Bluegrass Conference - Language Arts

9 rounds of 35 multiple-choice questions

2013

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Bluegrass Conference - Language Arts Round 1 Page 11 . VocabularyWhich are antonyms for "tranquil"? A. still, relaxed B. benign, becalmed C. relaxed, unruffled D. quiescent, sedated E. onerous, vexatious

2 . HomophonesWhich sentence includes homophones used incorrectly? A. Someday I'll buy an isle. B. His cash was kept in a cache. C. The old sailor missed the mist. D. I've not herd of a heard of lions. E. You're not allowed to speak aloud.

3 . ApostrophesWhich sentence contains an error? A. You're cuter than a kiwi berry. B. Sam's wife fell in the quicksand. C. Who's corn has the most worms? D. It's time to try to find the robots. E. You'd better get Igor's hump hidden.

4 . Languages of LiteratureGeorge Orwell said the only language whose vocabulary gets smaller every year is ... A. Elfin B. Lilliputian C. Newspeak D. Esperanto E. Gobbledygook

5 . Parts of SpeechWhich part of speech is not in this line? Great leaders have something which inspires a whole people and makes them do great deeds. A. article B. adverb C. pronoun D. adjective E. conjunction

6 . Bad GuysWhich characters are not antagonists? A. Injun Joe, Simon Legree B. Lemuel Gulliver, Bob Cratchit C. Lord Voldemort, Count Dracula D. Professor Moriarty, Brom Bones E. Captain Hook, Prince Humperdinck

7 . AllusionsInvasion of privacy and oppressive control are suggested by the fictional Big ... A. Uncle B. Sister C. Daddy D. Brother E. Momma

8 . AdviceBenjamin Franklin advised that a man would have health, wealth, and wisdom by doing what? A. saving a penny B. using little strokes C. making haste slowly D. knowing the company he keeps E. going to bed early and getting up early

9 . Sentence AnalysisWhich includes a compound subject? A. Bruce Wayne is Batman. B. Daffy quacks and Bugs chews. C. Rocky is a squirrel and a hero. D. Beldar and Prymaat are aliens. E. The Blob is corpulent and green.

1 0 . VocabularyWhich are not antonyms? A. mirth, grief B. reveal, divulge C. impending, unlikely D. diminutive, immense E. obnoxious, agreeable

Bluegrass Conference - Language Arts Round 1 Page 21 1 . Mythical MisfortunesThe Sun caused the downfall of which Greek character? A. Icarus B. Orpheus C. Daedalus D. Morpheus E. Prometheus

1 2 . Words to Live ByWhat topic is this quote about? Give to every other human being every right you claim for yourself. A. pride B. fidelity C. gratitude D. tolerance E. patriotism

1 3 . Literary GeographyComplete the title of this biography. Escape from ----: How a Vietnam War Orphan Became an American Boy A. Seoul B. Saigon C. Saipan D. Shanghai E. Singapore

1 4 . Story PartsWhich tale has no denouement? A. The Monkey's Paw B. The Call of the Wild C. The Lady or the Tiger D. Beauty and the Beast E. The Legend of Sleepy Hollow

1 5 . SuffixesWhich word lacks a suffix referring to a state of being? A. childhood B. friendship C. happiness D. laboratory E. repentance

1 6 . Mythical MonstersThe Greek hero, Theseus, slew the ... A. Hydra B. Medusa C. Cyclops D. Phoenix E. Minotaur

1 7 . Forms of LiteratureA long account of historical events is a(n) ... A. fable B. allegory C. chronicle D. anthology E. monologue

1 8 . Animal CharactersWhich creature in Kipling's "Jungle Book" most closely resembles Walter Morey's "Gentle Ben"? A. Kaa B. Hathi C. Akela D. Baloo E. Shere Khan

1 9 . Plot PartsWhich is not in the plot of the novel, "Holes"? A. an onion farmer B. the Pit of Despair C. a cure for foot odor D. yellow-spotted lizards E. the outlaw Kissin' Kate Barlow

2 0 . Metaphors"Pain arising from the anticipation of evil" and "the tax that conscience pays to guilt" are imaginative definitions of ... A. fear B. pity C. diligence D. modesty E. optimism

Bluegrass Conference - Language Arts Round 1 Page 32 1 . Animal TalesMarjorie Rawlings' work, "The Yearling," is about a(n) ... A. antlered ruminant B. cloven-hoofed swine C. shaggy-haired bovine D. horned fleecy ruminant E. domesticated hoofed quadruped

2 2 . NonfictionRussell Freedman wrote "Out of the Darkness" about what inventor of a special alphabet? A. Eli Whitney B. Louis Braille C. Wilbur Wright D. Thomas Edison E. Alexander Graham Bell

2 3 . Little GuysIn "Gulliver's Travels," the residents of ---- are diminutive. A. Lilliput B. Laputa C. Balnibari D. Luggnagg E. Brobdingnag

2 4 . ProtagonistsWhat bird is in the surname of the shipwrecked family created by Jonathan Wyss and also in the first name of the central figure in a famous survival novel by Daniel Defoe? A. jay B. gull C. hawk D. finch E. robin

2 5 . Short StoriesComplete this line from a short story by Edward Everett Hale about a man on a ship. Breathes there a man with a soul so dead Who never to himself hath said, "This is my own - my ..." A. only life B. native land C. one true love D. closest friend E. fondest dream

2 6 . Legendary MonarchsKing Arthur was the son of Uther ... A. Aragon B. Tetragon C. Pendragon D. Snapdragon E. Komododragon

2 7 . Speech SoundsPairs of letters that make a single sound such as in "judge" and "feat" are called digraphs. Which words below contain no digraphs? A. dash, wait B. oat, leopard C. asthma, ridge D. tough, through E. murmur, determine

2 8 . Environmental LiteratureWhich story expresses Dr. Seuss' concerns about the destruction of rain forests and human impact on the environment? A. The Lorax B. Yertle the Turtle C. The Cat in the Hat D. Horton Hears a Who E. The 500 Hats of Bartholomew Cubbins

2 9 . Literary FormsA scholarly work on a specific subject is a(n) ... A. holograph B. autograph C. monograph D. pictograph E. seismograph

3 0 . NounsWhich is an abstract noun that is singular, collective, and common? A. brick B. ideas C. majority D. dragonfly E. U.S. Army

Bluegrass Conference - Language Arts Round 1 Page 43 1 . Lyrical GrammarWhich line includes an indirect object? A. I met a girl crazy for me B. Get me to the church on time C. Carry me back to old Virginny D. Drink to me only with thine eyes E. Daisy, Daisy - give me your answer do

3 2 . Creepy CreaturesWhat soul-sucking fiends in Harry Potter stories guard Azkaban, have no eyes, feed on happy memories, and grow like fungi in the darkest, dankest places, creating a dense and chilly fog? A. Basilisks B. Centaurs C. Boggarts D. Thestrals E. Dementors

3 3 . AdjectivesAdjectives tell what kind, which one, how much, or how many. Which line illustrates an adjective telling what kind? A. tall tales B. that fiend C. no bananas D. few marbles E. last Mohican

3 4 . Fractured Fairy TalesThis is from a bizarre version of what tale? The gaudy fairmother told her to hop in the coalden goach made of a pipe rellow yumpkin, dive to the drance, and be mid by homelight. A. Rapunzel B. Goldilocks C. Cinderella D. Thumbelina E. Snow White

3 5 . Writer's ResidencesWho lived in a house he called Sunnyside in a New York region called Sleepy Hollow Country? A. O. Henry B. Zane Grey C. Washington Irving D. Joel Chandler Harris E. Edgar Rice Burroughs

Bluegrass Conference - Language Arts Round 1 - Answers1. E2. D3. C4. C5. B6. B7. D8. E9. D10. B11. A12. D13. B14. C15. D16. E17. C18. D19. B20. A21. A22. B23. A24. E25. B26. C27. E28. A29. C30. C31. E32. E33. A34. C35. C

Bluegrass Conference - Language Arts Round 2 Page 11 . Ancient PhilosophyTo what is Aeschylus referring below? Nor sitting at his hearth at home doth man escape his appointed doom. A. hope B. fate C. fear D. love E. pain

2 . Portal PrinciplesWhat is this line by Don Quixote about? When one door is shut, another opens. A. indignity B. reliability C. credibility D. hospitality E. opportunity

3 . BiographiesWhich is the title of a fictional biography? A. L. Frank Baum: Royal Historian of Oz B. Walt Disney: Maker of Magical Worlds C. James Bond: Authorized Biography of 007 D. Ordinary Genius: A Story of Albert Einstein E. Mohandas Gandhi: Fighter Without a Sword

