Which of the following defines the word "Bibliophile" as used in the sentence above?
Lover of books
The graceful dancer moved across the stage as
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Which of the following is the meaning of the suffix "ful" as used in the sentence above?
A) Able
B) State of
C) Characterized by
D) Worthy
C) Characterized by
Which of the following options uses parentheses correctly?
A) As the horse broke from the gate, the betting favorite stumbled slightly, eliciting gasp (and likely some curse words) from the crowd
B) The betting favorite made a strong push down the stretch, but the lead was too much to overcome (even for a strong horse)
C) The announcer (cleared his throat) prepared to call the race from the historic press box at Churchill Downs
D) When the leaders reached the midway point ( that several experts tagged) as a long-shot bet began to pull away from the pack
B) The betting favorite made a strong push down the stretch, but the lead was too much to overcome (even for a strong horse)
Which of the following sentences correctly employs standard English spelling?
A) The students worried that changes to the student council would affect their relationship with school administrators
B) The students worried the changes to the student counsel would effect their relationship with school administrators.
C) The students worried that changes to the student council would effect there relationship with school administrators.
D) The students worried that changes to the student counsel would affect there relationship with school administrators.
A) The students worried that changes to the student council would affect their relationship with school administrators
A student newspaper publishes an editorial supporting the expansion of a campus recreation facility. Which of the following is most likely the intended audience of the editorial?
A) Undergraduates
B) Director of student life
C) Alumni
D) Athletic director
A) Undergraduates
Which of the following correctly employs standard English spelling?
A) The building's height was exceeded by its width
B) The building's heighth was exceeded by its width
C) The building's heighth was acceded by its width
D) The building's height was acceded by its width
A) The building's height was exceeded by its width
Ouch! I stepped on one of these plastic toy bricks left on the floor again!
Which of the following parts of speech is the word "ouch"?
A) Interjection
B) Adjective
C) Conjunction
D) Preposition
A) Interjection
Which of the following situations is an example of plagiarism?
A) a student includes verbatim sections of text from her own previously published work without citation.
B) a student quotes a favorite author verbatim a part of his class paper, including correctly formatted citations.
C) a student writes an original story , noting her favorite science - fiction author as an inspiration.
D) a student includes a common -knowledge statement such as "the earth is round.
A) a student includes verbatim sections of text from her own previously published work without citation.
Which of the following sentences is correctly punctuated?
A) Sally and Emma both bought their dress design's from a fashion magazine
B) Sally's dress were blue and red
C) Sally's and Emma's dresses were flattering
D) Sally's dress was made of beautiful satin
D) Sally's dress was made of beautiful satin
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 day walk provides a chance to decompress from the stresses of the work day. change of scenery and fresh air can brighten your mood.
Which of the following sentences would the best topic for the paragraph?
A) If you want to get in shape, the first step is to get moving
B) There are physical and psychological reasons for a daily walk
C) Exercise does not have to be difficult; consider walking
D) One of the easiest ways to lose inches is to take a walk on a daily basis
B) There are physical and psychological reasons for a daily walk
According to the prefix "Mal" which of the following phrases best defines "Malformed"?
badly formed
Which of the following sentences correctly uses subject-verb agreement?
One third of the city is unemployed while half of the unemployed has quit their search for work
Which of the following words is a synonym for "oscillated" as used in the sentence above? The fan oscillated back and forth cooling the entire room
A) Blew
B) Shuddered
C) Vibrated
D) Swung
D) Swung
Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?
The handle was loose and could have fallen off at any moment
Which of the following sentences is correct?
The team that won the game is my favorite
John followed the doctor's ______ to get more rest.
Which of the following options correctly complete the sentence above?
recommendation
Which of the following is an example of third-person narrative voice?
He was scared when he got on the plane
Which of the following is the general tone of the text?
We must not capitulate to our enemies because weakness encourages more oppression. We must resolve our convictions
A) Rousing
B) Hysterical
C) Compromising
D) Insensitive
A) Rousing
Which of the following demonstrates proper subject-verb agreement?
A) The boy or the girls sing in the choir
B) The boy and girls visit my house
C) The boy and girls in our club is in the cafe
D) The boy or girls come to school late
D) The boy or girls come to school late
"Having been discovered, Rover looked up at his owner with puppy-dog eyes." Which words/phrases are misplaced in this sentence above?
with puppy dog eyes
Which of the following statements about a paragraph's concluding sentence is true?
A) It gives supporting details for the topic
B) It summarizes the essays main point
C) It gives information that opposes the topic sentence
D) It summarizes the paragraph's main point
D) It summarizes the paragraph's main point
Which of the following sentences would most likely be found in a college newsletter?
the north entrance of the student union will be closed for construction on spring break
It was a ___ to work with such a talented musician. Which of the following options correctly completes the sentence above?
A) priviledge
B) privelege
C) privledge
D) privilege
D) privilege
Which of the following sentences correctly uses a complex sentence structure?
A) She wanted to go to the beach after she left work
B) The student brought her laptop, textbook, and parking pass
C) Whenever the boys played in the rain, they came home with muddy clothes
D) They had to decide between adopting a cat or a dog at the rescue shelter
C) Whenever the boys played in the rain, they came home with muddy clothes
Which of the following uses synonyms?
A) He wants to see the movie, but his sister wants to stay home.
B) I would watch the werewolf movie but I am afraid it will be too violent.
C) I thought the movie was hilarious, and my brother said it was very amusing.
D) I enjoy going to movies though my husband enjoys plays and museums
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