Sentence Combining and Vocabulary Quiz
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Which word is most similar in meaning to abhor?

  • To dislike strongly (correct)
  • To ignore
  • To love
  • To accept
  • Which word is most similar in meaning to amicable?

  • Hostile
  • Friendly (correct)
  • Cold
  • Uninterested
  • Which word is most similar in meaning to augment?

  • Decrease
  • Cut
  • Reduce
  • Expand (correct)
  • Which word is most similar in meaning to audacious?

    <p>Bold</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which word is most similar in meaning to benefactor?

    <p>A person who gives help</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which word is most similar in meaning to commendable?

    <p>Praiseworthy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which word is most similar in meaning to condone?

    <p>To tolerate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which word is most similar in meaning to convivial?

    <p>Social</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which word is most similar in meaning to deceptive?

    <p>Misleading</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which word is most similar in meaning to ephemeral?

    <p>Brief</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which word is most similar in meaning to exacerbate?

    <p>To worsen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which sentence correctly combines the following sentences? The dog was very happy to see his owner. He wagged his tail excitedly.

    <p>The dog was very happy to see his owner, and wagged his tail excitedly.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which sentence correctly combines the following sentences? I went to the store. I wanted to buy groceries.

    <p>I went to the store to buy groceries.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which sentence correctly combines the following sentences? The students were studying for the test. They wanted to get good grades.

    <p>The students were studying for the test because they wanted to get good grades.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which sentence correctly combines the following sentences? He ran quickly to the bus stop. He wanted to catch the bus.

    <p>He ran quickly to the bus stop to catch the bus.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which sentence correctly combines the following sentences? The flowers were very beautiful. But the vase was ugly.

    <p>The flowers were very beautiful, but the vase was ugly.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which sentence is the best way to combine the following sentences? Despite the rain, the game continued.

    <p>Although it was raining,</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which sentence is the best way to combine the following sentences? She is one of the most talented singers in the world.

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    Which sentence is the best way to combine the following sentences? The book was so interesting, I read it in one day.

    <p>The book was so interesting that I read it in one day.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which sentence is the best way to combine the following sentences? The student who forgot her lunch was hungry.

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    Which sentence is the best way to combine the following sentences? The cat sat on the windowsill, watching the birds.

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    Which sentence is the best way to combine the following sentences? The teacher explained the concept to the students.

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    Which sentence is the best way to combine the following sentences? He ran quickly to the finish line.

    <p>He ran quickly to the finish line.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which sentence is the best way to combine the following sentences? The children played loudly in the park.

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    Which sentence is the best way to combine the following sentences? They went to the movies, and they ate popcorn.

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    Which sentence is the best way to combine the following sentences? I couldn't find my keys, so I was late for work.

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    Which sentence is the best way to combine the following sentences? The author's writing style was very unique.

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    Which sentence is the best way to combine the following sentences? The music was so loud, I had to cover my ears.

    <p>The music was so loud that I had to cover my ears.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which sentence is the best way to combine the following sentences? The movie was so good, I watched it twice.

    <p>The movie was so good that I watched it twice.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which sentence is the best way to combine the following sentences? The restaurant was crowded, and the food was delicious.

    <p>The restaurant was crowded, but the food was delicious.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which sentence is the best way to combine the following sentences? The dog was running down the street.

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    Study Notes

    Sentence Combining and Correction

    • Combining Sentences: Identify the best way to combine sentences, focusing on correct use of conjunctions (e.g., and, but, so), and punctuation.
    • Correcting Underlined Portions: Determine the best way to improve a sentence's structure or word choice within a provided sentence.
    • Example: In sentence 1, options a, b, and d are grammatically incorrect. Option c is preferred for correct sentence structure, proper punctuation, clarity, and conciseness.

    Vocabulary (Similar Meaning)

    • Synonyms: Find the word that best matches the given word in meaning.
    • Example: "Abhor" is closest in meaning to "dislike strongly".
    • Example Vocabulary: Abhor (dislike strongly), Amicable (friendly), Arid (dry), Assent (agree), Augment (increase) Avert (to prevent), Atypical (unusual), Audacious (bold), Autonomous (independent), Benefactor (giver of help) Capricious (unpredictable), Commendable (praiseworthy), Condone (tolerate), Concise (brief), Convivial (social), Deceptive (misleading) Deplete (empty), Egregious (serious/shocking), Ephemeral (short-lived), Exacerbate (worsen).

    Grammar and Usage

    • Correct Sentence Structure & Punctuation: Focus on grammatical accuracy, including proper use of commas and conjunctions in sentences to ensure clarity.
    • Example: Using "he wagged his tail excitedly", and properly placing additional details to maintain correct sentence structure. Using specific conjunctions and punctuation to join ideas/clauses/details from multiple sentences correctly to form a well-constructed, clear single sentence.

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