4 . Eloquent ElocutionWhat did Samuel Johnson define as "the power of beating down your adversary's arguments and putting better in their place"? A. poetry B. oratory C. mimicry D. allegory E. mockery

5 . Word CombosWhich are blended words in contrast to compound words? A. fireworks, passport B. honeycomb, lifeblood C. headquarters, riverbank D. electrocute, televangelist E. weatherman, grasshopper

6 . PrefixesWhich prefixes do not have opposite meanings? A. syn - sym B. sub - super C. endo - ecto D. hyper - hypo E. macro - micro

7 . Adventure StoriesJean Craighead George's novel about Sam Gribley is entitled "My Side of the ..." A. City B. River C. Street D. Pasture E. Mountain

8 . Frivolous Literary PunsWhich is the best choice for an author of a fictitious book entitled "The Big Parade"? A. Mae B. Sew B. Marsha Long C. Howie Dewin D. Rufus Leakkan E. Lois Carmen DeNominata

9 . Literary SubdivisionsWhich is composed of stanzas? A. The Tell-Tale Heart B. The Tommyknockers C. The Man Without a Country D. The Voyages of Dr. Dolittle E. The Cremation of Sam McGee

1 0 . Word UsageIn which example is the word "as" used to mean "since" or "because"? A. As she got up, the sun rose. B. In Rome, do as the Romans do. C. He pouted as long as he could. D. As it was Sunday, he slept late. E. Weak as she looks, she's got grit.

Bluegrass Conference - Language Arts Round 2 Page 21 1 . Annabel LeeWhat are the next words in this poem by Edgar Allan Poe? It was many and many a year ago ... A. after I broke my knee B. in a kingdom by the sea C. when of age I came to be D. that she sent a note to me E. near the famous Zuider Zee

1 2 . European FolkloreTrolls are creatures in the folklore of ... A. Italy B. Spain C. Turkey D. Greece E. Norway

1 3 . GenresNonfictional prose does not include ... A. essays B. maxims C. allegories D. literary criticism E. philosophical literature

1 4 . HeroinesAccording to a John Greenleaf Whittier poem, what brave 90-year-old woman of Fredericktown took up the flag the men hauled down and displayed it defiantly in her attic window? A. Betsy Ross B. Virginia Dare C. Molly Pitcher D. Barbara Frietchie E. Florence Nightingale

1 5 . Plays on WordsWhich sign involving a pun was used on a real estate agent's office? A. Let yourself go. B. Get lots for little. C. Never a bum steer. D. Come in and have a fit. E. Wanna start something?

1 6 . Literary CategoriesWhich line is not from a nonfictional work? A. The Romans built Hadrian's Wall. B. Blefuscu was at war with Lilliput. C. Anne composed her diary in Amsterdam. D. Joaquin Murrieta was a California outlaw. E. Few inmates tried to escape from Alcatraz.

1 7 . InferencesIf a writer says a character "walked heavily, not looking where he put his feet," you can infer the character is ... A. tired B. young C. hurried D. athletic E. cheerful

1 8 . Story SettingsWhich work is set in the state whose capital is Jefferson City? A. Old Yeller B. Little House on the Prairie C. The Legend of Sleepy Hollow D. Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm E. The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

1 9 . CompositionThe fewest number of words are needed to write a(n) ... A. maxim B. novella C. editorial D. anecdote E. short story

2 0 . British LiteratureThe pushmi-pullyu of the Doctor Dolittle series is a creature with ... A. six eyes B. four wings C. two heads D. eight hoofs E. ten tentacles

Bluegrass Conference - Language Arts Round 2 Page 32 1 . Popular ProseWhich story by Ray Bradbury is a nostalgic look at a small American town in the 1920s? A. The Veldt B. Dandelion Wine C. Fahrenheit 451 D. The Illustrated Man E. The Martian Chronicles

2 2 . Lyrical GrammarIn which lyric is "while" used as a noun? A. Whistle while you work B. While shivering in my shoes I strike a careless pose C. I'm goin' away for to stay a little while D. While strolling through the park one day E. And while they were waltzing my friend stole my sweetheart from me

2 3 . PoetryWhich choice has the same rhythm as this line? Once upon a midnight dreary A. Listen my children and you ... B. Hark the herald angels sing ... C. It was many and many a year ... D. Some day my prince will come ... E. Mine eyes have seen the glory ...

2 4 . Science FictionArthur Clarke's story, "Rendezvous with Rama," is about a(n) ... A. comet B. alien prophet C. killer meteorite D. incarnation of Vishnu E. enormous spacecraft

2 5 . Poetic RhythmWhich line has a rhythm different from that of the other choices? A. Piped a tiny voice hard by B. Do not fear to put thy feet C. How do robins build their nests D. Loping along on the day's patrol E. Where the pools are bright and deep

2 6 . European LegendsThe legend of the Flying Dutchman is about a ... A. ship B. miner C. knight D. mountain E. locomotive

2 7 . AesopThis moral concludes the Aesop fable about which creature? Much wants more and loses all. A. wolf B. goose C. mouse D. tortoise E. grasshopper

2 8 . Root WordsWhich words are based on a root word meaning "foot"? A. evident, video B. podium, tripod C. regime, regulate D. nominate, misnomer E. chronicle, anachronism

2 9 . SuffixesWhich is not a noun-making suffix? A. ism B. like C. ment D. ation E. hood

3 0 . PrefixesIn which word is there a prefix with the same meaning as the one in "counterproductive"? A. catastrophe B. composition C. contradiction D. coeducational E. circumnavigate

Bluegrass Conference - Language Arts Round 2 Page 43 1 . Dictionary UseWhich word would not be on a page of a dictionary having "sensitize" and "separation" as guidewords? A. sensual B. sepaloid C. separatist D. sentimental E. sensitometer

3 2 . Slugger SettingsThe setting for the poem about mighty Casey is in ... A. Mudville B. Pikeville C. Knoxville D. Smallville E. Vaudeville

3 3 . ModifiersIn which line is there an adjective in the positive degree? A. Truth is shorter than fiction. B. He is far more astute than a brick. C. The best thing about a party is being asked to it. D. Only dead fish swim with the stream. E. We serve the most disgusting pizza in town.

3 4 . Animal AuthorsWho wrote mainly about rabbits, ducks, squirrels, hedgehogs, and cats? A. Judy Blume B. Laura Wilder C. Anna Sewell D. Joy Adamson E. Beatrix Potter

3 5 . TranslationsWhich story had to be translated into English? A. Peter Pan B. Snow White C. Rikki-tikki-tavi D. The Wind in the Willows E. The Wonderful Tar Baby

Bluegrass Conference - Language Arts Round 2 - Answers1. B2. E3. C4. B5. D6. A7. E8. B9. E10. D11. B12. E13. C14. D15. B16. B17. A18. E19. A20. C21. B22. C23. B24. E25. D26. A27. B28. B29. B30. C31. C32. A33. D34. E35. B

Bluegrass Conference - Language Arts Round 3 Page 11 . Fictional CharactersThe seafaring story about Ned Land, Pierre Aronnax, and Conseil also features Captain ... A. Flint B. Ahab C. Bligh D. Nemo E. Queeg

2 . Extreme IdiomsSomething that is to the greatest extent or amount imaginable is to the ---- degree. A. dth B. gth C. kth D. nth E. pth

3 . Degrees of ComparisonIncorrect use of the comparative or superlative form is in which line? A. It's the best of my eyes. B. We're the worst of the worst. C. I'm the meanest man in Winona. D. She's the smarter of the twins. E. He's the slower of the two worms.

4 . Parts of SpeechWhich cannot be used as a noun and verb? A. air B. inch C. find D. meet E. height

5 . Verbose WisdomWhich is the best ending for this wordy proverb? A single graphic facsimile is appraised in excess of ... A. winged celestials B. petrous projectiles C. myriad articulations D. tuberous structures E. salubrious conditions

6 . Authors' ChildhoodsHannibal, Missouri was the home of ... A. Mark Twain B. Jack London C. Washington Irving D. Laura Ingalls Wilder E. James Fenimore Cooper

7 . ProverbsWhich proverb has a meaning most similar to Yogi Berra's remark, "It's not over till it's over"? A. Fight fire with fire. B. No news is good news. C. Paddle your own canoe. D. He who laughs last laughs best. E. You cannot get blood from a turnip.

