3.2 Making The Leap

Gerard’s Clothing Emporium, ______ is celebrating its 50th anniversary, is having a big sale.

• which

• who

• whose

In the heart of the city stood a monument dedicated to freedom, a concept many people in the nation held dear. Surrounding it, the joy and pride of the citizens were palpable, creating an atmosphere of unity and strength. Despite the physical representation of freedom, it was the feeling of liberty that truly resonated with everyone present.

Question 1: Based on the passage, which of the following is an abstract noun?

• Monument

• Freedom

• City

• City

In the heart of the city stood a monument dedicated to freedom, a concept many people in the nation held dear. Surrounding it, the joy and pride of the citizens were palpable, creating an atmosphere of unity and strength. Despite the physical representation of freedom, it was the feeling of liberty that truly resonated with everyone present.

Question 2: What abstract noun best describes the emotions of the citizens as described in the passage?

• Unity

• Pride

• Strength

• All of the above

During the school's annual science fair, a variety of innovative projects were on display. One student presented a cutting-edge water purification system, another showcased a solar-powered toothbrush, and yet another explained a model of a high-speed train network. These projects not only demonstrated the students' creativity but also their commitment to addressing real-world problems.

Question 3: Identify the compound noun in the passage.

• Science fair

• Water

• Solar-powered

• Creativity

It would be difficult to find another man who lived so entirely for his duties. It is not enough to say that Akakiy labored with zeal: no, he labored with love. In his copying, he found a varied and agreeable employment. Enjoyment was written on his face: some letters were even favorites with him; and when he encountered (A) these, he smiled, winked, and worked with his lips, till it seemed as though each letter might be read in his face, as his pen traced it.

What does "these" refer to?

• his colleagues

• his friends

• (some) letters

• another man

To the education of her daughters Lady Bertram paid not the smallest attention. She had not time
for (A) such cares. She was a woman who spent her days in sitting, nicely dressed, on a sofa, doing some long piece of needlework, of little use and no beauty, thinking more of her pug than her children, but very indulgent to the latter when it did not put herself to inconvenience, guided in everything important by Sir Thomas, and in smaller concerns by her sister.

What does "such cares" refer to?

• her daughters

• glamorous life

• household chores

• education of her daughters