Question

1. Choose the meaning of the bold word.

They appeared to me 𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗻𝘀 of a brilliant existence. (“The bass, the River, and Sheila Mant”)

A. Actors
B. Environmentalists
C. Deserters
D. Inhabitants

2. Choose the meaning of the bold word.

Failing that, I could have 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗹𝘆 dumped the whole outfit overboard, writteen off the forty or so dollars as love’s tribute. (“The Bass, the River, and Sheila Mant”)

A. Happily
B. Slyly
C. Enthusiastically
D. Sorrowfully

3. Choose the meaning of th bold word.

But since he had called our names at the beginning of the service we were 𝗠𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗱. (from 𝘐 𝘒𝘯𝘰𝘸 𝘞𝘩𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘊𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘥 𝘉𝘪𝘳𝘥 𝘚𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘴)

A. Baffled
B. Alerted
C. Calmed
D. Upset

4. Choose the meaning of the bold word.

We were maids and farmers, handymen and washerwomen, and anything higher that we aspired to was farcical and 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗽𝘁𝘂𝗼𝘂𝘀. (from 𝘐 𝘒𝘯𝘰𝘸 𝘞𝘩𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘊𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘥 𝘉𝘪𝘳𝘥 𝘚𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘴)

A. Puzzling
B. Too bold
C. Silly
D. Pitiful

5. Choose the meaning of the bold word.

The ugliness they left was 𝗽𝗮𝗹𝗽𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲. (from 𝘐 𝘒𝘯𝘰𝘸 𝘞𝘩𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘊𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘥 𝘉𝘪𝘳𝘥 𝘚𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘴)

A. Able to be felt
B. Strange
C. Hurtful
D. Imagined

6. Choose the meaning of the bold word.

“I won’t touch it,” he said 𝘀𝘂𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗹𝘆. (“The Scarlet Ibis”)

A. Sulkily
B. Savagely
C. Suspiciously
D. Swiftly

7. Choose the meaning of the bold word.

On the topmost branch a bird the size of a chicken, with scrlet feathers and long legs, was perched 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗹𝘆. (“The Scarlet Ibis”)

A. Oddly
B. Insecurely
C. Enthusiastically
D. For all to see

8. Choose the meaning of the bold word.

What are the words that can 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿 cracked pride? (“The Scarlet Ibis”)

A. Mend
B. Alert
C. Calm
D. Upset

9. Choose the meaning of the bold word.

The 𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗸 feeling was back within him. (“My brother’s keeper”)

A. Hopeless
B. optimistic
C. Rejected
D. Dangerous

10. Choose the meaning of the bold word.

Carmody was a lith, tanned man with dark alert eyes and a quiet, self-assured voice. (“My Brother’s Keeper”)

A. Handsome
B. Graceful
C. Towering
D. Squat

11. Indentify the choice that best describes the underlined word.

Carlos wrote a r͟e͟p̲o͟r͟t͟ about modern foods for his social studies class. (Report is underlined)

A. Common noun
B. Proper noun
C. Compound noun
D. Collective noun

12. Indentify the choice that best describes the underlined word.

As I listened to Carlos, I pictured myself at the fair in S͟t͟.̲ L͟o͟u͟i͟s͟. (St. Louis is underlined.)

A. Common noun
B. Proper noun
C. Compound noun
D. Collective noun

13. Identify the choice that best describes the underlined word.

When Carlos presented the report to the class, h͟e͟ brought in samples of the food. (he is underlined.)

A. First-person pronoun
B. Second-person pronoun
C. Third-person pronoun
D. Reflexive pronoun

14. Identify the choice that best describes the underlined word.

Although I do not pretend to understand the science behind it, this is r͟e͟a͟s͟s͟u͟r͟i͟n͟g̲ to me. (reassuring is underlined.)

A. Adverb
B. Adjective
C. Article
D. Compound adjective

15. Identify the choice that best describes the underlined word.

S͟c͟i͟e͟n͟t͟i͟f͟i͟c͟ information like this does not always hold my attention. (Scientific is underlined)

A. Article
B. Adjective
C. Proper adjective
D. Adverb

16. Identify the choice that best describes the underlined word.

However, When a science article is about something that s͟t͟r͟o͟n͟g̲l͟y̲ appeals to me, such as snowflakes, I become interested. (strongly is underlined)

A. Article
B. Adjective
C. Proper adjective
D. Adverb

17. Identify the choice that best describes the underlied word.

I s͟o͟m͟e͟t͟i͟m͟e͟s͟ read the science section of the Sunday newspaper. (sometimes is underlined)

A. Article
B. Adjective
C. Proper adjective
D. Adverb

18. Identify the choice that best describes the underlined word.

If you keep an open mind, you n͟e͟v͟e͟r͟ know what you might learn. (never is underlined)

A. Article
B. Adjective
C. Proper adjective
D. Adverb

19. In which sentence is the word m͟y̲ used as an interjection?

A. M͟y̲, what a beautiful suit you are wearing!
B. M͟y̲ car almost went off the curvy road!
C. Do not mess with any of m͟y̲ things!
D. I finally found m͟y̲ way out of the creepy house!

