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Which of the following examples would be a good transition sentence?
Which of the following examples would be a good transition sentence?
If all of the following sentences appeared in the same paragraph, which sentence would be irrelevant?
If all of the following sentences appeared in the same paragraph, which sentence would be irrelevant?
Which of the following sentences would be a good topic sentence?
Which of the following sentences would be a good topic sentence?
Which of the following examples would be a good transition sentence?
Which of the following examples would be a good transition sentence?
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Which of the following is a good first step when coming up with an idea for a group presentation?
Which of the following is a good first step when coming up with an idea for a group presentation?
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Outlining is part of the revision process.
Outlining is part of the revision process.
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What should the student do if they are unsure how to cite their sources?
What should the student do if they are unsure how to cite their sources?
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Which of the following is part of the last step of the writing process?
Which of the following is part of the last step of the writing process?
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Which of the following are examples of secondary sources? (Select all that apply)
Which of the following are examples of secondary sources? (Select all that apply)
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If an author were submitting a paper for publication in an academic journal, what would be the best way to cite the sources?
If an author were submitting a paper for publication in an academic journal, what would be the best way to cite the sources?
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Which of the following types of writing would include a bibliography of sources at the end?
Which of the following types of writing would include a bibliography of sources at the end?
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Which of the following words is written correctly in its plural form?
Which of the following words is written correctly in its plural form?
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Based on an examination of word parts, which of the following words means 'above the kidney'?
Based on an examination of word parts, which of the following words means 'above the kidney'?
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In which of the following words does the suffix make the root word an adjective?
In which of the following words does the suffix make the root word an adjective?
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Which of the following defines the word 'omnipotent'?
Which of the following defines the word 'omnipotent'?
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Which of the following sentences uses correct punctuation for a possessive noun?
Which of the following sentences uses correct punctuation for a possessive noun?
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Which of the following is a synonym for 'reiterate'?
Which of the following is a synonym for 'reiterate'?
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Which of the following words is an exception to a common spelling rule?
Which of the following words is an exception to a common spelling rule?
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Which sentence correctly uses quotation marks in connection with an indirect quote?
Which sentence correctly uses quotation marks in connection with an indirect quote?
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Which of the following words from the sentence below is slang? Wow, I can't believe that beret I was planning to buy is 100 bucks.
Which of the following words from the sentence below is slang? Wow, I can't believe that beret I was planning to buy is 100 bucks.
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Which of the following sentences correctly uses subject-verb agreement?
Which of the following sentences correctly uses subject-verb agreement?
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Which of the following is a correct thesis statement?
Which of the following is a correct thesis statement?
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In which of the following word pairs does the noun become a verb when the suffix is added?
In which of the following word pairs does the noun become a verb when the suffix is added?
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Based on an examination of word parts, which of the following words means 'abnormality of movement'?
Based on an examination of word parts, which of the following words means 'abnormality of movement'?
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Which of the following is a correctly punctuated compound sentence?
Which of the following is a correctly punctuated compound sentence?
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Which of the following punctuation marks correctly completes the sentence below? I need an assistant who can do the following ___input data, edit reports, and maintain the website.
Which of the following punctuation marks correctly completes the sentence below? I need an assistant who can do the following ___input data, edit reports, and maintain the website.
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Which of the following sentences from a paragraph about gingivitis is the topic sentence?
Which of the following sentences from a paragraph about gingivitis is the topic sentence?
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Which of the following sentences from a paragraph about yoga is the topic sentence?
Which of the following sentences from a paragraph about yoga is the topic sentence?
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Which of the following examples from the paragraph about the Silk Road is a transition sentence?
Which of the following examples from the paragraph about the Silk Road is a transition sentence?
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He had to fill out a health history before seeing the doctor.
He had to fill out a health history before seeing the doctor.
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Which of the following sentences follows the rules of punctuation and capitalization?
Which of the following sentences follows the rules of punctuation and capitalization?
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Which of the following sentences contains an indirect object?
