ALST: Academic Literacy Skills Test

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If you're busy watching the machination of Wall Street playing with your pension, you might be missing out on the thousands of small- to mid-sized companies that are usually excluded from the capital market system. Even though you probably know the companies and owners around town and their ability to generate job growth and energize the economy, most ______________________________________. There are an estimated 26 million American businesses, but only 18,000 are public. Out of that relatively small group of publicly traded companies, the majority of Wall Street ______ investors toward the even smaller group of 3,500 actively traded stocks currently seen on the primary exchanges. As is, the capital market is unable to support small- to mid-growing companies — the companies around your neighborhood, which employ the community. But the leading entrepreneurial exchange provides a capital forum for these companies and their investors through "revenue certificates," which offer investors a monthly cash-flowing, inflation-adjusted security from individual portfolios of "neighborhood companies." Which number is written incorrectly in the passage? (a) thousands (b) 26 million (c) 3,500 (d) 18,000

26 million According to accepted convention, whole numbers should be spelled out from one through nine and multiples such as one hundred and twenty-six million. Numbers should also be spelled out when round numbers are used in indefinite expressions: Thousands suffered from the heat. Specific numbers over one hundred (3,500 or 18,000) can be written with numerical notation. Some publications prefer spelling out all whole numbers between one and ninety-nine.

120 Orchard Lane Greensboro, NC 27410 (888) 555-1212 [email protected] Tom Manager Happy Apple Orchards 440 Heritage Lane Oakland, CA 94609 Dear Mr. Manager, I came to know about a managerial job opening in the marketing team at your company from Robert Woods of Farm Marketing, Inc.. With my work experience and MBA in marketing, I feel that I am an ideal candidate for the position. I have been following the progress of Happy Apple Orchards since last two years from newspapers and trade journals. I am keenly interested in the online-offline model developed by your company to sell products on the Internet and in retail outlets. Before I started my MBA, I worked extensively in marketing and retailing products on e-commerce websites. Currently, I am sharpening my skills in the traditional marketing areas with my MBA studies. I plan to graduate in December 2008 with an emphasis in marketing. I find a great synergy between your company and my background and experience. I am sure, that as a marketing manager in your company, I will be able to take the department to new heights. Which is an error in punctuation in the subject or greeting lines of this letter? (a) Greensboro, NC 27410 (b) Dear Mr. Manager, (c) (888) 555-1212 (d) Oakland, CA 94609

A colon is conventionally used in a formal letter: Dear Mr. Manager: It is correct to use a comma in a friendly letter.

If you're busy watching the machination of Wall Street playing with your pension, you might be missing out on the thousands of small- to mid-sized companies that are usually excluded from the capital market system. Even though you probably know the companies and owners around town and their ability to generate job growth and energize the economy, most ______________________________________. There are an estimated 26 million American businesses, but only 18,000 are public. Out of that relatively small group of publicly traded companies, the majority of Wall Street ______ investors toward the even smaller group of 3,500 actively traded stocks currently seen on the primary exchanges. As is, the capital market is unable to support small- to mid-growing companies — the companies around your neighborhood, which employ the community. But the leading entrepreneurial exchange provides a capital forum for these companies and their investors through "revenue certificates," which offer investors a monthly cash-flowing, inflation-adjusted security from individual portfolios of "neighborhood companies." Which is most likely the purpose for the quotation marks surrounding "revenue certificates" and "neighborhood companies"? (a) A direct quotation (b) A word being defined (c) Words following a preposition (d) A specific term

A specific term Quotation marks may surround a term which will be defined in the passage. "Freckles" are darkened or red spots on the skin. Here they are used to set off terms specific to banking or investing.

