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What is the meaning of the underlined word? The strength of the army began to diminish as more soldiers became ill.

• decrease
• multiply
• stabilize
• increase

Circle the word that is spelled correctly.

• govnor

• govener

• governor

Which sentence uses pronouns correctly?

• She gave Joe and I candy.

• She gave Joe and me candy.

Circle the style of language used in the sentence below. I’m quite famished, please allow me to dine soon.

• formal

• informal

Which definition of cabinet is used in the sentence? The cabinet met together to make a final decision about the new bill.

• Definition 1: a cupboard with shelves or drawers

• Definition 2: a committee responsible for controlling government policy

Choose the correct intensive pronoun for the sentence: "The children made dinner (themselves/theirselves)."

• themselves

• theirselves

• themself

• theirself

What is the meaning of the root "-ject," as in "eject" or "interjection"?

• to speak

• to throw

• to write

• to read

Which reference source could be used to find an antonym of a word?

• dictionary

• thesaurus

• atlas

• encyclopedia

Identify the type of figurative language in the sentence: "Chris is a walking encyclopedia."

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Hyperbole

• Personification

Rewrite the sentence below by using an adverb to start the sentence: "A storm was quickly approaching."

• Quickly, the storm approached.

• The storm approached quickly.

• The storm was approaching quickly.

• Approaching quickly, the storm was.