Which of the following sentences contains an indirect object?
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Which of the following options correctly punctuates the sentence below? The plump old white cat basked in the warm sunlight.
Which of the following options correctly punctuates the sentence below? The plump old white cat basked in the warm sunlight.
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Which of the following words is spelled correctly?
Which of the following words is spelled correctly?
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Which of the following options contains a possessive pronoun?
Which of the following options contains a possessive pronoun?
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Which of the following punctuation marks is used incorrectly in the sentence below? She put down her glasses, and her book; the train was starting to enter the long, dark tunnel.
Which of the following punctuation marks is used incorrectly in the sentence below? She put down her glasses, and her book; the train was starting to enter the long, dark tunnel.
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Which of the following is an incomplete sentence?
Which of the following is an incomplete sentence?
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Which of the following sentences has correct pronoun-antecedent agreement?
Which of the following sentences has correct pronoun-antecedent agreement?
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Which of the following options best uses grammar to combine the sentences below for clarity? Min Jin roamed around the house. Some days were just like that. Min Jin could not get settled.
Which of the following options best uses grammar to combine the sentences below for clarity? Min Jin roamed around the house. Some days were just like that. Min Jin could not get settled.
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Which of the following is the likely medium for the sentence below? Based on the evidence found, electrical stimulation may be a potential therapy for OSAS, warranting further clinical trials.
Which of the following is the likely medium for the sentence below? Based on the evidence found, electrical stimulation may be a potential therapy for OSAS, warranting further clinical trials.
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Which of the following situations requires the inclusion of a citation?
Which of the following situations requires the inclusion of a citation?
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Which of the following pieces of writing should include citations?
Which of the following pieces of writing should include citations?
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Which of the following statements correctly describes the prewriting stage of the writing process?
Which of the following statements correctly describes the prewriting stage of the writing process?
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Based on the word parts, which of the following is a synonym for superlative?
Based on the word parts, which of the following is a synonym for superlative?
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Which of the following best defines the word circumvent?
Which of the following best defines the word circumvent?
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Which of the following compound sentences is punctuated correctly?
Which of the following compound sentences is punctuated correctly?
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Which of the following punctuation marks is used incorrectly in the sentence? Otto, somewhat abruptly, got up out of his chair, and just like that; headed into the next room.
Which of the following punctuation marks is used incorrectly in the sentence? Otto, somewhat abruptly, got up out of his chair, and just like that; headed into the next room.
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Which of the following parts of speech is 'increasingly' as used in the sentence below? The hike became increasingly difficult as we got closer to the top of the mountain.
Which of the following parts of speech is 'increasingly' as used in the sentence below? The hike became increasingly difficult as we got closer to the top of the mountain.
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Which of the following sentences is spelled correctly?
Which of the following sentences is spelled correctly?
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This plant was developed based upon previous years' data, tracking trends in revenues and expenses. It includes a five-month track of sales, accounts receivable and payable, and inventory from a year-end benchmark. Based on the language in the passage above, which of the following conclusions can be reached about the writer?
This plant was developed based upon previous years' data, tracking trends in revenues and expenses. It includes a five-month track of sales, accounts receivable and payable, and inventory from a year-end benchmark. Based on the language in the passage above, which of the following conclusions can be reached about the writer?
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Which of the following sentences from a paragraph about sun-dried tomatoes is a transition sentence?
Which of the following sentences from a paragraph about sun-dried tomatoes is a transition sentence?
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The Great Fire of London of 1666 burned through the city of London for four days straight. The Great Fire started at a bakery on Pudding Lane and spread west across the city. A year before the Great Fire, a terrible epidemic killed about a sixth of London's inhabitants. It is estimated that the Great Fire burned 70,000 homes of the 80,000 inhabitants of London. Which of the following sentences from the paragraph above does not belong in a well-organized paragraph?
