English and language quiz

Which of the following examples is the correct way for punctuating this quotation? (A. "I'm not going to spoil my appetite, said Philip, as he pushed the plate of cookies away." B. "I'm not going to spoil my appetite" said Philip, as he pushed the plate of cookies away. C. "I'm not going to spoil my appetite," said Philip, "as he pushed the plate of cookies away." D. "I'm not going to spoil my appetite," said Philip, as he pushed the plate of cookies away.)

"I'm not going to spoil my appetite," said Philip, as he pushed the plate of cookies away.

Which of the following sentences is correctly punctuated? (A. We plan to take some trips this summer to Wellfleet, Massachusetts, and, Newport, Rhode Island. B. We plan to take some trips this summer to Wellfleet, Massachusetts and Newport, Rhode Island. C. We plan to take some trips this summer to Wellfleet Massachusetts, and Newport Rhode Island. D. We plan to take some trips this summer to Wellfleet, Massachusetts, and Newport,Rhode Island.)

We plan to take some trips this summer to Wellfleet, Massachusetts and Newport, Rhode Island.

At what place in the paragraph below is more information or development needed? "Making pizza dough from scratch is a lot easier than you think. First, you need to start with water and yeast." ( A. Mix the water and yeast together and then stir in some olive oil. After that, add flour and salt, which will result in a kind of rough dough. B. When the two pieces of dough have risen, you're ready to make pizza. Then, you can add whatever toppings, cheese, and sauce you like. C. That's pretty much all you need to know about making pizza dough from scratch. D. You then turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead it for at least five minutes.)

When the two pieces of dough have risen, you're ready to make pizza. Then, you can add whatever toppings, cheese, and sauce you like.

"The patient was experiencing intraocular pressure." Based on an analysis of word parts, what is the meaning of "intraocular" as used in the sentence above? (A. Within the eyes B. Above the eyes C. Between the eyes D. Below the eyes)

Within the eyes

"The hike became increasingly difficult as we got closer to the top of the mountain." Which of the following parts of speech is "increasingly" as used in the sentence above? (A. Adjective B. Interjection C. verb D. adverb)

adverb

Which of the following words is an exception to a common spelling rule? (A. Batted B. Lives c. Albeit D. Believe)

c. Albeit, is correct. This spelling is an exception to the I before E rule.

l. Basketball Strategy A.Offense 1.Isolation plays 2.Motion offense 3.Special situations B.Defense 1.Man-to-man 2.Zone 3.Special situations Which of the following statements is true regarding this outline? (A.Motion offense is a type of isolation play. B.Man-to-man defense takes precedence over zone defense. c. Basketball strategy can be subdivided into offense and defense. D. Special situations use the ssentencesame strategies for both offense and defense.)

c. Basketball strategy can be subdivided into offense and defense. is correct. Offense and defense are at the same level under basketball strategy, so it follows that these are subdivisions of the main topic.

"The ignoble manner in which our stepmother treated us was unfair and made us feel like we were nothing to her." Which of the following best captures the meaning of "ignoble" as used in the sentence? (A. Sarcastic B. Impatient c. Demeaning D. Manipulative)

c. Demeaning, is correct. Within this context, the word "ignoble" is used to describe a manner of treatment that is demeaning and employed to make one feel less worthy. This is strengthened by the contextual clue "made us feel like we were nothing to her."

Which of the following is correctly punctuated? (A.Due to the time-sensitive nature of the request the lawyer faxed the document to the judge. B.Due to the time-sensitive nature of the request. The lawyer had faxed the document to the judge. c. Due to the time-sensitive nature of the request, the lawyer faxed the document to the judge. D. Due to the time-sensitive nature of the request; the lawyer had faxed the document to the judge.)

c. Due to the time-sensitive nature of the request, the lawyer faxed the document to the judge. is correct. An introductory clause like the one used in this sentence should be set off with a comma.

Which of the following is irrelevant as part of a paragraph composed of these sentences? (A.Our ultimate goal was to win a championship, and we practiced tirelessly to that end. B.Most days, we were up before dawn to work on conditioning before starting drills. c. Our coach devised an ingenious strategy that we knew would give us a competitive advantage. D. We knew that hard work and sweat would be the keys to our success.)

c. Our coach devised an ingenious strategy that we knew would give us a competitive advantage. is correct. This sentence does not fit the topic of practicing tirelessly toward the championship goal.

