J101 FINAL

Which of the following statements would Mignon Fogarty, author of Grammar Girl, disagree with?

"Writing, for the most part, is about impressing people with knowledge. Big, complicated words and sentences are the way to go."

Mark the choice that is correctly worded and punctuated. Select all that apply: 1. One cannot separate the emergency function from the other functions of a flight attendant; it's inherent in the job. 2. One cannot separate the emergency function from the other functions of a flight attendant. It's inherent in the job. 3. One cannot separate the emergency function from the other functions of a flight attendant, it's inherent in the job. 4. One cannot separate the emergency function from the other functions of a flight attendant, it's inherent in the job

1, 2

Which of the following sentences is an example of a comma splice? Select all that apply. 1. Paul loves to travel, he visits Hungary at least once a year. 2. I always find writing essays difficult, I usually leave them to the last minute. 3. Flying back from Greece, we saw a beautiful sunset. 4. My roommate makes a smashing apple pie, I love it.

1, 2 and 4

What's the best way to express the difference between jargon and clichés? 1. Cliches are tired, overused phrases. Jargon is language that's specific to a field and often hard for outsiders to understand. 2. Cliches are a series of confusing acronyms. Jargon is using a phrase that repeats something. 3. Jargon is what baseball players use. Cliches are what restaurant workers use. 4. Cliches represent language that's specific to a field and often hard for outsiders to understand. Jargon is the use of tired, overused phrases.

1. Cliches are tired, overused phrases. Jargon is language that's specific to a field and often hard for outsiders to understand.

Choose the sentence that best uses semicolons in a list: 1. In the meeting today we have Dr. Thompson, Free University of Berlin; Dr. Watson, American University in Cairo; Dr. Custard, London Metropolitan University; and Dr. Mable Syrup, Auckland University of Technology. 2. In the meeting today we have Dr. Thompson, Free University of Berlin, Dr. Watson, American University in Cairo, Dr. Custard, London Metropolitan University, and Dr. Mable Syrup, Auckland University of Technology. 3. In the meeting today we have; Dr. Thompson, Free University of Berlin; Dr. Watson, American University in Cairo; Dr. Custard, London Metropolitan University; and Dr. Mable Syrup, Auckland University of Technology. 4. In the meeting today we have Dr. Thompson; Free University of Berlin, Dr. Watson; American University in Cairo, Dr. Custard; London Metropolitan University, and Dr. Mable Syrup; Auckland University of Technology.

1. In the meeting today we have Dr. Thompson, Free University of Berlin; Dr. Watson, American University in Cairo; Dr. Custard, London Metropolitan University; and Dr. Mable Syrup, Auckland University of Technology.

Which of the following passages uses correct AP Style? 1. Kaitlyn Martinez, 32, is a University of Oregon graduate who's now a marketing executive at Starbucks. Martinez said she's constantly using the skills she learned at the School of Journalism and Communication. 2. Kaitlyn Martinez, 32, is a UO graduate who's now a marketing executive at Starbucks. Martinez said she's constantly using the skills she learned at the SOJC. 3. Kaitlyn Martinez, thirty-two, is a University of Oregon graduate who's now a marketing executive at Starbucks. Martinez said she's constantly using the skills she learned at the School of Journalism and Communication. 4. Kaitlyn Martinez, 32, is a University of Oregon graduate who's now a marketing executive at Starbucks. Kaitlyn said she's constantly using the skills she learned at the School of Journalism and Communication.

1. Kaitlyn Martinez, 32, is a University of Oregon graduate who's now a marketing executive at Starbucks. Martinez said she's constantly using the skills she learned at the School of Journalism and Communication.

Which of the following sentences is an example of a comma splice? 1. Sumi is working on her Ph.D, her subject is journalism. 2. Sumi is working on her Ph.D; her subject is journalism. 3. Sumi, who's working on her Ph.D., is studying journalism. 4. Sumi is working on her Ph.D. Her subject is journalism.