The Great Fire of London of 1666 burned through the city of London for four days straight. The Great Fire started at a bakery on Pudding Lane and spread west across the city. A year before the Great Fire, a terrible epidemic killed about a sixth of London's inhabitants. It is estimated that the Great Fire burned 70,000 homes of the 80,000 inhabitants of London. Which of the following sentences from the paragraph above does not belong in a well-organized paragraph?
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Sciatica refers to pain that radiates along the path of the sciatic nerve, which branches from the lower back down each leg. Sciatica occurs when the sciatic nerve becomes pinched, often by a herniated disk in the spine. Many people have disk herniations but do not have any symptoms from these herniations. People who sit for prolonged periods or have a sedentary lifestyle are more likely to develop sciatica. Which of the following sentences from the paragraph above does not belong in a well-organized paragraph?
Sciatica refers to pain that radiates along the path of the sciatic nerve, which branches from the lower back down each leg. Sciatica occurs when the sciatic nerve becomes pinched, often by a herniated disk in the spine. Many people have disk herniations but do not have any symptoms from these herniations. People who sit for prolonged periods or have a sedentary lifestyle are more likely to develop sciatica. Which of the following sentences from the paragraph above does not belong in a well-organized paragraph?
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The plane ride was terrible and they got home three hours late ___they never made it to the wedding.
The plane ride was terrible and they got home three hours late ___they never made it to the wedding.
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She was a gifted pianist, although she's struggling with the piece for her upcoming concert. Which of the following grammatical errors is present in the sentence above?
She was a gifted pianist, although she's struggling with the piece for her upcoming concert. Which of the following grammatical errors is present in the sentence above?
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Which of the following sentences has correct subject-verb agreement?
Which of the following sentences has correct subject-verb agreement?
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Which of the following prefixes means 'above'?
Which of the following prefixes means 'above'?
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Based on the analysis of word parts, what is the meaning of 'intraocular' as used in the sentence below? The patient was experiencing intraocular pressure.
Based on the analysis of word parts, what is the meaning of 'intraocular' as used in the sentence below? The patient was experiencing intraocular pressure.
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What is the meaning of the word 'graceless' as used in the sentence below? Janine was so nervous that she was surprisingly graceless and awkward on stage.
What is the meaning of the word 'graceless' as used in the sentence below? Janine was so nervous that she was surprisingly graceless and awkward on stage.
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Based on the analysis of word parts, what is the meaning of the word 'bibliophile'?
Based on the analysis of word parts, what is the meaning of the word 'bibliophile'?
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Which of the following is part of the last step of the writing process?
Which of the following is part of the last step of the writing process?
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Based on the word parts, which of the following is a synonym for superlative?
Based on the word parts, which of the following is a synonym for superlative?
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Which of the following defines the word 'unilateral'?
Which of the following defines the word 'unilateral'?
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According to the affixes, which of the following words refers to the love of books?
According to the affixes, which of the following words refers to the love of books?
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Which of the following is an example of deliberate plagiarism?
Which of the following is an example of deliberate plagiarism?
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Which of the following words is misspelled in the sentence below? I truly believe that one cup of coffee a day is neither too much nor too little caffeine for me, but exactly the right amount.
Which of the following words is misspelled in the sentence below? I truly believe that one cup of coffee a day is neither too much nor too little caffeine for me, but exactly the right amount.
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Which of the following words are exceptions to a common spelling rule? (Select all that apply.)
Which of the following words are exceptions to a common spelling rule? (Select all that apply.)
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Which of the following is the plural form of the word 'chief'?
Which of the following is the plural form of the word 'chief'?
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Which of the following correctly describes an error in the sentence below? The sheer number of people in the audience overwhelmed the actress as she peaked through the curtain before scene one.
Which of the following correctly describes an error in the sentence below? The sheer number of people in the audience overwhelmed the actress as she peaked through the curtain before scene one.
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Which of the following words is misspelled in the sentence below? Eventually, he stopped hiding the fact that he did not know Spanish and admited that he had been deceiving them for months.
Which of the following words is misspelled in the sentence below? Eventually, he stopped hiding the fact that he did not know Spanish and admited that he had been deceiving them for months.
