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Soybean oil contains a high percentage of polyunsaturated fatty acids. Polyunsaturated fats are required for normal bodily functions. Dietitians recommend replacing saturated fats with polyunsaturated fatty acids. Which of the following sentences is the best topic sentence for the paragraph above? A) Soybeans are grown in many states. B) Soybeans are a good source for important fats. C) Soybeans are a good source of nutritional fiber. D) Soybeans are high in fat and should not be eaten.
B) Soybeans are a good source for important fats. This sentence establishes soybeans and fats as the topic of the paragraph.
Since he didn't have much of a backbone, Bryan was susceptible to peer pressure. Which of the following best defines the word susceptible based on its use in the sentence? A) To be aware of B) Subject to a force of influence C) Resistant to a force or influence D) Shielded or protected from
B) Subject to a force of influence
For which of the following does the affix create a word that has a different meaning from the root word? A) Tasty B) Tasteless C) Tasted D) Tasting
B) Tasteless
Which sentence contains a misspelled word? A) Bryce will receive the award for perfect attendance at the end of the school year. B) The flight was delaid by almost 3 hours because of the storm. C) Lana bought reusable bags to take to the grocery store to cut down on waste. D) In the absence of any objection, the motion passes!
B) The flight was delaid by almost 3 hours because of the storm.
The hikers did not believe that there was any concievable way they could reach the top of Mount Everest without the guidance of a Sherpa and many pieces of warm clothing. Which correctly describes the spelling error in the sentence above? A) The word "believe" should be spelled "beleive." B) The word "concievable" should be spelled "conceivable." C) The word "guidance" should be spelled "guidence." D) The word "pieces" should be spelled "peices."
B) The word "concievable" should be spelled "conceivable."
Which word would be used correctly in this sentence? Tiffany, Arlena, and Jane worked as a team for __ senior project. A) They're B) Their C) There D) Ther
B) Their
Which of the following sentences is correctly punctuated? A) They looked in frustration at their rusty; broken-down car. B) They looked in frustration at their rusty, broken-down car. C) They looked in frustration at their rusty, broken-down, car. D) They looked in frustration at their: rusty broken-down car.
B) They looked in frustration at their rusty, broken-down car.
Which of the following is the purpose of creating an outline while writing a paragraph? A) To finalize information B) To organize information C) To list all the citations D) To highlight the purpose of the writing
B) To organize information
To prepare the entree, the chef mixed olive oil chicken and vegetables. Which of the following correctly punctuates the sentence above? A) To prepare the entree, the chef, mixed olive oil chicken and vegetables. B) To prepare the entree, the chef mixed olive oil, chicken, and vegetables. C) To prepare the entree, the chef mixed, olive, oil chicken and vegetables. D) To prepare the entree, the chef mixed olive oil chicken, and vegetables.
B) To prepare the entree, the chef mixed olive oil, chicken, and vegetables.
__ are a power of the executive branch of our government. Which of the following cords correctly completes the sentence above? A) Vetos B) Vetoes C) Veto's D) Vetoes'
B) Vetoes This is the correct spelling of the plural version of "veto."
Which of the following sentences contain formal language? A) OMG! It's already late and we gotta get there before the party is over. B) We are inviting honorees to join us as we celebrate the school's annual function. C) I've sent you an urgent mail, so please see and reply ASAP. D) I wanna decorate my house for the ceremony that will be held tonight.
B) We are inviting honorees to join us as we celebrate the school's annual function.
*In order to keep horses as domesticated animals, proper care and training are necessities from the beginning. A newborn horse, or foal, will often be hesitant to interact with humans. However, it is crucial to gently attempt this interaction starting in the first few days of life and continuing on a daily basis to familiarize the horse with humans. This helps make further training for specific skills, such as racing or working cattle, much easier because trust has been established. You should probably feed your horse. Depending on the available resources, horses may eat grass, hay, grain, oats, vegetables, or even a mixture of these through feed from a store. Though it is time-consuming, caring for and training a horse early on can have significant benefits for both the horse and owner. Which of the following sentences contains information that does not belong in the paragraph? A) In order to keep horses as d
B) You should probably feed your horse.
Which of the following sentences has a complex sentence structure? A) You will have to come back tomorrow; you arrived after the deadline today. B) You will have to come back tomorrow since you arrived after the deadline today. C) You arrived after the deadline today, so you will have to come back tomorrow. D) You arrived late, which was after the deadline; you must come back tomorrow.
B) You will have to come back tomorrow since you arrived after the deadline today.
My doctor prescribed an antibiotic to fight my infection. Which of the following defines the prefix "anti-" as used in the word antibiotic in the sentence above? A) after B) against C) with D) for
B) against
Where do you recommend scheduling a pedicure appointment __________ Which of the following options correctly completes the sentence above? A) around here B) around here? C) around here! D) around here.
B) around here?
Which of the following is spelled correctly? A) calander B) calendar C) calender D) calandar
B) calendar
The head of Pediatrics ________ four children of her own. Which of the following options completes the sentence above? A) will have B) has C) has had D) have
B) has
In the last six months, more than $5 million __ spent in this ongoing political campaign. Which of the following options correctly completes the sentence above? A) are B) has been C) were D) have been
B) has been Since the campaign is "ongoing," the present perfect tense "has been spent" is appropriate. An indeterminant amount of money, "more than $5 million," should be treated as a singular noun, which requires a singular verb.
A doctor a nurse __ always on duty. Which of the following verbs correctly completes the sentence above? A) are B) is C) were D) seem
B) is The verb is in the singular form, which agrees with the singular subject. The word "or" is in the phrase "a doctor or a nurse" makes the subject singular.
"The symptoms begin at a young age and usually include a lack of attention, lack of concentration, disorganization, difficulty completing tasks, being forgetful, and losing things. The treatment for the disorder is mostly related to stimulants and psychotherapy." Which of the following is the rhetorical context for the sentence above? A) motivational article B) medical journal C) persuasive speech D) office letter
B) medical journal
The patient was diagnosed as having dysesthesia. Which of the following defines the prefix dys- as used the word "dysesthesia" in the sentence above? A) pleasant reaction to touch B) painful reaction to touch C) normal reaction to touch D) no reaction to touch
B) painful reaction to touch The definition of dys- is difficult or painful. A patient who has dysesthesia feels pain when touched.
The garage didn't have the needed __ we were forced to remain in that town for three days. Which of the following correctly completes the passage above? A) part, therefore B) part; therefore, C) part, therefore, D) part: therefore
B) part; therefore,
My ______________________ has many tips on finding deals at the grocery store. Which of the following options correctly completes the sentence above? A) sister a single mother of two B) sister, a single mother of two, C) sister: a single mother of two D)sister. A single mother of two,
B) sister, a single mother of two,
Which pronoun correctly fits the antecedent in this sentence? The stools were perched against the counter top. A few moments later, ____ fell. A) it B) they C) he D) she
B) they
My daughter played the violin __, which made me feel __. Which of the following options correctly completes the sentence above? A) good, good B) well, good C) good, well D) well, well
B) well, good
*Michelle was anxious. She gulped a glass full of ice water in a hurry. First, she felt numbness in the roof of her mouth. Then, she felt the chill of the ice water in the pit of her stomach. Which of the following options best uses grammar to combine the above sentences in a sequence for clarity & readability? (Select all that apply.) A) Michelle gulped a glass full of ice water hurriedly, and began feeling anxious due to the numbness in the roof of her mouth and the chill of the ice water in the pit of her stomach. B) Hurriedly gulping a glass of ice water due to feeling anxious, Michelle first felt numbness in the roof of her mouth, and then she felt the chill of the ice water in the pit of her stomach. C) Feeling anxious, Michelle hurriedly gulped a glass of ice water, which resulted in numbness in the roof of her mouth, and then a chill in the pit of her stomach. D) Michelle was so anxious that she gulped a gl
B, C
*Pansys thrive in moderately cold weather, so they begin bloomming as early as October, but if the temperature drops below 20° F, the flowers start withering because the plant roots get stressed by extreme cold and become less efficient in taking up the nutrients. Which of the following suggestions corrects the two misspellings in the paragraph above? (Select all that apply.) A) "Weather" should be corrected to "whether." B) "Pansys" should be corrected to "pansies." C) "Bloomming" should be corrected to "blooming." D) "Withering" should be corrected to "witherring." E) "Stressed" should be corrected to "stresed."
