5-A-Day Language Review: Week I

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What does the term 'impeccable' most closely mean?

Unusual

Complex

Unreliable

Flawless (correct)

Which of the following represents a nonrestrictive element?

The zookeeper that feeds the animals arrives.

The zebra, known for its stripes, galloped away. (correct)

The dog barked at the stranger.

The cat that is black climbed the tree.

Which word best describes the action of 'to cultivate'?

To prepare for growth (correct)

To abandon

To ignore

To destroy

What does 'course' refer to in an academic context?

A set of subjects to be studied Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of a challenge?

To invite competition or skill demonstration Signup and view all the answers

Which phrase illustrates the use of parentheses as a nonrestrictive element?

The car (a vintage model) sped down the highway. Signup and view all the answers

In a metaphor, how is 'life: birth' best understood?

Birth signifies the beginning of life. Signup and view all the answers

Which word is synonymous with 'alert' when used as an adjective?

Vigilant Signup and view all the answers

What does a conspicuous person likely do in a group setting?

Stand out in a crowd Signup and view all the answers

Which word is spelled incorrectly among the options provided?

Acceptible Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following sentences correctly uses the appropriate pronoun?

She kicked the ball to me when I ran past her. Signup and view all the answers

What is the synonym for 'deception'?

Lies Signup and view all the answers

What does the root 'ab-' typically indicate?

Away from something Signup and view all the answers

Which phrase represents the antonym of 'accustomed'?

unfamiliar Signup and view all the answers

What does the prefix 'fore-' generally indicate?

position or timing in advance Signup and view all the answers

What type of sentence is: 'Unless my headache goes away, I won't be able to ride bikes'?

complex Signup and view all the answers

Which definition best matches the word 'alert' in this context: 'Safe drivers are alert and aware of their surroundings'?

watchful and wide-awake Signup and view all the answers

What should the incorrect pronoun shift in the sentence 'If a patient is in pain, they can use the call button to alert a nurse' be corrected to?

If a patient is in pain, he or she can use the call button to alert a nurse. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Language Review Concepts

Impeccable: Describes something flawless or without errors.

Nonrestrictive Elements

Nonrestrictive elements provide additional information in a sentence and are typically set off by commas, dashes, or parentheses.
Example phrases to consider:
- "a lighthouse on a cliff"
- "an extremely tall person"
- "a passenger"

Literary Devices

Simile: A figure of speech comparing two different things using "like" or "as".
Metaphor: A direct comparison between different things without using "like" or "as".
Personification: Assigning human characteristics to non-human objects or ideas.
Irony: A contrast between expectation and reality.
Hyperbole: Exaggerated statements not meant to be taken literally.

Vocabulary Terms

Alert:
- Adjective: Watchful; wide-awake.
- Verb: To warn someone to be ready.
- Noun: A warning signal.
Trans:
- Verb: To plant in another place.
Cultivate:
- Verb: To prepare land for crops or to help them grow.
- Verb: To encourage development through attention or study.

Course Concepts

Course:
- Noun: The path something takes or a subject set to be studied.
- Noun: A way of acting or behaving.

Competitive Terms

Challenge:
- Verb: To invite participation in a contest.
- Verb: To push someone to use significant skill or effort.
- Noun: A call for competition or a contest.

Example Structures

Rewrite sentences to incorporate nonrestrictive elements using different punctuation:
- Using commas, dashes, parentheses.

Vocabulary Synonyms

Identify synonyms for words like "amazing," "incredible," "fascinating," and "interesting."

Roots and Affixes

Understanding Greek/Latin root "cand": Related to meanings such as glowing or incandescent. Examples include:
- Glowing
- Iridescent

Language Skills Assessment Notes

Impeccable: Context clues indicate "impeccable" means flawless or without errors; relates to a strong work ethic and attention to detail needed for a magazine editor role.
Misspelled word: "Acceptible" should be corrected to "acceptable."
Nonrestrictive element: Example sentence could be "My house, which is in my favorite color, is being painted brown."
Pronouns: In "She kicked the ball to (I, me)," the correct pronoun is "me," objective case.
Synonym for deception: Choose "lies," which indicates dishonesty.
Intensive pronoun: Example: "Laura drove herself to the hospital."
Conspicuous person: Likely to "stand out in a crowd."
Greek/Latin root "ab-": Indicating separation or away from; related words include "absent," "absolve," "abduct," "abstract," "abnormal."
Vague pronoun: "Her" in "Robin asked her mom for her phone" is vague; clarify by specifying "Robin asked her mom for Robin's phone."
Matching analogy: "Fool : intelligence" matches with "crininal : innocence."
Connotation of fragrance vs. stench: "Fragrance" has a positive connotation, while "stench" has a negative one.
Personification example: "The wind whispered through the trees."
Denotation "to look at": Positive word could be "gaze," negative could be "stare."
Forecast root/affix "fore-": Means "in front of; previous, earlier."
Antonym for accustomed: "Strange" is the opposite of familiar or habitual.
Pronoun shift: "If a patient is in pain, they can use the call button to alert a nurse" should clarify to "If a patient is in pain, he or she can use the call button to alert a nurse."
Word structure: Prefix "deodorant," base "odor," suffix "ant."
Possessive noun: Rewrite "lids of the boxes" as "the boxes' lids."
Sentence type: "Unless my headache goes away, I won't be able to ride bikes" is a complex sentence.
Definition of alert: In the context of "Safe drivers are alert," it means "watchful; wide-awake."

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Test your understanding of language concepts with this quiz that covers vocabulary and sentence structure. Dive into nonrestrictive elements, figurative language, and more in the first week of the 5-A-Day series.