devastating weapon that caused immense destruction and loss of life. The Enola Gay was piloted by Colonel Paul Tibbets, and its mission marked a turning point in history, as it demonstrated the destructive power of nuclear weapons and ultimately led to Japan's surrender. The name "Enola Gay" was chosen by Tibbets as a tribute to his mother.

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10.

One of his favorite sculptures at the Minneapolis Institute of Art is The Baboon by Pablo Picasso.
- The Baboon
Correct Answer

A. The Baboon

Explanation

The given answer is "The Baboon". The statement mentions that one of his favorite sculptures at the Minneapolis Institute of Art is The Baboon by Pablo Picasso. This implies that the sculpture named "The Baboon" is appreciated and liked by the person being referred to in the statement.

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11.

Please take the train called Amsterdam Access until you get to our new address.
- Amsterdam Access
Correct Answer

A. Amsterdam Access

Explanation

The given answer "Amsterdam Access" is the name of the train that the person should take in order to reach the new address.

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12.

The cargo ship Destiny sank during a hurricane.
- Destiny
Correct Answer

A. Destiny
13.

My painting of a summer day is called Cloudy.
- Cloudy
Correct Answer

A. Cloudy

Explanation

The given answer, "Cloudy," is the correct title for the painting of a summer day. This suggests that the painting depicts a day with cloudy weather conditions. The title "Cloudy" gives the viewer a sense of the atmosphere and weather of the scene, indicating that the artist has captured the essence of a summer day with cloudy skies.

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His airplane, The Falcon, is small but fast.
- The Falcon
Correct Answer

A. The Falcon

Explanation

The given answer, "The Falcon," is the name of the airplane being referred to in the sentence. The sentence states that "His airplane, The Falcon, is small but fast," indicating that the airplane is named The Falcon.

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Section L: Other Uses Of Italics Or Underlining (Practice)

Krista titled her painting Self Portrait.

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There’s a great song about the train called The City of New Orleans.

The Empire Builder is the name of the Amtrak train that heads west out of Red Wing.

My aunt and uncle took a cruise on the Queen Elizabeth II.

A couple of years ago, Jay and I boarded a sailboat called Schooner Mary Day in Camden, Maine.

I would love to see Michelangelo’s famous sculpture David.

My class had to write a paper on Vincent Van Gogh’s painting The Sunflowers.

My neighbors bought a new cruiser and named it Getaway.

The Enola Gay is the plane that dropped the atomic bomb during World War II.

One of his favorite sculptures at the Minneapolis Institute of Art is The Baboon by Pablo Picasso.

Please take the train called Amsterdam Access until you get to our new address.

The cargo ship Destiny sank during a hurricane.

My painting of a summer day is called Cloudy.

His airplane, The Falcon, is small but fast.