B, C
*Which of the following sentences can act as a topic sentence? (Select all that apply.) A) Moreover, omega 3 fatty acids make up the structure of every cell and DHA levels are high in the brain, eyes, and sperm cells. B) Omega-3 fatty acids are a type of essential fat that the human body cannot make on its own. C) Not only does our body need these omega-3 fatty acids to function, but they also deliver some big health benefits. D) Two kinds of omega-3 fatty acids in fish - eicosatetraenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) - are commonly found in certain fish, while ALA (alpha-linolenic acid), another type of omega-3 fatty acid, is found in plant sources such as nuts and seeds. E) So, foods and supplements containing omega-3 fatty acids should be included in the diet.
B, C
Which of the following is an example of a pair of homographs? (Select all that apply.) A) Feeble and frail B) Resume and resumé C) Incline and incline D) Beach and beech E) Rued and rude
B, C
*The night before Kendra left for college, she couldn't sleep. Thoughts in her head about what this adventure would bring. She wondered what her roommate would be like, whether or not she would easily find all her classes, and which extracurricular organizations she might join. She knew with certainty that she could count on new, better experiences throughout the next chapter. Of her life, which she couldn't wait to begin. Which of the following are complete sentences from the passage? Please select all that apply. A) Of her life, which she couldn't wait to begin. B) She wondered what her roommate would be like, whether or not she would easily find all her classes, and which extracurricular organizations she might join. C) The night before Kendra left for college, she couldn't sleep. D) She knew with certainty that she could count on new, better experiences throughout the next chapter. E) Which extracurricular
B, C, D
*It was a massive traffic jam and the vehicles were not moving so I managed to switch my car to a different lane. Which of the following sentences corrects the above run-on sentence? (Select all that apply.) A) It was a massive traffic jame & the vehicles were not moving - I managed to switch my car to a different lane. B) It was a massive traffic jame & the vehicles were not moving, I managed to switch my car to a different lane. C) It was a massive traffic jame & the vehicles were not moving. I managed to switch my car to a different lane. D) It was a massive traffic jame & the vehicles were not moving: I managed to switch my car to a different lane. E) It was a massive traffic jame & the vehicles were not moving; I managed to switch my car to a different lane.
B, E
Which of the following is an example of a pair of homophones? (Select all that apply.) A) Aberrant and abnormal B) Corps and core C) Ruler and ruler D) Scale and scale E) Wretch and retch
B, E
* 1. By the time I made it to the bus stop, I was starting to feel a bit of a cold coming on. 2. After a quick, regrettably cold shower, I shoveled a bowl of cereal in my mouth while simultaneously getting caught up on email. 3. Twenty minutes later, when I walked into the office, I was undeniably sick. 4. My day started, unfortunately, with a 6 a.m. alarm that would resound in my head until I mercifully fell asleep 12 hours later. Which of the following is the best chronological sequence to construct a paragraph with these sentences? A) 4, 2, 1, 3 B) 4 ,3, 2, 1 C) 1, 2, 3, 4 D) 1, 3, 4, 2
A) 4, 2, 1, 3
Which of these words best fits in the blank? Lily waited eagerly for her university ____ letter. A) Acceptance B) Ecceptance C) Axceptance D) Exceptance
A) Acceptance
Which of these sentences is an example of active voice? A) Adam chased the dog that has stolen his paper. B) The jacket was quickly run over. C) The fish was captured. D) James' car was keyed during the night.
A) Adam chased the dog that has stolen his paper.
Which of these is an example of incorrect capitalization? A) Barack Obama, the President of the United States, gave an address last week. B) "Is it serious, Doctor?" the patient asked, her hands twisting in her lap. C) Annie hoped to see the Brooklyn Bridge during her visit. D) President Barack Obama offered an address last week.
A) Barack Obama, the President of the United States, gave an address last week.
Emily drew a circle in the middle of her page. She wrote the topic inside and began drawing lines that protruded out from the circle. On each line, she wrote an idea that related to the topic. Which element of the writing process is Emily performing? A) Brainstorming B) Drafting C) Revising D) Citing Sources
A) Brainstorming
Which of the following is the first step of the writing process? A) Brainstorming B) Publishing C) Writing D) Proofreading
A) Brainstorming
Of these sentences, which is the best example of a compound sentence? A) Carolyn went to the grocery store, but Annie decided to go to the market instead. B) Although Amy and Annie wanted to ride the bus to class, they did not have the required bus fare. C) Because Gerald was late for school, he was unable to take the test. D) Andy worked hard to complete his exam.
A) Carolyn went to the grocery store, but Annie decided to go to the market instead.
"Given the patient's symptoms, I would say he ____ has a serious infection." Which of these commonly misspelled words is the correct word and spelling for this sentence? A) Definitely B) Definately C) Definitively D) Defiantly
A) Definitely
Which of the following sentences suggests a fearful tone? A) Do we really have to go on that ride again? B) Can we go on that ride again? C) If you want, we can go on that ride again. D) I don't think we need to go on that ride again.
A) Do we really have to go on that ride again?
Which sentence is presented in the most logical order? A) Driving home from work, Claire saw a coyote. B) Claire saw a coyote driving home from work. C) A coyote was seen by Claire as she was driving home from work. D) Claire, as she was driving home from work, saw a coyote..
A) Driving home from work, Claire saw a coyote.
What does the adverb in the sentence below refer to? Amy carefully accepted the bouquet of brightly-colored flowers that she received for being valedictorian. A) How Amy accepted the flowers B) Where Amy was when she accepted the flowers C) The type of flowers Amy accepted D) The reason Amy received the flowers
A) How Amy accepted the flowers
Which of the following sentences uses the most informal language? A) I don't feel you'll be able to make him agree to sell his apartment to me. B) The examination department has issued a notice regarding the postponement of the exams. C) According to the weather report, the temperature is expected to drop further in this region. D) The mail states it clearly that the contract has been signed and agreed upon by the two parties.
A) I don't feel you'll be able to make him agree to sell his apartment to me.
Of the following, which version of the sentence is grammatically correct? A) I had seen her before, but yesterday was the first time I saw her indoors. B) I had saw her before, but yesterday was the first time I seen her indoors. C) I had seen her before, but yesterday was the first time I seen her indoors. D) I had saw her before, but yesterday was the first time I saw her indoors.
A) I had seen her before, but yesterday was the first time I saw her indoors.