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Which of the following words is written in the correct plural form?
Which of the following words is written in the correct plural form?
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What is the meaning of the homograph 'compact' in the sentence below? It was not a compact city but was instead divided into separate districts.
What is the meaning of the homograph 'compact' in the sentence below? It was not a compact city but was instead divided into separate districts.
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Which of the following is a correctly punctuated compound sentence?
Which of the following is a correctly punctuated compound sentence?
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Which example uses quotations correctly?
Which example uses quotations correctly?
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Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
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Which comma should be removed in the sentence below? If you go to the market, please pick up some beef, carrots, and celery, and I will make some of that delicious, stew we had last week.
Which comma should be removed in the sentence below? If you go to the market, please pick up some beef, carrots, and celery, and I will make some of that delicious, stew we had last week.
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Which of the following are compound sentences? (Select all that apply.)
Which of the following are compound sentences? (Select all that apply.)
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Which example uses correct punctuation?
Which example uses correct punctuation?
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Which comma should be removed in the sentence above? After a long, exhausting hike, Stephanie went home, and fell asleep on the couch, which she had done many times before.
Which comma should be removed in the sentence above? After a long, exhausting hike, Stephanie went home, and fell asleep on the couch, which she had done many times before.
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Which sentence does not need quotation marks because it is an indirect quotation?
Which sentence does not need quotation marks because it is an indirect quotation?
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Which of the following examples is a simple sentence?
Which of the following examples is a simple sentence?
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Which of the following examples are compound-complex sentences? (Select all that apply.)
Which of the following examples are compound-complex sentences? (Select all that apply.)
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Which of the following is the simple subject in the sentence below? The flustered man watched the train as it pulled out of the station.
Which of the following is the simple subject in the sentence below? The flustered man watched the train as it pulled out of the station.
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Which of the following parts of speech is 'ridiculously' as used in the sentence below? The test was ridiculously easy, and the entire class got every question right.
Which of the following parts of speech is 'ridiculously' as used in the sentence below? The test was ridiculously easy, and the entire class got every question right.
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Which of the following is the complete subject in the sentence below? The cherry tomatoes in our backyard are finally ready to be picked.
Which of the following is the complete subject in the sentence below? The cherry tomatoes in our backyard are finally ready to be picked.
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Which of the following examples is a simple sentence?
Which of the following examples is a simple sentence?
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Which of the following examples is a compound-complex sentence?
Which of the following examples is a compound-complex sentence?
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Which of the following is the complete predicate in the sentence below? The receptionist explained that we would be the next to see the doctor.
Which of the following is the complete predicate in the sentence below? The receptionist explained that we would be the next to see the doctor.
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Which of the following parts of speech is 'swirling' as used in the sentence below? The swirling snow drifted down all afternoon.
Which of the following parts of speech is 'swirling' as used in the sentence below? The swirling snow drifted down all afternoon.
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Which of the following is the direct object in the sentence below? The friendly baker offered us chocolate cookies and vanilla cupcakes with rainbow sprinkles.
Which of the following is the direct object in the sentence below? The friendly baker offered us chocolate cookies and vanilla cupcakes with rainbow sprinkles.
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Which of the following examples is a complete sentence?
Which of the following examples is a complete sentence?
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Which of the following transition words/phrases is more appropriate to complete the sentence below? She was really looking forward to the picnic, _________ she feared it might rain that afternoon.
Which of the following transition words/phrases is more appropriate to complete the sentence below? She was really looking forward to the picnic, _________ she feared it might rain that afternoon.
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Which of the following describes the grammar problem in the sentence below? She was a fierce competitor, and nothing is going to keep her from running that marathon despite a hamstring injury.
Which of the following describes the grammar problem in the sentence below? She was a fierce competitor, and nothing is going to keep her from running that marathon despite a hamstring injury.
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Which of the following sentences have correct subject-verb agreement? (Select all that apply.)