8 . SuffixesWhich are not typical adjective suffixes? A. -ize, -ate B. -able, -ible C. -tive, -less D. -ish, -ulent E. -acious, -ous

9 . Latin StemsWhich word has a stem with essentially the same meaning as the stem in "dominate"? A. freedom B. abdomen C. odometer D. indomitable E. randomization

1 0 . Poetic RhythmWhich choice has a meter different from the others? A. I think that I shall never see B. Am I a stone and not a sheep C. As virtuous men pass mildly away D. To think that two and two are four E. On moonlit heath and lonesome bank

Bluegrass Conference - Language Arts Round 3 Page 21 1 . Poetic MeterWhich has a different meter than the others? A. All the heavens seem to twinkle B. By the shores of Gitchee Gumee C. Dreary gleams about the moorland D. From the benches black with people E. Two roads diverged in a yellow wood

1 2 . FablesThis is the moral of which of Aesop's fables? Be thrifty and prepare today for what you will need tomorrow. A. The Lion and the Mouse B. The Fox and the Grapes C. The Hare and the Tortoise D. The Ant and the Grasshopper E. The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse

1 3 . Forms of CommunicationOscar Wilde's statement, "Experience is the name everyone gives to his mistakes," is a(n) ... A. pun B. riddle C. sonnet D. allegory E. epigram

1 4 . Writing TechniquesWhat literary technique are you using if you say "Babe Ruth was a pretty fair ball player"? A. irony B. metaphor C. hyperbole D. personification E. understatement

1 5 . Vampire RomancesWhich is not one of the novels by Stephanie Meyer about the protagonist, Bella Swan? A. Eclipse B. Twilight C. New Moon D. Breaking Dawn E. Goodnight Moon

1 6 . MessagesThese are what kind of statements? I'm lovin' it. A diamond is forever. You're in good hands. So easy a caveman can do it. A. morals B. slogans C. decrees D. parables E. anecdotes1 7 . FanciesSomeone holding on to hopes or dreams that are unlikely to come true is ... A. gilding the lily B. passing the buck C. chasing rainbows D. taking up the slack E. beating around the bush

1 8 . PunctuationWhich punctuation mark is used incorrectly in this sentence? Angie said with great disgust, "I found twenty-eight of it's eggs under the sofa." A. period B. hyphen C. comma D. apostrophe E. quotation marks

1 9 . SuffixesWhen a root word ends in "e" you usually drop the "e" before adding the suffix "ing." Which is an exception? A. dye B. evoke C. survive D. precede E. regulate

2 0 . Old WordsWhich is not an archaic word? A. whilom B. caboose C. methinks D. ofttimes E. gramercy

Bluegrass Conference - Language Arts Round 3 Page 32 1 . Types of WritingPropaganda is always ... A. slanted B. impartial C. technical D. historical E. descriptive

2 2 . SupplicationsIn an Uncle Remus story, Br'er Rabbit pleads to Br'er Fox, "Skin me. Snatch out my eyeballs. Roast me. But don't fling me into that ..." A. snake pit B. sticky tar C. water hole D. mine shaft E. briar patch

2 3 . Mythical CreaturesWhich mythical creature is most closely related biologically to Lassie and Old Yeller? A. Hydra B. Medusa C. Cyclops D. Minotaur E. Cerberus

2 4 . Figures of SpeechWhat literary technique was used in this quote by Wendell Phillips? Every man meets his Waterloo at last. A. irony B. climax C. allusion D. metaphor E. personification

2 5 . Literary FormsAnnals are ... A. allegorical B. ideological C. ecclesiastical D. psychological E. chronological

2 6 . Historical NovelsKaren Hesse's novel, "Stowaway," is a fictional diary of Nicholas who stows away on Captain Cook's ship during his first journey around the world. Name the ship. A. Kon-Tiki B. Endeavor C. Half Moon D. Golden Hind E. Bonhomme Richard

2 7 . Literary ClassificationsThis first line is from what type of literature? Nervous, very dreadfully nervous I had been and am; but why will you say that I am mad? A. epic B. sonnet C. editorial D. biography E. short story

2 8 . TextsA list of special terms and their definitions at the end of a textbook makes up the ... A. index B. epilogue C. glossary D. bibliography E. table of contents

2 9 . ModifiersWhich are never adverbs? A. singly, rapidly B. fatally, readily C. briskly, merrily D. exactly, ideally E. crackly, prickly

3 0 . Poetic BeatsHow many accents are in the first line of "Casey at the Bat"? A. 4 B. 5 C. 6 D. 7 E. 8

Bluegrass Conference - Language Arts Round 3 Page 43 1 . DeitiesThe Roman Neptune and the Greek Poseidon carried a ... A. lyre B. scythe C. trident D. cornucopia E. golden fleece

3 2 . WordsWords formed by the initial letters of a series of words are ... A. acronyms B. antonyms C. synonyms D. homonyms E. pseudonyms

3 3 . Root WordsWhich word does not contain a root that has the meaning with which it is paired? A. mariner - sea B. mortality - death C. manuscript - cut D. magnificent - large E. monochromatic - color

3 4 . PortalsWhat kind of door is mentioned early in Poe's poem, "The Raven"? A. trap B. open C. storm D. kitchen E. chamber

3 5 . Ageless AuthorsThe author of "Mr. Pim Passes By," "Now We Are Six,"and "When We Were Very Young" also wrote about his own son in ... A. Sounder B. Old Yeller C. Peter Pan D. The House at Pooh Corner E. The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe

Bluegrass Conference - Language Arts Round 3 - Answers1. D2. D3. A4. E5. C6. A7. D8. A9. D10. C11. E12. D13. E14. E15. E16. B17. C18. D19. A20. B21. A22. E23. E24. C25. E26. B27. E28. C29. E30. D31. C32. A33. C34. E35. D

Bluegrass Conference - Language Arts Round 4 Page 11 . ModifiersWhich line contains no misplaced modifier? A. At age five, her mom passed away. B. We listened to almost the entire concert. C. He served gruel to children on paper plates. D. Mom got a dog for my sister she calls Fido. E. They just said it's going to rain on the radio.

2 . FragmentsWhich is not a sentence fragment? A. An unusual tree on the ranch. B. Into the dank cavern she crept. C. Medusa, who had snakes for hair. D. Studying the reflection on the pond. E. Two old codgers and a dog from Covington.

3 . ModifiersWhich is not a superlative adjective? A. vividest B. swiftest C. toughest D. youngest E. wouldest

4 . Animal FarmWhich are not characters in "Animal Farm"? A. Piglet, Eyore B. Boxer, Clover C. Old Major, Mollie D. Snowball, Moses E. Napoleon, Squealer

5 . Fictional FamiliesThe Witting Family is central to ... A. The Black Stallion B. Sarah Plain and Tall C. Cheaper by the Dozen D. My Side of the Mountain E. Little House on the Prairie

6 . VerbsWhich is not an irregular verb? A. drift B. break C. throw D. shrink E. choose

7 . Word UsageWhich is incorrect? A. She is a school principal. B. Money is the principal obstacle. C. There is one basic principal in law. D. Coffee is a principal export of Colombia. E. Pip was a principal player in the playoffs.

8 . HeadlinesWhich newspaper headline is not ambiguous? A. Kids Make Nutritious Snacks B. Residents Can Drop Off Trees C. Red Tape Holds Up New Bridge D. New Vaccine May Contain Rabies E. County Roads Need Costly Repairs

9 . Formula SayingsWhich formula is another way of saying that having something for certain may be preferable to taking a chance on getting something better? A. 60 S = 1 M B. 2 W do not = 1 R C. 6 of 1 = 1/2 D of A D. 1 B in the H = 2 in the B E. 212 D F = the T at which W B

1 0 . Nothing SpecialEnforced mediocrity is the theme of ... A. Johnny Tremain B. Harrison Bergeron C. Sarah, Plain and Tall D. Flowers for Algernon E. The Great Gilly Hopkins

Bluegrass Conference - Language Arts Round 4 Page 21 1 . RhymeWhich pair of words illustrates something other than double rhyme? A. regal - eagle B. navigator - waiter C. exploring - adoring D. antelope - canteloupe E. conviction - prediction

1 2 . FeaturesWhat periodical always includes these language-related features? It Pays to Enrich Your Word Power Towards More Picturesque Speech A. Time B. Newsweek C. Weekly Reader D. Reader's Digest E. Sports Illustrated

1 3 . Context CluesWhich type of context clue for the word "lush" is illustrated below? The lush green oasis appeared out of place in the barren desert. A. example B. contrast C. definition D. comparison E. restatement

1 4 . EtymologyWhich words were derived from a Latin word indicating "father"? A. submarine, maritime B. nominate, misnomer C. legitimate, allegiance D. compatriot, patriarch E. eccentric, centrifugal

1 5 . Multiple MeaningsWhich is not a definition for the same word? A. to lose blood B. to swell or inflate C. to feel sympathetic grief D. to drain off valuable resources E. to show through a layer of paint

1 6 . Settings for StoriesWhat is the setting for a tale that begins as follows? This is the story of the great war that Rikki-tikki-tavi fought single-handed through the bathrooms ... A. India B. Egypt C. Spain D. Canada E. England

1 7 . TransitionsWhich transitions indicate concessions? A. granted, of course B. in short, for instance C. however, notwithstanding D. moreover, in the first place E. on the whole, in other words

1 8 . MottosWhich saying has a meaning most similar to the Boy Scout motto? A. Make haste slowly. B. Keep your powder dry. C. Common sense is not so common. D. Every man of courage is a man of his word. E. He who eats the fruit should at least plant the seed.