Wow, I can't believe he's strutting with so much swag after being rejected so harshly. Which of the following words from the sentence is slang? (A.Wow B. can't c. swag D. harshly)

c. swag, is correct. This usage of "swag" is slang meaning self-confidence or swagger.

"The glittering lights in the garden were meant to entrance the guests as they arrived." What is the meaning of the homograph "entrance" as used in the sentence above? (A. enter B. passage C. opportunity D. enchant)

enchant

"His expression seemed to intimate that he was growing impatient." What is the meaning of the homograph "intimate" as used in the sentence above? (A. thorough B. amorous C. exhaust D. imply)

imply

"The cherry tomatoes in our backyard garden are finally ready to be picked." Which of the following is the prepositional phrase in the sentence above? (A. The cherry tomatoes B. ready to be picked C. in our backyard garden D. finally ready)

in our backyard garden

Which of the following prefixes should be added to a word root to indicate something that is inside something else? (A sub B anti- C dys- D intra-)

intra-

If you know that "cutaneous" refers to skin, which of the following prefixes would you add to make a word that means "under the skin"? (A sub- B supra- C inter D hypo-)

sub-

"The caretaker's daughter spent the entire day running up and down the small back stairs." Which of the following is the complete subject in the sentence above? (A. daughter B. the caretaker's daughter C. caretaker D. the entire day)

the caretaker's daughter

"Your watering can with the large spout is just perfect for the garden." Which of the following is a prepositional phrase in the sentence above? (A. with the large spout B. your watering can C. is just perfect D. perfect for the garden)

with the large spout

Which of the following is part of the last step of the writing process? (A. Proofreading B. Brainstorming C. Citing primary sources D. Identifying a thesis)

Proofreading

Which of the following prefixes means "above"? (A. Dys- B. Supra- C. Intra- D. Sub-)

Supra-

She was a gifted pianist, although she's struggling with the piece for her upcoming concert. Which of the following grammatical errors is present in the sentence above? (A. Inappropriate transition word choice B. Poor diction C. Tense disagreement D. Incomplete sentence)

Tense disagreement

"This plan was developed based upon previous years' data, tracking trends in revenues and expenses. It includes a five-month track of sales, accounts receivable and payable, and inventory from a year-end benchmark." Based on the language in the passage above, which of the following conclusions can be reached about the writer? (A. The writer is a college student writing a first draft of a paper. B. The writer is a researcher writing for a medical journal. C. The writer is an author of literature. D. The writer is a professional in a business environment.)

The writer is a professional in a business environment.

Based on an examination of the word parts, which of the following means "within the heart"? (A intravenous B intracardiac C intervenal D hypercardiac)

intracardiac

Which of the following is the best chronological sequence to construct a paragraph with these sentences? (1. Jenner had observed that milkmaids who'd contracted cowpox, which was a mild disease did not later catch smallpox. 2. Jenner concluded that contracting cowpox somehow made people immune to smallpox. 3. For hundreds of years, smallpox was one of the most devastating diseases in all of Europe until Edward Jenner created a vaccine in 1796. 4. Jenner tested his theory by inoculating a boy first with cowpox and then, a couple months later, with smallpox, which the boy did not contract.) (A. 4,3,1,2 B. 4,3,2,1 C. 3,1,2,4 D. 3,4,2,1)

3,1,2,4

Which of the following is the correct sequence in which to place the following sentences to construct a well-organized paragraph? (1. Treatments for polio in the early 20th century involved quarantine and a machine called an "iron lung" that aided respiration. 2. Today, due to the polio vaccine, there are just a handful of polio cases in the United States each year. 3. Polio, a disease that attacks the nervous system, has affected humanity throughout recorded history, though epidemics were especially common in the early 20th century. 4. By 1 955, Jonas Salk had developed a safe and effective vaccine to treat polio, and some years later an oral vaccine was developed.) (A. 4,3,1,2 B. 3,1,4,2 C. 3,2,1,4 D. 1,3,2,4)

3,1,4,2

Here's what I'd like you to bring tomorrow ________ two dozen cupcakes, a carton of milk, and party napkins. Which of the following punctuation marks best completes the sentence above? (A. ; B. . C. : D. ,)

:

Which of the following punctuation marks correctly completes the sentence below? It's been two months since Lesley left for California____she absolutely loves it there. (A. , B. . C. : D. ;)

;

Which of the following examples is a complete sentence (A. Believe it. B. On the topic of love. c. Whether you want it or not. D. Despite my best efforts and persistence.)

