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  1. Which word best replaces 'said' to show anger in dialogue?

    Answer: Snapped

    'Snapped' conveys a sharp, irritated manner of speaking, making it the best substitute for 'said' when showing anger.

  2. What is the main purpose of an argumentative essay?

    Answer: To persuade the reader to accept a viewpoint

    An argumentative essay aims to persuade the reader by presenting a clear position supported by evidence and reasoning.

  3. Choose the correctly spelled word:

    Answer: Accommodate

    'Accommodate' is spelled with double 'c' and double 'm'.

  4. What does the prefix 'mis-' mean in 'misunderstand'?

    Answer: Wrongly or badly

    The prefix 'mis-' means wrongly or badly, so 'misunderstand' means to understand incorrectly.

  5. Which sentence uses the passive voice?

    Answer: The meal was cooked by the chef.

    In passive voice, the subject receives the action. 'The meal was cooked by the chef' puts 'meal' as the subject being acted upon.

  6. What is alliteration?

    Answer: Repetition of the same consonant sound at the start of words

    Alliteration is the repetition of the same consonant sound at the beginning of nearby words, e.g., 'Peter Piper picked'.

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