1 9 . CapitalizationHow many words should be capitalized? last summer, blake rafted down an idaho river for his vacation from medical school at yale. A. 2 B. 3 C. 4 D. 5 E. 6

2 0 . HomophonesWhich word would not be found on a list of homophones? A. road B. wave C. shear D. sting E. throne

Bluegrass Conference - Language Arts Round 4 Page 32 1 . StoriesThe locale for which story is not in the same state as the others? A. Rip Van Winkle B. The Pushcart War C. Anne of Green Gables D. The Last of the Mohicans E. The Legend of Sleepy Hollow

2 2 . Fair PlayIn honor of a card game expert, any activity following established rules and regulations is done according to ... A. Hall B. Hale C. Holly D. Hoyle E. Homer

2 3 . Equine LiteratureWhich novel is not about a horse? A. Sounder B. Seabiscuit C. Man O'War D. National Velvet E. My Friend Flicka

2 4 . Tale TypesBecause they incorporate a great deal of hyperbole, tall tales are similar to ---- stories. A. bird B. fish C. horse D. snake E. insect

2 5 . An Astoundingly Short SynopsisThis is a one-line summary of a story by whom? Sometimes you can't build a fire to keep warm and you freeze to death. A. O. Henry B. Jack London C. Isaac Asimov D. Rudyard Kipling E. Shel Silverstein

2 6 . Personal AccountsThe "Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass" is about ... A. an industrialist B. a mountain man C. an escaped slave D. a railroad engineer E. a pony express rider

2 7 . Short StoriesCentral to the story, "Dr. Heidegger's Experiment," is a ... A. potion B. spectre C. secret book D. time machine E. book of occult magic

2 8 . VerbsFor which irregular verbs are the present, past, and past participles the same? A. draw, feel B. keep, swim C. spread, set D. catch, beat E. freeze, send

2 9 . ClausesWhich line could be an independent clause? A. if elephants could fly B. before you waste your time C. who dazzled the fair maiden D. slowly as he faced the villain E. though it caused him great agony

3 0 . CastawaysIn "Abel's Island," a story about a castaway, Abel is a ... A. race horse B. bloodhound C. Siamese cat D. wealthy youth E. civilized mouse

Bluegrass Conference - Language Arts Round 4 Page 43 1 . Code BreakingIn a code that replaces each letter of the alphabet with a corresponding number from 1 to 26, the code word "1 9 18" indicates ... A. help B. a conjunction C. what we breathe D. directing a weapon E. Lincoln's first name

3 2 . Fictional CharactersJane, Michael, John, and Barbara Banks are characters in a story also featuring ... A. Tiger Lily B. Mary Poppins C. Rebecca Randall D. Katrina van Tassel E. Pippi Longstocking

3 3 . PronunciationWhich combination of letters cannot be used to end a word that rhymes with "rain"? A. ein B. een C. eign D. aign E. agne

3 4 . Colonial AuthorsWhich is a work of Benjamin Franklin? A. Just So Stories B. Johnny Tremain C. The Dogood Papers D. The Village Blacksmith E. That Was Then and This Is Now

3 5 . Punctuation OrganizationIf you alphabetize the names for the punctuation marks indicated below, which comes first? A. denotes possession B. separates words in series C. indicates "note what follows" D. encloses a person's exact words E. completes an interrogative sentence

Bluegrass Conference - Language Arts Round 4 - Answers1. B2. B3. E4. A5. B6. A7. C8. E9. D10. B11. D12. D13. B14. D15. B16. A17. A18. B19. C20. D21. C22. D23. A24. B25. B26. C27. A28. C29. C30. E31. C32. B33. B34. C35. A

Bluegrass Conference - Language Arts Round 5 Page 11 . Root WordsThe root in which words means "believe"? A. inaudible, audibility B. incredible, credulity C. insensible, sensitivity D. interruptible, corruptibility E. incomparable, comparability

2 . VerbsWhich line does not incorporate an action verb? A. Did she find the key under the mat? B. The rocket blasted off into the night. C. We don't serve pickles with ice cream. D. At last, Susan and Peter were in Narnia. E. Josh noticed several skunks in the garage.

3 . Parts of SpeechIn which line is "out" used as a preposition? A. Truth will out. B. She fell out the window. C. They went in the out door. D. Platform shoes and bell bottoms are out. E. We need just one more out to win the game.

4 . SyllabicationWhich word can be divided into syllables? A. eels B. eons C. males D. ghouls E. cloaks

5 . Word AnalysisIn which word are the first three letters not a prefix? A. discipline B. distortion C. disobeying D. disinfection E. dishonorable

6 . Literary FormsWhich illustrates exposition? A. The Raven B. The Two Towers C. A Christmas Carol D. The Martian Chronicles E. Principles of Sports Medicine

7 . Fictional BirthplacesAccording to Felix Salten, who "came into the world in the middle of a thicket, in one of those little, hidden forest glades which seem to be entirely open"? A. Elsa B. Bambi C. Mowgli D. Old Yeller E. Black Beauty

8 . Always ProverbsWhich proverb is correctly stated? A. A watched pot always boils. B. The first step is always the easiest. C. It's always darkest before the twilight. D. Bread always falls on the unbuttered side. E. The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence.

9 . LiteratureWhich line contains an exclamation of grief? A. Alas, her joints stiffen! B. Ay, a wretched soul is his! C. Gadzooks, the beauty dazzles! D. Forsooth, it is Lady Montague! E. O, she doth teach the torch to burn bright!

1 0 . PunctuationA question mark is probably not appropriate in which sentence? A. Did you ask her yet? B. What in the world are you up to? C. Do you agree that flies are cute? D. She left after asking us if we knew where Seymour was? E. You don't mind finding maggots in your soup?

Bluegrass Conference - Language Arts Round 5 Page 21 1 . LimericksThe last word in a limerick rhymes with the ... A. 1st word in the 1st line B. 1st word in the 5th line C. 1st word in the 2nd line D. last word in the 1st and 2nd lines E. last word in the 3rd and 4th lines

1 2 . Dwarf SynonymsThe dwarf, Happy, from the story of Snow White would not be described as ... A. jubilant B. euphoric C. melancholy D. enraptured E. exhilarated

1 3 . NovelsWhich story explores the consequences of unshackled freedom and points out the need for rules and laws? A. The Outsiders B. Fahrenheit 451 C. Robinson Crusoe D. Lord of the Flies E. The Swiss Family Robinson

1 4 . Literary AnalysisWhich line from a short story is in first person? A. "Yes," said the boy. B. Are you building a cabin? C. There are blankets in the hut. D. Grandpa was sitting in his room. E. We began the trek in late autumn.

1 5 . TolkienWhat word is missing in this line from a fantasy by J.R.R. Tolkien? One ---- to rule them all, one ---- to find them, one ---- to bring them all and in the darkness bind them. A. Ring B. Word C. Chain D. Stone E. Sword

1 6 . Wartime PoetryWhich poem is not about the American Revolution? A. Bunker Hill B. Paul Revere's Ride C. The Concord Hymn D. The Green Mountain Boys E. The Battle of New Orleans

1 7 . Proverbial PreceptsWhich saying has a meaning dissimilar to the others? A. Seize the moment. B. Strike while the iron is hot. C. Good seed makes a good crop. D. Make hay while the sun shines. E. Gather ye rosebuds while ye may.

