EQAO Language 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A student reads a passage and notices the author repeatedly uses the phrase 'like a storm.' What literary device is this?
- Metaphor
- Simile (Correct answer)
- Personification
- Alliteration
Correct answer: Simile
A simile makes a comparison using 'like' or 'as,' so 'like a storm' is a simile.
Question 2: Which sentence uses a comma correctly?
- She ran fast, and jumped over the fence. (Correct answer)
- She ran, fast and jumped over the fence.
- She, ran fast and jumped over the fence.
- She ran fast and, jumped over the fence.
Correct answer: She ran fast, and jumped over the fence.
A comma before a coordinating conjunction (and, but, or) joining two independent clauses is correct.
Question 3: In a persuasive essay, what is the main purpose of the conclusion?
- Introduce a new counterargument
- Restate the thesis and summarize key points (Correct answer)
- Add additional evidence not mentioned earlier
- Define key vocabulary from the essay
Correct answer: Restate the thesis and summarize key points
The conclusion restates the thesis and summarizes the main arguments to reinforce the writer's position.
Question 4: Which word is a synonym for 'eloquent'?
- Silent
- Articulate (Correct answer)
- Confused
- Blunt
Correct answer: Articulate
'Articulate' means expressing ideas clearly and effectively, which is the meaning of 'eloquent.'
Question 5: A text feature that gives readers a brief overview of a nonfiction chapter before reading it is called a:
- Glossary
- Index
- Preview/summary box (Correct answer)
- Bibliography
Correct answer: Preview/summary box
A preview or summary box at the start of a chapter prepares readers by outlining key content.
Question 6: Which sentence is written in the active voice?
- The trophy was won by the team.
- The test was completed by the students.
- The chef prepared a delicious meal. (Correct answer)
- A song was sung by the choir.
Correct answer: The chef prepared a delicious meal.
In an active voice sentence, the subject performs the action; 'The chef prepared' has the chef as the doer.
Question 7: When reading a procedural text, what is the most important structural feature to follow?
- The glossary at the end
- The numbered steps in sequence (Correct answer)
- The author's biography
- The decorative illustrations
Correct answer: The numbered steps in sequence
Procedural texts rely on numbered steps in order to guide the reader through a process correctly.
EQAO Language 2
A student reads a passage and notices the author repeatedly uses the phrase 'like a storm.' What literary device is this?