Mix Review Language Standards

Read this sentence.

Sally received an unexpected visit from her favorite aunt.

Based on the uses of the affixes un- and -ed, what is the meaning of the word unexpected?

• was able to be seen

• will be able to be seen

• was not able to be seen

• will not be able to be seen

Read this dictionary definition:

facetious: adjective 1. not meant to be taken seriously or literally.

Based on the definition, which sentence below uses the word facetious correctly?

• He was being facetious when he took his oath of office.

• It was so facetious that the sun came out on such a bitter cold winter day.

• She was being facetious when she said she would rather be anywhere but on their honeymoon cruise.

• It was a facetious mistake that caused the team to lose the game.

Read this dictionary definition:

plethora: noun 1. overabundance; excess.

Based on the definition, which sentence uses the word plethora correctly?

• There was such a plethora of food at the party that the guests left starving and headed straight for Chinese food take-out.

• The plethora of holiday lights, ornaments, and decorations on the house made it almost impossible to see out the windows.

• The menu consisted of plethora, salmon, scrod, and sea scallops at the bayside restaurant.

• The scientists were unable to find the plethora during their experimentation in the laboratory.

How does the prefix sub- change the word floor?

• A subfloor is across the floor.

• A subfloor is near the floor.

• A subfloor is under the floor.

• A subfloor is before the floor.

What is the meaning of the word sympathetic?

• angry

• compassionate

• hateful

• hilarious

Read this sentence.

The rain was a cold, wet blanket.Which sentence is a correct evaluation of this metaphor?

• The rain felt comforting.

• The rain was fun.

• The rain was refreshing.

• The rain felt unpleasant.

Which sentence is an example of a metaphor?

• The bear was big and brown.

• The squirrel scurried up the tree.

• The cat's purr was a soft lullabye.

• The lion's roar was fierce and scary.

Read this sentence:

"Although Jessica was very rough when she played with her toys, they were durable enough to take the abuse."

Which word is a synonym for durable?

• inexpensive

• lasting

• original

• tested

Read these sentences.

Red cars were a dime a dozen. Rick wanted a purple car to be original.

What is the meaning of the idiom "a dime a dozen"?

• common

• routine

• unusual

• valuable

Read this sentence:

"As the sun rises, light moves across the ground like water overflowing from a sink."

This sentence uses a simile. Why is the light compared to water?

• The light always moves downhill.

• The light feels warm like water.

• The light pours from the sink.

• The light spreads continuously.