English Language Arts
Grade 12
45 min
Use dictionary entries to determine correct usage
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Which definition of 'run' is used in the sentence: 'The play has a long run on Broadway.'?
2
Which part of speech for 'light' is used in: 'She wore a light jacket.'?
3
What does 'benevolent' mean in: 'The benevolent queen was loved by all.'?
Sample Practice Questions
Easy
Which definition of 'bank' is used? 'He sat on the river bank.' bank (n.) 1. a financial institution. (n.) 2. the land alongside a river.
0.1
1.2
2.Both
3.Neither
Easy
What part of speech is 'fast' in 'He is a fast runner.'? fast (adj.) 1. moving quickly. (adv.) 2. firmly or securely.
0.adj.
1.adv.
2.noun
3.verb
Easy
What does 'aquatic' mean, based on its root? aquatic (adj.) relating to water. [from Latin aqua 'water']
0.flying
1.water
2.earth
3.fire
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