Quiz 4 grade 10

"I had to clutch my coat tightly because the wind was so strong."

Based on this sentence, what does "clutch" most likely mean?

• To hold onto something firmly

• To open

• To throw away

• To carry lightly

"The crowbar was needed to pry the wooden crate open."

What does "pry" suggest about the action?

• It was unnecessary

• It was done carefully and gently

• It was simple and quick

• It involved force or effort

"The señora at the market gave us directions to the nearest bakery."

The word "señora" most likely refers to:

• A married woman in Spanish-speaking regions

• An elderly man

• A young girl in Spanish culture

• A shopkeeper or vendor

"She wore a shawl draped over her shoulders to keep warm on the cool evening."

What is a "shawl" in this sentence?

• A scarf tied around the neck

• A lightweight jacket

• A decorative pin

• A piece of fabric for covering

"His accented voice revealed that he was from a different part of the country."

From this sentence, "accented" means:

• Completely inaudible

• Having a distinct pronunciation

• Deliberate and slow

• Soft and unclear

Determine whether the words in bold are the main clause, the adjective clause, or neither.

Simply put, Calvin couldn't find his sweater which was under a pile of dirty clothes.

• main clause

• adjective clause

• neither

Determine whether the words in bold are the main clause, the adjective clause, or neither.

I'm not sure who to invite to my party.

• main clause

• adjective clause

• neither

Which is the best way to add an adjective clause to the sentence?

Charles Blondin walked across Niagara Falls on a tightrope thinner than wire.

• Charles Blondin, who was an expert, walked across Niagara Falls on a tightrope thinner than wire.

• Charles Blondin walked across the most dangerous waterfall of all, Niagara Falls, on a tightrope thinner than wire.

• Charles Blondin walked across Niagara Falls on the Canadian side on a tightrope thinner than wire.

• None of the above

Which is the best way to add an adjective clause to the sentence?

My sister Monica is a very talented radio announcer.

• My sister Monica is a special person and a very talented radio announcer.

• My sister Monica is a very talented radio announcer on the air on Fridays.

• My sister Monica is a very talented radio announcer who gives people advice.

• None of the above

Which is the best way to add an adjective clause to the sentence?

Yesterday our family stayed home and played board games.

• Yesterday our family stayed home and played board games because it was raining.

• Yesterday between seven and ten, our family stayed home and played board games.

• Yesterday our family, a fun bunch, stayed home and played board games.

• None of the above