Unit 3 - English - Informational Works

Drag the correct answer into the box to complete the sentence. The red and gold leaves fell ​​off ​​the ​​tree

; we raked them into a huge pile.

Which revision correctly combines these sentences? It rained heavily last night. Worms were easy to spot this morning.

It rained heavily last night; worms were easy to spot this morning.

Select the part of the dictionary entry that provides information about the origin of the word extravagant.

Middle English < Medieval Latin extrāvagant- (stem of extrāvagāns), present participle of extrāvagārī, equivalent to extrā- extra- + vagārī to wander

Which version of the sentence uses punctuation correctly?

The fine on my library account has reached the limit; therefore, I cannot check out any more books until the fine is paid.

Select the correct punctuation from the drop-down menus to complete the sentence.

The sun is shining; however​,​ it is quite a windy day.

Select from the drop-down menu to correctly complete the sentence.

The temperature dropped significantly after the sun set; I was pleased I had brought a sweatshirt with me.

Select the part or parts of the dictionary entry that explain the pronunciation of the word superficial.

\ˌsü-pər-ˈfi-sh(ə-)lē\

redeem \ri-ˈdēm\ v. 1. to buy back or pay off; 2. to exchange for something else; 3. to make up for or make more acceptable; 4. to release from blame or debt. -redeemable adj. 1375-1425; Middle English <Latin redimere, equivalent to red- red- + -imere, combining form of emere to purchase > Which definition in the entry best clarifies the precise meaning of the word redeem in this sentence? The exciting final act was able to redeem an otherwise terrible play.

definition 3

illusion \i-ˈlü-zhən\ n. 1. something that deceives or misleads intellectually; 2. the state or condition of being deceived; 3. an instance of being deceived; 4. a perception, as in an optical illusion that represents what is perceived in a way different from the way it is in reality. -illusionist n., illusionary adj. 1300-1350; Middle English <Latin illūsiōn- (stem of illūsiō) irony, mocking, equivalent to illūs(us) past participle of illūdere to mock, ridicule> Which definition in the entry best states the meaning of the word illusion in this sentence? The illusion consisted of many stationary boxes, but it looked as if it were moving.

definition 4

abate \ə-ˈbāt\ v. 1. to reduce or lessen in intensity or value; 2. to put an end to; 3. to deduct or omit; 4. to remove or cut away, as in a carving. -abater n., abatable adj. 1300-1350; Middle French <Late Latin batere, from Latin battuere to beat> According to the dictionary entry, what part of speech is the word abate?

verb