Mastering English Skills

What does the word 'benevolent' mean?

• Kind and charitable.

• Selfish and greedy.

• Hostile and aggressive.

• Indifferent and apathetic.

Identify the main components of a five-paragraph essay.

• Introduction, two body paragraphs, conclusion.

• Introduction, three body paragraphs, conclusion.

• Introduction, four body paragraphs, summary.

• Introduction, three body paragraphs, discussion.

Choose the correct synonym for 'happy': joyful, sad, angry.

• bored

• disappointed

• frustrated

• joyful

What is the purpose of a topic sentence in a paragraph?

• To list supporting details for the main idea.

• To provide a conclusion for the paragraph.

• The purpose of a topic sentence is to state the main idea of a paragraph.

• To introduce a new topic unrelated to the paragraph.

List three transition words that can be used to connect ideas.

• meanwhile

• however, therefore, furthermore

• consequently

• nevertheless