Middle School English Praxis

What is the purpose of using punctuation in writing?

• To make writing longer

• To confuse readers

• To convey meaning, indicate pauses, separate ideas, and improve readability.

• To annoy grammar enthusiasts

Explain the difference between a synonym and an antonym.

• A synonym is a word with a positive connotation, while an antonym is a word with a negative connotation.

• A synonym is a word with a similar pronunciation, while an antonym is a word with a different pronunciation.

• A synonym is a word with a similar meaning, while an antonym is a word with an opposite meaning.

• A synonym is a word with a similar spelling, while an antonym is a word with a different spelling.

What is the role of a conjunction in a sentence?

• Separates words, phrases, or clauses in a sentence

• Indicates the subject of a sentence

• Emphasizes the main idea in a sentence

• Connects words, phrases, or clauses in a sentence

Define the term 'personification' and provide an example.

• Personification is a cooking technique

• Personification is a literary device where human qualities are attributed to non-human entities.

• Personification is a form of transportation

• Personification is a type of fruit

What is the correct way to use 'there', 'their', and 'they're' in a sentence?

• Use 'there' when referring to a place, 'their' to show possession, and 'they're' as a contraction for 'they are'.

• Use 'they're' when referring to a place, 'their' to show possession, and 'there' as a contraction for 'they are'.

• Use 'their' when referring to a place, 'there' to show possession, and 'they're' as a contraction for 'they are'.

• Use 'there' to show possession, 'their' when referring to a place, and 'they're' as a contraction for 'they are'.

Explain the concept of a run-on sentence and how to correct it.

• The best way to correct a run-on sentence is to make it longer

• To correct a run-on sentence, you can delete all punctuation marks

• To correct a run-on sentence, you can separate the clauses into individual sentences, use a semicolon to connect the clauses, or add a coordinating conjunction like 'and', 'but', or 'or'.

• A run-on sentence can be corrected by adding more clauses

What is the definition of a verb?

• A verb is a word that indicates a feeling or emotion.

• A verb is a word that describes a person, place, or thing.

• A verb is a word that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being.

• A verb is a word that modifies a noun.

What are the five main types of figurative language?

• irony

• simile, metaphor, personification, hyperbole, symbolism

• analogy

• alliteration

A simile.....

• tells what a person likes

• compares two unlike things using the words like or as

• compares two similar things 

• tells what a person is doing

"The city was a jungle." is an example of what type of figurative language?

• alliteration

• simile

• metaphor

• onomatopoeia