CUA 5/6 Language Review 2

Which of the following pairs of words are synonyms?

• Happy, Sad

• Big, Large

• Fast, Slow

• Hot, Cold

What is the meaning of the phrase "break the ice" in the context of a social gathering?

• To literally break ice

• To start a conversation in a social setting

• To end a party

• To cool down a drink

Using a dictionary, what is the part of speech for the word "elaborate" when used as "to elaborate on a topic"?

• Noun

• Verb

• Adjective

• Adverb

Identify the misplaced modifier in the following sentence: "Running quickly, the finish line was crossed by the athlete."

• Running quickly

• The finish line

• Was crossed

• By the athlete

Explain the function of the clause in the following sentence: "Although it was raining, we decided to go for a walk."

• It provides additional information about the weather.

• It explains the reason for going for a walk.

• It contrasts the decision to go for a walk with the weather.

• It describes the walk.

Which of the following pairs of words are antonyms?

• Light, Bright

• Tall, Short

• Soft, Gentle

• Quick, Fast

What does the allusion "Achilles' heel" refer to in modern language?

• A strong point

• A weak point

• A type of shoe

• A Greek hero

Consult a thesaurus to find a synonym for the word "happy."

• Sad

• Joyful

• Angry

• Tired

Identify the dangling modifier in the following sentence: "Hoping to win the race, the track was slippery."

• Hoping to win the race

• The track

• Was slippery

• The race

What is the function of the phrase "in the morning" in the sentence: "We will meet in the morning"?

• It describes the subject.

• It indicates the time of the meeting.

• It describes the location.

• It explains the reason for the meeting.