In formal writing, interjections are rarely used since they express;

A. Logical confusion.

B. Emotional excitement.

C. Hurtful criticism

D. Deep questions

Which of the following sentences contains a metaphor? We went to the Museum and saw dinosaur fossils. Jack hoped to see the fossils of a wholly mammoth. We typed a report about our trip on the school computers.

What is the preface or introduction to a book? A. an alphabetical list of all the specialized words and terms used in the book and their definitions B. a page at the front of a book that lists units and chapters with their page numbers C.

Which of the following literary terms refers to a skill used when the reader must put together what the author provides and what he/she already knows to come up with some valid information about the story? a. inference b. foreshadowing c.

Only that day dawns to which we are awake. What does this passage from Walden by Henry David Thoreau mean? A. A second chance is sometimes all we need in life. B. We must not worry. C. A new day comes to those who are looking for one. D.

Which scientist is matched with his contribution to evolutionary theory?

Choose the correct homophone to complete each sentence. Kavita bought sandwiches, one for herself and one for me. Jonas wanted to run another mile, but he was tired. Do you know when expected to arrive? Alberto and Maggie turned in science project.

What do you think about public opinion polls and their use by the media

Which of the following transitional words or phrases should be used to indicate a purpose or reason? a. With this in mind b. On the other hand c. Consequently d. none of the above

Which verb is progressive? A. will leave B. am leaving C. leaves D. have left

1) What is a funnel cloud?