A. Believe it. is correct. The understood "you" is the subject, and "believe" is the predicate. They combine to create a complete thought.

"The young girl felt the sting of unfairness at being—as she felt—framed by her little brother." Which of the following is the best synonym for "framed" as used in the sentence? (A.Incriminated B.Conceived c.Constructed D.Uttered)

A.Incriminated, is correct. The idea of incrimination best fits the context of someone who felt unfairness.

Which of the following phrases follows the rules of capitalization? (A.Professor Hopping B.Thanksgiving day c. uncle Larry D. Northern Canada)

A.Professor Hopping, is correct. A person's title is capitalized when it appears before his or her name.

Which of the following sentences has correct subject-verb agreement? (A.When the cafeteria serves lime gelatin for lunch, each of the children asks for more. B.As the car lurches forward, every one of the passengers brace for the impact. c. Because the bus broke down on the way, the group of swimmers are late to the meet. D. In this scenario, the family of four miss the flight because there was not enough parking at the airport.)

A.When the cafeteria serves lime gelatin for lunch, each of the children asks for more. is correct. The subject "each" should take a singular verb, as it does here with "asks."

Which of the following nouns is written in the correct plural form? (A.data B.crisises c.formula D.mooses)

A.data is correct. Data is the plural form of datum, meaning a piece of information.

"The test was ridiculously easy and the entire class got every question right." Which of the following parts of speech is "ridiculously" as used in the sentence above? (A. Verb B. Interjection C. Adjective D. Adverb)

Adverb

In which of the following sentences does "uproarious" mean "very loud"? (A. The comedian told uproarious stories and we could not stop laughing. B. The Paskos always had the most uproarious New Year's Eve parties that were talked about for months afterward. C. At the end of the play, the actors were treated to uproarious applause from the audience. D. Gavin always did uproarious imitations pf his parents that amused all of his friends.)

At the end of the play, the actors were treated to uproarious applause from the audience.

Which of the following compound sentences is punctuated correctly? (A. The Forlows would be spending two weeks in Greece, and Turkey. B. She was awake the minute the sun came up; though she had been up late the night before. C. Diana stepped out into the rain but she had to turn immediately back inside for an umbrella. D. Aziz was astonished; he had never seen horses in the wild before.)

Aziz was astonished; he had never seen horses in the wild before.

"The goat was incredibly agile as it scampered along the ridge." Which of the following parts of speech is "incredibly" as used in the sentence? (A. Verb B. Adverb c. Adjective D. Interjection)

B. Adverb, is correct. The word "incredibly" modifies the adjective "agile" and is thus an adverb. An adjective modifies a noun, and that is not how "incredibly" is used here.

Based on an analysis of the word parts, which of the following means "water on the brain"? (A.Hypercephalus B. Hydrocephalus c. Hypomania D. Hypnomania)

B. Hydrocephalus, is correct. The prefix "hydro" refers to water, and the stem "cephalus" refers to the head or brain.

"Apparently I needed my morning coffee because I was being obtuse despite my best efforts to grasp the concepts we covered in class that morning. Which of the following is an appropriate synonym for "obtuse" as used in the sentence? (A. Blunt B. Uncomprehending C. Insensitive D. Crass)

B. Uncomprehending, is correct. Given the context of an inability to grasp concepts, "uncomprehending" is the best synonym for "obtuse" in this sentence.

Which of the following prefixes should be added to a word function to indicate something that is not functioning well? (A.anti- B. dys- c. non- D. sub-)

B. dys-, is correct. This prefix means "ill" or "bad," which is the best choice to indicate poor function.

I lost my book bag. My book bag contained my lunch money. I was very hungry. I had a difficult time staying awake in class that afternoon. Which of the following options best uses grammar to combine the sentences for clarity and readability? (A.I was very hungry because I lost my book bag. It contained my lunch money, and it was difficult to stay awake in class that afternoon. B.Because I lost my book bag that contained my lunch money, I was very hungry in the afternoon and had a difficult time staying awake in class. c. It was difficult to stay awake in class that afternoon, because I lost my lunch money. It was in my book bag and I was very hungry. D. My book bag contained my lunch money, and I lost it. I was so hungry that afternoon that I had a difficult time staying awake in class.)

