Language Quiz #1

Since wants to go to the bathroom. Which of the sentences below is the most polite or most respectful one for him to ask permission?

• Mr. Britton, I’m going to the bathroom, OK?

• Mr. Britton, I want to go to the bathroom. Now!

• Mr. Britton, I have to go to the bathroom.

• Mr. Britton, may I please go to the bathroom?

Which of the following sentences signals an angry tone?

أي من العبارات التالية تدل على نبرة الغضب؟

Laquelle des phrases suivantes signale un ton de colère ?

• Why don’t you get out of my face?

• Hey friend, how are you doing today?

• Tony, are you coming to the movies with us?

• What’s wrong love?

Which of the following phrase signals sequencing or order of events?

• I prefer Spanish to English. 

• First I did my homework, second, I ate dinner and third, I took a shower.

• I did my homework because I wanted to get a higher grade on my report card.

• I don't speak English; I speak Chinese.

Which sentence signals a request for help?

• Your behavior is absolutely terrible!

• Could you help me with my homework, please?

• How are you doing today?

• You are such a wonderful person!

Which sentence implies an affectionate relationship?

• I hate you so much right now?

• Why don’t you just die already?

• Honey, do you want me to pick up dinner for us later?

• You better get away from me!

In which sentence signals is someone is asking for permission?

• Open up that window.

• Can you I help you?

• May I go to the bathroom?

• What do you want?

Which sentence signals a comparison?

• Rasol is younger than Mr. Britton

• Rasol and Mr. Britton are males.

• Rasol is originally from Yemen.

• Mr. Britton is originally from Jamaica.

A simile is a literary technique that writers use to compare two different things using the words "like" or "as". All of the following sentences use simile except?

• This room is hot like an oven. May I open the window?

• I like to play video games with my little brother.

• Peter is as skinny as a pencil.

• Mr. Britton’s mother is fat like an elephant.

A metaphor is a comparison of two things that does not use the words "like" or "as". All of the following sentences use metaphor except?

• My mother is an elephant.

• You’re such an angel.

• My sister is a rose.

• My brother’s name is Leon.

Read the following sentence: "I am from Jamaica. However, he is from Haiti." Which word in the sentence signals a contrast or difference.

• Jamaica

• Haiti

• However

• from