Unit 3 Lesson 1 And 2
Questions and Answers
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What is an irony?
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It's a way of making fun of others without they knowing it.
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It's the difference between what happens and what is expected to happen in a story.
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It's a literary tool to make a story funny.
Correct Answer
B. It's the difference between what happens and what is expected to happen in a story.Explanation
Irony is a literary device that occurs when there is a contrast between what is expected to happen and what actually happens. It involves a discrepancy between appearance and reality, creating a sense of surprise or humor. It is not necessarily about making fun of others without their knowledge or solely for the purpose of making a story funny. Instead, irony highlights the unexpected or contradictory aspects of a situation, adding depth and complexity to a story.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Choose the correct word for the next definition: Gives something to different people or places.
- A.
Positive
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Rejected
- C.
Distributes
- D.
Residents
Correct Answer
C. DistributesExplanation
The word "distributes" fits the definition given in the question, which is "gives something to different people or places." This word implies the act of sharing or delivering items or resources to multiple individuals or locations. The other options, "positive," "rejected," and "residents," do not convey the same meaning as "distributes" in the given context.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Choose the correct word for the next definition: People who live in a place.
- A.
Residents
- B.
Distributes
- C.
Rejected
- D.
Positive
Correct Answer
A. ResidentsExplanation
The word "residents" is the correct answer because it accurately describes people who live in a place. The other options, "distributes," "rejected," and "positive," do not have the same meaning and are not related to the definition given.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Choose the correct word for the next definition: Decided not to do something.
- A.
Rejected
- B.
Focus
- C.
Assumed
- D.
Positive
Correct Answer
A. RejectedExplanation
The word "rejected" is the correct answer because it means to decide not to do something or to refuse or decline something. It implies a deliberate choice to not proceed with a particular action or idea. The other options, "focus," "assumed," and "positive," do not convey the same meaning as "rejected" in the context of deciding not to do something.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Choose the correct word for the next definition: Good or useful.
- A.
Similarities
- B.
Individuals
- C.
Positive
- D.
Residents
Correct Answer
C. PositiveExplanation
The word "positive" is the correct answer because it is the only word that accurately describes something as good or useful. "Similarities" refers to things that are alike, "individuals" refers to separate persons, and "residents" refers to people who live in a particular place. Only "positive" fits the definition of good or useful.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Choose the correct word for the next definition: People; not a whole group.
- A.
Residents
- B.
Individuals
- C.
Focus
- D.
Assumed
Correct Answer
B. IndividualsExplanation
The word "individuals" best fits the definition of "people; not a whole group." It refers to separate, distinct persons rather than a collective or large group. The other options, such as "residents," "focus," and "assumed," do not accurately convey the meaning of individuals as specified in the definition.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Choose the correct word for the next definition: Thought that something was true without having proof.
- A.
Focus
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Assumed
- C.
Positive
- D.
Distributes
Correct Answer
B. AssumedExplanation
The word "assumed" fits the definition provided because it means to believe or suppose something to be true without having concrete evidence or proof. It implies making an educated guess or forming a belief based on limited information or intuition.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Choose the correct word for the next definition: Pay special attention to a particular person or thing instead of others.
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Distributes
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Rejected
- C.
Assumed
- D.
Focus
Correct Answer
D. FocusExplanation
The word "focus" is the correct answer because it means to pay special attention to a particular person or thing instead of others. It implies directing one's attention, concentration, or efforts towards a specific target or objective. The other options, "distributes," "rejected," and "assumed," do not convey the same meaning and are not suitable for the given definition.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Choose the correct word for the next definition: The qualities of being similar, or the same.
- A.
Positive
- B.
Residents
- C.
Individuals
- D.
Similarities
Correct Answer
D. SimilaritiesExplanation
The word "similarities" is the correct answer because it directly matches the definition provided. The question is asking for a word that describes the qualities of being similar or the same, and "similarities" fits this description perfectly. It refers to the shared characteristics or traits between two or more things, indicating a likeness or resemblance.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Complete the next sentence: There were personal ______________ that kept the girls from becoming friends.
Correct Answer
barriers
barrers
bariers
barers
barrier
barrer
barier
barerExplanation
The correct answer is "barriers". The sentence is asking for a word that describes the personal things that prevented the girls from becoming friends. "Barriers" is the correct spelling and it fits the context of the sentence, indicating that there were obstacles or hindrances in their relationship.Rate this question:
- 11.
Complete the next sentence: The boys don't speak to each other, they are _____________.
Correct Answer
enemies
enemisExplanation
The correct answer is "enemies". This is because the sentence states that the boys don't speak to each other, which implies a lack of communication and a hostile relationship. The word "enemies" accurately describes this situation. "Enemis" is not a correct spelling and is therefore not the correct answer.Rate this question:
- 12.