Which of the following sentences demonstrates correct use of a colon? A) I never dreamed college would be this hard: I'm keeping a part-time job, studying four hours a night, and caring for my one-year-old. B) I never dreamed college would be this hard, I'm keeping a: part-time job, studying four hours a night, and caring for my one-year-old. C) I never dreamed: college would be this hard, I'm keeping a part-time job; studying four hours a night; and caring for my one-year-old. D) I never dreamed college would be this hard, I'm: keeping a part-time job, studying four hours a night, and caring for my one-year-old.
A) I never dreamed college would be this hard: I'm keeping a part-time job, studying four hours a night, and caring for my one-year-old.
Which of the following is most likely to be a transition sentence? A) In contrast, electric vehicles are much quieter, so they do not contribute to traffic noise. B) Electric and gas-burning vehicles are quite different in the way they affect communities. C) Ultimately, these differences may determine how soon electric vehicles become widespread. D) Gas-burning vehicles also produce a great deal of traffic noise—a form of noise pollution.
A) In contrast, electric vehicles are much quieter, so they do not contribute to traffic noise.
In which of the following does the suffix create a word that has a different meaning from the root word? A) Laughable B) Laughing C) Laughs D) Laughed
A) Laughable
*The academy Awards, or Oscar is a ceremony that honors achievements in American film. The Oscars offers awards in such categories as Best Actor, Best Picture, and Best Director. Earning an Oscar is considered by many to be the highest accomplishment possible in making motion pictures. Many think that the Academy Awards selection process is biased and outdated and needs to expand its focus to a more diverse array of films. The ceremony itself is rich in tradition and known for its extravagance. The Academy Awards mark a night of celebration in the film industry, and its broadcast is enjoyed by families around the world who love the magic of movies. Which of the following sentences from the passage above is not consistent with the overall tone of the passage? A) Many think that the Academy Awards selection process is biased and outdated and needs to expand its focus to a more diverse array of films. B) The ceremony i
A) Many think that the Academy Awards selection process is biased and outdated and needs to expand its focus to a more diverse array of films.
Which of the following sentences has a compound subject? A) Marbles, red stones, and rare stones like jade, turquoise, and Lapis-lazuli were procured from various places to build the fort. B) I am practicing meditation and yoga at a yoga center which is located near the seashore, outside the hum of the city. C) Trains are arriving late nowadays because of the fog. D) Work hard as there's no shortcut to success.
A) Marbles, red stones, and rare stones like jade, turquoise, and Lapis-lazuli were procured from various places to build the fort.
In which of the following does the suffix create a word that has a different meaning from the root word? A) Merciless B) Swimming C) Production D) Hovers
A) Merciless
Mateo built a dollhouse for his daughter, but after he put it together, he found that the windows were asymmetrical. In this sentence, what does the prefix "a-" mean in "asymmetrical"? A) Not B) Reverses the meaning of the verb C) The opposite of D) Under
A) Not
Based on an examination of the word parts, which of the following means "someone who supervises". A) Overseer B) Overlooker C) Overdoer D) Overruler
A) Overseer
Which of the following sentences uses the most formal language? A) We are pleased to inform you have successfully entered the final round. B) I feel quite happy to tell you that you've made it to the final round. C) Congrats! You've notched up enough score to enter the finals. D) Bravo! Your efforts bore fruit and you could reserve your place in the finals.
A) We are pleased to inform you have successfully entered the final round.
Change this sentence from passive to active voice: Over the course of the year, many mistakes were made by our crew. A) We made many mistakes over the course of the year. B) Though mistakes were made, they are being rectified. C) Many mistakes have been made throughout the year. D) If mistakes were made, we are unaware of them.
A) We made many mistakes over the course of the year.
The manager said, "I think this hall is large enough to accommodate ten more beds." Which of the following correctly identifies the parts of speech of the italicized words in the sentence above? A) adjective; adverb B) verb; adjective C) adverb, preposition D) noun, pronoun
A) adjective; adverb
The athlete asked for anesthetic to assuage the pain of their injured leg. Which of the following is the definition of "assuage," based on the context of the above sentence? A) alleviate B) repudiate C) calibrate D) exaggerate
A) alleviate
"Nuptial" is an adjective meaning "relating to marriage or weddings". Which of the following options uses a prefix to denote "before the wedding"? A) antenuptial B) extranuptial C) antinuptial D) postnuptial
A) antenuptial
Collecting old coins was my favorite hobby as a teenager. Which of the following correctly identifies the simple subject of the sentence? A) collecting old coins B) was my favorite hobby as a teenager C) collecting D) my favorite hobby
A) collecting old coins
Based on an examination the word's components, which of the following means 'those areas of sea or ocean overlying the continental shelf? A) epicontinental B) transcontinental C) tricontinental D) Subcontinental
A) epicontinental
" What does the lead marketing team have to say on the subject? Would that demographic be difficult to capture?" she asked. "I can pull a senior member of the marketing team into this meeting next week," he replied. Which of the following registers describes this conversation? A) formal B) informal C) colloquial D) academic
A) formal
The chef complied a list that included these_______ butter, onions, peppers, and various spices. Which of the following options correctly completes the sentence above? A) groceries: B) groceries, C) groceries; D) groceries
A) groceries: A colon should be used to introduce a list.
Which of these is an example of the past perfect tense? A) had offered B) will describe C) has offered D) indicated
A) had offered
In this sentence, which verb tense should be used? Brian ____ to Montreal only two times before. A) has driven B) drove C) had drove D) has drove
A) has driven
Phrases like "strategic downsizing" and "collateral damage" are all examples of which of the following? A) jargons B) euphemisms C) clichés D) slang
A) jargons
Even in the healthiest diets, it is permissible to indulge __ in a favorite dessert. Which of the following options is the appropriate spelling of the word that completes the sentence above? A) occasionally B) ocasionally C) occassionally D) occasionaly
A) occasionally When adding "-ly" to a word ending in "-al," keep the original "I" and add "ly." When forming an adverb, an "-ly" is added to an adjective without changing the original spelling of the word, except in cases where the root word ends "e" or "y." These exceptions do not apply to the word occasional.
Which subject and verb combination best completes this sentence? The children's ____ ____ upset by the poor timing of parent-teacher conferences. A) parents; were B) teachers; grows C) classes; became D) family; were
A) parents; were
Which of the following is the meaning of the suffix -age? A) process B) a place for C) the study of D) direction
A) process
Which of the following words is spelled correctly? A) separate B) seperate C) seperite D) separete
A) separate
The librarian at the counter told me that I can find the book I am looking from in the section on rhetoric. Which grammar error appears in the above sentence? (Select all that apply.) A) Poor word choice B) Tense error C) Subject-verb agreement D) Inappropriate transition E) Wordiness
A, B
Which of the following is an example of a pair of homographs? (Select all that apply.) A) Entrance and entrance B) Primitive and passe C) Moped and moped D) Alter and altar E) Jeans and genes
A, C
Which of the following sentences are correctly punctuated? (Select all that apply.) A) If you have the will to succeed, you will find out the way to your destination. B) You will find out the way to your destination, if you have the will to succeed. C) You will find out the way to your destination if you have the will to succeed. D) If you have the will to succeed you will find out the way to your destination. E) If you have the will to succeed, you will find out the way, to your
A, C
Which of the following sentences contain informal language? (Select all that apply.) A) Hey! What's up? Do you wanna accompany us to the deer park tomorrow morning. B) The zoologists are taking care of the tigress and cubs brought recently to the zoo from Africa. C) The meeting slated for Monday afternoon has been postponed to Tuesday afternoon. D) I experienced good vibes from the guys I met at the gym, and I bet you'll also find the place to be nice.
