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Question 1
Select the word with the most negative connotation to complete the sentence.

After he added too much milk to the batter, Shawn's dough became too _______.

(1 point)
Responses

springy
springy

soggy
soggy

fluffy
fluffy

dry
dry
Question 2
Use the paragraph to answer the question.

Susie, an excellent baker, brought homemade treats for her classmates every Friday. Every Friday, during English class, she would distribute brownies, cupcakes, or cookies to everyone, including her teacher! It was a special treat that everyone looked forward to at the end of the week.

Which word is a synonym for the underlined word in the paragraph?

(1 point)
Responses

accomplished
accomplished

inferior
inferior

terrible
terrible

ordinary
ordinary
Question 3
Which word is an antonym for interested?(1 point)
Responses

bored
bored

focused
focused

curious
curious

concerned
concerned
Question 4
Use the pun to answer the question.

I have been to the dentist many times, so I know the drill.

Which word is being utilized for its multiple meanings in the pun?

(1 point)
Responses

been
been

dentist
dentist

times
times

drill
drill
Question 5
Use the sentences to answer the question.

As Lucia left home on her birthday, a bus splashed her with mud and ruined her new sweater. “Happy birthday to me,” she muttered.

What figure of speech is shown in the paragraph?

(1 point)
Responses

verbal irony
verbal irony

pun
pun

personification
personification

metaphor
metaphor
Question 6
Which sentence contains an example of verbal irony? (1 point)
Responses

When I stepped outside, the cold air hit me like a ton of bricks—I quickly jumped back inside.
When I stepped outside, the cold air hit me like a ton of bricks—I quickly jumped back inside.

"I guess this is going to be a group effort," Han said, looking at the full sign-up sheet.
"I guess this is going to be a group effort," Han said, looking at the full sign-up sheet.

Seeing the untouched bowls of chili, the chef laughed. "One of my biggest hits!"
Seeing the untouched bowls of chili, the chef laughed. "One of my biggest hits!"

"Would you give me a hand moving these boxes upstairs?" Dad asked politely.
"Would you give me a hand moving these boxes upstairs?" Dad asked politely.
Question 7
Which sentence contains a pun?(1 point)
Responses

I blinked at the bright light outside.
I blinked at the bright light outside.

But that shirt is missing sleeves!
But that shirt is missing sleeves!

Would a cardboard belt be a waist of paper?
Would a cardboard belt be a waist of paper?

Can we get together on this tomorrow?
Can we get together on this tomorrow?
Question 8
How can using the negative connotation of a word instead of the positive impact a sentence?(1 point)
Responses

A and C only
A and C only

It can sometimes give the wrong impression.
It can sometimes give the wrong impression.

It can positively impact the sentence.
It can positively impact the sentence.

It contains the wrong definition.
It contains the wrong definition.
Question 9
Use the sentences to answer the question.

The two pianists had a good marriage. They always were in a chord.

What figure of speech is being used in the sentences?

(1 point)
Responses

Metaphor
Metaphor

Hyperbole
Hyperbole

Simile
Simile

Pun
Pun
Question 10
Identify the type of pun used in the sentence below.

“This hospital is known for having a lot of patience.”

(1 point)
Responses

Homophonic pun
Homophonic pun

Homographic pun
Homographic pun

Compound pun
Compound pun

A and C

1 answer

A and C