U3 Study: Exploring Intelligence and Language

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.

Identify the participle in the sentence: "The running water overflowed the sink."

• running

• water

• overflowed

• sink

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

In "Flowers for Algernon," how does Charlie's interaction with Algernon propel the action of the story?

• It introduces a new character.

• It highlights Charlie's competitive nature and desire for intelligence.

• It provides comic relief.

• It serves as a background detail.

Determine the connotative meaning of "home" in the sentence: "After a long journey, he finally returned home."

• A physical structure.

• A place of comfort and belonging.

• A temporary shelter.

• A distant location.

What is the function of the verbal in the sentence: "To win the game was his ultimate goal"?

• It acts as a verb.

• It acts as a noun.

• It acts as an adjective.

• It acts as an adverb.