A, D
Which of the following words is spelled correctly? (Select all that apply.) A) Codeine B) Vienule C) Unyeilding D) Inveigh E) Cieling
A, D
Which of the following are LEAST likely to require citations? (Select all that apply.) A) The opening of a short story written in a creative writing class. B) Including quotes from an industry leader in an essay for history class. C) Summarizing an academic paper to introduce a new paragraph. D) A personal anecdote added to an essay to strengthen an argument. E) Observational data from the writer's daily life in an assignment for a psychology class.
A, D, E
Omar looked down at the words in front of him and tried to decide how to respond. The words "Hey, what's up?" felt too open-ended, and he didn't know if he should be brief or dive into everything going on in his life. From which of the following is this excerpt most likely taken? A) A letter from the 1920s B) A text message between friends C) An office memo D) A work-related email
B) A text message between friends
Which of the following phrases would be used in a formal sentence? A) I'd like to... B) According to the report... C) Hey, bruh... D) I'm gonna...
B) According to the report...
Which of the following is the meaning of the prefix "trans-"? A) Again B) Across C) Between D) Above
B) Across
Which of these sentences is punctuated correctly? A) Adam bought his girlfriend a snake, for her birthday; Molly didn't know what to get her boyfriend for Christmas. B) Amanda, River, and Doug went camping last weekend. C) Carlos Cindy and Eleanor, forgot to go to the zoo. D) Andrea called her mom, ecstatic to tell her, she was graduating the next May.
B) Amanda, River, and Doug went camping last weekend.
Based on the word's components, which of the following means 'partly male and partly female in appearance? A) ambigynous B) Androgynous C) antegynous D) antigynous
B) Androgynous
Based on an examination of the word parts, which of the following means "the study of humanity"? A) Archeology B) Anthropology C) Biology D) Philology
B) Anthropology
Many islands are located at the mid-latitudes. Which of the following defines the prefix mid- as used in the word "mid-latitudes" in the sentence above? A) Higher B) Center C) Adjacent D) Lower
B) Center
Which of the following revisions would most improve the word choice in this sentence? Alejandro was really mad at his classmate Jamie for stealing his lunch money. A) Change stealing to thieving B) Change was really mad at to felt betrayed by C) Change lunch money to money with which to buy lunch D) Change classmate to fellow student
B) Change was really mad at to felt betrayed by
Which of the following words functions as an adverb in the sentence below? I tried to call Lisle earlier, but I could not get her on the phone. A) Call B) Earlier C) Could D) Phone
B) Earlier
Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly? A) Although Janine needed to stay calm she could not stop crying. B) I woke up at 5 o'clock because I had to hit the gym, but I was too tired to go. C) Nina needs to take better notes in class she never has enough content to study. D) My mother told me to meet her at the gym but she didn't tell me what time.
B) I woke up at 5 o'clock because I had to hit the gym, but I was too tired to go.
The doctor prescribed physical therapy so that the muscles in the athlete's injured leg would not atrophy while she was healing. Which of the following phrases is an antonym for the word "atrophy" as used in the sentence above? A) Become infected B) Increase in size C) Weaken gradually D) Injure through over-extension
B) Increase in size Atrophy means "to waste away," so this is an appropriate antonym.
Of these sentences, which is punctuated correctly? A) Yesterday two students were attacked by a bear while walking to class. B) Loretta attended school regularly; however, she failed to take notes, resulting in low test scores. C) Tina, however frequently cooks in her kitchen; Carlos never eats. D) Adam failed to eat fish: resulting in a fatty acid deficiency.
B) Loretta attended school regularly; however, she failed to take notes, resulting in low test scores.
Sarah and Tan showed me the clothes they bought from the new store. Which of the following is the indirect object in the sentence? A) Sarah and Tan B) Me C) The clothes D) Showed
B) Me
Which of these words becomes an irregular plural? A) Lounge B) Mouse C) Chair D) Elephant
B) Mouse
Which of the following sentences from a paragraph works best as the topic sentence? A) Grandma knows each wrestler's name & biography. B) No one is a bigger fan of professional wrestling than my grandma. C) Grandma can name the signature move of every wrestler. D) Every Friday night, Grandma can be found in her easy chair watching wrestling.
B) No one is a bigger fan of professional wrestling than my grandma.
Which of the following options is a complete sentence? A) Nominating me to serve as secretary of the club. B) Nominate me to serve as secretary of the club. C) When I am nominated to serve as secretary of the club. D) To be nominated to serve as secretary of the club.
B) Nominate me to serve as secretary of the club. This is a complete sentence. A complete sentence has a subject and a verb and presents a complete thought. This is an example of an imperative sentence, where the subject is the understood "you" and the verb is "nominate."
Based on the word parts, which of the following means "something that is written or said prior"? A) Dialogue B) Prologue C) Epilogue D) Monologue
B) Prologue
Which of the following words is spelled correctly? A) Rythm B) Rhythm C) Rhithm D) Rythem
B) Rhythm
Based on the two parts of the word "circumlocution," which of the following definitions is correct? A) Meandering expedition B) Roundabout way of speaking C) Type of geometrical pattern D) Remote destination
B) Roundabout way of speaking The Latin root "circum" means "around." and the Latin root "loqui" means "to speak."
Camping in the great outdoors with my sister is one of my favorite activities. We love to hike in the woods, set up our tent, & roast marshmallows by the fire. Which phrase could correctly replace the underlined subject of the second sentence, "we?" A) Her & I B) She & I C) She & me D) Her & me
B) She & I
*Which of the following sentences is correctly punctuated? A) looked at the new gloves I purchased, with their glittering threads; and wished I had purchased another pair. B) I looked at the new gloves I purchased; with their glittering threads, and wished I had purchased another pair. C) I looked at the new gloves I purchased, with their glittering threads, and wished I had purchased another pair. D) I looked at the new gloves, I purchased with their glittering threads, and wished I had purchased another pair.
C) I looked at the new gloves I purchased, with their glittering threads, and wished I had purchased another pair.
The doctor's message was cryptic because of her poor handwriting. Which of the following is the meaning of the word "cryptic" as used in the sentence above? A) Rewritten B) Occult C) Illegible D) Terse
C) Illegible The context clue "because of poor handwriting" suggests that "illegible" is the correct synonym for this context.
_____ sometimes difficult to maintain one's optimism. Which of the following options correctly completes the given sentence? A) Its B) It C) It's D) I
C) It's
Which of these is an example of correct pronoun-antecedent agreement? A) The movie was long and boring. He took too long to bring the story to a close. B) The boat was large and imposing. She boasted a deep blue exterior. C) Johnny Depp is frequently considered to be a superb actor. He is perhaps best known for his role as Captain Jack Sparrow. D) A person must be truly dedicated to change a habit. It must work hard to overcome obstacles.
C) Johnny Depp is frequently considered to be a superb actor. He is perhaps best known for his role as Captain Jack Sparrow.
Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly? A) Most students, enjoy the adventure, humor, and suspense of this novel. B) Most students enjoy, the adventure, humor, and suspense of this novel. C) Most students enjoy the adventure, humor, and suspense of this novel. D) Most students enjoy the adventure, humor, and suspense, of this novel.
C) Most students enjoy the adventure, humor, and suspense of this novel.
Which of the following would most likely act as a transition sentence? A) Ultimately, no one is certain whether or not life exists elsewhere. B) Have you ever considered the possibility of life on other planets? C) On the contrary, some people believe that life forms exist on other planets. D) Scientists previously identified what appeared to be tracks on the moon.
