AP Psychology Development

Identify the correct sentence structure: 'Despite the rain, the event continued as planned.'

• Complex sentence

• Compound sentence

• Simple sentence

• Compound-complex sentence

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: 'The psychologist was known for her _______ insights into human behavior.'

• profound

• profane

• prolific

• prosaic

What is the main theme of the passage: 'In the novel, the protagonist struggles with the concept of identity and self-discovery.'

• Identity and self-discovery

• Love and betrayal

• War and peace

• Friendship and loyalty

Which of the following is an example of a metaphor?

• The classroom was a zoo.

• The sun smiled down on us.

• The leaves danced in the wind.

• The car engine roared like a lion.

Select the correct form of the verb: 'Neither the teacher nor the students _______ ready for the test.'

• was

• were

• is

• are

What is the purpose of a topic sentence in a paragraph?

• To introduce the main idea

• To provide evidence

• To conclude the paragraph

• To ask a question

Identify the literary device used: 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

• Personification

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Hyperbole

Which sentence uses correct punctuation?

• Its a beautiful day, isn't it?

• It's a beautiful day isn't it?

• Its a beautiful day isn't it?

• It's a beautiful day, isn't it?

Choose the correct synonym for 'candid':

• Honest

• Deceptive

• Reserved

• Evasive

What is the effect of using first-person narration in a story?

• It provides a personal perspective

• It creates a sense of distance

• It allows for multiple viewpoints

• It makes the story less engaging