1 8 . Animal EpithetsThe camel is the ---- of the desert. A. tug B. ship C. train D. truck E. barge

1 9 . Bad LogicBegging the question is illustrated by adding which ending to this line? I like pecan pie because it ... A. is my favorite dessert B. doesn't contain any citrus C. keeps well in the refrigerator D. reminds me of my grandmother E. has an appealing color and texture

2 0 . Ancient AuthorsWho wrote this? The hare darted almost out of sight at once but soon stopped and, to show his contempt for the tortoise, lay down to have a nap. A. Plato B. Homer C. Aesop D. Aristotle E. Sophocles

Bluegrass Conference - Language Arts Round 5 Page 32 1 . Dog TalesWhat story by Dodie Smith is about Cruella deVil, a villain causing certain kinds of canines to disappear all over England? A. Sounder B. Old Yeller C. White Fang D. 101 Dalmatians E. The Incredible Journey

2 2 . Character FlawsWhat is Horace Mann bemoaning in this line? Lost, yesterday, somewhere between sunrise and sunset, two golden hours, each set with sixty diamond minutes. A. prejudice B. indolence C. ignorance D. intolerance E. extravagance

2 3 . SuffixesWhich word lacks a suffix that means "small"? A. rivulet B. dinette C. childish D. particle E. molecule

2 4 . Dystopian NovelsIn Lois Lowry's novel, "The Giver," which is a central concept? A. Grok B. Sameness C. Bokonism D. Doublethink E. Psychohistory

2 5 . Dystopian Time ReckoningIn "Brave New World," the abbreviation "A.F." stands for "after ..." A. Fox B. Ford C. Foster D. Franklin E. Farnsworth

2 6 . AffixesThe prefix in which words means "in"? A. asleep, alive B. external, exit C. prevail, preface D. antedate, antecedent E. hypodermic, hypothesis

2 7 . AffixesWhich words have a prefix meaning "away from"? A. absolute - abscond B. concourse - confidence C. intramural - intravenous D. impeccable - immoderate E. metaphor - metamorphosis

2 8 . WordplayWhat form of wordplay did Colonel Lemuel Q. Stoopnagle repeatedly use in his book, "My Tale Is Twisted," which was divided into "Wart Pun" and "Tart Pooh"? A. parody B. anagrams C. palindromes D. spoonerisms E. malapropisms

2 9 . MythologyWhich was a mythical steed? A. Sirius B. Perseus C. Pegasus D. Cerberus E. Hesperus

3 0 . American LegendsWhich legendary character is associated with the Hudson River Valley? A. Mike Fink B. Swamp Fox C. Lost Dutchman D. Sourdough Sam E. Headless Horseman

Bluegrass Conference - Language Arts Round 5 Page 43 1 . AdverbsWhich adverb answers the question, "to what extent"? A. here B. daily C. nearly D. slowly E. northward

3 2 . Word UseWhich sentence is correct? A. She sat besides the frog. B. She is an imminent scientist. C. Here is the morale of the fable. D. She bought some new stationary. E. Money is always a principal factor.

3 3 . AuthorsWho wrote about a circumnavigation that took four score days? A. Jules Verne B. Isaac Asimov C. L. Frank Baum D. Charles Dickens E. Ernest Hemingway

3 4 . Sociological SynonymsWhich is not a synonym? A. parasite B. sponger C. freeloader D. benefactor E. bloodsucker

3 5 . PoetryThis is the opening to what type of poem? Ho, for the Pirate Don Durk of Dowdee! He was as wicked as wicked could be, But oh, he was perfectly gorgeous to see! The Pirate Don Durk of Dowdee. A. haiku B. ballad C. couplet D. limerick E. free verse

Bluegrass Conference - Language Arts Round 5 - Answers1. B2. D3. B4. B5. A6. E7. B8. E9. A10. D11. D12. C13. D14. E15. A16. E17. C18. B19. A20. C21. D22. B23. C24. B25. B26. A27. A28. D29. C30. E31. C32. E33. A34. D35. B

Bluegrass Conference - Language Arts Round 6 Page 11 . SuffixesWhich word contains a verb suffix? A. scarcely B. turbulent C. popularize D. motherhood E. thoughtless

2 . WritingWhat is illustrated in this sentence? It looked gloomy for the Mudville baseball team. They were down by two in the ninth with two outs. But the crowd felt that Casey could save the day if only he could get to bat. A. anachronism B. paraphrasing C. poetic justice D. understatement E. characterization3 . WritingWhich line from the same paragraph is the topic sentence? A. Deer consume anything green. B. Little green worms love broccoli leaves. C. Corn is a favorite of backyard raccoons. D. Weeds sprout up everywhere in summer. E. Gardening can be an agonizing experience.

4 . Silent LettersIn which word is an "o" not silent? A. pigeon B. yeoman C. leopard D. colonel E. jeopardy

5 . Good Grief!Insincere expressions of grief are ---- tears. A. bunny B. rattler C. pelican D. crocodile E. rhinoceros

6 . ParodiesWhich parody includes this verse? Twas Byblis and the sepal traps did gland and grumous in the whorl All motile were the bladderworts and the monstrose unfurled. A. Talkiwocky B. Geowocky C. Botaniwocky D. Chemowocky E. Browserwocky7 . ConnotationsWhich adjective used in this sentence has the most negative connotation? He is a ---- man and nothing stops him. A. stubborn B. obstinate C. steadfast D. pig-headed E. strong-willed

8 . BiographiesThis is about whom? At last joining the thought of the flowing liquid and the word, she stooped down and touched the earth showing her desire to know its name. A. Helen Keller B. Coretta King C. Amelia Earhart D. Marjorie Rawlings E. Louisa May Alcott

9 . Stories within Stories"The Princess Bride" and "The Book of One Thousand Nights and a Night" are examples of ---- stories. A. sob B. fish C. short D. frame E. ghost

1 0 . Forms of LiteratureThe best ---- leave readers with a sense of nearly entering into a second life and coming to know someone in some ways better than he knows himself. A. essays B. parodies C. editorials D. allegories E. biographies

Bluegrass Conference - Language Arts Round 6 Page 21 1 . ClassifiedsThere is no misplaced modifier in which ad? A. Antique desk for lady with thick legs B. Very old dresses from grandmother in beautiful condition C. 3-year-old teacher needed for pre-school D. Man to care for cow that does not smoke E. Home extermination - get rid of pesky aunts

1 2 . NounsWhich category of nouns is not paired with an example? A. proper - Zeke B. common - bunny C. collective - men D. abstract - truth E. verbal - laughing

1 3 . AuthorsWho wrote about a rabbit that broke into Mr. MacGregor's cabbage patch and barely managed to escape with all his fur? A. Dr. Seuss B. A.A. Milne C. C.S. Lewis D. Judy Blume E. Beatrix Potter

1 4 . ProverbsIn which line is the proverb stated correctly? A. A barking dog never bites. B. A leopard cannot paint its spots. C. A closed mouth gathers no fleas. D. A rolling stone gathers no moths. E. A horse divided against itself cannot stand.

1 5 . SentencesWhich is not a sentence fragment? A. Because I have no heart. B. Over broken cobbles it pranced. C. Feeling his way through the maze. D. Stuck in the cold nuclear effluent. E. A tint of red which caught his eye.

1 6 . Sentence PartsWhich words are never the subject of a sentence? A. some, few B. green, red C. there, here D. hers, yours E. shoot, dive

1 7 . Mark TwainIn "The Prince and the Pauper" the two boys born on the same day have what surnames? A. Canty and Tudor B. Sawyer and Finn C. Smiley and Webster D. Potter and Robinson E. Thatcher and Watson

1 8 . BiographiesComplete the title of this biography. Little Sure Shot: The Story of ... A. Virginia Dare B. Molly Pitcher C. Annie Oakley D. Amelia Earhart E. Barbara Frietchie

1 9 . ModifiersWhich line illustrates an adverb modifying an adverb? A. They talked very secretly. B. Slowly the old tire went flat. C. The coach yelled incessantly. D. She was put soundly in her place. E. He was a slightly overweight man.

2 0 . PerspectivesWhat word is missing in this ditty? The ---- fell ten stories and at each window bar He shouted to his friends, "All right so far!" A. alarmist B. optimist C. alchemist D. pessimist E. conformist

Bluegrass Conference - Language Arts Round 6 Page 32 1 . LatinWhich Latin phrase means "in the meantime"? A. ad lib B. ad hoc C. ad interim D. ad valorem E. ad hominem

2 2 . Greek HeroesWho faced terrors such as the whirling Charybdis, the enchantress Circe, and the raging Cyclops? A. Jason B. Perseus C. Hercules D. Odysseus E. Androcles

2 3 . AbstractionsWhich includes abstract nouns? A. In the cave were many antlers. B. They found bullets on her lawn. C. People are in no mood for truth. D. Juice tastes great in the desert. E. We'll trade lumber for spaghetti.