All those monster hurricanes and tornados we've been experiencing have apparently spooked homeowners worse than just about any disaster film Hollywood ever produced. Hollywood disaster films are very popular in the new century. Six years after the housing bubble burst, the National Association of Home Builders reports homeowners may be beginning to dabble again in largish home remodeling projects costing an average of $100,000 to $150,000. But — and this is one of the biggest trends — they're also putting lots of their dollars towards more practical storm-proofing upgrades like wind-resistant roofing, built-in generators and basement drainage. "It's exploded since Hurricane Irene in 2011," Justin Mihalik, a vice president of the New Jersey chapter of the American Institute of Architects, told MarketWatch.com. And who can blame them? Hurricane Irene, which affected much of the East Coast, was bad enough. (Final toll: at least 56 deaths and $15.6 billion in damages.) But then, almost like a one-two punch, in October 2012 you had Superstorm Sandy — the second-costliest hurricane in U.S. history, according to the National Hurricane Center, whose destructive path across 24 states left: 159 dead (including at least 87 from related causes like clean-up accidents and hypothermia due to power outages) More than $71 billion in damages Distraught homeowners, especially in hard-hit New York and New Jersey, arguing with their insurance companies that wind had sheared off their roofs and allowed damaging rainwater to pour inside. (A crucial point since standard homeowners' policies cover wind-driven rain but not floods.) Clearly, the hope now is that by investing in wind-resistant roofing, for example, homeowners can avoid or limit damage in the future — and maybe even cut their insurance bills. New Jersey's Susanne Bannon, whose in her mid-60s, sum it up. "It's traumatic," she told the Star-Ledger newspaper. Which best divides this selection into two coherent paragraphs? (a) All those monster hurricanes and tornados we've been experiencing have apparently spooked homeowners worse than just about any disaster film Hollywood ever produced. Hollywood disaster films are very populare in the new century. Six years after the housing bubble burst, the National Association of Home Builders reports homeowners may be beginning to dabble again in largish home remodeling projects costing an average of $100,000 to $150,000. But — and this is one of the biggest trends — they're also putting lots of their dollars towards more practical storm-proofing upgrades like wind-resistant roofing, built-in generators and basement drainage. "It's exploded since Hurricane Irene in 2011," Justin Mihalik, a vice president of the New Jersey chapter of the American Institute of Architects, told MarketWatch.com. And who can blame them? Hurricane Irene, which affected much of the East Coast, was bad enough. (Final toll: at least 56 deaths and $15.6 billion in damages.) But then, almost like a one-two punch, in October 2012 you had Superstorm Sandy — the second-costliest hurricane in U.S. history, according to the National Hurricane Center, whose destructive path across 24 states left: 159 dead (including at least 87 from related causes like clean-up accidents and hypothermia due to power outages) More than $71 billion in damages Distraught homeowners, especially in hard-hit New York and New Jersey, arguing with their insurance companies that wind had sheared off their roofs and allowed damaging rainwater to pour inside. (A crucial point since standard homeowners' policies cover wind-driven rain but not floods.) Clearly, the hope now is that by investing in wind-resistant roofing, for example, homeowners can avoid or limit damage in the future — and maybe even cut their insurance bills. New Jersey's Susanne Bannon, whose in her mid-60s, sum it up. "It's traumatic," she told the Star-Ledger newspaper. (b) All those monster hurricanes and tornados we've been experiencing have apparently spooked homeowners worse than just about any disaster film Hollywood ever produced. Hollywood disaster films are very popular in the new century. Six years after the housing bubble burst, the National Association of Home Builders reports homeowners may be beginning to dabble again in largish home remodeling projects costing an average of $100,000 to $150,000. But — and this is one of the biggest trends — they're also putting lots of their dollars towards more practical storm-proofing upgrades like wind-resistant roofing, built-in generators and basement drainage. "It's exploded since Hurricane Irene in 2011," Justin Mihalik, a vice president of the New Jersey chapter of the American Institute of Architects, told MarketWatch.com. And who can blame them? Hurricane Irene, which affected much of the East Coast, was bad enough. (Final toll: at least 56 deaths and $15.6 billion in damages.) But then, almost like a one-two punch, in October 2012 you had Superstorm Sandy — the second-costliest hurricane in U.S. history, according to the National Hurricane Center, whose destructive path across 24 states left: 159 dead (including at least 87 from related causes like clean-up accidents and hypothermia due to power outages) More than $71 billion in damages Distraught homeowners, especially in hard-hit New York and New Jersey, arguing with their insurance companies that wind had sheared off their roofs and allowed damaging rainwater to pour inside. (A crucial point since standard homeowners' policies cover wind-driven rain but not floods.) Clearly, the hope now is that by investing in wind-resistant roofing, for example, homeowners can avoid or limit damage in the future — and maybe even cut their insurance bills. New Jersey's Susanne Bannon, whose in her mid-60s, sum it up. "It's traumatic," she told the Star-Ledger newspaper. (c) All those monster hurricanes and tornados we've been experiencing have apparently spooked homeowners worse than just about any disaster film Hollywood ever produced. Hollywood disaster films are very populare in the new century. Six years after the housing bubble burst, the National Association of Home Builders reports homeowners may be beginning to dabble again in largish home remodeling projects costing an average of $100,000 to $150,000. But — and this is one of the biggest trends — they're also putting lots of their dollars towards more practical storm-proofing upgrades like wind-resistant roofing, built-in generators and basement drainage. "It's exploded since Hurricane Irene in 2011," Justin Mihalik, a vice president of the New Jersey chapter of the American Institute of Architects, told MarketWatch.com. And who can blame them? Hurricane Irene, which affected much of the East Coast, was bad enough. (Final toll: at least 56 deaths and $15.6 billion in damages.) But then, almost like a one-two punch, in October 2012 you had Superstorm Sandy — the second-costliest hurricane in U.S. history, according to the National Hurricane Center, whose destructive path across 24 states left: 159 dead (including at least 87 from related causes like clean-up accidents and hypothermia due to power outages) More than $71 billion in damages Distraught homeowners, especially in hard-hit New York and New Jersey, arguing with their insurance companies that wind had sheared off their roofs and allowed damaging rainwater to pour inside. (A crucial point since standard homeowners' policies cover wind-driven rain but not floods.) Clearly, the hope now is that by investing in wind-resistant roofing, for example, homeowners can avoid or limit damage in the future — and maybe even cut their insurance bills. New Jersey's Susanne Bannon, whose in her mid-60s, sum it up. "It's traumatic," she told the Star-Ledger newspaper. (d) All those monster hurricanes and tornados we've been experiencing have apparently spooked homeowners worse than just about any disaster film Hollywood ever produced. Hollywood disaster films are very populare in the new century. Six years after the housing bubble burst, the National Association of Home Builders reports homeowners may be beginning to dabble again in largish home remodeling projects costing an average of $100,000 to $150,000. But — and this is one of the biggest trends — they're also putting lots of their dollars towards more practical storm-proofing upgrades like wind-resistant roofing, built-in generators and basement drainage. "It's exploded since Hurricane Irene in 2011," Justin Mihalik, a vice president of the New Jersey chapter of the American Institute of Architects, told MarketWatch.com. And who can blame them? Hurricane Irene, which affected much of the East Coast, was bad enough. (Final toll: at least 56 deaths and $15.6 billion in damages.) But then, almost like a one-two punch, in October 2012 you had Superstorm Sandy — the second-costliest hurricane in U.S. history, according to the National Hurricane Center, whose destructive path across 24 states left: 159 dead (including at least 87 from related causes like clean-up accidents and hypothermia due to power outages) More than $71 billion in damages Distraught homeowners, especially in hard-hit New York and New Jersey, arguing with their insurance companies that wind had sheared off their roofs and allowed damaging rainwater to pour inside. (A crucial point since standard homeowners' policies cover wind-driven rain but not floods.) Clearly, the hope now is that by investing in wind-resistant roofing, for example, homeowners can avoid or limit damage in the future — and maybe even cut their insurance bills. New Jersey's Susanne Bannon, whose in her mid-60s, sum it up. "It's traumatic," she told the Star-Ledger newspaper.