Which of the following sentences have correct subject-verb agreement? (Select all that apply.)
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Which of the following options uses correct grammar to combine the sentences below for clarity? Laura was stuck in traffic. Laura was on her way to a concert. Laura thought she would miss the concert.
Which of the following options uses correct grammar to combine the sentences below for clarity? Laura was stuck in traffic. Laura was on her way to a concert. Laura thought she would miss the concert.
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Which of the following examples is a sentence fragment?
Which of the following examples is a sentence fragment?
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Which of the following transition words/phrases is most appropriate to complete the sentence? The old clock hadn't worked in years, and _____ Ally finally decided to take it off the wall.
Which of the following transition words/phrases is most appropriate to complete the sentence? The old clock hadn't worked in years, and _____ Ally finally decided to take it off the wall.
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Which of the following describes the grammar problem in the sentence below? The lake was clear and shimmering, and it was such a friendly day; therefore, he dove right in.
Which of the following describes the grammar problem in the sentence below? The lake was clear and shimmering, and it was such a friendly day; therefore, he dove right in.
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Which of the following sentences has a correct pronoun-antecedent agreement?
Which of the following sentences has a correct pronoun-antecedent agreement?
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Which of the following options uses correct grammar to combine the sentences for clarity? The day was cold and wet. Jesse was worried that he would not beat his best time. Jesse had trained for the marathon for 6 months.
Which of the following options uses correct grammar to combine the sentences for clarity? The day was cold and wet. Jesse was worried that he would not beat his best time. Jesse had trained for the marathon for 6 months.
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Read the following passage and answer the question. The thesis of this paper will be on the development of an experiment designed to detect flaws in how a golf ball is hit. Sometimes it can be hit perfectly, but sometimes it can be a bust. Based on the language in the passage, which of the following scenarios is correct?
Read the following passage and answer the question. The thesis of this paper will be on the development of an experiment designed to detect flaws in how a golf ball is hit. Sometimes it can be hit perfectly, but sometimes it can be a bust. Based on the language in the passage, which of the following scenarios is correct?
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Read the following passage and answer the question. When Miss Emily Grierson died, our whole town went to her funeral: the men through a sort of respectful affection for a fallen monument, the women mostly out of curiosity to see the inside of her house, which no one save an old manservant---a combines gardener and cook--- had seen in at least ten years. Based on the language in the passage, which one of the following scenarios is correct?
Read the following passage and answer the question. When Miss Emily Grierson died, our whole town went to her funeral: the men through a sort of respectful affection for a fallen monument, the women mostly out of curiosity to see the inside of her house, which no one save an old manservant---a combines gardener and cook--- had seen in at least ten years. Based on the language in the passage, which one of the following scenarios is correct?
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Given the below scenario, what type of language should the student use? You're in a difficult class, and you've fallen behind. You're intimidated by the instructor, who is at times difficult to approach. She has assigned a research paper, which you're nervous about. You decide to request an appointment to discuss it with her.
Given the below scenario, what type of language should the student use? You're in a difficult class, and you've fallen behind. You're intimidated by the instructor, who is at times difficult to approach. She has assigned a research paper, which you're nervous about. You decide to request an appointment to discuss it with her.
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Read the following brief passage and answer the question. I am asking each department supervisor to identify the advantages of reconfiguring our internal accounting system. Indicate to me by next Friday if you feel this change would improve the DPD program. Which of the following genres of writing does the passage represent?
Read the following brief passage and answer the question. I am asking each department supervisor to identify the advantages of reconfiguring our internal accounting system. Indicate to me by next Friday if you feel this change would improve the DPD program. Which of the following genres of writing does the passage represent?
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Which of the following sentences contains a colloquialism?
Which of the following sentences contains a colloquialism?
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Read the following passage and answer the question. Although few experts have produced exact numbers, statistical models have predicted specific numbers regarding the harm to human populations that climate change will cause. For example, the European heat wave of 2003 killed at least 30,000 people. Based on the language in the passage, which of the following scenarios is correct?