2 4 . Prefix AntonymsWhich words do not have prefixes with opposite meanings? A. promote, retrorocket B. antecedent, postpone C. malnutrition, benefactor D. subordinate, hypodermic E. homogeneous, heteronym

2 5 . FantasiesIn J.R.R. Tolkien's trilogy, Gollum calls the magic ring his ... A. pet B. dear C. worthy D. beloved E. precious

2 6 . AuthorsLydia Child wrote "An Appeal in Favor of that Class of Americans Called Africans." You could surmise that Ms. Child is a(n) ... A. ecologist B. pessimist C. abolitionist D. genealogist E. etymologist

2 7 . CompetitionsIn "Alice in Wonderland," the heroine runs in a(n) ---- race. A. rat B. drag C. relay D. caucus E. obstacle

2 8 . Literary RelationshipsWhich set of words does not suggest a cause and effect relationship? A. so, accordingly B. as a result, thus C. at last, previously D. consequently, since E. in order that, therefore

2 9 . VowelsThe schwa sound does not appear in which words? A. ratio, typhoon, baby B. ocean, pleasant, sofa C. eloquent, dozen, supply D. about, medium, mountain E. decimal, president, famous

3 0 . Doggy DefendersIn Greek mythology, Cerberus guarded the ... A. Labyrinth B. Golden Fleece C. entrance to Hades D. Pillars of Hercules E. apples of the Hesperides

Bluegrass Conference - Language Arts Round 6 Page 43 1 . Island SettingsLucy Montgomery's "Anne of Green Gables," takes place on ---- Island. A. Baffin B. Victoria C. Vancouver D. Cape Breton E. Prince Edward

3 2 . SuffixesWhich suffix can be added to the adjective "national" to turn it into a noun? A. -ism B. -ence C. -hood D. -ness E. -ation

3 3 . CommunicationAfter Ned took four days to build a simple bookshelf, his neighbor remarked "You sure make one fine carpenter." What does this illustrate? A. acclaim B. analogy C. paradox D. sarcasm E. digression

3 4 . WritersWho is not a science fiction author? A. A.A. Milne B. Isaac Asimov C. Ray Bradbury D. Arthur Clarke E. Robert Heinlein

3 5 . LiteratureWhat is in this epitaph? Here lies Pecos Bill. He always lied and always will. He once lied loud. He now lies still. A. pun B. simile C. imagery D. foreshadowing E. understatement

Bluegrass Conference - Language Arts Round 6 - Answers1. C2. B3. E4. B5. D6. C7. D8. A9. D10. E11. E12. C13. E14. A15. B16. C17. A18. C19. A20. B21. C22. D23. C24. D25. E26. C27. D28. C29. A30. C31. E32. A33. D34. A35. A

Bluegrass Conference - Language Arts Round 7 Page 11 . HomophonesA homophone for which word means "reared"? A. guest B. bread C. aloud D. soared E. weighed

2 . SpoonerismsWhich is not a spoonerized version of a fairy tale title? A. Beeping Sleauty B. The Ford of the Lies C. The Pea Little Thrigs D. Prinderella and the Cince E. Goldibear and the Three Locks

3 . TexIn S.E. Hinton's novel, Tex's brother Mason is especially talented in ... A. math B. running C. geography D. basketball E. auto mechanics

4 . LiteratureWhich term indicates the relationship between the name and the sentence below? Florence Nightingale Flit on cheering angel. A. pun B. haiku C. analogy D. lampoon E. anagram

5 . Sage Sayings"Time and tide wait for no man" is one of many sayings pointing out the folly of ... A. old age B. allegiance C. impatience D. procrastination E. accumulating possessions

6 . Books for GrinsRoald Dahl's story, "The BFG," is about a ... A. Big Friendly Giant B. Bat From Gotham C. Bold Fierce Genie D. Bad Fussy Grouch E. Blonde Forgetful Girl

7 . Fictional RoyaltyPrincess ---- is associated with the Lost Boys and a pirate who lost his hand to a crocodile. A. Leia B. Fiona C. Tiger Lily D. Buttercup E. Summerfallwinterspring

8 . SyllabicationThe VC/CV rule applies to the syllabication of which words? A. camel, dragon B. clover, behave C. ringing, tougher D. seeming, roofer E. perhaps, wonder

9 . English GrammarStandard usage is illustrated in which line? A. Elvis sings good. B. I will set on the bench. C. Steffi can play tennis well. D. The sun will raise at 5:15 a.m. E. Miss Bardot wants to learn me French.

1 0 . Literary VocabularyCondensed books are ... A. annulled B. abridged C. amended D. annotated E. alliterated

Bluegrass Conference - Language Arts Round 7 Page 21 1 . PunsWhich punnish definition does not pertain to the word it follows? A. minimum - a very small mother B. bassinet - what fishermen want C. paralyze - a fishhook without a worm D. eclipse - what a gardener does to hedges E. warehouse - what to ask when you're lost

1 2 . SyllabicationHow many syllables are in this quote by Jeannette Rankin? You can no more win a war than you can win an earthquake. A. 13 B. 14 C. 15 D. 16 E. 17

1 3 . Pronoun UsageWhich literary character uses the first person plural when speaking about himself? A. Milo B. Gollum C. Valdemort D. Schmendrick E. Bastian Balthazar Bux

1 4 . Legendary Girl FriendsMaid Marian was a close friend of ... A. Robin Hood B. King Arthur C. William Tell D. Davy Crockett E. Rip van Winkle

1 5 . Writing WrongsWhich error is illustrated in this? Having been hit high above the bleachers, the outfielder caught the ball. A. comma splice B. dangling participle C. sentence fragment D. improper punctuation E. faulty subject-verb agreement

1 6 . Perplexing PerspectivesIn a poem by John Saxe, the six blind men correctly described what animal when they said that something they touched was like a wall, a spear, a snake, a tree, a fan, and a rope? A. lion B. zebra C. giraffe D. elephant E. hippopotamus

1 7 . Poetic AccentuationWhat is the fifth accented word in this line? And none will grieve when I go forth, or smile when I return A. I B. none C. forth D. smile E. grieve

1 8 . Figures of SpeechWhich illustrated alliteration? A. sing a song of sixpence B. like a diamond in the sky C. the more haste - the less speed D. The pen is mightier than the sword. E. He that formed the eye - shall he not see?

1 9 . HomophonesIn which line from the same limerick is a homophone used incorrectly? A. An epicure dining at Crewe B. Found quite a large mouse in his stew. C. Said the waiter, "Don't shout, D. And waive it about, E. Or the rest will be wanting one too."

2 0 . Story AuthorsThis is the last line of a story by whom? Never trust the advice of a person in difficulties. A. Aesop B. Robert Frost C. Julius Caesar D. J.R.R. Tolkien E. Emily Dickinson

Bluegrass Conference - Language Arts Round 7 Page 32 1 . Nonfiction"The Life of Buffalo Bill" is an account of the life of William ... A. Cody B. Seward C. Bradford D. Sherman E. McKinley

2 2 . Book RepositoriesThe bookshelves in a library are called the ... A. silos B. slabs C. stacks D. stocks E. stables

2 3 . ProverbsWhich proverb means "what is uttered by arrogant or boastful people may be inconsequential or insubstantial?" A. Misery loves company. B. A miss is as good as a mile. C. Too many cooks spoil the broth. D. A rolling stone gathers no moss. E. Empty vessels make the most sound.

2 4 . Main CharactersWho is the protagonist in this series of novels? The Lightning Thief, The Sea of Monsters, The Titan's Curse, The Demigod Files, The Battle of the Labyrinth, The Last Olympian A. Percy Jackson B. Inigo Montoya C. Despereaux Tilling D. Maggie Marmelstein E. Bastian Balthazar Bux

2 5 . Word ReplacementWhich words could not be appropriately substituted for the blanks in this example? "No," she ---- and ---- from the room. A. blurted, lurched B. shrieked, bolted C. asserted, darted D. concurred, dwindled E. murmured, sauntered

2 6 . ParagraphsGiven these lines from the same paragraph, would be the topic sentence? A. The podium was smashed. B. Food was all over the walls. C. Chairs were thrown into a heap. D. The hall was a complete disaster. E. Torn-up posters littered the floor.

