Literacy Skills Flashcards
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Which of the following sentences is written in passive voice?
Answer: A delicious meal was prepared by the chef.
In passive voice, the subject receives the action rather than performing it.
What is an antonym for the word 'verbose'?
Answer: Concise
Verbose means using too many words, so concise (brief and clear) is its antonym.
In formal writing, which of the following should generally be avoided?
Answer: Contractions like 'don't' and 'can't'
Contractions are informal and should be avoided in formal or academic writing.
Which punctuation mark is used to show possession for a plural noun ending in 's'?
Answer: Apostrophe after the s: 'dogs''
For plural nouns already ending in 's,' add only an apostrophe after the final 's.'
What does the word 'ambiguous' mean?
Answer: Open to more than one interpretation
Ambiguous describes something that can be understood in more than one way.
Which sentence correctly uses a colon?
Answer: He had one goal: to finish the project.
A colon is correctly used after a complete clause to introduce a list, explanation, or example.
Which of the following best describes the tone of the phrase 'the merciless, howling wind'?
Answer: Dark and dramatic
Words like 'merciless' and 'howling' create a dramatic, threatening tone.