Read the following passage and answer the question. Although few experts have produced exact numbers, statistical models have predicted specific numbers regarding the harm to human populations that climate change will cause. For example, the European heat wave of 2003 killed at least 30,000 people. Based on the language in the passage, which of the following scenarios is correct?
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Which of the following statements contains colloquialisms?
Which of the following statements contains colloquialisms?
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Read the following brief passage and answer the question. Be sure to prepare for an interview, including for an internship. Read any materials sent to you, and practice answering questions out loud so that you're less nervous during the actual interview. Be on time, dress appropriately for the type of job you're interviewing for, and thank the interviewers for interviewing you even if the interview doesn't go as well as you hope. Which of the following styles of writing is illustrated in the passage?
Read the following brief passage and answer the question. Be sure to prepare for an interview, including for an internship. Read any materials sent to you, and practice answering questions out loud so that you're less nervous during the actual interview. Be on time, dress appropriately for the type of job you're interviewing for, and thank the interviewers for interviewing you even if the interview doesn't go as well as you hope. Which of the following styles of writing is illustrated in the passage?
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Which of the following sentences would be a good topic sentence?
Which of the following sentences would be a good topic sentence?
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Study Notes
English Language Usage - Key Concepts
- Slang Identification: "Bucks" is an example of slang in the sentence about purchasing a beret.
- Subject-Verb Agreement: Correct usage seen in the sentence, "The lead scientist is the one who writes the reports; however, every scientist in the group does the research."
- Thesis Statement Construction: A strong thesis presents a clear argument, illustrated by: "President Perez is our greatest leader because her proposal of a universal income will eradicate inequity among citizens."
- Noun to Verb Transformation: The word pair "Apology, Apologize" demonstrates a noun becoming a verb with the addition of the suffix.
Language Mechanics
- Abnormality of Movement: "Dyskinesia" refers to an abnormality of movement.
- Compound Sentence Punctuation: Correctly punctuated example: "The moonlight glowed white on the roof next door, and the sky was a gentle summer blue."
- Quotation Punctuation: Proper citation format is shown in: "You should have never invited Shane to that party," said Jessica, "if you didn't want him to run into Blayne."
- Sentence Completion with Lists: "I need an assistant who can do the following: input data, edit reports, and maintain the website," demonstrates proper colon usage.
Writing Structure and Coherence
- Topic Sentences: "Gingivitis is a mild form of gum disease, in which bacteria causes inflammation of the gums," serves as a clear topic sentence.
- Transition Sentences: The transition example "However, there were many other important trade items..." effectively leads into new information.
- Organization of Paragraphs: The correct sequence to organize sentences is essential for clarity—III, IV, I, II respectively detailing McKinley’s assassination.
- Direct and Indirect Objects: Example of an indirect object: "Jorge assigned the class some math problems," indicates a direct recipient of the action.
Vocabulary and Word Parts
- Correct Spellings Examples: "Millennium" is correctly spelled; "questionnaire" is the proper spelling of health history form.
- Prefixes Meaning: "Supra-" denotes "above," as in "suprarenal" referring to above the kidneys.
- Word Meanings: "Graceless" means lacking elegance, while "intraocular" refers to something within the eyes.
- Synonyms: The word "superlative" is synonymous with "excellent."
Writing Process and Citations
- Writing Stages: Prewriting involves brainstorming and organizing ideas, not finalizing drafts or works cited pages.
- Plagiarism Types: Examples of deliberate plagiarism include intentionally submitting another's work as your own.
- Citations Requirement: Quoting another author's opinion necessitates proper citation to avoid plagiarism.
Grammar and Usage
- Subject-Pronoun Agreement: Correct usage in "Each of the cats has its own special hiding place" reflects proper agreement.
- Homophones Identification: Errors may arise from confusing words like "peak" with "peek."
- Common Spelling Rule Exceptions: Words like "neither" may not follow expected spelling patterns.
- Pluralization Rules: The correct plural form of "chief" is "chiefs," while "monarchys" is incorrect.