C) On the contrary, some people believe that life forms exist on other planets.
What function does the word in serve in this sentence? Ousley waited in his car for work to begin. A) Subject B) Object C) Preposition D) Verb
C) Preposition
Using context clues in this sentence, determine the meaning of the word pedantic. Upon receiving her meticulously corrected essay, Melanie decided that her teacher's teaching style was far too pedantic. A) Excessively generous or free in correction B) Prone to incorrectly identifying errors C) Prone to focusing on small, potentially insignificant errors or details D) Given to flights of fancy and whimsy
C) Prone to focusing on small, potentially insignificant errors or details
Kelly is writing a research paper for class. She is keeping a list of the websites and authors from which she is gathering information to include in her paper. Which of the following elements of the writing process is Kelly performing? A) Preparing an outline B) Writing a draft C) Referencing sources D) Writing a revision
C) Referencing sources Kelly is referencing sources found on the internet. Keeping a list of these references will enable her to include citations for each source.
Which sentence is structured correctly? A) Running down the street, the tree caught my attention. B) Having finished the exam, the paper was submitted to the professor. C) She carefully arranged the flowers in a vase, ensuring each stem was positioned just right. D) Having finished my assignment, the television show was enjoyed.
C) She carefully arranged the flowers in a vase, ensuring each stem was positioned just right.
Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct? A) A perfect fit, she purchased a dress from her favorite store. B) From her favorite store, she purchased a dress that fit perfectly. C) She purchased a perfectly-fitted dress from her favorite store. D) She purchased a dress from her favorite store that fit perfectly.
C) She purchased a perfectly-fitted dress from her favorite store.
MOLLY: Have you seen my new white boots? I thought I'd left them here. STEVIE: Yeah, I think your sister is wearing them. Which of the following publications would most likely contain these sentences? A) Poetry anthology B) Business memo C) Stage play D) Scientific journal
C) Stage play
Which of the following words is misspelled? A) Fixes B) Quizzes C) Starches D) Cactuses
C) Starches
On our vacation, we explored ancient architectural ruins, viewed astonishing landscapes, and visited many truely historic sites? Which of the following words is misspelled in the sentence above? A) Ancient B) Viewed C) Truely D) Historic
C) Truely The word "truly" is an exception to the rule to drop the final e before a suffix beginning with a vowel (a, e, i, o, u), but not before a suffix beginning with a consonant.
Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly? A) When exercising, it is important to stretch before during and after a workout. B) I ate sushi, noodles a hamburger and granola today. C) Veronika needs to purchase various plants such as a monstera, a fig tree, and a rose bush. D) Shan purchased items for the lab such as beakers syringes, and gloves.
C) Veronika needs to purchase various plants such as a monstera, a fig tree, and a rose bush.
Which of the following sentences would most likely be found inaccurate letter to a friend? A) Those involved will meet with you about appropriate protocol for delivery of the message. B) There may be some confusion about the correct placement of the message. C) We really don't think there should be a bunch of odds and ends just messing up the message. D) A message to finalize preparation and the agenda would benefit all concerned.
C) We really don't think there should be a bunch of odds and ends just messing up the message. The use of contraction "don't" is appropriate in a personal letter. Contractions should be spelled as two separate words (i.e., do not) in a formal letter. The use of the phrase "bunch of odds and ends just messing up the message" is colloquial and is indicative of informal writing.
Which of the following demonstrates correct punctuation? A) We will study three sources of electrical power; solar, wind, and tidal energy. B) We will be studying three sources of electrical power, solar, wind, and tidal energy. C) We will be studying three sources of electrical power: solar, wind, and tidal energy. D) We will study three sources of electrical power that are: solar, wind, and tidal energy.
C) We will be studying three sources of electrical power: solar, wind, and tidal energy.
Which of the following is a dependent clause? A) I lost my keys B) The paper was torn C) When I left the house D) Under the tree in the yard
C) When I left the house
Which of these prefix/prefix sets means "together"? A) inter- B) di-/du C) co-/con- D) tele-
C) co-/con-
If the team wins tonight's game, it will be able to reach the finals of the tournament. Which of the following correctly identifies the parts of speech in the italicized portions of the sentence above? A) noun; pronoun B) adverb; pronoun C) conjunction; preposition D) pronoun; adjective
C) conjunction; preposition
Accidents do not just __ are usually caused by a lack of attention. Which of the following options correctly completes the sentence above? A) happen they B) happen, they C) happen; they D) happen: they
C) happen; they "Accidents do not just happen" and "they are usually caused by a lack of attention" are both independent clauses and require some form of separation. Because there is no coordinating conjunction present, such as "and," "but", or "yet," the two clauses should be separated by a semicolon.
Which of the following brainstorming techniques refers to the graphic representation of related ideas around a central concept? A) venn diagramming B) journaling C) idea mapping D) stream of consciousness writing
C) idea mapping
When flavoring beverages, work with the base formulation's inherent flavor attributes such that the target flavor and the residual flavor aren't incongruous; make sure you don't create an incompatible flavor. Which of the following words is misspelled in the sentence above? A) inherent B) incompatible C) incongruous D) attributes
C) incongruous
Pascal let out a loud guffaw when I mispronounced "vehicle." Which of the following is the meaning of the prefix mis-? A) overly B) fluently C) incorrectly D) rapidly
C) incorrectly
He spoke quickly and tried a new method to persuade __ to concentrate on ways to improve my company's bottom line. Which of the following options correctly completes the sentence above? A) me, he started B) me, He started C) me; he started D) me; He started
C) me; he started Using a semicolon to separate two independent clauses is appropriate, and the first word following the semicolon should not be capitalized unless it isa proper noun.
The business __________ once bragged about success is now failing. Which of the following accurately completes the sentence above? A) who B) whom C) that D) which
C) that
Words that are similar in sound, but are different in spelling and meaning are called homophones. Which homophones best fit in this sentence? Caleb and Sanchez were ____ busy ____ take out the trash. A) to; to B) to; too C) too; to D) two; too
C) too; to
Which of the following words is spelled correctly? (Select all that apply.) A) Eyepeice B) Disqueit C) Cueing D) Priesthood E) Obedeint
C, D
They told anyone __ planned to come to the party to park across the street. Which of the following pronouns correctly completes the sentence? A) whomever B) whom C) whoever D) who
D) who
Aluminum is more reactive than mercury; __, it displaces mercury from the mercuric chloride solution. Which of the following transition words or phrases are appropriate to complete the sentence above? (Select all that apply.) A) likewise B) immediately C) afterward D) therefore E) consequently
D, E
In which of the following does the suffix create a word that has a different meaning from the root word? A) inflated B) thriving C) maladies D) venomous
D) venomous
*"Hey, what happened? Why are you late today?" the manager asked. "Just for today... I am usually on time," the assistant replied. Which of the following gives the above conversation a sarcastic tone? A) "You are always punctual, aren't you?" the manager sneered. B) "Anyway, lots of work today. This file is urgent," the manager replied. C) "Ahh... it is fine. Now, let's see the emails from the client," the manager insisted. D) "Never mind. It does not bother me as long as your productivity is high," the manager concluded.
A) "You are always punctual, aren't you?" the manager sneered.