1. Sumi is working on her Ph.D, her subject is journalism.

Which of the following phrases is an example of a split infinitive? 1. To quickly chew the filet mignon 2. To chew quickly the filet mignon 3. Quickly to chew the filet mignon 4. To chew the filet mignon quickly

1. To quickly chew the filet mignon

Which of the following best describes the concept of singular they? 1. When a writer uses a plural pronoun with a singular antecedent to ensure inclusion 2. When a writer uses a singular pronoun with a plural antecedent to ensure inclusion

1. When a writer uses a plural pronoun with a singular antecedent to ensure inclusion

How does the crime rate _____ hiring levels by local police forces? 1. affect 2. effects 3. affects 4. effect

1. affect

In which of the following situations is a semicolon often used? Select all that apply. 1. to clear comma clutter 2. to connect two dependent clauses 3. to separate words and word groups in a complex list 4. to modify a clause 5. to join two clauses that are linked conceptually and you want to refer back

1. to clear comma clutter 3. to separate words and word groups in a complex list 5. to join two clauses that are linked conceptually and you want to refer back

Pluralize the following sentence in a way that's simple and grammatically correct: 1. Every marathon runner needs to stretch, drink lots of water and lace up his or her shoes before the race. 2. All marathon runners needs to stretch, drink lots of water and lace up their shoes before the race. 3. Marathon runners need to stretch, drink lots of water and lace up their shoes before the race. 4. A marathon runner needs to stretch, drink lots of water and lace up her shoes before the race. 5. All marathon runners need to stretch, drink lots of water and lace up everybody's shoes before the race. 6. Marathon runners needs to stretch, drink lots of water and lace up her shoes before the race.

2. All marathon runners needs to stretch, drink lots of water and lace up their shoes before the race.

Which of the following sentences is written in a plural form that avoids the 'singular they' challenge and ensures gender inclusivity? 1. All students must finish his or her homework before class. 2. All students must finish their homework before class. 3. Each student must finish his or her homework before class.

2. All students must finish their homework before class.

Which of the following sentences is written in a plural format to avoid the 'singular they' challenge and ensure inclusivity? 1. If anyone wants to visit the Statue of Liberty, they should make reservations. 2. If people want to visit the Statue of Liberty, they should make reservations. 3. If people want to visit the Statue of Liberty, he or she should make reservations. 4. If anyone wants to visit the Statue of Liberty, he or she should make reservations.

2. If people want to visit the Statue of Liberty, they should make reservations.

Which of the following sentences is written using passive voice? 1. Meghan raced Harry. 2. Meghan is raced by Harry. 3. Harry said he races Meghan. 4. Harry races Meghan.

2. Meghan is raced by Harry.

Choose the correct sentence: 1. Its been a long time since we saw Joe. 2. The tree needs its branches trimmed. 3. Its lunchtime. 4. The chocolate tree has a scratch on it's trunk.

2. The tree needs its branches trimmed.

Which of the following sentences is an example of a comma splice? 1. Todd reviewed the quiz in class, and now I understand it. 2. Todd reviewed the quiz in class, now I understand it. 3. Todd reviewed the quiz in class; now I understand it. 4. Todd, by reviewing the quiz in class, helped me understand it.

2. Todd reviewed the quiz in class, now I understand it.

Complete the following sentence with the correct words: Here's an interesting geographic fact: because of the way California is shaped, Reno is actually _____ west ____ Los Angeles. 1. further, then 2. farther, than 3. farther, then 4. further, than

2. farther, than

Laura and her family members are traveling to Banff this summer, and _______ planning to bring their dogs. 1. there 2. they're 3. their

2. they're

Which of the following is a main engine of innovation in language? 1. technology 2. young people 3. all of the answers 4. problem-solving

3. ALL ARE CORRECT

Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct? 1. Every student must submit their homework before the deadline 2. All students must submit his or her homework before the deadline. 3. All students must submit their homework before the deadline.

3. All students must submit their homework before the deadline.

Which of the following sentences correctly uses semicolons in a list? 1. I really like beef, with mushroom sauce pasta, with Alfredo sauce and salad, with French dressing. 2. I really like beef, with mushroom sauce, pasta, with Alfredo sauce, and salad, with French dressing. 3. I really like beef, with mushroom sauce; pasta, with Alfredo sauce; and salad, with French dressing.

3. I really like beef, with mushroom sauce; pasta, with Alfredo sauce; and salad, with French dressing.

Which of the following sentences is written in AP Style? 1. The Board of Trustees approved a four % increase in tuition for next year. 2. The Board of Trustees approved a 4 percent increase in tuition for next year. 3. The Board of Trustees approved a 4% increase in tuition for next year. 4. The Board of Trustees approved a 4-percent increase in tuition for next year.

