Language: Appropriate Words I
THE PREPONDERANCE OF THE RESULTS FROM RESEARCH STUDIES tell us that obesity is on the rise among U.S. children. a- Researchers who have their act together b- Most results from research studies c- no change
b- Most results from research studies
Before we started the relay race, our coach said that A CHAIN IS ONLY AS STRONG AS ITS WEAKEST LINk. a- it was imperative for every team member to contribute to the best of her ability b- every team member is essential, not just the fast runners c- no change
c- no change
During last night's enactment of Othello, THE TREMENDOUS FORBEARANCE EXHIBITED BY THE AUDIENCE astounded me. a- wondered why in the world they had ever gotten involved in such a project. b- wished they had come to their senses sooner c- no change
c- no change
People who BELIEVE THE GRASS IS ALWAYS GREENER SOMEWHERE ELSE may continually change jobs or spouses or places to live. a- feel that a vastly improved life is just around the corner b- are never satisfied with what they have c- no change
b- are never satisfied with what they have
When you suffer from severe depression, MAINTAINING A POSITIVE OUTLOOK is difficult. a- keeping your sunny side up b- establishing a sense of euphoria over an extended period of time c- no change
no change
In the following sentence, replace the all caps phrases or clauses with wording that is most appropriate for academic writing. If the all caps material is most appropriate, select no change. FOREMOST AMONG THE DAUNTING CHALLENGES THAT CONFRONT US is unifying our nation. a- Foremost among the major hassles that face us b- The most serious challenge we face c- no change
b- The most serious challenge we face
After GIVING EACH OTHER A LOT OF GRIEF, the Founding Fathers reached agreement on the Constitution. a- debating strenuously among themselves for numerous months b- months of eaten debate c- no change
b- months of heated debate
She predicted that Harvard University WOULD CONTINUE TO BE IN THE FOREFRONT OF HIGHER EDUCATION. a- would yield to no other in delineating the future of higher education b- would always be one of the hottest schools c- no change
c- no change
Air traffic controllers sometimes leave their jobs because THE ENORMOUS PRESSURE OF THEIR WORK ENVELOPS THEM EVERY SINGLE MOMENT. a- the stress of the work becomes overwhelming b- they can't hack the pressure 24/7 c- no change
a- the stress of the work becomes overwhelming
