English 1 Unit 1 review

What word is a synonym for the word impossible?

• unbelievable

• unworkable

• possible

• broken

I represent the entire school when I say there should be a pizza party. Which definition can be used for the word represent?

• be entitled or appointed to act or speak for (someone), especially in an official capacity.

• constitute; amount to.

• in a particular place.

• existing or occurring now.

The yearbooks were quickly distributed by the students at the end of the year.

What is the best definition for the word distributed?

• a person sent or authorized to represent others, in particular an elected representative sent to a conference.

• occur throughout an area.

• give shares of (something); deal out.

• entrust (a task or responsibility) to another person, typically one who is less senior than oneself.

I feel tingling in the furthest extremity of my body.

What is the best definition for the word extremity?

• the furthest point or limit of something.

• the extreme degree or nature of something.

• condition of extreme adversity or difficulty.

• reaching a high or the highest degree; very great.

Mrs. Tang's latest book is full of humor.

Which word in this sentence is functioning as a verb?

• book is a verb

• is serves as an auxillary verb

• full is a describing verb

• Mrs. Tang is a proper verb

Jessica is a versatile dancer who not only does ballet but jazz as well. She has danced since she was 5 years old and she has multiple talents.

Which phrase in the second sentence would help us understand the meaning of versatile?

• she was

• danced since

• years old

• multiple talents

Which two sentences most clearly states the claim for this question?

Which is more helpful in life, possessing natural talent or being willing to work hard?

• Having talent is useless without having dedication.

• There are ways a person can learn to be more persistent in life.

• Hard work will ensure more success in life than pure talent will.

• A talented person who is easily discouraged may give up too soon.

The money in my bank account has diminished after my shopping trip.

Which word is MOST similar in meaning to diminished in the sentence?

• ebbed

• receded

• dwindled

• withered

Yesterday I offered ____ babysit my sister.

Which is the correct word to place in this sentence?

• to

• too

• two

• Tom

The schools offer to bus them to the field trip.

Who is the word "them" referring to in the sentence?

• bus

• schools

• students

• parents