3. The Board of Trustees approved a 4% increase in tuition for next year.

Using the internet for eight hours a day or more can have a negative _____ on your brain. 1. effects 2. affects 3. effect 4. affect

3. effect

Which of the following sentences is written in a plural form that avoids the 'singular they' challenge and ensures gender inclusivity? 1. All volunteers must do his or her part to finish the project on time. 2. Each volunteer must do his or her part to finish the project on time. 3. Every volunteer must do her part to finish the project on time. 4. All volunteers must do their part to finish the project on time.

4. All volunteers must do their part to finish the project on time.

Mark the choice that is correctly worded and punctuated using the Oxford Comma: 1. My favorite movies are "The Avengers", "Star Wars", "Black Panther", and "Avengers: Infinity War". 2. Bill's favorite movies are comedy, sci-fi, horror, and, drama. 3. Peter's favorite movies are those with dogs, cats, children and, laughter. 4. Dora's favorite movies are "Titanic," "Catch Me If You Can," "The Aviator," and "The Great Gatsby."

4. Dora's favorite movies are "Titanic," "Catch Me If You Can," "The Aviator," and "The Great Gatsby."

Which of the following sentences is written in correct AP Style? 1. Kelly Graves, head coach of the University of Oregon women's basketball team, said that more than 90 percent of game tickets had been sold by 11 AM. 2. Kelly Graves, head coach of the University of Oregon women's basketball team, said that more than 90 percent of game tickets had been sold by 11 a.m. 3. University of Oregon head coach Kelly Graves said that more than 90 percent of game tickets had been sold by 11 a.m. 4. Kelly Graves, head coach of the University of Oregon women's basketball team, said that more than 90% of game tickets had been sold by 11 a.m.

4. Kelly Graves, head coach of the University of Oregon women's basketball team, said that more than 90% of game tickets had been sold by 11 a.m.

colon

A mark of anticipation thats often followed by a list

Which of the following statements best describes compound adjectives? 1. should be understood as one word 2. are two or more words that together create an adjective 3. all answers are correct 4. use a hyphen directly before the noun they modify

ALL ANSWERS ARE CORRECT

Why did author Emmy Favilla decide to create a style guide at BuzzFeed? 1. All of the answers 2. to help writers navigate the shifting language of the internet 3. to settle on a consistent abbreviation for macaroni and cheese 4. to create clear standards for the website

ALL ARE CORRECT

Sentences in _______ are generally used to show who or what is performing the action. 1. active voice 2. object-verb-subject form 3. passive voice

Active voice

When it comes to using personal pronouns in writing, what advice does Emmy Favilla give in A World Without Whom?

Always defer to the pronouns a person prefers to use. It's not rude to ask. In fact, it's preferred to ask: what pronouns do you prefer to use?

em Dash

An informal mark thats often used for variety and emphasis

Identify the antecedent in the following sentence: Arturo wore a blue suit for his interview at Apple headquarters in Cupertino, California.

Arturo

Which of the following statements about em dashes is NOT true? 1. Em dashes can be used for emphasis 2. Em dashes are a more formal style of punctuation 3. Em dashes can be used to replace a pair of commas

Correct: Em dashes are a more formal style of punctuation.

Mark the choice that is correctly worded and punctuated using the oxford comma: 1. Mohammad's favorite movies are comedy, sci-fi, horror, and, drama. 2. Janie's favorite movies are "Titanic," "When Harry Met Sally," "Beaches," and "50 First Dates." 3. LaVaughn's favorite movies are "The Avengers","Star Wars", "Black Panther", and "Avengers: Infinity War".

Correct: Janie's favorite movies are "Titanic," "When Harry Met Sally," "Beaches," and "50 First Dates."

Which of the following sentences is using passive voice? 1. Kate loved William. 2. William said he loved Kate. 3. Kate is loved by William. 4. William loves kate.

Correct: Kate is loved by William.

Which of the following sentence is incorrect? 1. Meryl Streep was nominated for an Academy Award in 2018 for her role in The Post, but she didn't end up winning. 2. Meryl Streep was nominated for an Academy Award in 2018 for her role in The Post — she didn't end up winning 3. Meryl Streep was nominated for an Academy Award in 2018 for her role in The Post, she didn't end up winning.

Correct: Meryl Streep was nominated for an Academy Award in 2018 for her role in The Post, she didn't end up winning.

Mark the choice that is correctly worded and punctuated 1. Roberto is an honor student, he does especially well in English. 2. Roberto is an honor student and he does especially — well in English. 3. Roberto is an honor student; and he does especially well in English. 4. Roberto is an honor student, and he does especially well in English.