20. In which sentence is the word b͟o͟y̲ used as an inteerjection?

A. That b͟o͟y̲ orked on the project for more than an hour!
B. There was not one singke b͟o͟y̲ at the party!
C. “B͟o͟y̲, you’d better listen!” Al’s mother snapped.
D. B͟o͟y̲, is it hot in this room!” Jake complained.

Answer 1

What does surreptitiously mean?

Answer 2

What does mollified mean?

Answer 3

what does presumptuous mean?

Answer 4

what does precariousy mean?

Answer 5

I apolagize, I meant what does precariously mean?

Answer 6

Is report a collective noun?

Answer 7

Is scientific an adverb?

Answer 8

Is strongly an adjective?

Answer 9

If I were to say “My, what a beautiful suit you are wearing!” Would I be using “My” as a interjection?

Answer 10

If my mother says “Boy, you’d better listen!” Towards my brother, is she using “Boy” as an interjection?

Answer 11

Then, if I were to say “Boy, is it hot in this room!” When I complain, is that an interjection?

Answer 12

What does denizens mean?

Answer 13

What does solder mean?

Answer 14

1. D. Inhabitants
2. A. Happily
3. B. Alerted
4. D. Pitiful
5. A. Able to be felt
6. A. Sulkily
7. D. For all to see
8. A. Mend
9. A. Hopeless
10. B. Graceful
11. A. Common noun
12. B. Proper noun
13. C. Third-person pronoun
14. B. Adjective
15. B. Adjective
16. D. Adverb
17. D. Adverb
18. D. Adverb
19. A. M͟y̲, what a beautiful suit you are wearing!
20. C. “B͟o͟y̲, you’d better listen!” Al’s mother snapped.

Answer 15

Surreptitiously means to do something in a secretive or sneaky manner, without attracting attention or being noticed.

Answer 16

Mollified means to soothe or pacify someone's anger, anxiety, or agitation, typically by offering concessions or making them feel more at ease. It involves the act of calming or appeasing someone.

Answer 17

Presumptuous means to be excessively bold or forward in one's behavior or actions, often without considering or respecting the boundaries or opinions of others. It refers to someone who assumes or takes for granted something without proper justification or authority. It can also imply a lack of humility or respect.

Answer 18

I apologize for the confusion, but "precariousy" does not seem to be a recognized word in the English language. It is possible that you might have mistyped the word or that it is a rare or specialized term. Could you please provide more context or double-check the spelling?

Answer 19

No problem! "Precariously" means in a manner that is uncertain, unstable, or risky. It is often used to describe something that is in a precarious or unstable position, or something that is done with a lack of security or stability. It can also refer to a situation that is likely to become dangerous or unstable if precautions are not taken.

Answer 20

No, "report" is not a collective noun. A collective noun refers to a singular noun that represents a group of individuals, such as "team," "herd," or "flock." Examples of collective nouns for people could be "family," "group," or "committee." On the other hand, "report" is a common noun that refers to a written or spoken account of information or data, typically organized in a structured format.

Answer 21

No, "scientific" is not an adverb. "Scientific" is an adjective that describes something related to or based on science or the principles of science. Adverbs, on the other hand, modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs to provide more information about how an action is performed or how something is done. Examples of adverbs include "quickly," "quietly," and "eagerly."

Answer 22

No, "strongly" is not an adjective. It is an adverb. Adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs to provide more information about how an action is performed or how something is done. In the case of "strongly," it modifies a verb or an adjective to indicate the degree or intensity of the action.

Answer 23

Yes, in the sentence "My, what a beautiful suit you are wearing!", "My" is used as an interjection. Interjections are words or phrases used to express strong emotions or sudden reactions. In this case, "My" is used to express surprise or admiration.

Answer 24

No, in the sentence "Boy, you’d better listen!", "Boy" is not used as an interjection. In this context, "Boy" is used as a direct form of address or direct noun of address. It is a way for the speaker (your mother) to directly address or call attention to the person they are speaking to (your brother).

Answer 25

Yes, in the sentence "Boy, is it hot in this room!" when used to express your complaint, "Boy" can be considered an interjection. It is used to add emphasis and express strong emotion or surprise about the heat in the room. Interjections are often used to convey emotions or sudden reactions in speech.

Answer 26

"Denizens" refers to the inhabitants or residents of a particular place. It can refer to people, animals, or even fictional beings that are considered to be inhabitants of a specific location. The term suggests a sense of belonging or familiarity within a particular community or environment.

Answer 27

"Solder" is a noun or a verb that refers to the act of joining two pieces of metal together by melting a filler metal (solder) and applying it to the joint. It is a process commonly used in electronics, plumbing, and various other industries to create secure connections between metal components. The solder itself is typically made of a lower melting point metal alloy that solidifies and forms a bond between the pieces being joined.