Question

16 choose the correct question - tag for the sentence: \its not a good idea,?\ a is it? b isnt it? c does it? d doesnt it? 17 what is the diphthong sound in the word \swear\? a /əi/ b /eə/ c /ɔi/ d /ei/ 18 which of the following words contains the /ɔi/ diphthong? a boy b buy c ball d bat 19 what type of figurative language is used in the phrase \the world is a stage\? a simile b metaphor c personification d hyperbole 20 \the wind whispered through the trees\. what type of figurative language is used in the phrase? a simile b metaphor c personification d hyperbole section b from the list of word lettered a to d, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underline word in each sentence. (antonyms) 21 she accidentally tore her dress. a. intentionally b. willingly c. foolishly d. carelessly 22 job was exhausted after the exercise. a. tired b. cheerful c. refreshed d. active 23 the animal will perish under the condition. a. graze b. survive c. strive d. remain 24 what shop has been temporarily closed down. a. constantly b. deliberately c. legally d. permanently 25 they normally alight at the station. a. joins b. boards c. enters d. joins section c in each of the sentences a group of words has been underlined. choose from the alternative lettered a to d the one that best explains the underlined words 26 i was informed at the eleventh hour about his decision to leave the

Explanation:

1. In tag - questions, for a negative statement "it's not a good idea", the positive tag is "is it?".
2. The diphthong sound in "swear" is /eə/.
3. The word "boy" contains the /ɔɪ/ diphthong.
4. "The world is a stage" is a metaphor as it directly equates the world to a stage without using "like" or "as" (which would be a simile).
5. "The wind whispered through the trees" gives human - like quality (whispering) to the wind, so it is personification.
6. "Accidentally" means by chance, and "intentionally" means on purpose, which is the opposite.
7. "Exhausted" means very tired, and "refreshed" means full of energy again, the opposite.
8. "Perish" means to die or be destroyed, and "survive" means to continue to live or exist, the opposite.
9. "Temporarily" means for a short time, and "permanently" means for ever, the opposite.
10. "Alight" means to get off (a vehicle etc.), and "board" means to get on (a vehicle etc.), the opposite.

Answer:

1. a. Is it?
2. b. /eə/
3. a. Boy
4. b. Metaphor
5. c. Personification
6. a. Intentionally
7. c. Refreshed
8. b. survive
9. d. permanently
10. b. boards