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Which of the following options best completes the sentence below?
The responsibilities of a class president are extensive: (blank), she should not become so involved that she neglects her studies
Which of the following options best completes the sentence below? The responsibilities of a class president are extensive: (blank), she should not become so involved that she neglects her studies
- however (correct)
- involved
- therefore
- especially
The pumpkin crop was incredibly small this year because of excessive rain in the spring and heat in the summer
Which of the following parts of speech describes the word "incredibly" as used in the sentence above?
The pumpkin crop was incredibly small this year because of excessive rain in the spring and heat in the summer Which of the following parts of speech describes the word "incredibly" as used in the sentence above?
- adverb (correct)
- preposition
- pronoun
- adjective
The fact that she lied to her best friend weighed heavily on her.
The fact that she lied to her best friend weighed heavily on her.
- consider
- conscience (correct)
- conscence
- concience
Numerous studies have confirmed that a brisk walk 30 minutes each day is adequate exercise for most healthy adults. Two of the most beneficial aspects are increased metabolism and joint flexibility. Equally important, however, are the mental benefits. A dally walk provides a chance to decompress from the stresses of the work day. A change of scenery and fresh air can brighten your mood.
Which of the following sentences would be the best topic sentence for the paragraph?
Numerous studies have confirmed that a brisk walk 30 minutes each day is adequate exercise for most healthy adults. Two of the most beneficial aspects are increased metabolism and joint flexibility. Equally important, however, are the mental benefits. A dally walk provides a chance to decompress from the stresses of the work day. A change of scenery and fresh air can brighten your mood. Which of the following sentences would be the best topic sentence for the paragraph?
Which of the following sentences follows the rules of punctuation and capitalization?
Which of the following sentences follows the rules of punctuation and capitalization?
The job applicants were shown to an anteroom, where they waited to be called for their interviews.
Which of the following is the meaning of the prefix "ante-" as used in the sentence above?
The job applicants were shown to an anteroom, where they waited to be called for their interviews. Which of the following is the meaning of the prefix "ante-" as used in the sentence above?
Which of the following sentences correctly uses apostrophes?
Which of the following sentences correctly uses apostrophes?
John Smith was the man (blank)
photographed the landscape.
Which of the following options correctly completes the sentence above?
John Smith was the man (blank) photographed the landscape. Which of the following options correctly completes the sentence above?
Which of the following sentences does not belong in a paragraph about caring for newly hatched chickens?
Which of the following sentences does not belong in a paragraph about caring for newly hatched chickens?
Which of the following is true about a strong academic thesis?
Which of the following is true about a strong academic thesis?
Which of the following statements about a paragraph's concluding sentence is true?
Which of the following statements about a paragraph's concluding sentence is true?
Many (blank) books are popular among adults these days.
Which of the following options correctly completes the sentence above?
Many (blank) books are popular among adults these days. Which of the following options correctly completes the sentence above?
The spaces between the ribs are known as
_ spaces; they contain the (blank) veins.
Which of the following words is the best choice for the blanks in the sentence?
The spaces between the ribs are known as _ spaces; they contain the (blank) veins. Which of the following words is the best choice for the blanks in the sentence?
Which of the following is a complex sentence?
Which of the following is a complex sentence?
Which of the following is a compound sentence?
Which of the following is a compound sentence?
Based on an analysis of word structure, which of the following is the meaning of the word "bibliophile"?
Based on an analysis of word structure, which of the following is the meaning of the word "bibliophile"?
which of the following sentences demonstrates correct grammar and usage.
which of the following sentences demonstrates correct grammar and usage.
Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?
Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?
Based upon the affixes, which of the following words could be defined as "the study of humans"?
Based upon the affixes, which of the following words could be defined as "the study of humans"?
Knitting is my favorite hobby. I feel such a sense of accomplishment when I finish a sweater or a pair of socks. A ball of wool holds so much potential, and is also a sustainable resource. The repetition of stitch after stitch is so relaxing. Researchers say it can have the same benefits as meditation. There are other health benefits of knitting, too. The craft can slow cognitive decline and improve symptoms of arthritis. I started knitting when I was in college and liked to knit during class. Knitting is a very portable hobby. It helped me pay attention to lectures. If you're looking for a fun hobby, perhaps you should give knitting a try.
Which of the following sentences does not fit with the rest of the paragraph above?
