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Identify the correct sentence structure.

• She enjoys reading books, and he likes playing guitar.

• She enjoys reading books and he likes playing guitar.

• She enjoys reading books, he likes playing guitar.

• She enjoys reading books; and he likes playing guitar.

Choose the correct synonym for 'elated'.

• Sad

• Joyful

• Angry

• Confused

What is the main theme of a story?

• The setting of the story

• The central idea or message

• The main character

• The conflict

Which of the following is a metaphor?

• As brave as a lion

• The world is a stage

• Busy as a bee

• Like a rolling stone

Identify the correct use of a semicolon.

• I have a big test tomorrow; I can't go out tonight.

• I have a big test tomorrow, I can't go out tonight.

• I have a big test tomorrow; and I can't go out tonight.

• I have a big test tomorrow: I can't go out tonight.

Choose the correct antonym for 'abundant'.

• Plentiful

• Scarce

• Ample

• Bountiful

What is the purpose of a topic sentence?

• To conclude a paragraph

• To introduce the main idea of a paragraph

• To provide evidence

• To ask a question

Which sentence is in passive voice?

• The cat chased the mouse.

• The mouse was chased by the cat.

• The cat is chasing the mouse.

• The mouse chases the cat.

Identify the adjective in the sentence: 'The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.'

• Fox

• Jumps

• Quick

• Over