Q1-REVIEW QUIZ

Which of the following words came from the French phrase "belle-letters" that means beautiful writing.

• letter

• life

• literature

Which of the following does NOT reflect the purposes of Afro-Asian literature?

• to educate

• to enhance creativity

• to entertain

How do Africans hand down their literary works?

• through oral tradition

• through writing in caves

• through publishing their work

John spilled the sauce on his shirt that made an indelible mark. It cannot be removed. Which type of context clues is used in the sentence?

• Synonym

• Antonym

• Explantion

• Example

The critics speculate that they plagiarized the ideas of their opponents. However, the accused proved them wrong. What does the underlined word mean?

• theory

• argument

• suggestion

During the orientation, illicit acts like cheating and uttering bad words are forbidden. Which type of context clues is used in the sentence?

• Synonym

• Definition

• Example

I slept like snug as bug is a rug because of the comfortable bed.

• warm and cozy

• there is a bug in a rug

• unable to sleep

Identify the meaning of the underlined idiomatic expression in the sentence.

I know I have prepared well, but the audience looks intimidating, so now, I’m already having butterflies in my stomach.

• feeling happy

• feeling nervous

• feeling sad

Identify the meaning of the underlined idiomatic expression in the sentence.

You’re right! That’s the word I’m looking for. You hit the nail on the head.

• to find the exact answer

• to hit a hammer

• to fix something

Which of the following sentences has a parallel structure?

• Linda likes biking, rodeos, and to build birdhouses.

• Linda likes biking, attending rodeos, and building birdhouses.

• Linda likes to bike-ride, attending rodeos, and to build birdhouses.