ICAS English 3

Question 1

Which word is a synonym for 'benevolent'?

Accepted Answer

Generous

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Hostile

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Fearful

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Careless

Question 2

Read the passage: 'Maria always arrived early, prepared her notes, and helped her classmates.' What does this passage suggest about Maria?

Accepted Answer

She is responsible and considerate.

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She is lazy and disorganized.

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She is competitive and unfriendly.

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She is nervous about being late.

Question 3

Which sentence correctly uses a semicolon?

Accepted Answer

I was tired; however, I finished the work.

Answer

She likes apples; and oranges.

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We went to the park; because it was sunny.

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He called me; but I didn't answer.

Question 4

What is the meaning of the idiom 'bite the bullet'?

Accepted Answer

To face a painful situation bravely

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To eat quickly

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To argue aggressively

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To make a rash decision

Question 5

Which sentence is written in the passive voice?

Accepted Answer

The report was written by Sarah.

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The chef prepared the meal.

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The dog chased the cat.

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They built the bridge last year.

Question 6

What is the correct plural form of 'criterion'?

Accepted Answer

Criteria

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Criterions

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Criterias

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Criterium

Question 7

In poetry, what is a 'stanza'?

Accepted Answer

A group of lines forming a unit in a poem

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A repeated line at the end of each section

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A type of rhyme scheme

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The poem's central message