Parts of Speech and Essay Structure

What is the antonym of "fast" as shown in the image?

• Quick

• Slow

• Rapid

• Swift

Which word is an antonym of "cold"?

• Freezing

• Warm

• Chilly

• Icy

Which of the following is an example of an antonym pair?

• Light and bright

• Happy and joyful

• Tall and short

• Soft and gentle

What is the opposite of "big"?

• Large

• Small

• Huge

• Massive

What part of speech is the word "cite"?

• Noun

• Adjective

• Verb

• Adverb

Which of the following is a correct way to start a sentence when citing evidence?

• In the author's own words, "..."

• I think that...

• It is clear that...

• I feel like...

What part of speech is the word "inference"?

• Verb

• Adjective

• Noun

• Adverb

What does the thought bubble in the diagram suggest?

• The person is feeling hot.

• The person is making an inference based on observation.

• The person is reading a book.

• The person is ignoring the weather.

What is an example of a sentence using the word "summarize"?

• I was asked to summarize the article I read.

• I summarized my feelings in a poem.

• The summary was very detailed.

• Summarizing is not necessary.

What is the primary purpose of an argumentative essay?

• To entertain the reader

• To persuade the reader to accept a viewpoint

• To describe a process

• To narrate a story