Read the entire passage carefully and then answer the question. (Note: Intentional errors have been included in this passage.) (1) Theodore Roosevelt comes from countless generations of fighting stock, both in this country and abroad. (2) And yet as a youth the future hero of San Juan Hill was a delicate lad and many fears were entertained that he might not live to manhood. (3) From there he went to Harvard College, from which he graduated with high honors. (4) The boyhood days of the future President were spent in New York City and at the family's country home, Oyster Bay, Long Island. (5) But life in the open air, with judicious athletic exercise, accomplished wonders, and he became strong and hardy to an astonishing degree. (6) Still somewhat delicate in health, he travelled in Europe, studied for a short time at Dresden, and took to climbing the Alps and other noted mountains. Select the arrangement of sentences 3, 4, and 5 that provides the most logical sequence of ideas and supporting details in the paragraph. If no change is needed select choice A. (a) From there he went to Harvard College, from which he graduated with high honors. The boyhood days of the future President were spent in New York City and at the family's country home, Oyster Bay, Long Island. But life in the open air, with judicious athletic exercise, accomplished wonders, and he became strong and hardy to an astonishing degree. (b)But life in the open air, with judicious athletic exercise, accomplished wonders, and he became strong and hardy to an astonishing degree. From there he went to Harvard College, from which he graduated with high honors. The boyhood days of the future President were spent in New York City and at the family's country home, Oyster Bay, Long Island. (c)The boyhood days of the future President were spent in New York City and at the family's country home, Oyster Bay, Long Island. From there he went to Harvard College, from which he graduated with high honors. But life in the open air, with judicious athletic exercise, accomplished wonders, and he became strong and hardy to an astonishing degree. (d)But life in the open air, with judicious athletic exercise, accomplished wonders, and he became strong and hardy to an astonishing degree. The boyhood days of the future President were spent in New York City and at the family's country home, Oyster Bay, Long Island. From there he went to Harvard College, from which he graduated with high honors.

But life in the open air, with judicious athletic exercise, accomplished wonders, and he became strong and hardy to an astonishing degree. The boyhood days of the future President were spent in New York City and at the family's country home, Oyster Bay, Long Island. From there he went to Harvard College, from which he graduated with high honors. Sentence 2 indicates that Theodore Roosevelt was in delicate health. The sentence that finishes that thought is: "But life in the open air, with judicious athletic exercise, accomplished wonders, and he became strong and hardy to an astonishing degree." The next two sentences follow logically by telling about his boyhood homes and progressing to his move to Harvard.

Occupy Wall Street's most recent push, "May Day," exemplifies the crux of the protest: it's a great forum to express widespread discontent about financial issues, but less adept at affecting bona fide change between giant corporations and average consumers. Critics of the movement tend to call it politically dangerous and radical, like pollster Doug Schoen in the Wall Street Journal. On the other hand, President Obama is embracing a 2012 platform crusading for the 99 percent against the presumptive GOP nominee. However, Obama's administration didn't fulfill its original vows promising Wall Street culpability or repercussions for reckless bankers. Despite the public sentiment created by the Occupy movement, in four years, the federal government hasn't filed a single charge against any Big Finance executives. "It's perplexing at best," said Phil Angelides, the Democratic former California treasurer who chaired the bipartisan Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission. "It's deeply troubling at worst." While Occupy Wall Street succeeded in presenting a means to express concern, the federal government continues to hedge upon promises of financial accountability. How can individual consumers take action? Read the entire selection. Which would most likely be the presumed audience for this piece? (a) Corporate officers (b) Consumers (c) Protestors (d) Democrats

Consumers The concluding sentence asks, "How can individual consumers take action?" The preceding sentences give reasons why government and corporate officers have not solved this issue. The selection gives reasons why consumers must now take action.

Three million jobs. That's the number supporters of the "Buy America" movement calculate could be created here at home if every U.S. household simply reallocated just 5 percent of its annual spending to products made on our soil. This begs the question: Especially given all the horror stories about shoddy foreign goods—including Chinese drywall that so sickened homeowners across the nation that Congress just banned its importation—why aren't more companies trumpeting their "Made in the U.S.A." bona fides following a new study that would seem to show the movement's potential appeal at or above Lady Gaga levels. "Patriotism is a strong consideration among U.S. consumers," the Boston Consulting Group found, with 93 percent of those surveyed saying they'd pay more for U.S.-made goods "in order to keep jobs" here. (Heck, based on "quality" concerns alone, even some 60 percent of Chinese consumers in that same study said they'd shell out more yuan for our stuff) The problem is, outsourcing is now so prevalent along at least some point in U.S. supply chains that consumers almost need forensic analysts to tell which companies offer American-made products. What is the purpose of the information included within the parentheses in lines 29 to 33? (a) To give an explanation (b) For peripheral information (c) For emphasis (d) To include an example

For emphasis This information gives emphasis for the "quality" issue suggested in the previous paragraph. Parentheses are often used to enclose explanatory or peripheral matter, that is, information which is related to the sentence topic yet additional.

You are helping Jeff, a student who is running for freshman class president, to put together a campaign speech for the Friday assembly of freshmen. Which of the following statements would be best for his speech? (a) Hello, I'm Jeff and I'm running for class president. I've never done anything like this before, so bear with me. I'm just learning. (b) Hey! You all know me. You like me. Elect me! (c) Hey, what's up? I'm no speech-giver so listen close. I'm the best guy for president. Oh yeah, my opponent is a girl, so I guess I am the best guy! (d) Hey, fellow freshmen. We're all new to the school and just getting to know each other so why should you elect a guy that you don't even know. I hope that after listening to me today, you'll have a lot of reasons why you would want me to be president of the class.

Hey, fellow freshmen. We're all new to the school and just getting to know each other so why should you elect a guy that you don't even know. I hope that after listening to me today, you'll have a lot of reasons why you would want me to be president of the class. This statement takes on the right tone - not too formal and not too informal. It also gives the class some credit for being able to make an informed decision.

This American government--what is it but a tradition, though a recent one, endeavoring to transmit itself unimpaired to posterity, but each instant losing some of its integrity? It has not the vitality and force of a single living man; for a single man can bend it to his will. It is a sort of wooden gun to the people themselves. But it is not the less necessary for this; for the people must have some complicated machinery or other, and hear its din, to satisfy that idea of government which they have. Governments show thus how successfully men can be imposed upon, even impose on themselves, for their own advantage. It is excellent we must all allow. Yet this government never of itself furthered any enterprise, but by the alacrity with which it got out of its way. The character inherent in the American people has done all that has been accomplished; and it would have done somewhat more, if the government had not sometimes got in its way. For government is an expedient, by which men would fain succeed in letting one another alone; and, as has been said, when it is most expedient, the governed are most let alone by it. Trade and commerce, if they were not made of india-rubber, would never manage to bounce over obstacles which legislators are continually putting in their way; and if one were to judge these men wholly by the effects of their actions and not partly by their intentions, they would deserve to be classed and punished with those mischievious persons who put obstructions on the railroads. The author uses parallel construction to support his thesis. Which of the following statements continues the parallel construction used in the passage? (a) It does not educate. (b) The character inherent in the American people has done all that has been accomplished; and it would have done somewhat more, if the government had not sometimes got in its way. (c) It has not the vitality and force of a single living man; for a single man can bend it to his will. (d) single man can bend it to his will. It is a sort of wooden gun to the people themselves.