B.Because I lost my book bag that contained my lunch money, I was very hungry in the afternoon and had a difficult time staying awake in class. is correct. This option is an example of the use of grammar to enhance clarity and readability.

"It occurred to me, a little too late, that leaving knifes on the counter with intrepid children around was a dangerous oversight." Which of the following is misspelled in the sentence? (A.occurred B.knifes C. intrepid D. oversight)

B.knifes is correct. The plural of "knife" follows the rule of changing -f or -fe to -ves. Thus, the word should be spelled "knives."

Which of the following sentences makes the best topic sentence? (A. Not only did the two teams combine for several outstanding goals, but the physicality of the play was exceptional. B. Needless to say, no one left the stadium without some memories to share. C. The match was filled with enough drama to keep the fans talking about it for days. D. Not a single player conceded an inch of the field.)

C. The match was filled with enough drama to keep the fans talking about it for days. is correct. This sentence is the best example of the type of introductory information expected from a topic sentence.

"The police assumed the thieves must have had to scale the seven-foot fence in order to capture." What is the definition of the word "scale" as used in the sentence above? (A. Climb over B. Reduce in size C. Estimate D. Remove in thin layers)

Climb over

Which of the following sentences makes the best topic sentence? (A. Ultimately, you'll find that getting it just right can be surprisingly satisfying. B. Cooking requires a number of different skills that can be learned and practiced. C. One of the first things you'll need as a chef is a good set of well-sharpened knives. D. Of course, it can take a while to get the hang of chopping vegetables efficiently.)

Cooking requires a number of different skills that can be learned and practiced.

Our parents gave us an ultimatum _____ Do exactly as they instructed or spend the rest of the summer grounded. Which of the following punctuation marks best completes the sentence? (A. . B. , c. ; D. :)

D. :, is correct. A colon can be used to introduce a clause that illustrates a preceding clause, as in this sentence.

"The client made an appointment with a cosmetic surgeon to discuss possible rhinoplasty." in the sentence, the prefix rhino— in the word "rhinoplasty" indicates that this client is interested in cosmetic surgery related to which of the following? (A. Eyes B. Chin c. Forehead D. Nose)

D. Nose, is correct. The prefix rhino- refers to the nose. The stem plasty refers to surgical repair.

"It's probably too late, but I would still like to try to make it to the museum, including the special exhibition; try the food at that bar and grill, and take a walk along the pier." Which of the following punctuation marks is used incorrectly in the sentence? (A. The apostrophe in the word "It's" B. The comma after the word "late" c. The semicolon after the word "exhibition" D. The comma after the word "grill")

D. The comma after the word "grill" is correct. Because one of the items in this list includes a comma, semicolons should be used to separate the items.

Which of the following sentences would most likely be found in an academic research paper on psychiatry? (A. He stalked ominously back and forth across his doctor's office, muttering incoherently. B. The researcher felt that he had struck the mother lode when he came across his subject's personal papers. C. He collected the data with an admirable amount of fieldwork. D. The subjects participated in a double-blind study focused on long-term outcomes.)

D. The subjects participated in a double-blind study focused on long-term outcomes. is correct. The neutral tone and the context of "subjects" and "double-blind study" make this the most likely example to be found in an academic research paper on psychiatry.

Which of the following is a simple sentence? (A. The woman who looked out of place. B. Looked out of place in the evening store. C.The woman in the convenience store looked out of place since she was dressed for an evening out. D. The woman in the elegant, gold evening gown and diamond-studded tiara looked out of place in the convenience store.)

D. The woman in the elegant, gold evening gown and diamond-studded tiara looked out of place in the convenience store. is correct. It is constructed as a simple sentence containing one subject and one verb.

"Cooking delicious meals literally requires you to be worth your salt." Which of the following is the complete predicate in the sentence? (A. Cooking B. Cooking delicious meals c. requires D. literally requires)

D. literally requires is correct. This is the complete predicate, which includes the simple predicate and its modifiers.

Which of the following sentences has correct subject-verb agreement? (A. The family of five always rent a large van for their vacation. B. Every one of the passengers has to wait until the bus is functioning properly. C. The group of senior citizens were escorted into the restaurant. D. When we arrived at the petting zoo, each of the children ask to pet the goat.)

Every one of the passengers has to wait until the bus is functioning properly.

