Q2 W5 Friday Quiz

What is the meaning of the word 'foolish' as it is used in the passage?

At first she thought she should turn the job down and concentrate on school, but then she realized that it would be foolish to do so.

• the opposite of being a fool

• characteristics of being a fool

• to be a fool again

• to be related to a fool

What is the meaning of the word 'contest' as it is used in the passage?

When she was in high school, she won a speech contest and earned a full scholarship to college.

• a fight or struggle to win or to be better

• a race or a game that people try to win for a prize; a competition

• to fight or struggle for

• to argue against; a challenge

Which sentence uses capitalization correctly?

• She used the scholarship to attend Tennessee State university.

• She used the scholarship to attend Tennessee state university.

• She used the scholarship to attend Tennessee State University.

• She used the scholarship to attend tennessee state university.

Which sentence uses commas correctly?

• She often spoke at church, at women's groups, and at school.

• She often spoke at church at women's groups and at school.

• She often spoke at church, at women's groups, and, at school.

• She often spoke at church, at women's groups and at school.

If Oprah's grandmother gave her advice about taking the job in Nashville, which proverb would she have used?

A proverb is similar to a life lesson (wise words).

• In the end, we only regret the chances we didn't take.

• A picture speaks a thousand words.

• Take time to smell the roses.

• If you don't have time to do it right, you must have time to do it over again.

Which word best completes the sentence?

One twin seems to be very athletic, while the other seems more _______.

• youngish

• reddish

• bookish

• British

Match the definition to the correct sentence.

• A new trail will wind through the woods.

• live-to have life; be in an active state

• The program was a live TV broadcast.

• wind-to bend or turn and change course

• We live in the great state of Tennessee.

• live-being broadcast on TV or radio

• The wind blew papers across the park.

• wind-air that moves over the Earth

Which sentence has an ERROR in capitalization?

• Yes, we can visit the Natural Museum of history.

• Tell me about your trip to the Grand Canyon.

• No, I didn't find any Nikes in your size.

• Mom, I found the Halloween decorations.

Which sentence uses commas correctly?

• Thanksgiving smells like roast turkey mashed potatoes, and falling leaves.

• Thanksgiving smells like the Macy's Parade, Grandma's house, and Black Friday shopping.

• Thanksgiving smells like football family and TV.

• Thanksgiving smells like baked ham, mac, and, cheese, and buttery rolls.

Which proverb best matches the situation?

John thinks his bird is the most beautiful bird in the history of the world, but his friend Arthur does not think the bird is pretty at all.

• Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

• The early bird catches the worm.

• Good things will come to those who wait.

• Birds of a feather flock together.