Correct: Roberto is an honor student, and he does especially well in English

Which of the following sentences correctly uses semicolons in a list? 1. The Golden State Warriors have one of the best lineups in the league, featuring Stephen Curry, point guard; Klay Thompson, shooting guard; Kevin Durant, forward; Draymond Green, power forward; and Jordan Bell, center. 2. The Golden State Warriors have one of the best lineups in the league, featuring Stephen Curry; point guard, Klay Thompson; shooting guard, Kevin Durant; forward, Draymond Green; power forward, and Jordan Bell; center.

Correct: The Golden State Warriors have one of the best lineups in the league, featuring Stephen Curry, point guard; Klay Thompson, shooting guard; Kevin Durant, forward; Draymond Green, power forward; and Jordan Bell, center.

Which of the following is an example of a comma splice? 1. The University of Oregon, one of the world's premier schools for sports, is building a new Hayward Filed, which will host global track meets. 2. The University of Oregon is one of the world's premier schools for sports, it is building a new Hayward Field to host global track meets. 3. One of the world's premier schools for sports, the University of Oregon, is building a new Hayward Field to host global track meets.

Correct: The University of Oregons is one of the world's premier schools for sports, it is building a new Hayward Field to host global track meets.

Which of the following sentences is an example of a comma splice? 1. The population of Oregon has boomed over the past 20 years, and it's now the sixth-fastest growing state in the country. 2. With a population that's boomed over the past 20 years, Oregon is now the sixth-fastest growing state in the country. 3. The population of Oregon has boomed over the past 20 years, its now the sixth-fastest growing state in the country.

Correct: The population of Oregon has boomed over the past 20 years, its now the sixth-fastest growing state in the country.

Which of the following sentence is punctuated without using an oxford comma: 1. When Beyonce performed at Coachella, her setlist included Crazy in Love, Diva, and, Single Ladies. 2. When Beyonce performed at Coachella, her setlist included Crazy in Love, Diva and Single Ladies

Correct: When Beyonce performed at Coachella, her setlist included Crazy in Love, Diva and Single Ladies

Identify the antecedent in the following sentence: Dalia is going to the party on Saturday, and she plans to wear her favorite dress.

Dalia

A comma splice should be used to connect two complete sentences. True or False

False

Passive voice sentences are usually stronger, shorter and more direct than active voice sentences. True or False

False

T or F A comma splice should be used to connect two independent clauses.

False

The serial comma is also known as the comma splice. True or False

False

When quoting dialogue in AP Style, punctuation marks usually go outside the quotation mark. True or False

False

When you want to join two clauses that each stand on their own, it's a good idea to use a comma. True or False

False

Further or Farther Complete the following sentence: Which city is _____ away from Eugene: Portland or Medford?

Farther

Fewer or Less The International Panel on Climate Change says that governments have ____ than 20 years to act before global warming becomes an insurmountable problem.

Fewer

Less or Fewer She gets in _____ workouts than he does.

Fewer

__________ tornadoes occurred this year than last year. Less or Fewer

Fewer

Identify the independent clause in the following sentence: I need a haircut today, since my hair is getting in my eyes.

I need a haircut today

Choose the sentence that best uses semicolons in a list: 1. I'm going to the grocery store Friday. I'll pick up bacon, eggs and cheese; for the quiche; broth and dumplings; for the soup; and beer and soda; for the drinks. 2. I'm going to the grocery store Friday. I'll pick up bacon, eggs and cheese, for the quiche; broth and dumplings, for the soup; and beer and soda, for the drinks. 3. I'm going to the grocery store Friday. I'll pick up; bacon, eggs and cheese, for the quiche; broth and dumplings, for the soup; and beer and soda, for the drinks.

I'm going to the grocery store Friday. I'll pick up bacon, eggs and cheese, for the quiche; broth and dumplings, for the soup; and beer and soda, for the drinks.

This is a _____ Our company needs to level 100 core employees in order to bring the GOP up

Jargon

Change the sentence below from the passive voice into the active voice. What's the object of the new active voice sentence? The letter was mailed by Maya.

Letter

Identify the antecedent in the following sentence: Lillian boiled the pierogis in her Dutch oven.

Lillian

Pluralize the following sentence in a way that's simple and grammatically correct: Every marathon runner needs to stretch, drink lots of water and lace up his or her shoes before the race.