It does not educate. This statement continues the parallel construction which began with the two previous sentences. Parallel construction adds balance to a paragraph or sentence. Ex. "To be or not to be." It does not keep the country free. It does not settle the West. It does not educate.

If used moderately and as directed, prescription medicines help ease many health conditions and cure others. But some people don't know the risks of keeping medications unsecured in the home, especially medications that have a high potential to be abused, such as stimulants, tranquilizers and pain relievers. Easy-to-find medicines can be abused by anyone entering a home, especially teens and young adults. Catherine Hicks, 7th Heaven star and parent advocate, is working with Safeguard My Meds to tell Americans what they can do to help prevent prescription medicine abuse and potential addiction. Parents who monitor teen behaviors often avoid problems. Some parents only see teens during meals. Government statistics, collected during the past year, shows that 70 percent of people age 12 and older who have abused prescription pain relievers say they got them from a friend or relative. As the parent of a teenager, Hicks feels a personal connection to this growing issue. Every day, more than 2,500 teenagers abuse prescription medicine for the first time, and they don't even need to leave the house to do it. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that 20 percent of teens have taken prescription drugs without a doctor's order. Hicks says taking some simple precautionary steps can make a big difference. Hicks asks parents, "What steps have you taken to insure that your home is safe"? Which line contains a limiting modifier? (a)Line 9 (b)Line 19 (c)Line 29 (d)Line 38

Line 19 Limiting modifiers modify the expressions that immediately follow them. These include: almost, even, exactly, hardly, just, merely, nearly, only, scarcely, and simply. Modifiers should be carefully placed for meaning.

More than 65 million people in the United States act as a caregiver for a loved one. One of those caregivers is Jessica Walker — wife of multiplatinum country music recording artist Clay Walker. Clay was diagnosed with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis or RRMS — a lifelong and unpredictable disease — at a pivotal time in his life. He was 26 and had just finished his fourth album, and his oldest daughter had just been born. Jessica and Clay have been married for five years. Approximately 400,000 Americans have been diagnosed with MS, and the majority of people with the most common form of the disease, RRMS, are diagnosed in their 20s and 30s. Common symptoms reported in RRMS include episodic bouts of fatigue, numbness, vision problems and spasticity or stiffness. Clay's hectic schedule means he has to take a proactive role in managing his disease. A big part of that is made possible thanks to the help of his wife, Jessica. As a caregiver, she makes sure the family sticks to a routine and eats a healthy diet and that Clay takes his RRMS treatment as prescribed. In recognition of National Family Caregivers Month, Jessica and Clay hope to empower caregivers by sharing what caregiving means to them and encouraging others to share their caregiver stories. Jessica and Clay, both articulate and caring people, offers sympathy and helpful advice. Having support makes dealing with a difficult condition more managable. Which line contains a spelling error? (a) Line 7 (b) Line 23 (c) Line 27 (d) Line 38

Line 38 In line 38, the word "manageable" is misspelled. For most words which end with "e," the silent "e" is dropped before adding the suffix. For example, manage + ing becomes managing. However, there are exceptions where dropping the final "e" would produce a hard consonant, such as manageable and serviceable.

While the season's warmer weather offers great opportunity for games of fetch with Fido, it also brings increased risk from exposure to pests, particularly ticks, fleas, mosquitoes and stinging insects. Safeguarding dogs and cats begins with discussions with your veterinarian, but in addition to prescribed healthcare repellents and preventatives, there are several things that can be done to make your yard inhospitable to the stinging, biting troublemakers. "Ticks are certainly one of the most concerning warm weather pests," noted Missy Henriksen, vice president of public affairs for the National Pest Management Association (NPMA). Ticks are _________ various species posing different health threats, such as ______________________________________.Tick-borne illnesses generally present with lethargy, weakness, anemia and even organ failure. Henriksen suggests pet owners minimize the risk of ticks in yards by regularly trimming grass and other vegetation. As nuisance wildlife and rodents are common tick carriers, seal trash cans, remove brush piles and keep firewood two feet off of the ground to keep them away. Mosquitoes also pose health risks to dogs and cats as their bites can transmit heartworm, a parasitic roundworm that can infect a host and result in a potentially serious disease. To help keep these pests at bay, Henriksen advises homeowners to repair any torn screens and eliminate mosquito breeding grounds by removing standing water in the yard. "Empty wading pools, toys, grill covers flower pots, clogged gutters and other places that tend to gather water. Bird baths should be changed every week to keep water fresh," Henriksen says. "Mosquitoes only need half an inch of stagnant water to develop from eggs to pupae to adult mosquitoes that can then live out of water, so a thorough check of the yard is essential." Though fleas are tiny pests, they cause big problems. Not only can they infest an entire home quickly, flea saliva can cause anemia and dermatitis and transfer tapeworms to dogs and cats. Avoid walking dogs in tall grass where there is a greater chance of flea exposure, wash dogs after walks and puppy play dates, and launder bedding, collars and stuffed toys. Stinging insects are another potential problem for pets, especially if stung near the mouth or throat as this may cause swelling that can restrict breathing. Inspect the yard for evidence of hives or stinging insect colonies. If you see evidence of an infestation, contact a pest professional who can safely remove nests and control swarms. Which of the following is NOT a supporting detail? (a) Tick-borne illnesses generally present with lethargy, weakness, anemia and even organ failure. (b) Bird baths should be changed every week to keep water fresh," Henriksen says. (c) Avoid walking dogs in tall grass where there is a greater chance of flea exposure, wash dogs after walks and puppy play dates, and launder bedding, collars and stuffed toys. (d) Mosquitoes also pose health risks to dogs and cats as their bites can transmit heartworm, a parasitic roundworm that can infect a host and result in a potentially serious disease.

Mosquitoes also pose health risks to dogs and cats as their bites can transmit heartworm, a parasitic roundworm that can infect a host and result in a potentially serious disease. This sentence introduces a new paragraph. Supporting sentences follow it repair any torn screens and eliminate mosquito breeding grounds by removing standing water in the yard. "Empty wading pools, toys, grill covers flower pots, clogged gutters and other places that tend to gather water. Bird baths should be changed every week to keep water fresh. The other choices provide supporting details for the topic sentence.