Complete the next sentence: The girls ____________ their friendship by calling each other every day.
Correct Answer
cultivate
cultivatExplanation
The correct answer is "cultivate". This word means to foster or nurture something, in this case, their friendship. By calling each other every day, the girls are actively working to develop and strengthen their bond. The word "cultivat" is not a valid word in English, so it is not the correct answer.Rate this question:
- 13.
Complete the next sentence: The camp tries to stop the ____________ caused by a difference of beliefs.
Correct Answer
confrontationExplanation
The sentence is asking for a word that describes the camp's attempt to prevent conflict or disagreement caused by differing beliefs. "Confrontation" fits this description, as it implies a direct clash or disagreement between individuals or groups. The camp aims to stop or minimize such confrontations in order to promote harmony and understanding among people with different beliefs.Rate this question:
- 14.
Complete the next sentence: Some people don't like to talk about _____________ topics related to their governments.
Correct Answer
politicalExplanation
Some people don't like to talk about political topics related to their governments because these discussions can often be controversial and divisive. Political discussions can lead to disagreements and conflicts among individuals who hold different beliefs or opinions. Additionally, discussing political topics can sometimes be seen as impolite or inappropriate in certain social settings. Therefore, some people prefer to avoid these discussions altogether in order to maintain harmony and avoid potential conflicts.Rate this question:
- 15.
Complete the next sentence: The fight between the countries is creating a lot of ___________.
Correct Answer
violenceExplanation
The fight between the countries is creating a lot of violence. This suggests that the conflict between the countries has escalated to a point where physical aggression and harm are prevalent. The word "violence" implies that there is a significant amount of aggression, hostility, and potentially even warfare occurring as a result of the fight between the countries.Rate this question:
- 16.
The story of Aguinaldo takes place in Mexico.
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True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The given statement is "The story of Aguinaldo takes place in Mexico." The correct answer is False. This means that the story of Aguinaldo does not take place in Mexico.Rate this question:
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- 17.
Elenita asked Marilia to describe the card because she is blind.
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True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The statement is true because Elenita asked Marilia to describe the card because she is blind. This implies that Elenita is unable to see and therefore relies on Marilia's description to understand the card.Rate this question:
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- 18.
Students gave the residents aguinaldos and sang Christmas carols.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The statement suggests that students gave the residents aguinaldos and sang Christmas carols. Since the answer is "True," it can be inferred that the statement is accurate and the students did indeed engage in these activities.Rate this question:
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- 19.
The irony of Aguinaldo is that at the beginning she didn't like Elenita and at the end she was her friend.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The statement suggests that Aguinaldo didn't like Elenita at the beginning but became her friend at the end. However, the correct answer is false because the statement contradicts itself. It states that Aguinaldo didn't like Elenita at first, but then states that they became friends. This is a logical inconsistency, making the statement false.Rate this question:
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- 20.
Which of these excuses Marilia didn't use to avoid the visit to the nursing home?
- A.
She offered to help the librarian.
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She wanted to take an extra assignment.
- C.
She hid in the bathroom.
- D.
She pretended to be sick.
Correct Answer
C. She hid in the bathroom.Explanation
Marilia used all of the given excuses except for hiding in the bathroom to avoid the visit to the nursing home.Rate this question:
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- 21.
John Wallach founded the Seeds of Peace in an effort to bring understanding to the Middle East.
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True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
John Wallach founded the Seeds of Peace organization with the aim of promoting understanding and peace in the Middle East. The organization works towards bringing together young leaders from different countries in the region, providing them with the opportunity to engage in dialogue, build relationships, and develop skills that will help them contribute to peacebuilding efforts in their respective communities. Therefore, the statement that John Wallach founded the Seeds of Peace in an effort to bring understanding to the Middle East is true.Rate this question:
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- 22.
Arab and Pakistani meet for the first time at the camp.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The given statement states that Arab and Pakistani meet for the first time at the camp. However, since the answer is False, it implies that Arab and Pakistani have already met before the camp.Rate this question:
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- 23.
The camp encourages the Arab and Israeli to interact by having them sleep side by side.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The statement suggests that the camp promotes interaction between Arabs and Israelis by having them sleep side by side. This arrangement allows individuals from both groups to spend time together in close proximity, fostering opportunities for conversation, understanding, and building relationships. By encouraging such interactions, the camp aims to bridge the divide and promote peace and reconciliation between the two communities.Rate this question:
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- 24.
The campers participate only in forums to discuss about their governments and how they feel.