Marathon runners need to stretch, drink lots of water and lace up their shoes before the race.

Change the following sentence from the passive voice into the active voice. What's the object of the new active voice sentence? Cricket was played by him

Object: cricket

The academie francaise is a group of intellectuals that serves as a guardian of the French language. Members of the group, also known as The Immortals, make rulings on particular French words, phrases and usage. Based on the definitions from A World Without Whom, what approach to language do they represent?

Prescriptivism

What is a simple sentence structure you can use that helps minimize grammar errors?

Subject-Verb-Object

Change the following sentence from the passive voice into the active voice. What's the subject of the new active voice sentence? The prime rib was ordered by Jake

Subject:Jjake

cliche

Terms and turns-of-phrase that is overused and betrays a lack of original thought.

Using language that fails to take into account the knowledge of the reader is an example of what type of writing problem?

The Curse of Knowledge

The changing of word pronunciations during the 15th and 16th centuries is known as what linguistic event?

The Great Vowel Shift

Which of the following is a passive voice sentence? 1. Farah stayed up until 4 a.m. studying, which is why she aced the grammar test. 2. Farah aced the grammar test because she stayed up until 4 a.m. studying. 3. The grammar test was aced by Farah because she stayed up until 4 a.m. studying.

The grammar test was aced by Farah because she stayed up until 4 a.m. studying.

Change the sentence below from the passive voice into the active voice. What's the subject of the new active voice sentence? The fish was caught by the seagull.

The seagull

Change the following sentence from the passive voice into the active voice. The entire house was painted by Tom. What's the subject of the new active voice sentence?

Tom

Active voice sentences are usually stronger, shorter and more direct than passive voice sentences. True or False

True

An Independent clause can stand on its own. True or False

True

In passive voice, the object of the action is placed in the subject position. True or False

True

T of F Fewer is for things you can count. Less is for things you can't count.

True

T of F The BuzzFeed Style Guide, The New York Times Manual of Style and Usage and the U.S. Government Printing Office Style Guard are examples of house style guides.

True

T of F You should write everyday as one word when describing an activity that's ordinary

True

T of F Code-switching happens when a speaker goes back-and-forth between languages or styles of speaking depending on the situation.

True

T or F Its is a possessive pronoun.

True

T or F The AP Stylebook says writers should use a person's full name on first reference and then just a last name for the rest of the article.

True

The AP Stylebook says writers shouldn't use the Oxford comma unless it's essential for clarity. True or False

True

The semicolon was invented by a Venetian printer named Aldus Manutius, who considered the mark an elegant way to continue sentences. True or False

True

Identify the verb in the following sentence: Yara ran 13 miles during cross-country practice

Verb: ran

mixed metaphor

a combination of incompatible metaphors, which produces a ridiculous effect

oxford comma

a comma placed between the second- to-last item in a list and a conjugation word

exclamation mark

a mark of excitement or exhilaration

semicolon

a mark that separated two independent clauses, so long as the second clause refines the first

What's a portmanteau?

a new word that's created by putting two or more existing words together, such as smog

acronym

a shorthand way of describing a series of words EX: NASA - pronounced like so

Which of the following is NOT an appropriate way to fix a comma splice? 1. add a comma and conjunction word between the independent clauses 2. add a semicolon between the independent clauses 3. break the sentence into two 4. add a comma and conjunction between the dependent clauses

add a comma an conjugation word between the dependent clauses

What is not an appropriate way to fix a comma splice?

add an adverb between the infinitive form of the verb

The burning of the Amazon rain forest isn't just something that _______ Brazilians. affects vs effects

affects

Identify the dependent clause in the following sentence: Kenyon runs the steeplechase because he has great endurance.

because he has great endurance

between vs among Gloria had to choose______ band practice and writing for the newspaper.

between

This is a ______ "Let's take the bull by the horns"

cliche

Which punctuation mark is missing from the following sentence? (Hint this sentence follows AP style on comma usage) My final meal would include four things fried chicken, mashed potatoes, gravy and roasted vegetables.

colon My final meal would include for things: fried chicken, mashed potatoes, gravy and roasted vegetables.