In "History of Turkey," Porter refuted the notion that such a link exists________. Which of the following options correctly completes the sentence above? A) (35-47) B) -35-47- C) /35-47 D) :35/47
A) (35-47)
Which of the following is the meaning of the suffix "-algia"? A) Spreading rapidly B) A person who treats pain C) Having to do with pain D) Having to do with plants
C) Having to do with pain
Which of the following sentences shows the correct use of punctuation marks? A) "How did you become such a good cook?" Grandma asked Carley at dinner. B) "How did you become such a good cook? Grandma asked Carley at dinner." C) "How did you become such a good cook"? Grandma asked Carley at dinner. D) 'How did you become such a good cook?" Grandma asked Carley at dinner.
A) "How did you become such a good cook?" Grandma asked Carley at dinner.
Which of the definitions would be correct for the word draft in this sentence? The draft in the downstairs hallway was due to a faulty duct system in the old house. A) A measure of liquid B) A current of air C) A written order or composition D) A sum of money withdrawn from a bank or fund
B) A current of air
*During the summer, you must prepare properly when venturing outside in the heat. First and foremost, make sure you apply plenty of sunscreen. Any area of your skin that is exposed to the sun should have sunscreen. This includes your face even if you are wearing a hat or sunglasses. Additionally, drink plenty of water. Whether you're inside or outside, always have water with you to drink. You could even make it a goal to drink so much every hour. Staying hydrated is key to good health and helps you avoid getting overheated. Last but not least, eat or snack frequently. When it's hot out, it can be easy to lose your appetite or become so engulfed in your activities that you go longer between meals. It is a good idea to have a small snack, like a granola bar, with you at all times. Your body still needs nutrients, even in the heat! Make sure your family is prepared before spending the day outside this summer. For whom
A) Parents
Freight train with your mile of cars Collecting eclectic graffiti like scars Ghosts of innumerable nameless places Seen but looked past by thousands of faces Which of the following is likely the genre of the passage? A) Poetry B) Letter C) Book review D) Fictional story
A) Poetry
*The director listens to everyone's opinions. She makes up her own mind. She informs us of her decisions. Assuming that the sentences in the above passage are in chronological order, which of the following sentences correctly restates the passage? A) Prior to making up her own mind and informing us of her decisions, the director listens to everyone's opinons. B) Informing us of her decisions, the director listens to everyone's opinions and makes up her own mind. C) SInce she makes up her own mind and informs us of her decisions, the director listens to everyone's opinions. D) Before listening to everyone's opinions, the director makes up her own mind and informs us of her decisions.
A) Prior to making up her own mind and informing us of her decisions, the director listens to everyone's opinons. This construction reflects the same chronology of the original passage, with the director listening to everyone's opinions before making up her mind and informing people of her decisions.
Which of the following best describes the stream of consciousness technique used to develop ideas? A) Record all the ideas related to a topic as they come to one's mind. B) Think & prepare a map of main idea & related ideas & facts. C) Identify primary & secondary sources of research & organized them. D) Write down related facts & information whenever & wherever one finds them.
A) Record all the ideas related to a topic as they come to one's mind.
*My uncle added, "Do you know how they are? They are like a flock of sheep, one sheep walks into a pit, then the rest blindly follow it." Which of the following is the best way to correct the punctuation error in the text above? A) Replace the comma (,) after 'They are like a flock of sheep' with either an em-dash (-) or a semicolon (;). B) Replace the comma (,) after 'My uncle said' with an exclamation mark. C) Remove comma (,) after walks into a pit' D) Insert a comma (,) after 'Do you know how they are?'
A) Replace the comma (,) after 'They are like a flock of sheep' with either an em-dash (-) or a semicolon (;).
Which of the following steps occurs last in the writing process? A) Revise the content B) Plan & conduct research C) Select the topic & write the thesis statement D) Organize the material into a logical format
A) Revise the content
I usually close the sashs of my windows when I'm trying to memorize examples for an exam, since I find the outside noises distract me from my studying. Which of the following words is misspelled in the sentence above? A) Sashs B) Windows C) Examples D) Noises
A) Sashs
Which words in this sentence are adverbs? Adam ran slowly at the end of his race, his hand wiping haphazardly at his brow. A) Slowly, haphazardly B) Race, brow C) Ran, wiping D) Adam, his
A) Slowly, haphazardly
Which of the following is punctuated correctly? A) The good news, however, is that some yoga, relaxation, and detachment from work can help you feel better. B) The good news however is that some yoga, relaxation, and detachment from work can help you feel better. C) The good news, however, is that, some yoga, relaxation and detachment from work can help you feel better. D) The good news - however - is that some yoga, relaxation, and detachment from work can help you feel better.
A) The good news, however, is that some yoga, relaxation, and detachment from work can help you feel better.
The upper corner of the triangular flag shows images of the king & the queen who played a significant roll during their reign. Which of the following correctly describes an error int he sentence above? A) The homophone "roll" should be replayed with "role." B) The homophone "shows" should be replayed with "show's." C) The homophone "images" should be replayed with "image's." D) The homophone "reign" should be replayed with "rain."
A) The homophone "roll" should be replayed with "role."
Which of the following sentences contains a transition word? A) The names do, however, serve many valuable purposes. B) They are the Latin, or scientific names for the more commonly known olive tree & bamboo plant. C) The primary purpose is to identify the plant. D) The words O. Europa or Phyllostachys aurea are names that may seem unfamiliar.
A) The names do, however, serve many valuable purposes.
What is NOT true in the recursive writing process? A) The steps of the writing process must be completed in a particular order. B) Some steps of the writing process may be repeated or revisited. C) There is more than one acceptable sequence of steps in the writing process. D) Some steps in the writing process can overlap.
A) The steps of the writing process must be completed in a particular order.
Which of these sentences is not an example of subject-verb agreement? A) The students was driving the teacher crazy by screaming out answers. B) Behavior in children is most often determined by parental behavior. C) Cierra's blanket collection was getting out of control. D) Four boys were teasing a group of girls in their class.
A) The students was driving the teacher crazy by screaming out answers.
Which of the following describes the purpose of a citation? A) To give credit to a source B) To identify errors in grammar C) To improve the flow of sentences D) To learn information about a topic.
A) To give credit to a source
In which of the following does the suffix create a word that has a different meaning from the root word? A) Hopes B) Hoping C) Hopeless D) Hoped
C) Hopeless
Hi, I wanted to let you know that I can't make the meeting tomorrow. I know this is inconvenient but you'll do an awesome job on your own! Don't sweat it about the handouts. I'll email those to your assistant. See you soon! Which of the following is the most likely audience for this passage? A) The president of a corporation B) A friend at a corporation C) A professor at a college D) A dean at a college
B) A friend at a corporation This passage is informal and is appropriate for a friend. The use of the informal greeting "hi"; the use of contractions, such as "can't," "you'll," and "don't"; the use of exclamation points; and the use of informal phrases, such as "don't sweat it," are all examples of informal language.
Which of the following sentences uses the most formal language? A) I'll ring up the amusement park to know its timing. B) The patient, who was seriously ill, got over it soon. C) Experienced candidates are sought for the position of the chief editor. D) Why do you look a bit down in the dumps?
C) Experienced candidates are sought for the position of the chief editor.
*Which of the following options is punctuated correctly? A) "It's a two-story house." She said, "with an ornately designed staircase. The house was renovated by Ms. McKay and her ex-husband, James, in October 1988." B) "It's a two-story house" she said, "with an ornately designed staircase. The house was renovated by Ms. McKay and her ex-husband, James, in October, 1988." C) "It's a two-story house," she said, "with an ornately designed staircase. The house was renovated by Ms. McKay and her ex-husband, James, in October 1988." D) "It's a two-story house," she said, "with an ornately designed staircase. The house was renovated by Ms. McKay and her ex-husband James, in October, 1988."
