An army of ants attacked our picnic when we sat near a Round Hill. The underlined word is a ______ noun.

The underlined word is "army".

"Army" refers to a group of ants.

A noun that refers to a group of individuals is a collective noun.
The correct option is B.
B) collective

The underlined word is "hers".

"Hers" indicates possession and refers to the subject "she".

Possessive pronouns like "hers" are a type of personal pronoun.
The correct option is B.
B) personal

The blank requires a word that shows possession for "parents" in relation to "the child".

• "Who" is a subject pronoun.
• "Whom" is an object pronoun.
• "Whos" is not a standard English word.
• "Whose" is a possessive pronoun.

"Whose" correctly indicates that the parents belong to the child.
The correct option is D.
D) Whose

The blank requires a reflexive pronoun, as Tom is performing the action of drying on himself.

Tom is a singular male.

The reflexive pronoun for a singular male is "himself".
The correct option is B.
B) himself

The italicized word is "philosophy".

The sentence states, "My friend asked me to lie for her, but that is against my philosophy." This implies a personal belief or moral code that guides one's actions.

• A. principles: Fundamental truths or propositions that serve as the foundation for a system of belief or behavior. This fits the context of a personal moral code.
• B. regulations: Rules or laws prescribed by authority. This does not fit the personal nature of "my philosophy".
• C. personality: The combination of characteristics or qualities that form an individual's distinctive character. While related, it's not the direct meaning of a guiding belief system.
• D. introspection: The examination or observation of one's own mental and emotional processes. This is a method, not a belief system.

"Principles" is the best fit for the meaning of "philosophy" in this context.
The correct option is A.
A) principles