2 7 . Forms of PoetryA lament is a poem expressing ... A. joy B. fear C. love D. hope E. grief

2 8 . Number PunctuationCommas should be used with ---- numbers. A. large B. mixed C. serial D. ordinal E. compound

2 9 . A Failure to CommunicateWhich project was adversely affected by the inability of the builders to understand one another? A. Tower of Babel B. Pyramids of Giza C. Great Wall of China D. Colossus of Rhodes E. Pharos at Alexandria

3 0 . Literary TechniquesAnthropomorphism pervades which story? A. Animal Farm B. Tom Sawyer C. Treasure Island D. Little House on the Prairie E. The Swiss Family Robinson

Bluegrass Conference - Language Arts Round 7 Page 43 1 . Thomas Hardy's PoetryWhat word is missing in this stanza? Yes, quaint and curious ---- is! You shoot a fellow down You'd treat if met where any bar is, Or help to half-a-crown. A. war B. love C. grief D. trust E. death3 2 . SpecificityWhich is the most general concept? A. hut B. villa C. house D. chalet E. mansion

3 3 . PoetryHow does the last line in this rhyme end? Monday's child is fair of face Tuesday's child is full of grace Wednesday's child is full of woe Thursday's child ... A. likes to row B. just says no C. has far to go D. loves to mow E. needs a tow3 4 . Preposition ChoiceWhich line includes a preposition used inappropriately? A. I was disappointed by the yeti. B. She is interested in that armadillo. C. He was worried about your iguana. D. You were rescued from the snake pit. E. We were frightened with those sharks.

3 5 . Figurative PhrasesWhich is part of a metaphor for abundance? A. fish and chips B. milk and honey C. pork and beans D. bread and water E. mustard and relish

Bluegrass Conference - Language Arts Round 7 - Answers1. B2. B3. D4. E5. D6. A7. C8. E9. C10. B11. C12. B13. B14. A15. B16. D17. D18. A19. D20. A21. A22. C23. E24. A25. D26. D27. E28. A29. A30. A31. A32. C33. C34. E35. B

Bluegrass Conference - Language Arts Round 8 Page 11 . StoriesJean Craighead George wrote "My Side of the ... " A. City B. Lake C. River D. Street E. Mountain

2 . Writing ProblemsName the grammatical error below. Several bus drivers were arguing in the office recently hired. A. split infinitive B. dangling gerund C. sentence fragment D. misplace modifier E. wrong subject-pronoun agreement

3 . Parts of SpeechWhich cannot be used as a preposition? A. off B. onto C. other D. outside E. opposite

4 . TenseWhat two tenses are used in this line? Minni had caught all the fish before I arrived. A. past perfect and past B. past perfect and future C. present perfect and past D. present perfect and future E. present perfect and future perfect

5 . Reflexive PronounsIn which example is a pronoun used improperly? A. Harry had hurt himself. B. We ourselves were abducted. C. Leave a message for Mort or myself. D. She pulled herself up by her bootstraps. E. Did you buy yourself a new compost bin?

6 . Writing WrongsRedundancy is illustrated by adding which line to this stem? Death Valley Scotty was parched ... A. and extremely thirsty B. by the relentless sunshine C. and his shirt was starched D. pooped, and partly paranoid E. like a piece of overdone jerky

7 . Preposition UseIn which line is the missing preposition different from those in the other lines? A. She started working here ---- 1993. B. He is planning to go abroad ---- July. C. It's too cold ---- winter to go swimming. D. I like the smell of napalm ---- the morning. E. They are having a party ---- Christmas eve.

8 . ProofreadingWhat error is in this line? Since losing was the one thing in the world he could not stand. A. split infinitive B. dangling participle C. misplaced modifier D. sentence fragment E. subject-verb agreement

9 . Time FramesEdgar Allan Poe's poem, "The Raven," is set during which month? A. May B. August C. October D. February E. December

1 0 . Adage MongersWhat are synonyms for the adjective in the name of the character developed by Benjamin Franklin who was full of adages and maxims? A. scholarly, astute B. oblivious, insensible C. potent, authoritative D. stouthearted, valiant E. impoverished, destitute

Bluegrass Conference - Language Arts Round 8 Page 21 1 . AlgorithmsAn algorithm is a ... A. form of jazz music B. method of encryption C. pulse of a variable star D. computer programming language E. procedure for solving a problem

1 2 . Unusual DietsWho was raised on dynamite and nitroglycerin? A. Babe B. Mike Fink C. John Henry D. Stormalong E. Widowmaker

1 3 . Commonplace CommunicationWhich line does not include a common cliche? A. He fought tooth and nail. B. The game was touch-and-go. C. She gave it her heart and soul. D. The boys got up bright and early. E. Her response was fair and furious.

1 4 . Library ScienceWhich book is classified in the same section as "Understanding Physics" in the Dewey Decimal System? A. Anguished English B. The Grapes of Wrath C. Principles of Geology D. American History Made Simple E. Dictionary of Historic Nicknames

1 5 . ProverbsWhich saying has a meaning different from the others? A. Haste makes waste. B. Tomorrow never comes. C. Procrastination is the thief of time. D. One of these days is none of these days. E. What may be done at any time is done at no time.

1 6 . Colonial PoemsA central character in Longfellow's poem, "The Courtship of Miles Standish," is ... A. Pocahontas B. Virginia Dare C. Abigail Adams D. Priscilla Mullens E. Anne Hutchinson

1 7 . HeroinesThis is an allusion to which literary heroine? Ever since I was a little girl, I knew some day my prince would come. A. Heidi B. Gretel C. Pollyanna D. Snow White E. Mary Poppins

1 8 . Book PartsYou would be certain to find a bibliography in which book? A. The Polar Express B. Through the Looking Glass C. A Child's History of England D. Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm E. Hans Brinker and the Silver Skates

1 9 . CapitalizationWhich line includes inappropriate capitalization? A. on Columbus Day B. to the New York Mets C. toward Mount Rushmore D. throughout the Twenty-First Century E. by the Federal Bureau of Investigation

2 0 . Word CouplesWhich is not a customary pair? A. nip and tuck B. wear and tear C. curds and whey D. assault and pepper E. checks and balances

Bluegrass Conference - Language Arts Round 8 Page 32 1 . Public SpeakingA stand, often equipped with a microphone, from which a speaker may address an audience is called a ... A. forum B. sacrum C. quorum D. rostrum E. plectrum

2 2 . DescriptionsWhat is illustrated in this sentence? Even in his last years, Gramps had a mind like a steel trap, only one that had been left out in the rain and had rusted shut. A. analogy B. antonym C. ambiguity D. aphorism E. alliteration

2 3 . Fantasy WorldsWhich imaginary world is not correctly paired with its creator? A. Narnia - C.S. Lewis B. Neverland - J.M. Barrie C. Earthsea - Ursula Le Guin D. Oz - Edgar Rice Burroughs E. Middle Earth - J.R.R. Tolkien

2 4 . SuffixesWhich is not a noun-forming suffix? A. -like B. -ance C. -phile D. -hood E. -ology

2 5 . AntonymsThe opposite of the meek and modest are people who are ... A. willy-nilly B. itsy-bitsy C. hoity-toity D. palsy-walsy E. namby-pamby

2 6 . Mixed-up PoemsWhich line should be last in these mixed-up lines from a limerick? A. I don't like to work B. And I'm kind of a jerk C. A young army recruit named Frank D. So I'm bound to make general's rank E. Said, "There's two things on which you can bank"

2 7 . Forms of LiteratureWhich is not the title of a periodical? A. TV Guide B. Reader's Digest C. Marine Corps Gazette D. The Chronicles of Narnia E. New England Journal of Medicine

2 8 . Science Fiction SolidsWhat enormous geometric solid is central in Arthur Clarke's story, "Rendezvous with Rama"? A. cube B. cone C. sphere D. pyramid E. cylinder

2 9 . Literary LocalesThe setting for which work is least similar to that of the others? A. The Outsiders B. The Castaway C. Lord of the Flies D. Robinson Crusoe E. The Swiss Family Robinson

3 0 . Rodent TalesRobert C. O'Brien's story about highly trained rodents is "Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of ..." A. NIMH B. BATF C. CCCP D. ASCAP E. NASCAR

Bluegrass Conference - Language Arts Round 8 Page 43 1 . Fictional RebellionsDumbledore's Army is to the Harry Potter series as Aslan's Army is to ... A. the Goosebumps series B. the Green Knowe series C. The Chronicles of Narnia D. The Chronicles of Prydain E. Through the Looking Glass

3 2 . SettingsAn island near New Guinea is a setting for ... A. White Fang B. Captains Courageous C. When the Legends Die D. The Pied Piper of Hamelin E. The Swiss Family Robinson

