Year 9 English Revision: Vocabulary and Reading Comprehension Quiz

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What does it mean to have a premonition?

To have a vision during an event

To have a vision before an event (correct)

To have a vision after an event

To have a vision unrelated to events

If a painting has a meditative quality, what does it imply about the viewer?

The viewer becomes calm (correct)

The viewer becomes bored

The viewer becomes excited

The viewer becomes anxious

What does the saying 'desperate times call for desperate measures' mean?

In tough times, people should take drastic actions (correct)

In good times, people should take cautious actions

In tough times, people should remain passive

In good times, people should avoid drastic actions

Which word can be used as a synonym for 'profound'?

Intense (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean when a person is undergoing a hallucination?

Experiencing an illusion (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the opposite of 'desperate' in the saying 'desperate times call for desperate measures'?

Hopeful (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the central idea of the passage?

The job of a medical reporter in presenting accurate and dramatic information (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the word 'infinitive'?

A verb form that functions as a noun, adjective, or adverb (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the figure of speech used in the sentence 'Mary’s voice is music to my ears'?

Metaphor (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'predatory' mean in the context of the passage?

Harmful and aggressive (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the opposite of an 'adversary'?

Ally (C) Signup and view all the answers

How is Mary's voice described in the sentence 'Mary’s voice is music to my ears'?

Pleasing and harmonious (B) Signup and view all the answers

In what context might someone behave in an adversarial manner?

When opposing or challenging others (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean if a problem is described as 'irresolvable'?

Unable to be resolved or settled (C) Signup and view all the answers

'And it seems to me you lived your life like a candle in the wind.' is an example of which figure of speech?

[Simile](<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simile">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simile</a>) (B) Signup and view all the answers

'My alarm clock yells at me to get out of bed every morning.' is an example of which figure of speech?

[Personification](<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Personification">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Personification</a>) (A) Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Premonition and Perception

Having a premonition means having a feeling or sense that something is going to happen, often without any logical explanation.
A painting with a meditative quality implies that it induces a calm, peaceful, and reflective state in the viewer.

Idioms and Expressions

'Desperate times call for desperate measures' means that in situations of extreme urgency or crisis, unconventional or extreme actions may be necessary.
The opposite of 'desperate' in this context is 'hopeful' or 'optimistic'.

Figures of Speech

The sentence 'Mary’s voice is music to my ears' is an example of a metaphor, where one thing is compared to another without 'like' or 'as'.
The sentence 'And it seems to me you lived your life like a candle in the wind' is an example of a simile, where two things are compared using 'like' or 'as'.
The sentence 'My alarm clock yells at me to get out of bed every morning' is an example of personification, where an inanimate object is given human-like qualities.

Vocabulary

A synonym for 'profound' is 'deep' or 'intense'.
'Predatory' in a context means harmful or exploitative, often referring to behavior or actions that take advantage of others.
The opposite of an 'adversary' is an 'ally' or a 'friend'.
A problem described as 'irresolvable' means that it cannot be solved or settled.

Hallucinations and Voices

A hallucination is a sensory experience where someone perceives something that is not actually there.
Mary's voice is described as being 'music to my ears', implying that it is soothing and pleasant to listen to.
Someone might behave in an adversarial manner in a competitive or conflicting situation, such as in a debate or negotiation.

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Practice reading comprehension, vocabulary, and conventions with exercises on vocabulary from 'The Seventh Man'. Answer questions about the meaning of italicized words and phrases in sentences.