"You're in a difficult class. You're a bit frustrated and the instructor is intimidating and, at times, difficult to approach. She has assigned a research paper, which you are nervous about. You make an appointment to stay after class to discuss it with her." Given the above scenario, what type of language would you use? (A. Text message B. Colloquial language C. Formal language D. Email after skipping the appointment)

Formal language

In which of the following words does the suffix create a word different from the root version? (A Staircases B Answered C Hopeless D Correcting)

Hopeless

Which of the following examples would most likely act as a transition sentence? (A. You will have an instructor and a syllabus, with a list of the books you will need to read. B. Taking a course online is in many ways similar to taking a course in a traditional classroom setting. C. You'll even have class discussions and one-on-one meetings with your professor. D. However, online students often work entirely from home, which is just one part of what makes online learning different.)

However, online students often work entirely from home, which is just one part of what makes online learning different.

Which of the following is irrelevant as part of a paragraph composed of these sentences? (A. I had been doing yoga at least three times a week for the past year. B. At first, I walked and ran, though really it was more walking than running. C. I had never run a 5k race before, but I decided to try, and gave myself six weeks to train for it. D. Each day, I was able to run a bit further and a bit faster.)

I had been doing yoga at least three times a week for the past year.

Which of the following is a correctly punctuated compound sentence? (A. It took Desiree 5 years; but she finally completed her microbiology dissertation. B. The pianist decided to play something dramatic, and soulful. C. I love all kinds of scented candles, and yesterday I found one that smells like licorice. D. The cat sat curled up in the sunshine and when the sun set he finally walked away.)

I love all kinds of scented candles, and yesterday I found one that smells like licorice.

Which of the following examples is a compound-complex sentence? (A. We sat down in our seats, and almost immediately the stage lights came up. B. Although we didn't realize we were exactly on time, the minute we sat down the play started. C. Just at the very moment we sat down, the stage lights came up, and the first we got to our seats. D. The flustered man watched as the train pulled out of the station.)

Just at the very moment we sat down, the stage lights came up, and the first we got to our seats.

"Janine was so nervous that she was surprisingly graceless and awkward onstage." What is the meaning of the word "graceless" as used in the sentence above? (A. Against fear B. Without religion C. Lacking elegance D. Full of caution)

Lacking elegance

Laura was stuck in traffic. Laura was on her way to a concert. Laura thought she would miss the concert. Which of the following options uses grammar to combine the sentences above for clarity? (A. Because Laura was on her way to a concert, she was stuck in traffic and thought she would miss the concert. B. Laura was on her way to a concert and she thought she would miss the concert. Laura was stuck in traffic. C. Laura was on her way to a concert, but because she was stuck in traffic, she thought she would miss the concert. D. Laura thought she would miss the concert because she was on her way to the concert, but was stuck in traffic.)

Laura was on her way to a concert, but because she was stuck in traffic, she thought she would miss the concert.

Which of the following examples is a complete sentence? (A. Let me know. B. On the subject of philosophy. C. Depending on the type of books you like. D. Where there are lots of people.)

Let me know.

When writing a paper for publication in a medical journal, which of the following guidelines should be used for citing sources? (A. Only cite sources for direct quotations. B. Use the citation style that seems most appropriate to the subject matter. C. Look at previous copies of the journal to see what citation style is preferred. D. Use the citation style teachers have preferred dn previous papers.)

Look at previous copies of the journal to see what citation style is preferred.

"Sciatica refers to pain that radiates along the path of the sciatic nerve, which branches from the lower back down each leg. Sciatica occurs when the sciatic nerve becomes pinched, often by a herniated disk in the spine. Many people have disk herniations but do not have any symptoms from these herniations. People who sit for prolonged periods or have a sedentary lifestyle are more likely to develop sciatica." Which of the following sentences from the paragraph above does not belong in a well-organized paragraph? (A. Many people have disk herniations but do not have any symptoms from these herniations. B. People who sit for prolonged periods or have a sedentary lifestyle are more likely to develop sciatica. C. Sciatica refers to pain that radiates along the path of the sciatic nerve, which branches from the lower back down each leg. D. Sciatica occurs when the sciatic nerve becomes pinched, often by a herniated disk in the spine.)

Many people have disk herniations but do not have any symptoms from these herniations.

Which of the following sentences from a paragraph about sun-dried tomatoes is a transition sentence? (A. Sun-dried tomatoes, either in olive oil or plain, add a great flavor to many dishes. B. Once you have decided what tomatoes to use, there are three different methods for drying them. C. You can use any variety of tomato, but the drying times will vary based on the water content. D. It is actually easy to make your own sun-dried tomatoes at home without any special equipment.)