C) "It's a two-story house," she said, "with an ornately designed staircase. The house was renovated by Ms. McKay and her ex-husband, James, in October 1988."
Which of the underlined words in the following sentence is the complement? Because the (A) greens tasted (B) bitter, Sasha didn't (C) eat the (D) salad. A) (A) greens B) (C) eat C) (B) bitter D) (D) salad
C) (B) bitter
Which of the following sentences includes an indirect quotation? A) According to a famous man, in order to get started, "Quit talking and begin doing." B) According to a famous man, to get something going you have to quit talking and begin doing. C) A famous man said, "The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing." D) A famous man once explained to me the best way to start a new project.
C) A famous man said, "The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing."B) According to a famous man, to get something going you have to quit talking and begin doing.
After Evelyn appeared to be getting multiple kidney stones, the doctors wondered if they should test her for hypercalcemia, since maybe her calcium levels were rising. Which of the following is the meaning of the prefix "hyper'"? A) Between B) Within C) A lot D) A little
C) A lot
Which word(s) could be used in the following sentence without changing its meaning? Select all that apply. Sarah had a ____ day on Tuesday: she locked her car keys in the car, spilled her coffee, and forgot about an important meeting. A: Bad B: Lousy C: Terrible D: Benevolent E: Putrid F: Remorseful A) A, B, C, E B) D, E, F C) A, B, C D) B, C, D, F
C) A, B, C
*Which of the following is punctuated correctly? A) After two hours of round table discussion with the journalists, Attorney McSween distilled the report into a line: Hard cases, it is said make bad laws. B) After two hours of round table discussion with the journalists Attorney McSween distilled the report into a line: Hard cases, it is said, make bad laws. C) After two hours of round table discussion with the journalists, Attorney McSween distilled the report into a line: Hard cases, it is said, make bad laws. D) After two hours of round table discussion with the journalists, Attorney McSween distilled the report into a line, Hard cases, it is said, make bad laws.
C) After two hours of round table discussion with the journalists, Attorney McSween distilled the report into a line: Hard cases, it is said, make bad laws.
Which of the following statements about preparing an outline is correct? A) An outline is created to send to a publisher along with the document. B) An outline is created while editing the text. C) An outline helps with writing a draft. D) An outline must be written in complete sentences.
C) An outline helps with writing a draft.
The word doctor may be used as a simple noun or descriptor, but may also be used as a title or in the place of a name. Of these sentences, which correctly capitalizes the word? A) "Is it serious, Doctor?" The Doctor sighed and shook his head. B) I saw doctor Ingalls at the store yesterday, but was too shy to say hello. C) As Doctor Wilde stepped into the room, he quickly introduced himself as the patient's primary care doctor. D) The Doctor wore a pristine white coat
C) As Doctor Wilde stepped into the room, he quickly introduced himself as the patient's primary care doctor.
He typically avoided the local theatre because he found its production to be banal interpretation of over-performed plays. Which of the following is the meaningful of "banal" as used in the sentence above? A) Confusing B) Ostentatious C) Bland D) Practiced
C) Bland Bland is a synonym for banal, and it fits the context of the sentence because it makes sense that one would avoid bland plays.
Which of the following is an example of correct sentence structure? A) You could lose your job, receive a bad rating, while being chronically late for work. B) If you are chronically late for work, you will receive a bad rating, furthermore, you could lose your job. C) Chronic lateness for work can result in a poor rating or even loss of your employment. D) Being chronically late for work is a bad thing, including losing your job or even getting a bad rating.
C) Chronic lateness for work can result in a poor rating or even loss of your employment.
This sentence is an example of what common mistake in sentence structure? Sarah and Tommy danced at the wedding, Sarah's mom took pictures. A) Compound sentence B) Incomplete sentence C) Comma splice D) Sentence fragment
C) Comma splice
Which of these words forms an irregular plural? A) Baby B) Horse C) Crisis D) Monkey
C) Crisis
For which of the following does the affix create a word that has a different meaning from the root word? A) Cotinuous B) Continuing C) Discontinue D) Continued
C) Discontinue
Which of the following describes a writer's first version of a text? A) Brainstorm B) Citation C) Draft D) Mind map
C) Draft
*The giant panda or panda bear is described as a rare mammal. It is easily recognizable because of its distinctive black and white marking. The giant panda's diet consists of bamboo stems, leaves, and shoots. It eats about 80 pounds of bamboo every day. Everyone enjoys reading about the giant panda. There are fewer than 1,000 pandas living in the wild. Which of the following sentences does not belong in a well-organized paragraph? A) The giant panda or panda bear is described as a rare mammal. B) It is easily recognizable because of its distinctive black and white marking. C) Everyone enjoys reading about the giant panda. D) There are fewer than 1,000 pandas living in the wild.
C) Everyone enjoys reading about the giant panda. This sentence does not belong in this paragraph. It is an opinion that does not support the topic sentence about the rarity of Giant Pandas.
_________ register with a valid email address. Which of the following options correctly completes the sentence above? A) First please B) First; please C) First, please D) First: please
C) First, please
Which of the following correctly punctuates the quotation in the sentence? A) "It's a long drive to visit your cousin. Did you fill up your tank"? she said. B) "It's a long drive to visit your cousin, did you fill up your tank?" She said. C) "It's a long drive to visit your cousin," she said. "did you fill up your tank?" D) "It's a long drive to visit your cousin," she said. "Did you fill up your tank?"
D) "It's a long drive to visit your cousin," she said. "Did you fill up your tank?"
A can of chemicals has the word "antidote" on the label providing information and directions. Which of the following is the definition of "antidote" in this context? A) An ingredient hat is present in the chemicals B) A contraindication for the use of the chemicals C) An appropriate place to store the chemicals when not in use D) A substance that counteracts the effects of the chemicals.
D) A substance that counteracts the effects of the chemicals. An antidote is a substance that "acts against," or counteracts, the effects of another substance, such as the chemicals in the example above. The prefix anti- means against.
Of the four sentences listed, which is an example of a compound sentence? A) Megan and Andrew are not speaking because Andrew forgot to invite Megan to his graduation ceremony. B) Kyle walked his dog to the park. C) After he woke up late, Andrew had to race to get to work. D) Anna finished reading her book for school, and then she began reading an entertainment magazine.
D) Anna finished reading her book for school, and then she began reading an entertainment magazine.
Both of my dogs, Barney and Cooper, are Australian Shepherds with blue eyes. Which of the following is the complete predicate in the above sentence? A) Both of my dogs B) Barney and Cooper C) Are Australian Shepherds D) Are Australian Shepherds with blue eyes
D) Are Australian Shepherds with blue eyes
Based on an examination of the word parts, which of the following means "a process which moves by itself"? A) Autodidact B) Autograph C) Autobiography D) Automatic
D) Automatic
Which word in the following sentence is the direct object? Matt threw the ball to his excited dog. A) Excited B) Dog C) Matt D) Ball
D) Ball The noun or pronoun that receives the action of the verb in a sentence is called the direct object.
