Quiz Prep 2 Unit 5
Cliché
A worn out idea or trite expression.
Sorrow
An apology should have _________ behind it.
Anyplace
Anywhere.
True
Avoid contractions when you write formal English.
Tell on
Betray.
Fired
Dismissed.
Dove
Dived.
Done
Finished.
Comunicate
Give information by speaking or writing.
Category
Group or division.
Devotion
Happy marriages and families are built upon _________.
True
Informal English is a correct form of English.
False
Informal English is never used by educated people.
Colloquial
Informal and casual speech.
Funny
Odd.
Used to
Once.
Idiom
Phrase or expression whose meaning cannot be understood from the ordinary meanings of its words.
Fix
Repair.
Brian is dedicated employee who enjoys his part-time job.
Select the sentence that does not have unnecessary words or phrases.
By studying and turning in her assignments, Erica earned an A in her English class.
Select the sentence that does not have unnecessary words or phrases.
The neighbors will soon take a vacation to the Bahamas.
Select the sentence that does not have unnecessary words or phrases.
Believe
Select the word or phrase which is correct for formal usage. I ________ I will go shopping.
From
Select the word or phrase which is correct for formal usage. I borrowed a pencil __________ Forrest.
Odd
Select the word or phrase which is correct for formal usage. I feel ________.
Victories
Select the word or phrase which is correct for formal usage. The pitcher's record is three _________ and one loss
Almost
Select the word or phrase which is correct for formal usage. _________ everyone went to the game.
Contentment
The person who feels happy with his situation in life feels:
Example or illustration
The phrase for instance is used as a signal for ________.
Contrasting
The word conversely is used as a signal for ________.
Peace between two persons
The word harmony refers to _________.
Chronological Sequence
The word immediately is used as a signal for ________.
Comparing
The word likewise is used as a signal for _________.
Cause and Effect
The word therefore is used as a signal for _________.
Swap
Trade.
Try and
Try to.
False
Use formal English only when writing.
Resentment
Which word refers to an angry feeling that you can get rid of by forgiving someone who has wronged you?
False
Words for feelings express commands.