If used moderately and as directed, prescription medicines help ease many health conditions and cure others. But some people don't know the risks of keeping medications unsecured in the home, especially medications that have a high potential to be abused, such as stimulants, tranquilizers and pain relievers. Easy-to-find medicines can be abused by anyone entering a home, especially teens and young adults. Catherine Hicks, 7th Heaven star and parent advocate, is working with Safeguard My Meds to tell Americans what they can do to help prevent prescription medicine abuse and potential addiction. Parents who monitor teen behaviors often avoid problems. Some parents only see teens during meals. Government statistics, collected during the past year, shows that 70 percent of people age 12 and older who have abused prescription pain relievers say they got them from a friend or relative. As the parent of a teenager, Hicks feels a personal connection to this growing issue. Every day, more than 2,500 teenagers abuse prescription medicine for the first time, and they don't even need to leave the house to do it. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that 20 percent of teens have taken prescription drugs without a doctor's order. Hicks says taking some simple precautionary steps can make a big difference. Hicks asks parents, "What steps have you taken to insure that your home is safe"? Which line contains an "end mark" error? (a) Line 20 (b)Line 40 (c)Line 38 (d)Line 29

Line 40 When a quotation is a question, the question mark should be placed within the quotation marks. Hicks asks parents, "What steps have you taken to insure that your home is safe?" If the quoted words are part of a question, put the question mark outside of the quotation marks. Did Hicks really ask parents, "What steps have you taken to insure that your home is safe"?

Elderly safety is a considerable problem in the U.S. as millions of seniors go to the emergency room each year due to injuries caused by accidents in the home. Falls are a leading cause of these mishaps. Yet, with proper equipment and knowledge, risk can be cut dramatically. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says one out of every three adults over age 65 falls each year. Falls are the most common cause of traumatic brain injuries, and in 2008, almost 20,000 older adults died from fall-related injuries in the U.S. Houses can be potential battlegrounds for seniors as they navigate rooms, hallways and stairs. Here are some ways you can help ensure a safer home: Clear the clutter. This goes for countertops, end tables, hallways and beyond. Clutter of all sizes can make for hazards in such places as the kitchen and bathroom, and should be removed. Get frequent visual exams. Poor eyesight is a leading cause of senior falls and can make it hard to navigate homes safely. Check your prescription yearly to ensure it's still accurate. Equip bathroom with showers/baths designed for older adults. Since 80 percent of senior falls happen in the bathroom, seniors can maintain independence longer with the use of walk-in baths built for elderly adults. For instance, the walk-in tub from Safe Step has anti-slip floors, 4-inch step up, grab bars, anti-scald technology, mold-resistant walls and a shower wand. Participate in moderate exercise. Staying active is one of the best ways to maintain balance, strength and mobility — as long as you don't overdue it. The CDC suggests Tai Chi or relaxed yoga for balance, and weight-bearing exercise is also helpful because it increases bone density for seniors suffering from osteoporosis. Livestrong.com encourages dumbbell swings — dumbbells may be substituted for grandchildren, pets or groceries — and exercise routines using resistance bands. Which line contains a misspelled word? (a) Line 13 (b) Line 30 (c) Line 42 (d) Line 49

Line 49 The word "overdue" is used incorrectly in this context. The correct spelling here would be "overdo" meaning to over-exert one's self. "Due" and "do" are often confused.

Basketball and bicycling rank highest for injuries among recreational sports, causing 1.5 million accidents per year. Baseball, soccer and softball follow, each with almost half a million injuries yearly, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Whether you're upping your own practice schedule or you're a parent of a student athlete headed back to school, heeding a few precautions goes a long way in preventing sports injuries. Osteopathic physician Marcel Fraix, member of the Fellow of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (FAAPMR) and assistant professor at Western University of Health Sciences, offers some tips. Fraix, a staff physician at Casa Colina Centers for Rehabilitation in California, where he specializes in sports-related disorders, says, "Start with a check-up when possible. Physical stress on a young body can be harmful when coupled with an underlying medical condition or heart problem. Likewise, get an exam before stressing the heart if you're middle-aged and mostly sedentary." Fraix also suggests pre-conditioning programs for specific sports. "Injuries usually occur at the beginning of the season, when you are most likely to be out of shape. Building hamstrings and strengthening inner quadriceps muscles helps prevent knee injuries." Athletes are cautioned to diligently use the proper safety equipment i.e. mouth guards, safety goggles, helmets and elbow and knee pads. Don't forget to apply sunscreen SPF 15 or higher. Fraix speaks to athletes on video and teleconferences. Other safety precautions include: Stay adequately hydrated with water or a water-electrolyte drink. Replacing fluid lost from sweating is essential to maximize athletic performance and prevent heat exhaustion, especially during warm weather. Treat injuries on the spot. Keep a first aid kit ready for cuts and scrapes, allergic reactions, insect bites and eye irritations. Most importantly, be prepared to treat muscle pain at the first sign before it sidelines you. There are safe, natural and unscented pain relievers available. Which lines contain a sentence fragment? (a) Lines 1 to 5 (b) Lines 5 to 9 (c) Lines 33 to 34 (d) Lines 44 and 45

Lines 1 to 5 Basketball and bicycling rank highest for injuries among recreational sports, causing 1.5 million accidents per year is an incomplete sentence or fragment. A sentence fragment lacks a subject or a verb. This sentence might be rewritten as: Basketball and bicycling are the recreational sports responsible for 1.5 million accidents per year -- the highest rate among recreational sports.

Lines 35 to 37 Journalists, writers, producers, editors, businessmen, consumers and fans is a sentence fragment. A complete sentence has a subject and a predicate. This sentence could have been combined with the previous sentence for clarity.