Knitting is my favorite hobby. I feel such a sense of accomplishment when I finish a sweater or a pair of socks. A ball of wool holds so much potential, and is also a sustainable resource. The repetition of stitch after stitch is so relaxing. Researchers say it can have the same benefits as meditation. There are other health benefits of knitting, too. The craft can slow cognitive decline and improve symptoms of arthritis. I started knitting when I was in college and liked to knit during class. Knitting is a very portable hobby. It helped me pay attention to lectures. If you're looking for a fun hobby, perhaps you should give knitting a try. Which of the following sentences does not fit with the rest of the paragraph above?
Which of the following statements about a thesis statement is correct?
Which of the following statements about a thesis statement is correct?
The masked villain silently laughed while watching the hero struggle to escape.
Which of the following parts of speech is the word "silently" in the previous sentence?
The masked villain silently laughed while watching the hero struggle to escape. Which of the following parts of speech is the word "silently" in the previous sentence?
which of the following tasks is appropriate during the final stage of the writing process?
which of the following tasks is appropriate during the final stage of the writing process?
Which of the following sentences regarding thesis statements in the writing process is correct?
Which of the following sentences regarding thesis statements in the writing process is correct?
Which of the following sentences contains formal language for use in an academic paper?
Which of the following sentences contains formal language for use in an academic paper?
Everyone knew Sam was (blank) to helping animals because of his volunteer work at the animal shelter.
Everyone knew Sam was (blank) to helping animals because of his volunteer work at the animal shelter.
According to the prefix "mal." which of the following phrases best defines "malformed"?
According to the prefix "mal." which of the following phrases best defines "malformed"?
Which of the following is the meaning of the word "indiscriminate"?
Which of the following is the meaning of the word "indiscriminate"?
Which of the following sentences is likely to be found in a descriptive passage about a county fair?
Which of the following sentences is likely to be found in a descriptive passage about a county fair?
In which of the following situations is a citation needed?
In which of the following situations is a citation needed?
I had to wrack my brain and plum the depths of my resources to overcome the foul consequences of my previous vice.
Which of the following homophones should be used to correct the sentence above?
I had to wrack my brain and plum the depths of my resources to overcome the foul consequences of my previous vice. Which of the following homophones should be used to correct the sentence above?
Which of the following situations does not require a citation?
Which of the following situations does not require a citation?
Which of the following pairs of words are examples for the prefix that means between, among, or together?
Which of the following pairs of words are examples for the prefix that means between, among, or together?
Which of the following sentences is an example of third-person narrative voice?
Which of the following sentences is an example of third-person narrative voice?
Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?
Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?
Which of the following best describes the first step a company should take in writing a lawn mowing proposal for a local pharmacy when they have access to the square footage of the area to be mowed, the grass type, last year's winning bid, and a list of other licensed lawn mowing companies?
Which of the following best describes the first step a company should take in writing a lawn mowing proposal for a local pharmacy when they have access to the square footage of the area to be mowed, the grass type, last year's winning bid, and a list of other licensed lawn mowing companies?
Which of the following options is the correct plural spelling?
Which of the following options is the correct plural spelling?
Flashcards
What is an adverb?
What is an adverb?
A word that modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb.
What is conscience?
What is conscience?
The awareness of one's own existence, feelings, and thoughts.
Best topic sentence for the paragraph.
Best topic sentence for the paragraph.
There are physical and psychological reasons for a daily walk.
Correctly punctuated sentence.
Correctly punctuated sentence.
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Meaning of prefix 'ante-'
Meaning of prefix 'ante-'
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Correct use of apostrophes
Correct use of apostrophes
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Correct word to complete the sentence
Correct word to complete the sentence
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Sentence not belonging in a paragraph about caring for newly hatched chickens?
Sentence not belonging in a paragraph about caring for newly hatched chickens?
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A strong academic thesis:
A strong academic thesis:
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Paragraph's concluding sentence
Paragraph's concluding sentence
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Correct word to complete sentence
Correct word to complete sentence
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Best choice for the blanks in the sentence
Best choice for the blanks in the sentence
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What is a complex sentence?
What is a complex sentence?
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What is a compound sentence?
What is a compound sentence?
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Meaning of 'bibliophile'
Meaning of 'bibliophile'
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Correct grammar and usage?
Correct grammar and usage?
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