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True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The given statement suggests that the campers only participate in forums to discuss their governments and how they feel. The correct answer is False because the statement does not provide any information about the campers' activities other than participating in forums. It is possible that they engage in other activities or discussions apart from government-related topics.Rate this question:
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- 25.
The camp of Seeds of Peace is located in Israel.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The statement is false because the camp of Seeds of Peace is not located in Israel. Seeds of Peace is an international organization that aims to bring together young people from conflict regions, primarily from the Middle East, including Israel and Palestine. The organization holds its camp in the United States, specifically in Otisfield, Maine.Rate this question:
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- 26.
Change the next sentence to imperative: You slice the strawberries.
Correct Answer
Slice the strawberries.
Slice the strawberries
slice the strawberries.
slice the strawberriesExplanation
The correct answer is "Slice the strawberries." The original sentence "You slice the strawberries" is in the declarative form, stating a fact or making a statement. To change it to the imperative form, which gives a command or instruction, we remove the subject "You" and start the sentence with the verb "Slice." Therefore, the correct imperative form is "Slice the strawberries."Rate this question:
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Change the next sentence to imperative: You bake the cookies for 30 minutes.
Correct Answer
Bake the cookies for 30 minutes.
bake the cookies for 30 minutes.
Bake the cookies for 30 minutes
bake the cookies for 30 minutesExplanation
The next sentence can be changed to imperative by using the verb "bake" in the base form and capitalizing the first letter of the sentence: "Bake the cookies for 30 minutes."Rate this question:
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Change the next sentence to imperative: You measure 3 tablespoons of granola.
Correct Answer
Measure 3 tablespoons of granola.
measure 3 tablespoons of granola.
Measure 3 tablespoons of granola
measure 3 tablespoons of granolaExplanation
The correct answer is "Measure 3 tablespoons of granola." This is the correct imperative form of the given sentence, as it gives a clear and direct command to measure the specified amount of granola.Rate this question:
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Change the next sentence to imperative: You let it cool in the baking sheet.
Correct Answer
Let it cool in the baking sheet.
let it cool in the baking sheet.
let it cool in the baking sheet
Let it cool in the baking sheetExplanation
The correct answer is "Let it cool in the baking sheet." This sentence is changed to the imperative form by using the verb "let" followed by the pronoun "it" and the verb "cool." The sentence is also correctly capitalized and punctuated.Rate this question:
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What kind of clause is the one that is underlined in the next sentence? Few people signed up for the camp, but it was still a succes.
- A.
Dependent
- B.
Independent
Correct Answer
B. IndependentExplanation
The underlined clause in the sentence "Few people signed up for the camp, but it was still a success" is an independent clause. It can stand alone as a complete sentence and expresses a complete thought. It has a subject "it" and a verb "was" and does not rely on any other part of the sentence for its meaning.Rate this question:
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- 31.
What kind of clause is the one that is underlined in the next sentence? You can't just make us leave because it's ours.
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Dependent
- B.
Independent
Correct Answer
A. DependentExplanation
The underlined clause "because it's ours" is a dependent clause. It starts with the subordinating conjunction "because" and cannot stand alone as a complete sentence. It depends on the main clause "You can't just make us leave" to make sense and complete its meaning.Rate this question:
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- 32.
What kind of clause is the one that is underlined in the next sentence? The teens learnt to interact with each other, and they had a good time, too.
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Dependent
- B.
Independent
Correct Answer
B. IndependentExplanation
The underlined clause in the sentence "The teens learnt to interact with each other, and they had a good time, too" is an independent clause. This is because it can stand alone as a complete sentence and expresses a complete thought. The clause "they had a good time, too" can function as a separate sentence without needing any additional information.Rate this question:
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What kind of clause is the one that is underlined in the next sentence? The counselors worked hard as they encouraged the teenagers to talk with each other.
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Dependent
- B.
Independent
Correct Answer
B. IndependentExplanation
The underlined clause in the sentence "The counselors worked hard as they encouraged the teenagers to talk with each other" is an independent clause. It can stand alone as a complete sentence because it has a subject (they) and a verb (encouraged) and expresses a complete thought. The conjunction "as" is used to show the relationship between the two clauses, but the underlined clause can still function independently.Rate this question:
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What kind of clause is the one that is underlined in the next sentence? The campers sometimes got angry because they had to analyze difficult political situations.
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Dependent
- B.
Independent
Correct Answer
A. DependentExplanation
The underlined clause "because they had to analyze difficult political situations" is a dependent clause. It starts with the subordinating conjunction "because" which indicates that it cannot stand alone as a complete sentence and relies on the main clause "The campers sometimes got angry" to make sense.Rate this question:
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