Contextual Understanding
- Writing Styles and Settings: The medium for scientific discussion likely presented in a "Scientific journal article."
- Conclusions from Passages: Understanding context can help deduce that "the writer is a professional in a business environment" based on analytical language.
Sentence Construction
- Combining Sentences: Properly blending sentences can improve clarity, e.g., "Because Min Jin roamed around the house, some days were just like that, and she could not get settled."
- Punctuation Errors: Identifying correct vs. incorrect punctuation enhances sentence structure and readability.
Utilize these key points for review, ensuring a strong grasp on English language usage concepts and writing mechanics.### Homographs and Quotations
- Homographs are words that are spelled the same but have different meanings or sounds.
- Example sentences include tear (to rip) and tear (a drop of liquid from the eye).
Punctuation and Grammar
- Compound sentences contain at least two independent clauses joined by a comma and conjunction.
- Correct punctuation for quotations includes appropriate placement of commas and quotation marks.
- Commas in lists should separate items clearly, and unnecessary commas can disrupt sentence flow.
Sentence Types
- Compound sentences consist of multiple independent clauses, while complex sentences include at least one dependent clause.
- Simple sentences contain a subject and a verb, expressing a complete thought.
Transitions and Language Styles
- Transition words help clarify relationships between ideas; use “although” to contrast fears with expectations.
- Colloquial language may be informal or conversational and may not be suitable for academic writing.
Subject-Verb Agreement
- Subject-verb agreement requires the subject and verb to match in number (singular/plural).
- Misagreements can occur if the subject is part of a phrase that complicates its apparent number.
Writing Process
- The writing process includes brainstorming, drafting, revising, editing, and citing sources.
- Each step is crucial for developing clear and effective communication.
Sources and Citations
- Primary sources provide direct evidence, while secondary sources interpret or analyze primary sources.
- Proper citation is necessary to give credit and avoid plagiarism.
Effective Communication
- Choose language and tone appropriate for the audience and context (formal for academic or professional settings).
- Prepare adequately for communications like interviews by practicing responses and dressing appropriately.
Key Sentence Characteristics
- Identifying topic sentences and transitions improves paragraph structure.
- Irrelevant sentences disrupt flow, so ensure every sentence relates to the main idea.
Revision and Clarity
- Revising involves refining ideas and clarifying connections between thoughts.
- Proofreading ensures grammatical correctness and clarity of expression.### Academic Writing and Citation
- Citations maintain consistency in academic papers based on the author's established style.
- A bibliography lists sources used, typically found in research papers, such as those on significant historical events like the Great Migration.
Plurals and Correct Forms
- The correct plural form of words is crucial for grammatical accuracy.
- Examples of incorrectly spelled plurals include "chieves," "prooves," and "razores." The correct plural is "halves."
Word Parts and Their Meanings
- Understanding word components helps define complex terms; "suprarenal" means "above the kidney."
Suffixes and Word Modification
- The suffix transforms root words into adjectives; "childlike" is an example where the root "child" becomes descriptive.
Vocabulary Definitions
- "Omnipotent" is defined as "all-powerful," highlighting the breadth of its meaning in contexts such as theology or literature.
Punctuation in Possessive Nouns
- Proper punctuation for possessive nouns is essential for clarity:
- "The baby's bibs" indicates possession correctly.
- "Clients' complaints" reflects multiple clients possessing complaints.
Synonyms and Vocabulary Strength
- A synonym for "reiterate" is "repeat," showing the importance of word variety in communication.
Spelling Exceptions
- Some words defy common spelling conventions; "achievement" is noted as an exception to standard rules.
Quotation Marks and Their Usage
- Correct quotation mark usage is vital for clarity in writing:
- Direct quotes should reflect the speaker's exact words, while indirect quotes do not require quotation marks, differentiating their use.
Important Contacts
- Contact information for Beststudy Academics is provided for further academic assistance:
- Email: [email protected] / [email protected].
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