English 6 Quiz: Lesson 5

What does the word 'ample' mean in the sentence 'He still has ample time'?

• A. Very limited

• B. More than enough

• C. No amount of something

• D. Slightly less than enough

What does it mean when the guest speaker recalls his childhood 'with a touch of innocence'?

• A. Done with bitterness

• B. Expressed truthfully

• C. With a touch of innocence

• D. Done with tenderness or affection

What does it mean when someone has a 'frugal lifestyle'?

• A. Disappointing and dull

• B. Difficult and hard to copy

• C. Very excessive and materialistic

• D. Thrifty and economical with regards to money and goods

What does it mean to 'delve into the core of the issue'?

• A. Appreciate greatly

• B. Not give any attention

• C. Ask lightly about a topic

• D. Investigate something intently

What does the word 'austerity' mean in the sentence 'he is admired for his austerity'?

• A. Difficult life

• B. Extreme silence

• C. Extreme simplicity

• D. Ultimate kindness

What is the definition of 'point of view' in literature?

• A. Perspective or angle chosen by the author to tell the story.

• B. Gives a more personal angle of the story.

• C. Makes use of the pronoun 'You' which makes direct reference to the readers.

• D. The most objective of all perspectives.

What is the central idea of a literary text called?

• A. Theme

• B. Character

• C. Plot

• D. Conflict

What is the sequence of events that happen in a story called?

• A. Plot

• B. Point of view

• C. Theme

• D. Conflict

What is the term for a word that a pronoun stands for in a sentence?

• A. Antecedent

• B. Pronoun

• C. Filipino

• D. Student

Which pronoun should be used to refer to a singular noun that does not have specific gender?

• A. His

• B. Her

• C. His or her

• D. Their