Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone - Chapter 1 Quiz
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What did Mr. Dursley see the cat doing as he drove around the corner?

  • Eating a mouse
  • Driving a car
  • Writing a letter
  • Reading a sign (correct)
  • Why did Mr. Dursley think it was a trick of the light when he first saw the cat?

  • He thought the cat was flying
  • It seemed impossible for a cat to be reading a sign (correct)
  • The cat was wearing sunglasses
  • He couldn't believe a cat could be on the street
  • How did Mr. Dursley react after seeing the cat in his mirror?

  • He ignored the cat (correct)
  • He waved at the cat
  • He turned around to follow the cat
  • He started talking to the cat
  • What was Mr. Dursley's main focus as he drove towards town?

    <p>Thinking about getting a large order of drills</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Mr. Dursley give himself a little shake after the cat encounter?

    <p>To clear his mind and refocus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a synonym for 'financial commitment' in business contexts?

    <p>Expense</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In legal contexts, which term is a synonym for 'legally responsible'?

    <p>Obligated</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of tools are commonly used for synonym discovery?

    <p>Thesaurus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following words is a synonym for 'unmarried man of a certain rank or profession'?

    <p>Bachelor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do synonyms help in enhancing language skills?

    <p>By increasing precision and clarity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Understanding Synonyms

    • Synonyms are words with the same or very similar meanings, and knowing them can enhance language usage and communication.
    • Mastering synonyms can add depth and richness to writing and speech.

    Defining Synonyms

    • A synonym is a word with essentially the same meaning as another word in the same language.
    • Synonyms are the opposite of antonyms, which are words with opposite meanings.
    • Synonyms can be interchangeable, but using a variety of them adds precision and color to language.

    Synonym Categories

    Emotions

    • Sad, angry, disgruntled, unhappy, annoyed, vexed, irritated, peeved, resentful, bitter, furious, and incensed are synonyms for "angry".

    States of Being

    • Dead, deceased, departed, expired, passed away, passed on, and perished are synonyms for "died".

    Actions

    • Start, commence, begin, initiate, launch, establish, found, and instigate are synonyms for "start".

    Relationships

    • Friend, acquaintance, companion, ally, associate, confidant, and partner are synonyms for "friend".

    Places

    • City, town, village, hamlet, and borough are synonyms for "town".

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    Test your knowledge of Chapter 1 from Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone with this quiz. See if you remember the details and events that take place in Privet Drive.

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