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WorksheetsHon. Soph WOW 21
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 10mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
His commitment to their friendship of thirty-odd years is rooted in his admiration of Troy’s honesty, capacity for hard work, and his strength, which Bono seeks to emulate.
August Wilson -- Fences
A synonym for the underlined word could be:
August Wilson -- Fences
A synonym for the underlined word could be:
a)
Imitate
b)
Fake
c)
Dispurse
d)
Destroy
2.
At least I didn’t emulate the actions of a former colleague, who, according to SEAL folklore, fired up the direct link and advised a cruising U.S. fighter/bomber of the GPS position.
Marcus Luttrell -- Lone Survivor
What type of sentence best fits the example?
Marcus Luttrell -- Lone Survivor
What type of sentence best fits the example?
a)
Loose
b)
Simple
c)
Compound-Complex
d)
Compound
3.
We knew he was intrepid, for he had held his own in various gunfights; besides, he looked like a sheriff—the only kind we knew about.
John Steinbeck -- East of Eden
The definition of the underlined word is
John Steinbeck -- East of Eden
The definition of the underlined word is
a)
brave — especially showing an adventurous spirit or level-headed determination in difficult circumstances
b)
ability to match or surpass (a person or achievement), typically by imitation
c)
(of a feeling, emotion, or action) showing a heartfelt and powerful intensity.
d)
uncannily striking or surprising.
4.
How very intrepid of you, Nick.
Gillian Flynn -- Gone Girl
This sentence is best an example of which type?
Gillian Flynn -- Gone Girl
This sentence is best an example of which type?
a)
Simple
b)
Compound-Complex
c)
Parallel
d)
Loose
5.
He said ominously, "Well, he better watch out for Lennie."
John Steinbeck -- Of Mice and Men
What part of speech is the underlined word?
John Steinbeck -- Of Mice and Men
What part of speech is the underlined word?
a)
Adverb
b)
Adjective
c)
Verb
d)
Noun
6.
Umuofia was like a startled animal with ears erect, sniffing the silent, ominous air and not knowing which way to run.
Chinua Achebe -- Things Fall Apart
The underlined word means
Chinua Achebe -- Things Fall Apart
The underlined word means
a)
threatening; giving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen
b)
having or giving off a smell
c)
having or showing a strong or unreasoning desire for revenge
d)
open to more than one interpretation; ambiguous
7.
Lieutenant Scheisskopf responded with a knowing smile to the queries of his colleagues.
Joseph Heller -- Catch-22
The underlined word means
Joseph Heller -- Catch-22
The underlined word means
a)
question, especially one addressed to an official or organization
b)
a polite expression of praise or admiration
c)
a statement that a situation is unsatisfactory or unacceptable
d)
casual or unconstrained conversation or reports about other people
8.
With a querying look on his face, he said, "I’m afraid I don’t understand."
Wilson Rawls -- Where the Red Fern Grows
What part of speech is the underlined word?
Wilson Rawls -- Where the Red Fern Grows
What part of speech is the underlined word?
a)
Adjective
b)
Adverb
c)
Noun
d)
Verb
9.
The frown, the harsh rebuke, the frequent application of the rod, enjoined by Scriptural authority, were used, not merely in the way of punishment for actual offences, but as a wholesome regimen for the growth and promotion of all childish virtues.
Nathaniel Hawthorne -- The Scarlet Letter
Which structure would this sentence NOT be considered?
Nathaniel Hawthorne -- The Scarlet Letter
Which structure would this sentence NOT be considered?
a)
Loose
b)
Compound-Complex
c)
Complex
d)
Parallel
10.
He followed no formulas, no regimens, no superstitious rituals.
Laura Hillenbrand -- Seabiscuit
Choose the best definition for the underlined word and sentence structure.
Laura Hillenbrand -- Seabiscuit
Choose the best definition for the underlined word and sentence structure.
a)
systematic plan/parallel
b)
systematic plan/loose
c)
strict diet/parallel
d)
strict diet/loose
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