UNIT 1 LESSON 4: Using words precisely
Instructions:
Each question has only one correct answer
Questions:
1. Which element of a role-play is NOT explicitly listed as a way characters express
thoughts and feelings to the audience?
1. Facial expressions
2. Tone of voice
3. Costume design
4. Gestures and movements
2. According to the text, what is the primary function of the audience in a role-play?
1. To judge the actors' performances
2. To provide feedback on what went well and what can be improved
3. To dictate the script
4. To rewrite the dialogue
3. In the context of the passage, which of the following best defines “inference”?
1. A direct statement about a character’s feelings
2. A guess based on available information
3. A description of a setting
4. A summary of the plot
4. Which of these is NOT a synonym for “cold-hearted” as given in the text?
1. Unsympathetic
2. Heartless
3. Compassionate
4. Unkind
5. The verb “sidle” most closely means:
1. To walk boldly toward someone
2. To walk sideways while trying to stay unnoticed
3. To jump over an obstacle
4. To run rapidly
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6. Which sentence correctly uses the word “glint” as a noun?
1. The sun glinted over the horizon.
2. She glinted the lights on the stage.
3. A spark made a glint in his eye.
4. He glinted his way through the crowd.
7. The term “mercenary” is associated with which of the following character traits?
1. Altruistic
2. Greedy
3. Generous
4. Self-sacrificing
8. Which of the following definitions matches “vindictive” as presented in the text?
1. Seeking forgiveness
2. Intentionally wanting to harm someone and not forgiving
3. Being indecisive
4. Showing excessive kindness
9. In the text, “offensive” is described as:
1. Pleasant and agreeable
2. Unpleasant and rude
3. Quiet and timid
4. Energetic and lively
10. Which of the following best illustrates an inference a reader might make about a
character who “sidles” away from a sibling?
1. The character is confident and bold.
2. The character is trying to avoid confrontation.
3. The character enjoys being the center of attention.
4. The character is shouting loudly.
11. According to the passage, how do writers typically convey character traits to
readers?
1. By directly telling the reader what the character feels
2. By showing the character’s actions
3. By providing a character’s biography in the narration
4. By inserting author’s opinion in brackets
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12. Which of the following is a correct pair of “cold-hearted” synonyms listed in the
text?
1. Unsympathetic – benevolent
2. Heartless – unkind
3. Compassionate – kind
4. Warm – generous
13. If a character’s tone of voice is described as “flat and emotionless,” which
adjective from the passage could best describe that character?
1. Vindictive
2. Cold-hearted
3. Mercenary
4. Offensive
14. Which scenario best demonstrates the use of “glint” as a noun in a narrative?
1. The diamond glinted as it caught the sun.
2. She glinted the letters on the board.
3. He glinted across the room.
4. They glinted their plans secretly.
15. Which of the following statements about “shepherd” is accurate according to the
text?
1. It refers to a person who repairs sheep fences.
2. It describes someone who cares for goats and sheep.
3. It is a term for a wild goat.
4. It means a musician who plays the bagpipes.
16. What feedback might an audience give a performer who “expressed emotions
through gestures but lacked appropriate facial expressions”?
1. “Your vocal tone was perfect.”
2. “What went well: gestures. What can be improved: facial expressions.”
3. “Your costume was out of character.”
4. “The script needs rewriting.”
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17. Which of these words is NOT listed as a synonym for “mercenary” in the passage?
1. Greedy
2. Money-grubbing
3. Selfish
4. Altruistic
18. According to the text, which combination of elements most directly helps an
audience infer a character’s internal state?
1. The character’s dialogue only
2. The character’s facial expressions, gestures, and tone of voice
3. The author’s narrator notes
4. The setting description
19. Which of the following sentences correctly applies the adjective “vindictive”?
1. He was vindictive when he forgave his opponent.
2. She acted vindictive after losing the game, destroying the equipment.
3. The vindictive weather helped the crops grow.
4. They felt vindictive pride after receiving an award.