Basketball and bicycling rank highest for injuries among recreational sports, causing 1.5 million accidents per year. Baseball, soccer and softball follow, each with almost half a million injuries yearly, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Whether you're upping your own practice schedule or you're a parent of a student athlete headed back to school, heeding a few precautions goes a long way in preventing sports injuries. Osteopathic physician Marcel Fraix, member of the Fellow of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (FAAPMR) and assistant professor at Western University of Health Sciences, offers some tips. Fraix, a staff physician at Casa Colina Centers for Rehabilitation in California, where he specializes in sports-related disorders, says, "Start with a check-up when possible. Physical stress on a young body can be harmful when coupled with an underlying medical condition or heart problem. Likewise, get an exam before stressing the heart if you're middle-aged and mostly sedentary." Fraix also suggests pre-conditioning programs for specific sports. "Injuries usually occur at the beginning of the season, when you are most likely to be out of shape. Building hamstrings and strengthening inner quadriceps muscles helps prevent knee injuries." Athletes are cautioned to diligently use the proper safety equipment i.e. mouth guards, safety goggles, helmets and elbow and knee pads. Don't forget to apply sunscreen SPF 15 or higher. Fraix speaks to athletes on video and teleconferences. Other safety precautions include: Stay adequately hydrated with water or a water-electrolyte drink. Replacing fluid lost from sweating is essential to maximize athletic performance and prevent heat exhaustion, especially during warm weather. Treat injuries on the spot. Keep a first aid kit ready for cuts and scrapes, allergic reactions, insect bites and eye irritations. Most importantly, be prepared to treat muscle pain at the first sign before it sidelines you. There are safe, natural and unscented pain relievers available. Which line(s) contain(s) an error in subject-verb agreement? (a) Lines 8 to 13 (b) Lines 24 and 25 (c) Lines 35 to 37 (d) Lines 38 to 40

Lines 38 to 40 A singular subject requires a singular verb: Hank builds muscle at the gym. A plural verb requires a plural verb: Hank and Tom build a gym in their garage. Building hamstrings and strengthening inner quadriceps muscles help prevent knee injuries.

Everything is okay between you and (A) me. I can't think of why (B) we were arguing in the first place. It doesn't really matter (C) who was right. (a) I (b) us (c) whom (d) No change is necessary.

No change is necessary. Each of the pronouns is used in the correct case. "Me" (the objective case) is the object of the pronoun "between." "We" (the subjective case) is the subject of the verb "were." "Who" (the subjective case) is the subject of the verb "was."

While the season's warmer weather offers great opportunity for games of fetch with Fido, it also brings increased risk from exposure to pests, particularly ticks, fleas, mosquitoes and stinging insects. Safeguarding dogs and cats begins with discussions with your veterinarian, but in addition to prescribed healthcare repellents and preventatives, there are several things that can be done to make your yard inhospitable to the stinging, biting troublemakers. "Ticks are certainly one of the most concerning warm weather pests," noted Missy Henriksen, vice president of public affairs for the National Pest Management Association (NPMA). Ticks are _________ various species posing different health threats, such as ______________________________________.Tick-borne illnesses generally present with lethargy, weakness, anemia and even organ failure. Henriksen suggests pet owners minimize the risk of ticks in yards by regularly trimming grass and other vegetation. As nuisance wildlife and rodents are common tick carriers, seal trash cans, remove brush piles and keep firewood two feet off of the ground to keep them away. Mosquitoes also pose health risks to dogs and cats as their bites can transmit heartworm, a parasitic roundworm that can infect a host and result in a potentially serious disease. To help keep these pests at bay, Henriksen advises homeowners to repair any torn screens and eliminate mosquito breeding grounds by removing standing water in the yard. "Empty wading pools, toys, grill covers flower pots, clogged gutters and other places that tend to gather water. Bird baths should be changed every week to keep water fresh," Henriksen says. "Mosquitoes only need half an inch of stagnant water to develop from eggs to pupae to adult mosquitoes that can then live out of water, so a thorough check of the yard is essential." Though fleas are tiny pests, they cause big problems. Not only can they infest an entire home quickly, flea saliva can cause anemia and dermatitis and transfer tapeworms to dogs and cats. Avoid walking dogs in tall grass where there is a greater chance of flea exposure, wash dogs after walks and puppy play dates, and launder bedding, collars and stuffed toys. Stinging insects are another potential problem for pets, especially if stung near the mouth or throat as this may cause swelling that can restrict breathing. Inspect the yard for evidence of hives or stinging insect colonies. If you see evidence of an infestation, contact a pest professional who can safely remove nests and control swarms. Which correctly uses capitals for the list of health trusts which would fill the blank in line 22? (a) Rocky Mountain spotted fever, ehrlichiosis, babesia and lyme disease (b) Rocky Mountain spotted fever, ehrlichiosis, babesia and Lyme disease (c) Rocky Mountain spotted fever, Ehrlichiosis, Babesia and Lyme disease (d) Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, Ehrlichiosis, Babesia and Lyme Disease

Rocky Mountain spotted fever, ehrlichiosis, babesia and Lyme disease The two diseases, Rocky Mountain spotted fever and Lyme disease, contain proper nouns. Both name a specific location associated with the origin of the disease. Several cases of Lyme disease occurred near the town of Lyme in Connecticut. Diseases, such as pneumonia or diabetes, are usually not capitalized.

Signs of spring often include flowers sprouting out of the ground, leaves emerging on trees, increased animal activity and a general feeling of renewal. However, one of the more unpleasant signs that spring has sprung is the emergence of termites. As this is the time of year termites come out in search of a new habitat, the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) has declared March 25-29 Termite Awareness Week. This designation serves to warn homeowners about termite dangers and educate them about ways to ensure their home isn't the next feeding ground for these voracious pests. Every year, several 1,000 homes will be invaded at a cost of almost $50 million nationwide. "As many homeowners typically take stock of their homes in the spring time and plan for improvement projects, the NPMA has designated this week after the official start of the season as the perfect time to inform them about why their homes may be vulnerable to termites and how to protect their most expensive investments," noted Missy Henriksen, vice president of public affairs for NPMA. Termites are known as "silent destroyers" because of their ability to chew through wood, flooring and even wallpaper undetected. Swarmers, looking to start a new colony, are typically the first sign of termite season as these winged pests show up inside homes in early spring. It is important that homeowners do not mistake swarmers for flying ants (flying ants have two sets of wings), as the two species look alike to an untrained eye. Discarded wings near windowsills and doors signal that swarmers have already found their way in. Insects found crawling near doorsteps and patioes should be investigated. Which is incorrectly written? (a) $50 million (b) two sets (c) March 25-29 (d) Several 1,000

Several 1,000 Numbers should be spelled out at the beginning of a sentence, in whole numbers from one through nine and multiples, such as one million and three hundred. Numbers should also be spelled out when writing indefinite round numbers: Several thousand homes will be affected.

