English Language Quiz

Sentaro wanted to live forever; ___, he later realized eternal life was not truly a blessing.

• therefore

• similarly

• in addition

• for example

Which sentence shows parallelism?

• She likes dancing, to sing, and reading.

• He wanted to travel, explore, and to write.

• We must work hard, live honestly, and act responsibly.

• The boy ran, jumping, and he was laughing.

The children were elated after hearing the good news. Which synonym best replaces “elated”?

• sad

• nervous

• joyful

• gloomy

Which word is the antonym of polite?

• respectful

• kind

• rude

• gentle

Which sentence correctly uses a colon?

• We need the following: pens, paper, and markers.

• I bought apples; bananas; and oranges.

• She asked (Can you help me with this).

• He is a well known-author.

Which sentence shows the correct use of a semicolon?

• I like apples, oranges; and bananas.

• We visited Manila, Philippines; Tokyo, Japan; and Seoul, Korea.

• My brother likes to play guitar; but not the piano.

• He went to the park; and he played.

Which sentence correctly uses a hyphen?

• She has a three year old sister.

• He lives in a high-rise building.

• The story is well known across the world.

• Sentaro wished to be immortal-but he failed.

Which transition device shows contrast?

• moreover

• similarly

• however

• in addition

Which of the following is an example of synonymy?

• Cold and hot

• Teacher and instructor

• Day and night

• Success and failure

Which of the following is an example of antonymy?

• Joy and happiness

• Sad and sorrow

• Bright and dark

• Teacher and mentor