I wanted to ride my bike, but the tires were deflated. Which of the following is the conjunction in the above sentence? A) Bike B) Ride C) Were D) But
D) But
Which of the following exemplifies an exception to a spelling rule? A) Achieve B) Cheif C) Peice D) Deceive
D) Deceive
Which of the following is punctuated correctly? A) Eleanor burst out, "Mom said that we would be visiting the Egyptian pyramids as well as the Sphinx. Whoa"! B) Eleanor burst out, 'Mom said that we would be visiting the Egyptian pyramids as well as the Sphinx. Whoa!' C) Eleanor burst out! Mom said, "We would be visiting the Egyptian pyramids as well as the Sphinx. Whoa!" D) Eleanor burst out, "Mom said that we would be visiting the Egyptian pyramids as well as the Sphinx. Whoa!"
D) Eleanor burst out, "Mom said that we would be visiting the Egyptian pyramids as well as the Sphinx. Whoa!"
I. We do not know the exact impact that infrequent bathing had on these people of the past. However, today's experts point out a few likely results of not bathing for extended periods. II. At many times throughout history, bathing was a rare activity for most people—particularly those who were not wealthy. III. While regularly showering or bathing is common practice today, such was not always the case. IV. At first, the effects would be increased odor and an itchy scalp, but these would turn into fungal growth and frequent skin infections. So it is easy to understand how frequent bathing came to be adopted. Which of the following choices shows the best chronological order for the sentences within the paragraph? A) I, IV, III, II B) III, II, IV, I C) II, III, IV, I D) III, II, I, IV
D) III, II, I, IV
Taking a shy peek at Alex, who was the belle of the ball, Jim chose to keep his love for her cloaked in secrecy. A) Alex B) love C) Belle D) Jim
D) Jim
*Which answer choice is the best way to formally restate this sentence while retaining the essence of the original sentence? Juaquin watched as one guy broke up the concrete in the hot sun while the other dude hung out in the shade. A) Juaquin watched as one person stayed in the shade while another person broke up the concrete in the hot sun. B) Juaquin watched as one man broke up the concrete in the hot sun while the other guy played it cool in the shade. C) Juaquin watched as one man labored breaking up the concrete in the hot sun while the other man didn't do nothing. D) Juaquin watched as one worker toiled in the hot sun breaking up the concrete while his coworker relaxed in the shade.
D) Juaquin watched as one worker toiled in the hot sun breaking up the concrete while his coworker relaxed in the shade.
*Living in one of the warmest countries on Earth poses many challenges, as its inhabitants need not only to find inventive ways to stay cool, but they also require innovative strategies that allow them to grow their own food. Since 1985, Dmitry Ivanov has been researching hydroponic farming systems, a way to grow crops directly in nutrient-rich water. Among its many advantages, Dmitry remarks on the fact that hydroponics offers a decrease in water usage in agriculture: to grow 1 kilogram of tomatoes using intensive farming methods requires 400 liters of water, whereas hydroponic methods need only 70 liters. Nevertheless, climate change and land degradation will render all of Ivanov's efforts useless. Which of the following sentences from the passage does not follow the overall tone of the passage? A) Since 1985, Dmitry Ivanov has been researching hydroponic farming systems, a way to grow crops directly in nutrient-
D) Nevertheless, climate change and land degradation will render all of Ivanov's efforts useless.
*The school, located atop one of the highest and most beautiful mountains of the area, witnessed snowy and long winters. During the cold days, all pupils, including myself, carried a couple of hot baked potatoes in our pockets and into the freezing classrooms. This way, we could keep ourselves warm in the morning and then have a delicious and ready-to-eat snack at noon. Modern heating has its advantages, but I have yet to find something that tastes as good and comforting as those potatoes did. What is the author's tone in this passage? A) Objective B) Regretful C) Indignant D) Nostalgic
D) Nostalgic
The principle of the high school was debating whether to pursue the issue any further. Which of the following corrects an error in the sentence above? A) Replace debating with debateing B) Replace further with farther C) Replace whether with weather D) Replace principle with principal
D) Replace principle with principal
Molly is reading her manuscript and has decided to delete one paragraph, to move one paragraph from the introduction to the body of the essay, and to add some examples of her main points. What part of the writing process is Molly performing? A) Proofreading B) Brainstorming C) Drafting D) Revising
D) Revising
What is the antecedent in these sentences? The Louvre is the most well-known museum in Paris. It is the current home of the Mona Lisa. A) Home B) Mona Lisa C) Paris D) The Louvre
D) The Louvre
Which of the following sentences would be found in a descriptive passage about zoos? A) I think that the government should give more money to zoos to support environmental education. B) A recent study shows that the practice of breeding wolves in zoos for eventual release has led to a 15% increase in the wolf population in the wild. C) This Saturday only, enjoy 50% off zoo admission for all veterans and their families! D) The children run laughing to the petting zoo, ready to snatch up crumbs to feed the soft, cuddly sheep.
D) The children run laughing to the petting zoo, ready to snatch up crumbs to feed the soft, cuddly sheep.
Which of the following sentences uses a hyphen correctly? A) It requires a re-checking of the answer sheets to identify the reasons for discrepancies in the results. B) Todd showed the re-play, and we observed that the umpire's ruling was correct. C) I went to meet her twice in 2010 while he was re-covering in the hospital. D) The contractor had to re-lay the tile flooring after the room flooded.
D) The contractor had to re-lay the tile flooring after the room flooded.
Which of the following sentences would most likely act as a supporting detail? A) Not only do people come to watch the birds, but they also photograph the birds they see. B) If you travel along the east coast, chances are that you'll spot several flying friends along the way. C) The eastern coast of the United States is home to over 1,000 species of birds. D) The most common type of bird seen in this area is the Red-Bellied Woodpecker.
D) The most common type of bird seen in this area is the Red-Bellied Woodpecker.
Which of the following sentences in a research paper should include a citation? A) This paper summarizes key aspects of supplements to support the immune system. B) Numerous studies have been conducted to find ways to improve the immune system. C) Several clinics report cases of improved immune system responses. D) These results are conclusive of improved immune system, according to Dr. Smith's paper.
D) These results are conclusive of improved immune system, according to Dr. Smith's paper. This sentence does require a citation. It refers to a specific point from Dr. Smith's research and requires a citation for her work.
Which of the following is the final step of the writing process? A) Preparing an outline B) Writing a draft C) Citing sources D) Writing a revision
D) Writing a revision
Which of the following words is spelled correctly? A) abcense B) absense C) absents D) absence
D) absence
Despite failing numerous times, he did not give up and tried hard to achieve his goal. The word "hard" serves as which of the following parts of speech in the sentence above? A) adjective B) verb C) preposition D) adverb
D) adverb
Despite owning a _________ takes the bus to work every morning. Which of the following options correctly completes the sentence above? A) car Michelle B) car. Michelle C) car; Michelle D) car, Michelle
D) car, Michelle
In which of the following does the suffix create a word that has a different meaning than the root word? A) phalanges B) examined C) ovaries D) intestinal
D) intestinal
The class is nervous about __ first exam. Which of the following options correctly completes the sentence above? A) they're B) there C) it's D) its
D) its The pronoun must be subjective case because it is functioning as the subject of the clause.
Our mail carrier _______________. Which of the following predicates correctly completes the sentence above? A) the packages on our doorstep. B) and left the packages on our doorstep. C) left the packages: on our doorstep. D) left the packages on our doorstep.
D) left the packages on our doorstep.
She baked the ___________ to perfection. Which of the following options correctly completes the sentence above? A) soft and fluffy biscuits B) soft fluffy, biscuits C) soft fluffy biscuits D) soft, fluffy biscuits
D) soft, fluffy biscuits
The company __ made these is no longer in business. Which of the following pronouns correctly completes the sentence above? A) who B) whom C) which D) that
D) that