Sports has always separated into two categories: A distraction from the daily grizzle of everyday life, where the stresses of work, school and family can be compartmentalized for a few hours and you can disappear into another world where the biggest issue is wondering whether or not a player can get a shot off before the 24-second clock expires. Or a vehicle to discuss and expound upon serious issues that, bogged by the monotony of heavily insular language, would, otherwise, go ignored due to the magnitude of the subject. It's a powerful way to take a bite out of issues like gun control or socio-economics and bring it down to a level where understanding these things doesn't require a doctorate. I'm still trying to figure out a way to discuss the sequester without the dryness so prominent in the suit and tie networks. But when sports are dominated by 40-yard dash soap operas, sex scandals and small-mindedness, it can lose its exuberance. There's no escaping and there are no lessons learned. It's just an onslaught of bile that eventually leaves you jaded and corrupted. You can argue who is at fault here, but really, we're all culpable in different ways. Journalists, writers, producers, editors, businessmen, consumers and fans. We're in this together. Some of you are going to read this and lament about the downside of idealizing. You have that right. It doesn't matter since much isn't likely to change anytime soon. There's always going to be more of "them" than there are of "us" and the professional haters out there will always have their audience. Rewrite lines 1 to 15 for correctness and clarity. (a) Sports has always separated into two categories: A distraction from the daily grizzle of everyday life, where the stresses of work, school and family can be compartmentalized for a few hours and you can disappear into another world where the biggest issue is wondering whether or not a player can get a shot off before the 24-second clock expires. Or a vehicle to discuss and expound upon serious issues that, bogged by the monotony of heavily insular language, would, otherwise, go ignored due to the magnitude of the subject. (b) Sports can be either a distraction from the daily grizzle of everyday life, where the stresses of work, school and family can be compartmentalized for a few hours and you can disappear into another world where the biggest issue is wondering whether or not a player can get a shot off before the 24-second clock expires, or a vehicle to discuss and expound upon serious issues that, bogged by the monotony of heavily insular language, would, otherwise, go ignored due to the magnitude of the subject. (c) Sports has always been separated into two categories. A distraction from the daily grizzle of everyday life, where the stresses of work, school and family can be compartmentalized for a few hours and you can disappear into another world where the biggest issue is wondering whether or not a player can get a shot off before the 24-second clock expires. Or a vehicle to discuss and expound upon serious issues that, bogged by the monotony of heavily insular language, would, otherwise, go ignored due to the magnitude of the subject. (d) Sports are a distraction from the daily grizzle of everyday life, where the stresses of work, school and family can be compartmentalized for a few hours and you can disappear into another world where the biggest issue is wondering whether or not a player can get a shot off before the 24-second clock expires. Or a vehicle to discuss and expound upon serious issues that, bogged by the monotony of heavily insular language, would, otherwise, go ignored due to the magnitude of the subject.

Sports can be either a distraction from the daily grizzle of everyday life, where the stresses of work, school and family can be compartmentalized for a few hours and you can disappear into another world where the biggest issue is wondering whether or not a player can get a shot off before the 24-second clock expires, or a vehicle to discuss and expound upon serious issues that, bogged by the monotony of heavily insular language, would, otherwise, go ignored due to the magnitude of the subject. This version maintains meaning. It uses a balanced construction for "either-or." The other versions contain sentence fragments.The sentence is written in colloquial form. Simplified it would read: "Sports can be either a distraction or a vehicle."

Teen pregnancies are still the norm in much of the developing world. Each child born to a young girl normally is considered a blessing. Despite the fact that the teen birth rate is slowly falling, there are still an estimated one million teen pregnancies in the United States alone. About 85% of these pregnancies are unplanned, which in any population can increase the risk for problems. The biggest risk for teen mothers is delaying prenatal care or worse, 7.2% received no care at all. The reason for lack of prenatal care is usually delayed pregnancy testing, denial or even fear of telling others about the pregnancy. Most states have a health department or University clinic where prenatal care is free or low cost and patient confidentiality is very important, meaning no one can tell the teen mother's family. Teenage mothers are less likely to gain adequate weight during their pregnancy, leading to Low Birth weight which is associated with infant and childhood disorders and a high rate of infant mortality. Low-birth weight babies are more likely to have organs that are not fully developed, which can result in complications such as bleeding in the brain, respiratory distress syndrome, and intestinal problems. Children born to teenage mothers are less likely to receive proper nutrition, health care, and cognitive and social stimulation. As a result, they may have an underdeveloped intellect and attain lower academic achievement. Read the sentence below. Which alternate punctuation is correct? "The biggest risk for teen mothers is delaying prenatal care or worse, 7.2% received no care at all." (a) The biggest risk for teen mothers is delaying prenatal care or worse 7.2% received no care at all. (b) The biggest risk for teen mothers is delaying prenatal care or worse: 7.2% received no care at all. (c) The biggest risk for teen mothers is delaying prenatal care or worse; 7.2% received no care at all. (d) The biggest risk for teen mothers is delaying prenatal care or worse (7.2% received no care at all.)

The biggest risk for teen mothers is delaying prenatal care or worse; 7.2% received no care at all.i A semicolon is used to connect two complete thoughts or sentences. Each part should be able to stand alone. A colon is usually used before a long quotation or list.

Every day, many Americans find themselves in an unexpected new role. They become a family caregiver for a loved one suffering from chronic pain. Experts estimate that chronic pain affects millions of Americans. Pain can interfere with daily activities, causing patients to lean heavily on family and friends. Providing care for a loved one experiencing chronic pain presents challenges, such as making sure your loved one reports pain to his or her healthcare provider. Even with chronic diseases and conditions, pain should be taken seriously by doctors and physicians. Some healthcare professionals have created programs to help caregivers and save anguish. Suzanne Mintz president and CEO of the National Family Caregivers Association vouches for appropriate care because each person feels pain differently. Although it is a physical sensation, perceptions of pain are influenced by social, cultural and psychological factors. It can be difficult to make sure your loved one's pain is evaluated appropriately. However, there's little information and few resources available to help family caregivers cope with these problems. The National Family Caregivers Association has teamed up with the pain management education program Partners Against Pain to create Caregiver Cornerstones, a program providing information, encouragement and tools to family members. The four Caregiver Cornerstones are: Learning about pain management. Caring for a person with pain. Caring for yourself. Advocating for all people in pain. Which is the correct construction for the final sentence in this selection? (a) The four Caregiver Cornerstones are: Learning about pain management. Caring for a person with pain. Caring for yourself. Advocating for all people in pain. (b) The four Caregiver Cornerstones are: learning about pain management. caring for a person with pain. caring for yourself. advocating for all people in pain. (c) The four Caregiver Cornerstones are: learning about pain management, caring for a person with pain, caring for yourself, and advocating for all people in pain. (d) The four Caregiver Cornerstones are: Learning about pain management, Caring for a person with pain, Caring for yourself, and Advocating for all people in pain.

