English Quiz

What are context clues?

• Words that give the opposite meaning of another word

• Hints in the surrounding text that help the reader figure out the meaning of an unfamiliar word

• Synonyms used in a sentence to make it easier to understand

• The main idea of a passage

I believe that if you lower taxes so that people can keep more of the money they earn, it will be an incentive for them to work harder.

• a reason to do something

• a small amount of money

• a good job

• a tax

Luis was adamant and insisted, "But Mom said she was preparing dinner tonight!" The word that best defines adamant is-

• nervous

• unsure

• happy

• stubborn

Some people are sure that the new healthcare law will mean better care for everyone. Others argue that the law will mean less care and longer waiting lines for those who need to see doctors. It's a controversy that will not go away soon.

• have strong disagreements over

• need to pay for a visit to a doctor

• eat with sweet candy

• blow their noses into

In the sentence, "The marauding wolves were a threat to the villagers' livestock, constantly searching for opportunities to attack," which context clue helps you understand the meaning of the word marauding?

• Wolves

• Villagers

• Constantly searching for opportunities to attack

• Livestock

APA stands for __________.

• American Pragmatist Association

• American Psychological Association

• American Psychiatrist Association

• American Pediatrician Association

What does MLA stand for?

• Manual Language Association

• Manila Language Association

• Modern Linguists Association

• Modern Language Association

Imagine you are tasked with writing a report based on firsthand accounts of a school event. You have access to manuscripts of interviews, minutes of the meeting, and a PTA Meeting letter to your parents. Which type of sources would you be using?

• Primary

• Secondary

• Original

• Unedited

Given that a critique of an essay, story adaptations, and movie adaptations are not original works but rather interpretations or analyses, how would you classify these sources? Examine their nature before selecting the correct type.

• Primary

• Secondary

• Original

• Unedited

Examine the citation: "It is proven that reading enhances one's vocabulary (Giangan, 2014)." Based on your knowledge of citation formats, assess whether this is correctly cited and determine the type of citation used.

• APA source

• MLA source

• APA in-text

• MLA in-text