Which of the following best describes an independent clause? 1. a fragment within a sentence 2. a phrase within a sentence that could not stand on its own 3. a phrase in a sentence that could stand on its own

correct: a phrase in a sentence that could stand on its own

Which of the following is an advantage of using simple subject-verb-object sentence structure? 1. fewer grammar mistakes 2. improved comprehension 3. improved clairty 3. all of the answers

correct: all of the answers

Which of the following is not an appropriate use of an exclamation mark? 1. to demonstrate hostility 2. as a point of enthusiasm 3. as often as you can

correct: as often as you can

Which of the following sentences is NOT a sentence fragment? 1. The gray room. 2. The gray loud room. 3. The sound of the gray room was loud. 4. The sound of the gray room.

correct: the sound of the gray room was loud.

Which of the following phrases is an example of a split infinitive? 1. answer quickly 2. to quickly answer 3. to answer quickly

correct: to quickly answer

Which of the following is NOT an appropriate use of a semicolon? 1. to continue a sentence while referring back to the original clause 2. to join two clauses that are linked conceptually 3. to separate an infinitive

correct: to separate an infinitive

Use of the semicolon declined rapidly in the 18th and 19th centuries for which of the following reasons. 1. using the mark made sending telegrams more expensive 2. the colon was viewed as a better alternative 3. sentences became much shorter

correct: using the mark made sending telegrams more expensive

Fewer

countable things

Pronouns:

do the work of nouns that are already established

every day

each day

Affect vs Effect In many states across the country legislatures are make it more difficult for young people to vote. It's possible this trend could have a significant _____ on the 2020 election.

effect

Fill in the blanks of the following sentence: Lawmakers introduced a bill Tuesday that they said would cap greenhouse emissions in a way that wouldn't have a major _____ on the economy. Many activists supported the measure, but said they wished it went ______ and eliminated all use of fossil fuels by 2030. effect vs affect farther vs further

effect, further

Kara's day has cancer and he takes a regimen of pills ________. - everyday - every day

every day

Ricardo eats a healthy breakfast _______. Everyday vs ever day

every day

Video games play an important role in _____ life. every day everyday

everyday

less or fewer Elim used the speedy checkout line because he had ______ than 10 items.

fewer

I've travelled so much _______ in life ______ I ever expected. But the older I get, the more it seems like I have _____ opportunities to do something spontaneous. Further vs father Fewer vs Less

further, than, fewer

Identify the pronoun in the following sentence. LaMarcus enrolled in the astronomy program at the University of Washington, even though his grades were good enough to get into Harvard.

his

Change the following sentence from the passive voice into the active voice. The entire house was painted by Tom. What's the object of the new active voice sentence?

house

than

in comparison with

among

is used when the items are part of a group, or are not specifically named - among 3+ things or people

The Oregon Country Fair is celebrating ____ 50th anniversary this year. their they're its it's

its

less vs fewer We tend to wear _____ clothing in hot weather.

less

Identify the antecedent in the following sentence: The members of the University of Oregon Marching Band are some of the best college musicians in the country, and they make the people of Oregon proud.

members

further

metaphorical or figurative distance

This is a _____ The way you move is like a feather in the wind, you make me feel like a house of card when I see you

mixed metaphor

Less

not countable

Effect is most commonly a verb or noun?

noun

effect

noun: result of change (End result)

farther

physical distance

The term "free gift" is an example of what kind of writing problem?

redundancy

This is a ____ Can somebody turn off the lights because I want the lights to be off

redundancy

between

refers to two people or things EX: between a rock and a hard place

Then

relates to time

redudancy

repeated and unnecessary

Choose the preferred terms for completing the following sentence based on the gender inclusive approach outlined in A World Without Whom. The University of Oregon Duck Store is on a hiring spree, and will be adding three new _______ in the fall. Select all that apply. salesmen sales representatives salespeople saleswomen

sales representatives salespeople

everyday

seen or used every day, typical or ordinary

Complete the sentence with the appropriate pronoun. Members of the soccer team headed out for pizza after the game to celebrate ____ big win. its, its, they're, their

their

Complete the sentence with the correct word. If it's going to take 12 hours to finish the project, ____ the least you could do is pay me. Than or Then

then

Affect is most commonly a verb or noun?

verb

Generally, affect is used as a ____ and effect is used as a ____.

verb, noun

affect

verb: impact or change

What is the antecedent in the following sentence: Voters in countries across Europe turned out in record numbers last week to select their new representatives in the European Parliament.

voters

_____ is going to the coffee shop later to study? Who or whom

who

Jargon

words and terms used by a particular group and are difficult for others to understand.