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Which sentence demonstrates correct subject-verb agreement?
Which sentence demonstrates correct subject-verb agreement?
- Each of the students have completed the assignment.
- The team of scientists are presenting their findings.
- Neither the cat nor the dogs is allowed on the couch.
- The data suggests a need for further research. (correct)
In the sentence, 'The dog wagged its tail,' what is the correct type and use of the pronoun?
In the sentence, 'The dog wagged its tail,' what is the correct type and use of the pronoun?
- Possessive pronoun, modifies 'dog'
- Reflexive pronoun, object
- Personal pronoun, subject
- Possessive pronoun, modifies 'tail' (correct)
Choose the word that best completes the sentence: 'The speaker's ______ delivery captivated the audience.'
Choose the word that best completes the sentence: 'The speaker's ______ delivery captivated the audience.'
- Inept
- Eloquent (correct)
- Stilted
- Mundane
A passage describing the history of the internet, detailing its origins and development, primarily serves what purpose?
A passage describing the history of the internet, detailing its origins and development, primarily serves what purpose?
What is the tone of a passage that uses sarcasm and irony to criticize political corruption?
What is the tone of a passage that uses sarcasm and irony to criticize political corruption?
Which sentence correctly uses a pronoun to avoid ambiguity?
Which sentence correctly uses a pronoun to avoid ambiguity?
Choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to 'ephemeral'.
Choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to 'ephemeral'.
A speech intended to inspire citizens to support a new environmental initiative primarily aims at:
A speech intended to inspire citizens to support a new environmental initiative primarily aims at:
What tone is conveyed in a passage filled with vivid descriptions of nature and reflective introspection?
What tone is conveyed in a passage filled with vivid descriptions of nature and reflective introspection?
Which sentence has the correct subject-verb agreement?
Which sentence has the correct subject-verb agreement?
In the sentence, 'Everyone should bring their own lunch,' which correction is most appropriate?
In the sentence, 'Everyone should bring their own lunch,' which correction is most appropriate?
Choose the word that best completes the sentence: 'The detective noticed a ______ discrepancy in the suspect's alibi.'
Choose the word that best completes the sentence: 'The detective noticed a ______ discrepancy in the suspect's alibi.'
An essay arguing for stricter gun control laws is primarily an example of what?
An essay arguing for stricter gun control laws is primarily an example of what?
What type of tone is evident in a eulogy delivered at a funeral?
What type of tone is evident in a eulogy delivered at a funeral?
Choose the sentence with correct pronoun usage:
Choose the sentence with correct pronoun usage:
Select the word that is closest in meaning to 'ubiquitous'.
Select the word that is closest in meaning to 'ubiquitous'.
A manual providing step-by-step instructions for assembling a product primarily serves to:
A manual providing step-by-step instructions for assembling a product primarily serves to:
Identify which of the options is an example of an objective tone:
Identify which of the options is an example of an objective tone:
Choose the word that is most similar in meaning to 'vindicate'.
Choose the word that is most similar in meaning to 'vindicate'.
Flashcards
What is Tone?
What is Tone?
The author's attitude toward the subject matter, conveyed through word choice and style.
What is Purpose?
What is Purpose?
The author's reason for writing: to inform, persuade, entertain, or express.
What is Persuasion?
What is Persuasion?
To convince the reader to agree with a certain point of view.
What is Exposition?
What is Exposition?
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What is a Pronoun?
What is a Pronoun?
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What is Pronoun Agreement?
What is Pronoun Agreement?
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What is Subject-Verb Agreement?
What is Subject-Verb Agreement?
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What is Vocabulary?
What is Vocabulary?
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What are Possessive Pronouns?
What are Possessive Pronouns?
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What is a Metaphor?
What is a Metaphor?
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What is a Simile?
What is a Simile?
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What is the Main Idea?
What is the Main Idea?
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What is Supporting Detail?
What is Supporting Detail?
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Study Notes
- A 45-item questionnaire will assess the ability to identify a passage's tone and purpose, such as persuasion or exposition.
- The questionnaire will also test simple grammar, including subject-verb agreement and pronoun usage.
- Vocabulary will be assessed.
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