English 9A: Unit 2 Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
Which answer is a correct definition of etymology? -
correct answer ✅the history of a word in a language, showing the
sources from which the word's meaning developed
Read the definitions.
countenance (noun) 1. facial expression 2. mental composure 3.
calm expression or bearing (verb) 1. to approve or endorse
Read the sentence.
The youngsters at the dinner table stopped squabbling when they
observed Grandfather's angry countenance.
Which is the correct definition of countenance as it is used in this
sentence? -
correct answer ✅facial expression
Michael was issued a handbook for his karate class. It includes a list
of terms used in his classes.
, English 9A: Unit 2 Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
What is the correct word for this list of terms? -
correct answer ✅glossary
Read the dictionary entry.
fray v. (from Middle English affraien, to affray, from Anglo-French
freier, froier, to rub, from Latin fricare, to rub) 1. to frighten away 2.
to wear out a piece of fabric 3. to irritate n. 4. a prolonged fight
Which definition is most closely related to the origin of the word
fray? -
correct answer ✅XXX WRONG XXX
definition 3
Which best expresses a theme of "Thank You, Ma'am"? -
correct answer ✅XXX WRONG XXX
A woman shows kindness to a boy who tries to rob her.
Answers (Grade A+)
Which answer is a correct definition of etymology? -
correct answer ✅the history of a word in a language, showing the
sources from which the word's meaning developed
Read the definitions.
countenance (noun) 1. facial expression 2. mental composure 3.
calm expression or bearing (verb) 1. to approve or endorse
Read the sentence.
The youngsters at the dinner table stopped squabbling when they
observed Grandfather's angry countenance.
Which is the correct definition of countenance as it is used in this
sentence? -
correct answer ✅facial expression
Michael was issued a handbook for his karate class. It includes a list
of terms used in his classes.
, English 9A: Unit 2 Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
What is the correct word for this list of terms? -
correct answer ✅glossary
Read the dictionary entry.
fray v. (from Middle English affraien, to affray, from Anglo-French
freier, froier, to rub, from Latin fricare, to rub) 1. to frighten away 2.
to wear out a piece of fabric 3. to irritate n. 4. a prolonged fight
Which definition is most closely related to the origin of the word
fray? -
correct answer ✅XXX WRONG XXX
definition 3
Which best expresses a theme of "Thank You, Ma'am"? -
correct answer ✅XXX WRONG XXX
A woman shows kindness to a boy who tries to rob her.
