English 2 Chapter 1

Where does the word school originate? a. Germany b. Latin c. French d. Dutch e. English

b. Latin

What is denotation? a. A word meaning that varies based on individual experiences b. The literal meaning of a word c. The global and personal associations words carry d. A word meaning that varies by culture and socioeconomic status

b. The literal meaning of a word

In Robert Frost's 'Mending Wall', what is the denotation of walking the line? a. Something that keeps two people apart b. The practice of securing a property line c. When people are distant from one another emotionally d. Following the rules and doing what is socially expected

b. The practice of securing a property line

The word 'authenticity' is the antonym of the word 'spurious' in the following sentence. Why? 'The spurious accusations of the disgusting liar will be proven false since they completely lack authenticity.' a. Because it ensures the sentence has logical flow b. Because it supports the position of 'spurious' c. Because it provides no new relevant context d. Because it has the opposite meaning

d. Because it has the opposite meaning

The suffix that means more is _____. a. ful b. est c. ion d. er e. ness

d. er

Which word could be substituted for 'querulous' in the following sentence? 'The querulous child I babysit just won't stop bothering me until I let him play video games.' a. Complaining b. Joyful c. Crying d. Calm

a. Complaining

In 'Harry Potter', Professor Snape's first name, Severus, means serious, strict, and severe. The character of Professor Snape is also serious and strict. This is an example of which of the following? a. Denotation and connotation working together b. Denotation and connotation opposing each other c. Connotation d. Denotation

a. Denotation and connotation working together

Which sentence uses the word 'accept' correctly? a. I will accept his homework late. b. Everyone agreed accept Brian. c. I went to all my classes accept history. d. My mom loves all music accept rap. e. He did all of his homework accept science.

a. I will accept his homework late.

Which sentence correctly uses to, too, or two? a. I would love some cake, too. b. I have to dogs as pets. c. I am going two the baseball game tomorrow. d. I have to many chores this weekend. e. Two many students have forgotten their textbooks.

a. I would love some cake, too.

Which of the following is not found in a dictionary? a. Relation to similar words b. Example usage c. Pronunciation d. Parts of speech e. Syllables

a. Relation to similar words

Which of the following is the main thing you can find in a thesaurus? a. Synonyms and antonyms b. Example usage c. Parts of speech d. Definitions e. Origins of the word

a. Synonyms and antonyms

The root that means govern is _____. a. crac b. cele c. ethn d. leg e. simil

a. crac

In the following sentence, which word serves as a definition of 'transient'? 'Her transient thoughts of quitting her dead-end job are fleeting, lasting only as long as the weekly meeting she abhors.' a. Thoughts b. Fleeting c. Quitting d. Abhors

b. Fleeting

How does etymology help students who are struggling to read tough material? a. knowing the origin of words doesn't help students b. knowing the origin of words can help define unfamiliar words with similar word parts c. knowing how words have changed meaning over time will help them read textbooks d. knowing word families help students study e. knowing how a word has changed will help you create new words

b. knowing the origin of words can help define unfamiliar words with similar word parts

The root that means heat is _____. a. hydr b. therm c. theo d. bio e. leg

b. therm

Which of the following is a reference tool to build your vocabulary? a. Thesaurus b. Online dictionary c. All of the above d. Glossary e. Dictionary

c. All of the above

All of the following are examples of nonwords EXCEPT _____. a. supposably b. ain't c. can't d. irregardless e. y'all

c. Can't

Which of the following is a language in the Latin family? a. Russian b. Dutch c. French d. Chinese e. English

c. French

'Cheap posters' and 'economy hatchback car' are examples that define which word in the following sentence? 'Even though he says he likes ornate artwork, extravagant clothes, and immoderate cars, Tom is so frugal that he hangs cheap posters on his walls and drives an economy hatchback car.' a. Ornate b. Immoderate c. Frugal d. Extravagant

c. Frugal

A synonym of robust is: a. Pensive b. Unhealthy c. Healthy d. Dull e. Tired

c. Healthy

Which is the best definition for the connotation of a word? a. A word's former literal meaning, before it was re-defined to mean something different b. A word's literal meaning c. Underlying meanings we associate with a word d. Alternate meanings of a word, such as slang

c. Underlying meanings we associate with a word

Which of the following is NOT a connotation associated with the word grave? a. Finality b. Sadness c. Warmth d. Death

c. Warmth

What does etymology mean? a. the feeling behind a word b. the origin of a word c. the origin of a word and how it has changed over time d. how a word has changed over time e. the definition of a word

c. the origin of a word and how it has changed over time

What language family is English a part of? a. Chinese b. Spanish c. Latin d. Germanic e. French

d. Germanic

Which sentence correctly uses their, there, or they're? a. Their going to the park next week. b. They're dog barked all night! c. I would love to visit their next summer. d. Let's go there this afternoon. e. There going swimming in the pond.

d. Let's go there this afternoon.

Which of the following sentences has a synonym for 'inconsistent'? a. 'The sea is so tranquil that there is not a single wave on the horizon.' b. 'The political dynamic is so consumed by chaos that I fear we will never get out of this conundrum.' c. 'The outcome is as indisputable today as it was the last time you asked me about this issue.' e. 'The capricious winds today are shifting so much that our kite flying adventure may be doomed to fail.'

e. 'The capricious winds today are shifting so much that our kite flying adventure may be doomed to fail.'

A glossary is found: a. In the front of a book b. In the front and back c. At the end of each chapter d. Online e. In the back of the book

e. In the back of the book

Which sentence correctly uses your, yore, or you're? a. I can give you yore allowance tomorrow. b. I lost you're earrings last week. c. If you keep you're backpack clean, you won't lose anything. d. Your going on vacation next week. e. Your test had the best score in the class!

e. Your test had the best score in the class!

Which of the prefixes listed means opposite? a. mis b. re c. pre d. semi e. dis

e. dis

What does ''liberty'' mean? a. Without freedom b. A reference to a statue c. Full of freedom d. In the process of freedom f. The condition of freedom

f. The condition of freedom