Contemporary Topics

Identify the correct sentence structure.

• She enjoys reading books, and he likes playing guitar.

• She enjoys reading books and he likes playing guitar.

• She enjoys reading books, he likes playing guitar.

• She enjoys reading books; and he likes playing guitar.

Choose the word that best fits the sentence: 'The artist's work was ______ by critics for its originality.'

• condemned

• ignored

• praised

• overlooked

What is the main theme of the poem 'The Road Not Taken' by Robert Frost?

• Adventure

• Regret

• Choices

• Nature

Which of the following sentences uses a metaphor?

• The stars were shining brightly in the sky.

• The world is a stage, and we are merely players.

• The sun was hot and bright.

• The wind was cold and harsh.

Identify the correct use of the semicolon.

• I have a big test tomorrow; I can't go out tonight.

• I have a big test tomorrow, I can't go out tonight.

• I have a big test tomorrow; and I can't go out tonight.

• I have a big test tomorrow: I can't go out tonight.

Choose the synonym for the word 'elated'.

• Sad

• Joyful

• Angry

• Confused

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

• To conclude the paragraph

• To introduce the main idea

• To provide evidence

• To ask a question

Which sentence is in passive voice?

• The cat chased the mouse.

• The mouse was chased by the cat.

• The cat is chasing the mouse.

• The mouse is chasing the cat.

Identify the correct form of the verb in the sentence: 'She ______ to the store every Saturday.'

• go

• goes

• going

• gone

What is the literary device used in the sentence: 'The leaves danced in the wind'?

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Hyperbole