Once you have decided what tomatoes to use, there are three different methods for drying them.

Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly? (A. One of my favorite places to visit is San Francisco California, and I'll never forget my trip there from June 2011. B. One of my favorite places to visit is San Francisco, California and I'll never forget my trip there from June 2011. C. One of my favorite places to visit is San Francisco, California, and I'll never forget my trip there from June 2011. D. One of my favorite places to visit is San Francisco, California, and I'll never forget my trip there from June, 2011.)

One of my favorite places to visit is San Francisco, California, and I'll never forget my trip there from June 2011.

"As Vice President, I am asking that each member of the committee identify the possibility of purchasing six terminals linked to a single file server. Indicate to me if you feel this request is feasible for the DPD Program, which will have deadlines moved up to match the competition." Which of the following types of writing is used above? (A. Literary B. Professional C. Scientific D. Colloquial)

Professional

"Donna is an excellent nurse, but her patients find her bedside manner to be somewhat churlish and unpleasant." Which of the following is the meaning of the word "churlish" as used in the sentence? (A. Weak B. Incompetent C. Tricky D. Rude)

Rude

"She was a fierce competitor, and nothing is going to keep her from running that marathon despite a hamstring injury. " Which of the following describes the grammar problem in the sentence above? (A. Poor diction B. Ambiguous word choice C. Tense disagreement D. inappropriate transition word choice)

Tense disagreement

"It's really time for me to leave, and yet there are still so many things I'd like to do; next year I think, I'll spend an extra week." Which of the following punctuation marks is used incorrectly in the sentence above? (A. The comma after the word "think" B. The semicolon after the word "do" C. The apostrophe in the word "It's" D. The comma after the word "and")

The comma after the word "think"

Which of the following examples is a simple sentence? (A. The man who wore a checked tie. B. The man somewhat out of place. C. The man in the blue pin-striped suit and checked tie looked somewhat out of place at the party. D. The man in the blue pin-striped suit looked out of place because of his checked tie.)

The man in the blue pin-striped suit and checked tie looked somewhat out of place at the party.

Which of the following punctuation marks is used incorrectly in the sentence? "Otto, somewhat abruptly, got up out of his chair, and just like that; headed into the next room." (A. The comma after "Otto" B. The semicolon after "that" C. The comma after "abruptly" D. The comma after "chair")

The semicolon after "that"

"David regained consciousness after he was knocked out for a minute." What is the meaning of the word "consciousness" in the sentence above? (A The state of being alive B The state of being awake C The state of being curious D The state of being scared)

The state of being awake

Which of the following sentences has correct subject-verb agreement? (A. The crowd standing outside the club are getting restless. B. Most of the cookies we left out on the counter was eaten by the dog. C. The upholstered couch and rocking chair we bought together look great in the living room. D. Ricotta cheese and pesto tastes great on a pizza.)

The upholstered couch and rocking chair we bought together look great in the living room.

"The thesis of this paper will be on the development of an experiment designed to detect flaws in how a golf ball is hit. Sometimes it can be hit perfectly, but sometime it can be a bust." Based on the language in the passage, which of the following scenarios is correct? (A. The writer is a professional in a business environment. B. The writer is a researcher writing for a scientific journal. C. The writer is a college student writing a first draft of a paper. D. The writer is an author of literature.)

The writer is a college student writing a first draft of a paper.

"When Miss Emily Grierson died, our whole town went to her funeral: the men through a sort of respectful affection for a fallen monument, the women mostly out of curiosity to see the inside of her house, which no one save an old manservant - a combined gardener and cook - had seen in at least ten years. " Based on the language in the passage, which of the following scenarios is correct? (A. The writer is a professional in a business environment. B. The writer is a researcher writing for a scientific journal. C. The writer is a college student writing a first draft of a paper. D. The writer is an author of literature.)

The writer is an author of literature.

Which of the following sentences uses formal language? (A. This sandwich is really delicious. B. I wish I could stay up and talk, but im beat. C. Let's catch that movie when it comes to town. D. He seems like a really cool teacher.)

This sandwich is really delicious.

Language gives signals. Which of the following gives the most formal signal? (A. We had the most wonderful time! B. The patty was awesome! C. Do you want to hang out later? D. It was enjoyable, but I'm up for something more!)

We had the most wonderful time!