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5-A-Day Review Number One

Total questions: 32

Worksheet time: 28mins

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Class
Date
1.

This sentence has a misplaced modifier.

How should it be rewritten?

"She wore a bicycle helmet on her head that was too large."

a)
She wore a bicycle helmet that was too large on her head.
b)
She wore a bicycle helmet on her head, which was too large.
c)

She wore a bicycle helmet.

d)

On her head, she largely wore a bicycle helmet.

2.

This sentence has a misplaced modifier.

How should it be rewritten?

Eagerly awaiting her birthday, Mary's presents were all picked up and admired by Mary many times throughout the day.

a)
Mary's presents were all picked up and admired by Mary many times throughout the day, eagerly awaiting her birthday.
b)
Eagerly awaiting her birthday, Mary picked up and admired her presents many times throughout the day.
c)
Mary, eagerly awaiting her birthday, her presents were all picked up and admired many times throughout the day.
d)
Eagerly awaiting her birthday, all of Mary's presents were picked up and admired by Mary many times throughout the day.
3.

Use context clues to figure out the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.

  1. The girl who used to be very vociferous doesn't talk much anymore.

vociferous means:

a)
Quiet
b)

Noisy

c)
Angry
d)
Sad
4.

Use context clues to figure out the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.

  1. He was so parsimonious that he refused to give his own sons the few pennies they needed to buy pencils for school. It truly hurt him to part with his money.

parsimonious means:

a)
Generous
b)
Happy
c)
Stingy
d)
Angry
5.

Choose the antonym for the word secluded:

a)
isolated
b)
lonely
c)

populated

d)
hidden
6.

Choose the synonym for the word adversary:

a)
Friend
b)

Neighbor

c)

Enemy

d)
Companion
7.

What is the base word of friendly?

a)
Friend
b)

fr-

c)

-ly

d)

Friendless

8.

What is the prefix of the word preclude?

a)
pre
b)
clude
c)
con
d)
pro
9.

What is the suffix of the word vigorously?

a)
ously
b)
ly
c)
ous
d)
ously
10.

Which is the best way to rewrite this sentence to eliminate wordiness or redundancies?

There are many ways in which a student who is interested in

meeting new people may come to know one.

a)
A student interested in meeting new people has many ways to do so.
b)
A student who is interested in meeting new people has many ways to do so.
c)
There are many ways for a student interested in meeting new people to do so.
d)
A student can meet new people in many ways.
11.

Which is the best way to rewrite this sentence to eliminate wordiness or redundancies?

Trouble is caused when people disobey rules that have been established for the safety of all.

a)
Trouble arises when people disobey established safety rules.
b)
Trouble is caused when people do not follow the rules that have been established for the safety of all.
c)
Trouble is caused when people disobey rules that have been set up for the safety of everyone.
d)
Trouble is caused when people disobey rules that have been established for the safety of all people.
12.

Choose the misspelled word.

a)
Accommodate
b)
Receive
c)
Separate
d)

Transfering

13.

Choose the misspelled word.

a)

hyperboley

b)

personification

c)

idiom

d)

metaphor

14.

Identify the figure of speech used in the sentence below:

  • My dog has a bark as loud as thunder.

a)
Simile
b)

Metaphor

c)
Hyperbole
d)
Personification
15.

Identify the figure of speech used in the sentence below:

  • Her smile is the sunrise.

a)
Simile
b)
Metaphor
c)
Personification
d)
Hyperbole
16.

Identify the figure of speech used in the sentence below:

  • The computer argued with me and refused to work.

a)
Metaphor
b)
Simile
c)
Personification
d)
Hyperbole
17.

Identify the figure of speech used in the sentence below:

  • My brother is taller than a skyscraper.

a)
Hyperbole
b)
Simile
c)
Metaphor
d)
Personification
18.

What is the meaning of the underlined figure of speech in this sentence?

You snore louder than a freight train.

a)
The person snores very loudly
b)

The person's snores make the same noise as a freight train

c)
The person is as loud as a freight train
d)
The person is a freight train
19.

What is the meaning of the underlined figure of speech in this sentence?

When my dog kicked the bucket, I was very sad.

a)

died

b)

kicked an actual bucket

c)

played

d)

expressed anger

20.

Is this a PHRASE or a CLAUSE?

So that I could eat my lunch

(a)  

21.

Is this a PHRASE or a CLAUSE?

I went to the zoo

(a)  

22.

Choose the DEPENDENT CLAUSE.

a)
I ate breakfast
b)
After I ate breakfast
c)
I will go to the gym
d)
I am happy
23.

Choose the INDEPENDENT CLAUSE.

a)
Because I was tired
b)
Although it was raining
c)
I went to bed early
d)
While you were sleeping
24.

In which sentence are commas placed correctly?

a)
I love, to eat, pizza, and burgers.
b)
My favorite fruits are, apples, bananas, and grapes.
c)

We went to Paris France, for our vacation.

d)

She is a beautiful, smart, and kind woman.

25.

In which sentence are commas placed correctly?

a)

The truck, which was twenty years old finally, stopped working.

b)

The truck, which was twenty years old, finally, stopped working.

c)

The truck, which was twenty years old, finally stopped working.

d)

The truck which was twenty years old, finally stopped working.

26.

Choose the TWO sentences that have coordinate adjectives.

a)
She wore a beautiful, long, silky dress.
b)
He is a strong, handsome man.
c)
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.
d)

The dog is a kind, calm pet.

27.

Choose the TWO sentences that have non-coordinate adjectives.

a)

She rides a blue metal bike.

b)
He is a strong, handsome man.
c)

She wore a nice red dress.

d)
I have a big, black, old dog.
28.

Choose the TWO words with the prefix "pre" meaning "before, toward".

a)
Prevent
b)
Prepare
c)

Prep

d)

Preen

29.

Choose the definition that matches the word used in the sentence below.

I enjoyed watching a clip from that video.

a)

(n) A small piece of jewelry

b)

(n) A device for holding things together

c)

(n) A short part of a longer program

d)

(v) To attach

30.

Choose the definition that matches the word used in the sentence below.

I need to tie my hair back.

a)

(v) To bind or attach with a cord or string, pulled together and knotted

b)

(v) achieve the same score as a competitor

c)

(v) restrict or limit (someone) to a particular situation, occupation, or place

d)

(n) a strip of material worn around the collar and tied in a knot at the front with the ends hanging down

31.

Choose the set of analogies that matches.

a)

Dog : Puppy

Cat : Feline

b)

Blue : Sky

Grass : Green

c)

Book : Reading

Fork : Eating

d)

Car : Tire

Helicopter : Air

32.

Choose the set of analogies that matches.

a)

Dog : Puppy

Car : Truck

b)

Apple : Fruit

Vehicle : Truck

c)

Book : Reading

Hate : Pain

d)

Shoe : Foot

Glove : Hand

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