3 3 . Mirror PhrasesWhich phrase reads the same when held in front of a mirror upside-down? A. OLD FISH B. TINY TUNA C. CHOICE COD D. WHITE SHARK E. STEELHEAD TROUT

3 4 . Fairy TalesWhich is not one of Grimm's Fairy Tales? A. Cinderella B. The Princess and the Pea C. The Emperor's New Clothes D. Goldilocks and the Three Bears E. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

3 5 . Caesarian CiphersThe Caesar cipher replaces each letter with the letter three places beyond it in the alphabet. Therefore, "sohgjh" is the code for ... A. pyrite B. praise C. pierce D. pledge E. pursue

Bluegrass Conference - Language Arts Round 8 - Answers1. E2. D3. C4. A5. C6. A7. E8. D9. E10. E11. E12. E13. E14. C15. A16. D17. D18. C19. D20. D21. D22. A23. D24. A25. C26. D27. D28. E29. A30. A31. C32. E33. C34. C35. D

Bluegrass Conference - Language Arts Round 9 Page 11 . QuotesWhat did the author of this write? The Camel's hump is an ugly lump which well you may see at the zoo. / But uglier yet is the hump we get from having too little to do. A. Heidi B. Dr. Dolittle C. Black Beauty D. Rikki-tikki-tavi E. The Wind in the Willows

2 . Advertising TechniquesProducts such as WD-40, the Honda XR 600, and Heinz 57 Sauce have what kind of names? A. pen B. code C. place D. function E. alphanumeric

3 . ConjugationWhich are regular verbs? A. fight, flee B. dive, drag C. begin, bite D. push, pass E. catch, choose

4 . AccentsWhich word is correctly divided into syllables and correctly accented? A. am'-phib-i-ous-ly B. re-tro-grad-a'-tion C. bi-o-tech-nol'-o-gy D. dis-ci-pli'-nar-i-an E. un-ex'-cep-tion-a-ble

5 . Parts of SpeechWhich part of speech is not present? The hungry ghoul could not decide between the quiche Lorraine and lovely Loraine the waitress. A. article B. adverb C. pronoun D. preposition E. conjunction

6 . Character ComparisonsWhich two characters share particularly unusual communication capabilities? A. Aladdin and Sinbad B. Mowgli and Dr. Dolittle C. Tiger Lily and Dorothy Gale D. Rapunzel and Rumpelstiltskin E. Bilbo Baggins and Johnny Tremain

7 . FablesThis moral concludes what fable by Aesop? Gratitude is the sign of noble souls. A. The Shepherd's Boy B. The Fox and the Grapes C. The Lion and the Mouse D. The Hare and the Tortoise E. The Ant and the Grasshopper

8 . InflectionWhich verbs require an inflectional "t" to form the past tense? A. feel, deal B. look, long C. slam, sing D. fish, chew E. make, rake

9 . Statuesque PoetryWhich is not a phrase from Emma Lazarus' poem, "The New Colossus"? A. the golden door B. Mother of Exiles C. from sea to shining sea D. mighty woman with a torch E. refuse of your teeming shore

1 0 . Arachnid TalesWho wrote a story about a spider that saves a pig's life? A. E.B. White B. Felix Salten C. James Barrie D. Beatrix Potter E. Maurice Sendak

Bluegrass Conference - Language Arts Round 9 Page 21 1 . VocabularyWhich word does not belong with the others? A. sever B. sunder C. rectify D. rupture E. disintegrate

1 2 . Animal StoriesNo canine is a central character in ... A. Sounder B. My Friend Flicka C. Because of Winn-Dixie D. The Incredible Journey E. Where the Red Fern Grows

1 3 . Words Words WordsWhich words illustrate onomatopoeia? A. preys, praise, prays B. silken, sad, uncertain C. biped, pedal, expedite D. murmur, tingle, cuckoo E. crowing, flowing, blowing

1 4 . Special NounsWhich nouns take only plural verbs? A. band, jury B. pliers, slacks C. news, athletics D. practice, writing E. Russia, Botswana

1 5 . CapitalizationYou generally do not need to capitalize the names of ... A. planets and stars B. plants and animals C. specific ships and trains D. nationalities and religions E. historical documents and periods

1 6 . SpellingWhich words are misspelled? A. courageous, outrageous B. advantageous, gorgeous C. courteous, simultaneous D. miscellaneous, erroneous E. conscienteous, rebelleous

1 7 . Parts of SpeechWhich nouns illustrate qualities? A. integrity, durability B. evolution, emotion C. ownership, statehood D. refrigerator, carburetor E. socialism, entertainment

1 8 . Literary SymbolsThe decapitated head of a wild boar is significant in which story? A. Animal Farm B. Treasure Island C. Lord of the Flies D. Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde E. The Most Dangerous Game

1 9 . Cash RequestsWhich cliche means "to ask for money"? A. eat my hat B. pass the hat C. go hat in hand D. hold onto your hat E. keep it under your hat

2 0 . Borrowed WordsWhich words were not borrowed from the Italian language? A. piano, viola B. soprano, gondola C. maestro, umbrella D. desperado, armada E. stiletto, prima donna

Bluegrass Conference - Language Arts Round 9 Page 32 1 . NounsWhich line does not include an abstract noun? A. Justice is blind. B. Honesty is a rare virtue. C. Did she conceal her fear? D. His argument was fallacious. E. Keep your hands to yourself!

2 2 . VocabularySomeone with a "prodigious amount of tribulation" has ... A. no character B. great troubles C. fabulous wealth D. little intelligence E. a humorous outlook

2 3 . Nonsense VerseThe last verb in the poem, "Jabberwocky," rhymes with which word? A. fire B. babe C. herbal D. chrome E. sniffling

2 4 . Old PoetryWhat figure of speech was used in this line from a Middle English poem? In a somer seson whan soft was the sonne A. irony B. hyperbole C. alliteration D. onomatopoeia E. personification

2 5 . English UsageWhich line illustrates standard usage? A. Gary G. Godfrey golfs good. B. Bring the wizard a lizard gizzard. C. Loretta will lay down on the lawn. D. Fred will rise the French flag at four. E. Daddy done his dastardly deeds dutifully.

2 6 . Fictional BandsWill Scarlett, Friar Tuck, and Little John were part of a group known as the ---- Men. A. Wise B. Merry C. Minute D. Mountain E. Renaissance

2 7 . PhrasesWhich line has a prepositional phrase? A. Joanne looked all around. B. I will leave unless you call. C. She climbs quickly but safely. D. Hank slept under the oak tree. E. A story has a beginning and end.

2 8 . FablesWhich moral concludes Aesop's story about the goose with the golden eggs? A. Appearances are deceptive. B. Greed often overreaches itself. C. Prepare for the days of necessity. D. It is easy to loathe what you can't get. E. Friends are more important than wealth.

2 9 . Suffix SpellingWhich choice contains a misspelled adjective? A. laborious litigator B. rebellious redecorator C. couragious collaborator D. prodigious prefabricator E. conscientious commentator

3 0 . RhymeWhat is the rhyme scheme of the first verse of the poem "America," which begins with "My country 'tis of thee"? A. abcabca B. aabbcca C. abbaccb D. aabbccb E. aabcccb

Bluegrass Conference - Language Arts Round 9 Page 43 1 . PhoneticsEnglish phonemes are organized into voiced and unvoiced sounds, depending on whether or not the vocal cords vibrate. Which is an unvoiced sound? A. w B. e C. m D. o E. s

3 2 . Literary DivisionsWhich is divided into stanzas? A. Hamlet B. Annabel Lee C. Little Women D. The U.S. Constitution E. Collier's Encyclopedia

3 3 . Verb ChoiceWhich verb is missing in this line? The lad stood on his tiptoes and ---- his neck to see over the fence. A. cuffed B. chafed C. craned D. cached E. caulked

3 4 . FantasiesWho wrote an account of the ending of the third age of Middle Earth and the destruction of the one ring of power? A. Jules Verne B. Arthur Clarke C. Carl Sandburg D. J.R.R. Tolkien E. Edgar Rice Burroughs

3 5 . MythsPandora is associated with a ... A. fruit B. vehicle C. weapon D. garment E. container

Bluegrass Conference - Language Arts Round 9 - Answers1. D2. E3. D4. C5. C6. B7. C8. A9. C10. A11. C12. B13. D14. B15. B16. E17. A18. C19. B20. D21. E22. B23. B24. C25. B26. B27. D28. B29. C30. E31. E32. B33. C34. D35. E