#1
Which of the following is a synonym for 'happy'?
Joyful
ExplanationJoyful is synonymous with happy.
#2
What is the plural form of 'child'?
Children
ExplanationChildren is the plural form of child.
#3
Which punctuation mark is used to indicate possession or to show omission of letters in a contraction?
Apostrophe (')
ExplanationThe apostrophe (') indicates possession or omission in contractions.
#4
What is the correct way to write the plural form of 'bus'?
Buses
Explanation'Buses' is the correct plural form of 'bus'.
#5
Which of the following is a coordinating conjunction?
And
Explanation'And' is a coordinating conjunction.
#6
What is the term for a word that imitates the sound it represents?
Onomatopoeia
ExplanationA word imitating the sound it represents is onomatopoeia.
#7
Which of the following is an example of a simile?
She is as brave as a lion.
ExplanationShe is as brave as a lion is a simile.
#8
What literary device is used in the phrase 'time flies'?
Metaphor
ExplanationThe phrase 'time flies' uses metaphor.
#9
What is the term for a word that is spelled the same but has different meanings?
Homonym
ExplanationA word spelled the same but with different meanings is a homonym.
#10
In which sentence is the word 'its' used correctly?
The dog wagged its tail happily.
ExplanationThe dog wagged its tail happily demonstrates correct usage of 'its'.
#11
What is the term for a figure of speech in which contradictory terms are combined?
Oxymoron
ExplanationA figure of speech with contradictory terms is an oxymoron.
#12
What is the primary purpose of a thesis statement in an essay?
To present the central argument
ExplanationA thesis statement's primary purpose is to present the central argument.
#13
Which of the following sentences is written in the passive voice?
The meal was prepared by the chef.
ExplanationThe meal was prepared by the chef is written in passive voice.