The four Caregiver Cornerstones are: learning about pain management, caring for a person with pain, caring for yourself, and advocating for all people in pain. A colon should be used following the words as follows or the following.The concept of as follows can be implicit. The four Caregiver Cornerstones are (as follows): learning about pain management, caring for a person with pain, caring for yourself, and advocating for all people in pain. Elements in the list should be separated by commas.

Among the hottest trends in travel is family travel, but multigenerational trips — which span three generations of a family — are quickly gaining popularity. Last year, 32 percent of vacationing U.S. grandparents took their grandchildren along. In a recent study, Preferred Hotel Group found that 40 percent of U.S. leisure travelers — about 21 million of them — took a multigenerational trip in the previous 12 months. The study also found that nearly eight in 10 multigenerational travelers plan "milestone vacations," with half planning around a life event like a birthday, anniversary, reunion or wedding. There are many reasons why such trips are popular. Today's seniors are living longer, healthier and more mobile lives and are eager to make up for long distances away from grandchildren. Grown children, strapped for time and money to plan relaxing vacations and trips to see extended family, are combining the two. The last decade has seen a significant increase in multigenerational cruising, and the cruise industry has responded to changing vacation patterns by adding enriching destinations, excursions, on-board activities and amenities to cater to every age. The ease of cruising makes it an appealing vacation option. Travelers can see multiple destinations without packing and unpacking, and if it gets to be too much, Grandpa can easily retire to his cabin. The almost all-inclusive nature of a cruise also makes it convenient for families to budget for lodging, meals and entertainment. While mega-cruise ships offer more activities and amenities, many families opt for the unique experience of a sailing cruise. These vessels provide an intimate environment similar to a private yacht while offering an adventurous educational holiday for the whole group. What is the purpose of the dashes in lines 3 and 4? (a) To add emphasis (b) To indicate an abrupt change (c) To summarize (d) To introduce an explanatory phrase

To introduce an explanatory phrase Dashes are used to get attention. A single dash can be used to summarize. Two dashes can be used for emphasis, to indicate an abrupt change, or with explanatory words or phrases. These dashes enclose an explanatory phrase: Among the hottest trends in travel is family travel, but multigenerational trips — which span three generations of a family — are quickly gaining popularity.

Choose the sentence that exemplifies the correct parallel expressions. (a) She has both beautiful eyes and she has flawless skin. (b) When Frank sang at the concert he was both excited and nervous. (c) Grant was neither considerate nor did he act with much thought. (d) After Jeanette heard Bob's reasons for being late she was neither impressed nor did she feel encouraged.

When Frank sang at the concert he was both excited and nervous. This sentence uses the same type of grammatical construction - both adjectives. The others do not. All of the other sentences use grammatical constructions that are not parallel. Words, phrases and clauses are all mixed, not parallel.

Sue asked her mother if it would be (A) all right to go out to the balcony where she could catch (B) sight of the state (C) capital building. (a) alright (b) site (c) capitol (d) No change is necessary.

capitol "Capital" is used when we are talking about the city that is the head of the government. "Capitol" refers to the actual building, which is what Sue wanted to see.

In an argument everybody wants to say they're right. (a) he's (b) you're (c) it's (d) No change is necessary.

he's The pronoun in this case must be singular, third person and masculine or feminine in order to agree with the noun to which it refers - "everybody." This is not a plural noun; it is singular. Therefore, "he's" (or she's" if you prefer) is the only correct choice.

Either the principal or the dean of students will give us our estimate of the time allowed to finish the project. (a) its (b) their (c) her (d) No change is necessary.

her The principal and the dean of students together are more than one person, but the pronoun refers to "either" which is singular, so "her" (or "him" if you prefer) is the correct choice. The word "us" is also not the antecedent; "either" is.

The school's gymnasium with its new scoreboard and bleachers are really state of the art. (a) will have been (b) is (c) were (d) No change is necessary.

is The subject of this sentence is "gymnasium" which is a singular noun. The verb used in the sentence is the plural form and so it is incorrect and should be changed to "is." Even though the plural noun "bleachers" appears just before the verb, it is not the subject of the sentence and therefore is irrelevant in deciding whether the verb should be singular or plural.

I would like to take the (A) shortest route to the top. Why do you want to take the (B) longer one? It seems (C) more dangerous to me. (a) shorter (b) longest (c) most dangerous (d) No change is necessary.

longest In the first two instances we are not comparing only two routes, so we need to talk about the shortest and the longest route. In the last instance, we are talking about the shortest vs. the longest route (only two routes) so the comparative form is used.

Eric was a (A) mischievious boy. He liked to hide his (B) neighbor's tools sometimes. Mr. Ross told Eric that he had no(C) conscience. (a) mischievous (b) nieghbor's (c) consciense (d) No change is necessary.

mischievous This word is often pronounced incorrectly by putting an "i" before the "ous." This leads to a misspelling to match the pronunciation. The other words are spelled correctly in the sentence.

The attorney (A) persecuting the case was (B) through with this witness so he (C) proceeded to call his next witness. (a) prosecuting (b)threw (c)preceded (d)No change is necessary.

prosecuting A case is prosecuted by an attorney. This means that the attorney has brought a criminal action against someone. To persecute would infer harassment, torture or such. This is not what the sentence is saying.

When I looked out I could see a field of buttercups that were almost as wide as a football field. (a) seem (b) were looking (c) was (d) No change is necessary.

was In this sentence the word "field" is singular so the verb that follows must also be singular. The correct choice is to use "was." The plural word "buttercups" is just part of the description of the field.

The crowd of fans were cheering for the home team. (a) were going to be (b) have been (c) was (d) No change is necessary.

was The verb must agree with the subject and in this case, as the sentence is written, it does not. "Crowd" is the subject, not "fans," so the singular form must be used. All of the other choices use the plural form.

I (A) will be buying a poodle for my aunt. She (B) loves dogs and she (C) will love this poodle! (a) will buy (b) is loving (c) will be loving (d) No change is necessary.

will buy "Will be buying" indicates a continuous action. The poodle will be bought only once, so "will buy" is the correct form of the verb to use.

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