Michael is playing on the playground with Suzy and decides to climb the castle while Suzy stays on the ground. Michael’s position relative to Suzy is _____________.
Answer(s): A
Superior means “above”, which correctly describes Michael’s position. Inferior means “below”, while anterior means “front” and posterior means “back.”
Moving the arm toward the body would be described as a _____________movement, rather than a _____________movement.
Answer(s): B
This movement is described as a proximal movement, rather than the opposite, which is distal. Proximal can be thought of as ‘proximity’ and distal can be thought of as ‘distant’ to help remember their meanings.
Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?
Lay means to put something down. It always takes an object. Lie means to recline or to be sedentary and does not take an object. Answer choice (A) is the only one that uses the correct verbs in the correct logical order.
Which word from the following sentence is a noun? The dog jumped into the air to catch the Frisbee.
Answer(s): D
There are several nouns in this sentence: “dog,” “air,” and “Frisbee.” The word “jumped” is a verb as is “catch.” The word “into” is a preposition.
Select the best word for the blank in the following sentence. Germany has _____________bluebells than does England.
Answer(s): C
The word “fewer” is used to describe a countable noun that decreases. “Bluebells” is countable, so we would use “fewer.” “Less” is used for uncountable amounts. “Least” is superlative and is used to relate three or more items in a group.
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