George Orwell Quiz

1. Why is "Shooting an Elephant" by George Orwell classified as a reflective essay?

Which sentence from "Shooting an Elephant" is an example of irony?

Have you ever read the story "A Rose for Emily"?

G.C. Lichtenburg observed, "To do exactly the opposite is also a form of imitation.

5. "I never want to go camping again"! exclaimed Melissa.

Everyone appreciated the brevity of the lecture.

Her ardent plea to protect the wildlife refuge won her the support of the mayor.

8. The new student tried to supplant Ben in his role as photographer for the yearbook.

9. The farmer cultivated the field using a tractor and heavy equipment.

10. My fastidious aunt loves this restaurant

11. The family became more frugal after the father lost his job.

12. The Nobel Prize is one of the most prestigious awards.

13. the budget for this month

the schedule of the doctor

Read each sentence. Select correct if the semicolon usage is correct. Select incorrect if the sentence needs a semicolon. 15. Slice the kiwi, bananas, and melon leave the cherries whole

16. My in-laws live in Atlanta, Georgia, San Francisco, California, and Miami, Florida.

Laurie, Joaly, and Ted went to the museum, but Greg went to see a play.

I have signed up for the following classes: linguistics, geometry, sculpture, and archery.

Stanley longed to return to London: he thought the people were friendlier there, and he was constantly fascinated with the city's architecture.

Gertrude is much taller than: Amy, Melissa, and Celia.