U3 Study: Exploring Intelligence and Language
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the function of a gerund in the sentence: "Swimming is my favorite hobby"?
It acts as a verb.
It acts as a noun.
It acts as an adjective.
It acts as an adverb.
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CCSS.L.8.1A
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Identify the participle in the sentence: "The running water overflowed the sink."
running
water
overflowed
sink
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CCSS.L.8.1A
CCSS.L.1.4C
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following sentences contains an infinitive?
She enjoys reading books.
To dance is her passion.
The barking dog was loud.
He quickly ran to the store.
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CCSS.RF.3.3B
CCSS.RF.3.3C
CCSS.RF.3.3D
CCSS.RF.4.3A
CCSS.RF.5.3A
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the meaning of the phrase "break the ice" in the context of a conversation?
To literally break ice.
To start a conversation in a social setting.
To end a conversation abruptly.
To create a cold atmosphere.
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CCSS.L.4.5B
CCSS.L.5.5B
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the sentence "The world is your oyster," what is the figurative meaning of "oyster"?
A type of seafood.
A symbol of opportunity.
A closed shell.
A difficult challenge.
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CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Analyze the impact of the word "shattered" in the sentence: "Her dreams were shattered by the news."
It suggests a gentle disappointment.
It implies a complete and sudden destruction.
It indicates a minor setback.
It conveys a sense of hope.
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the phrase "a blessing in disguise" mean?
A hidden curse.
A good thing that seemed bad at first.
A visible blessing.
A disguised person.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.5B
CCSS.L.5.5B
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