English Flashcards

Which of the following best defines 'denotation'?

Answer: The dictionary definition of a word

Denotation refers to the literal, dictionary definition of a word, as opposed to its connotation.

What punctuation mark is used to introduce a list after an independent clause?

Answer: Colon

A colon is used after an independent clause to introduce a list or elaboration.

Which word correctly completes the sentence: 'The doctor's _____ manner reassured the anxious patient'?

Answer: affable

'Affable' means friendly and easy to talk to, fitting the context of a reassuring manner.

Which sentence correctly uses an apostrophe to show possession for a plural noun?

Answer: The nurses' station was busy.

For plural nouns already ending in 's,' add only an apostrophe after the 's' to show possession.

What is the meaning of the suffix '-ology' in words like 'cardiology'?

Answer: Study or science of

The suffix '-ology' comes from Greek and means 'the study or science of' a subject.

Which type of context clue is used in: 'The patient was lethargic, or unusually drowsy and sluggish'?

Answer: Definition clue

The phrase 'or unusually drowsy and sluggish' directly defines 'lethargic,' making it a definition clue.

Which sentence best demonstrates parallel structure?

Answer: The student enjoys reading, writing, and studying.

Parallel structure requires all items in a series to use the same grammatical form; here all use gerunds.