1. "The weather is nice today, ___?"

doesn't it isn't it wasn't it aren't it

2. Which structure is recommended when writing a speech for a debate motion?

State your stance first with no reasons at all Only discuss the opposing view Present the opposing views first, then your own view refuting them, then declare your stance at the end Avoid mentioning any opposing views

3. Which sentence best acknowledges an opposing view before refuting it?

Uniforms are bad, full stop. I don't care what anyone says about uniforms. Let's not talk about uniforms at all. While some argue that uniforms save money, they fail to consider how uniforms restrict self-expression.

4. Which pair of words forms a minimal pair based on the /r/ and /l/ sounds?

Right and Light Cat and Dog Book and Pen Chair and Table

5. Which of these words contains a consonant cluster at the beginning?

Cat Spring Sun Big

6. A common pronunciation mistake with consonant clusters is ______.

Speaking too quietly Using the wrong vowel at the end of the word Inserting an extra vowel sound between the consonants Skipping the first letter of the word

7. In most two-syllable NOUNS, where does the stress usually fall?

On the second syllable Nouns are never stressed On both syllables equally On the first syllable

8. In most two-syllable VERBS, where does the stress usually fall?

On the second syllable On the first syllable Verbs are never stressed On both syllables equally

9. Choose the word nearest in meaning to "diminish".

Increase Decrease Multiply Remain

10. "Building on" what a previous speaker said means ______.

Ignoring their point completely Changing the subject entirely Acknowledging their point before adding your own new idea Repeating exactly what they said

11. Why is an argument backed by a statistic generally more persuasive than one based only on feeling?

Statistics are always exaggerated Personal feelings are always more convincing Numbers have no real value in an argument Factual data gives the argument credibility, making it harder to dismiss

12. What does it mean for a writer to have "bias"?

A perspective shaped by their background or goals that affects how they present information Having no opinion at all Always telling the complete truth Writing only about numbers and statistics

13. What is the main purpose of a news report?

To persuade readers to agree with the writer's opinion To inform readers with objective facts, without personal opinion To share only the writer's personal feelings To entertain readers with a made-up story

14. What is the main purpose of an editorial or opinion piece?

To report only objective facts with no viewpoint To list numerical data only To persuade readers to see things from the writer's viewpoint To avoid expressing any opinion at all

15. Which of these is an example of weak reasoning?

Ama failed her test because she did not study the material Ama passed her test because she reviewed her notes every night Ama's score reflects the topics she studied Ama failed her test because she wore red shoes that day

16. Which of these is an example of a metaphor?

Time is a thief. He ran as fast as a cheetah. The wind whispered softly. She sang like an angel.

17. Which of these is an example of a simile?

Life is a journey. As brave as a lion. The classroom was a zoo. Her smile was sunshine.

18. Which of these is an example of symbolic language?

The sizzle of oil in a hot pan. He ran quickly to school. A dove is often used to represent peace. The number 5 is odd.

19. Which of these is an example of sensory language?

The meeting starts at 9am. He walked to school. The number 5 is odd. The sizzle of hot oil and the smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen.

20. Which of these words has a more negative nuance, even though it is similar in meaning to "determined"?

Stubborn Persistent Committed Focused