Select the word with the most negative connotation to complete the sentence. After he added too much milk to the batter, Shawn's dough became too _______. (1 point) Responses
fluffy
springy
dry
soggy
Question 2 Use the paragraph to answer the question. Susie, an excellent baker, brought homemade treats for her classmates every Friday. Every Friday, during English class, she would distribute brownies, cupcakes, or cookies to everyone, including her teacher! It was a special treat that everyone looked forward to at the end of the week. Which word is a synonym for the underlined word in the paragraph? (1 point) Responses
inferior
accomplished
ordinary
terrible
Question 3 Which word is an antonym for interested?(1 point) Responses
bored
concerned
focused
curious
Question 4 Use the pun to answer the question. I have been to the dentist many times, so I know the drill. Which word is being utilized for its multiple meanings in the pun? (1 point) Responses
been
times
dentist
drill
Question 5 Use the sentences to answer the question. As Lucia left home on her birthday, a bus splashed her with mud and ruined her new sweater. “Happy birthday to me,” she muttered. What figure of speech is shown in the paragraph? (1 point) Responses
verbal irony
metaphor
personification
pun
Question 6 Which sentence contains an example of verbal irony? (1 point) Responses
When I stepped outside, the cold air hit me like a ton of bricks—I quickly jumped back inside.
"I guess this is going to be a group effort," Han said, looking at the full sign-up sheet.
"Would you give me a hand moving these boxes upstairs?" Dad asked politely.
Seeing the untouched bowls of chili, the chef laughed. "One of my biggest hits!"
Question 7 Which sentence contains a pun?(1 point) Responses
But that shirt is missing sleeves!
Would a cardboard belt be a waist of paper?
Can we get together on this tomorrow?
I blinked at the bright light outside.
Question 8 How can using the negative connotation of a word instead of the positive impact a sentence?(1 point) Responses
It can positively impact the sentence.
It can sometimes give the wrong impression.
It contains the wrong definition.
Question 9 Use the sentences to answer the question. The two pianists had a good marriage. They always were in a chord. What figure of speech is being used in the sentences? (1 point) Responses
Metaphor
Pun
Simile
Hyperbole
Question 10 Identify the type of pun used in the sentence below. “This hospital is known for having a lot of patience.” (1 point) Responses
Homophonic pun
Homographic pun
Compound pun