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The headstrong child arched back with a violent jerk as his mother carried him to bed.
A. Verb B. Noun C. Adjective D. Adverb
What is the part of speech of the underlined word in each sentence?
Gnomes, elf-like inhabitants of the forest, sang their sprite-like songs as they created mischief in their miniature world.
A. NounB. AdjectiveC. VerbD. Adverb
Part of Speech
Mark’s expressive words were all unnecessary bluster because he never backs up his threats with violent action.
A. Adjective B. Noun C. Verb D. Adverb
Part of Speech
Carrie’s shin splints were only a momentary setback to her Olympic training.
A. Interference B. A brief statement of courage C. Sharp D. gain
Definition
The substitute teacher hoped that she wouldn’t ________ the lesson, especially since she wasn’t trained to teach mathematics.
A. Refute B. Bungle C. Bluster D. Tarry
Fill in the Blank with the right word.
March winds ________ in and create great havoc on the terrain, but April showers water the flowers that beautifully decorate the landscape in May.
A. Pacify B. Tarry C. Bungle D. bluster
Fill in the Blank
Pacify means A. To lose power B. To wear away C. To make peaceful D. To act or work awkwardly
Definitions…
A. Act awkwardly B. To talk noisily C. To blow in stormy gusts D. To mess up
The wind blustered and rattled my windows.
A. Commentary B. Acuteness C. Setback D. Fidelity
Fill in the blank…The ______ of Commerce Bank is in question since the government took over its ownership.
A. Duration B. Fray C. Remorse D. Synopsis
Fill in the blank…Although the snow storm was severe, its _______ was
short.