ICAS English 2

Question 1

Which sentence uses the word 'affect' correctly?

Accepted Answer

The rain will affect our plans.

Answer

'Affect' is a verb meaning to influence, while 'effect' is the noun form.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

To introduce the main idea of the paragraph

Answer

A topic sentence states the main idea of a paragraph, guiding everything else in it.

Question 3

In the sentence 'The book, which was old, fell off the shelf,' what type of clause is 'which was old'?

Accepted Answer

Non-restrictive relative clause

Answer

A non-restrictive relative clause adds extra information and is set off by commas.

Question 4

Which literary device is used in 'The wind whispered through the trees'?

Accepted Answer

Personification

Answer

Personification gives human qualities — like whispering — to non-human things.

Question 5

Choose the sentence with correct subject-verb agreement:

Accepted Answer

Every cat and dog needs a home.

Answer

When 'every' precedes a compound subject joined by 'and,' a singular verb is used.

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