Week 4 Language Quiz

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1.

Which word means aggressive and rude?
- A.
  
  Dialect
- B.
  
  Diagonal
- C.
  
  Amity
- D.
  
  Belligerent
Correct Answer
D. Belligerent

Explanation
Belligerent means aggressive and rude. It is used to describe someone who is hostile, confrontational, and ready to fight or argue.

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2.

What type of figurative language is the following sentence? My mother is as loud as a boombox.
- A.
  
  Simile
- B.
  
  Metaphor
- C.
  
  Personification
- D.
  
  Hyperbole
Correct Answer
A. Simile

Explanation
The given sentence compares the loudness of the speaker's mother to a boombox using the word "as." This comparison indicates that it is a simile. A simile is a figure of speech that directly compares two different things using "like" or "as." In this case, the mother's loudness is being likened to the loudness of a boombox.

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3.

What type of figurative language is the following sentence? The quarterback’s arm is a cannon.
- A.
  
  Simile
- B.
  
  Metaphor
- C.
  
  Personification
- D.
  
  Hyperbole
Correct Answer
B. Metaphor

Explanation
The sentence "The quarterback's arm is a cannon" is an example of a metaphor. This is because it is comparing the quarterback's arm to a cannon without using the words "like" or "as". Metaphors are figures of speech that make a comparison between two unrelated things to emphasize a certain characteristic or quality. In this case, the metaphor is used to convey the idea that the quarterback's arm is strong and powerful, just like a cannon.

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4.

What does the prefix com- mean?
- A.
  
  From
- B.
  
  With
- C.
  
  Away
- D.
  
  Apart
Correct Answer
B. With

Explanation
The prefix "com-" in this context means "with." It is commonly used to indicate association or partnership. For example, in words like "cooperate" or "collaborate," the prefix "com-" implies working together or being in harmony. Thus, "with" is the correct explanation for the meaning of the prefix "com-" in this question.

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5.

What does the prefix ex- mean?
- A.
  
  Together
- B.
  
  To
- C.
  
  Out of
- D.
  
  With
Correct Answer
C. Out of

Explanation
The prefix "ex-" typically means "out of." It is used to indicate the idea of something being removed or taken away from a certain place or condition. For example, in words like "exit" or "extract," the prefix "ex-" suggests the action of going out or removing something.

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6.

Choose the correct verb for the following sentence. Sam and Sally love to ____ in music class.
- A.
  
  Sing
- B.
  
  Sings
- C.
  
  Sang
- D.
  
  Sung
Correct Answer
A. Sing

Explanation
The correct answer is "sing" because it agrees with the subject "Sam and Sally" and is in the present tense, which matches the verb form "love to."

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7.

Which set of words are homophones?
- A.
  
  Tall, short
- B.
  
  Round, circle
- C.
  
  Bear, bare
- D.
  
  To, from
Correct Answer
C. Bear, bare

Explanation
Bear and bare are homophones because they are pronounced the same way but have different meanings. "Bear" refers to a large mammal, while "bare" means uncovered or naked. The similarity in pronunciation but difference in meaning makes them homophones.

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8.

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence. “I love cats ____!” shouted the lady.
- A.
  
  To
- B.
  
  Too
- C.
  
  Two
Correct Answer
B. Too

Explanation
The word "too" is the correct answer because it is used to express an excessive degree or extent of love for cats. The lady is emphasizing that her love for cats is very strong.

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9.

The pronoun "everybody" is singular.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
The pronoun "everybody" is singular because it refers to each individual person in a group. Even though it may seem like it refers to multiple people, it is actually treated as a singular pronoun in grammar.

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10.

What part of the following sentence is the appositive? The cat, caked with mud, needed a bath.
- A.
  
  The cat
- B.
  
  Caked with mud
- C.
  
  Needed a bath
Correct Answer
B. Caked with mud

Explanation
The appositive in the given sentence is "caked with mud". An appositive is a noun or noun phrase that renames or identifies another noun or pronoun in the sentence. In this case, "caked with mud" renames or describes the cat, providing additional information about its condition.

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11.

Choose the correct comparative or superlative adjective to complete the sentence. Jenny is the ______ girl in her family.
- A.
  
  Tall
- B.
  
  Taller
- C.
  
  Tallest
Correct Answer
C. Tallest

Explanation
Jenny is the tallest girl in her family because she is the one who has the greatest height among all the girls in her family.

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12.

Identify the prepositional phrase in the following sentence. The boys loved to play catch in the park.
- A.
  
  The boys
- B.
  
  In the park
- C.
  
  To play catch
- D.
  
  Loved to play
Correct Answer
B. In the park

Explanation
The prepositional phrase in the given sentence is "in the park". This phrase functions as an adverbial phrase, providing information about where the boys loved to play catch.

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Week 4 Language Quiz

Which word means aggressive and rude?

What type of figurative language is the following sentence? My mother is as loud as a boombox.

What type of figurative language is the following sentence? The quarterback’s arm is a cannon.

What does the prefix com- mean?

What does the prefix ex- mean?

Choose the correct verb for the following sentence. Sam and Sally love to ____ in music class.

Which set of words are homophones?

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence. “I love cats ____!” shouted the lady.

The pronoun "everybody" is singular.

What part of the following sentence is the appositive? The cat, caked with mud, needed a bath.

Choose the correct comparative or superlative adjective to complete the sentence. Jenny is the ______ girl in her family.

Identify the prepositional phrase in the following sentence. The boys loved to play catch in the park.