Week 12 Daily Language Quiz

Which sentence below is a present participle phrase?

• She tripped while running down the street.
• He was running quickly to catch the bus.
• Running is a great way to stay fit.
• Running down the street, she tripped.

What does antipathy mean used in the sentence below?

She felt a strong antipathy toward lying, so it was hard for her to trust people who had lied to her.

Antipathy means to​ (a)  

• like
• agree
• dislike.

What does pathology mean used in the sentence below?

The doctor studied the pathology, or cause, of the flu to understand how it made people sick.

Pathology means​ (a)  

• study of disease.
• to become a doctor.
• working in science.

In a mystery, the reader knows the butler is the thief, but the detective is convinced it is someone else.

Why is this an example of dramatic irony? How does it create suspense?

• The reader knows the butler's secret, creating suspense as they wait for the detective to discover the truth.

• The butler is actually the detective's ally, which surprises the reader.
• The reader is unaware of the butler's guilt, leading to confusion.
• The detective knows the butler is innocent, creating tension.

Edit the sentences.

They ​ (a)   that even if a book contains challenging themes or ideas, it can still provide ​ (b)   opportunities for critical thinking, discussion​ (c)   and personal growth. What do you think about the book banning debate?

• beelieve
• beleive
• vaulable
• valable
• .
• ;
• believe
• valuable
• ,