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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

fluffy
fluffy

soggy
soggy

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

terrible
terrible

accomplished
accomplished

inferior
inferior

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

concerned
concerned

focused
focused

curious
curious

bored
bored
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

dentist
dentist

been
been

drill
drill

times
times
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

metaphor
metaphor

pun
pun

personification
personification

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

"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.

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!"

"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.

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.
Question 7
Which sentence contains a pun?(1 point)
Responses

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?

I blinked at the bright light outside.
I blinked at the bright light outside.
Question 8
How can using the negative connotation of a word instead of the positive impact a sentence?(1 point)
Responses

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

It contains the wrong definition.
It contains the wrong definition.

A and C only
A and C only

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

Hyperbole
Hyperbole

Pun
Pun

Simile
Simile

Metaphor
Metaphor
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

Compound pun
Compound pun

A and C
A and C

Homographic pun

1 answer

Here are the answers based on the questions provided:

  1. Question 1: After he added too much milk to the batter, Shawn's dough became too soggy. (A negative connotation, as it implies undesirable moisture)

  2. Question 2: A synonym for the underlined word "excellent" is accomplished.

  3. Question 3: An antonym for interested is bored.

  4. Question 4: The word being utilized for its multiple meanings in the pun is drill.

  5. Question 5: The figure of speech shown in the paragraph is verbal irony (since Susie's phrase is sarcastic given the situation).

  6. Question 6: The sentence containing an example of verbal irony is: Seeing the untouched bowls of chili, the chef laughed. "One of my biggest hits!"

  7. Question 7: The sentence that contains a pun is: Would a cardboard belt be a waist of paper?

  8. Question 8: Using the negative connotation of a word instead of the positive can sometimes give the wrong impression.

  9. Question 9: The figure of speech being used in the sentences is a pun.

  10. Question 10: The type of pun used in the sentence "This hospital is known for having a lot of patience." is a Homophonic pun.

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