Writing
Which is the best transitional phrase to use in the blank: Many animals are able to blend in with their environments. ________________, some frogs and lizards can change color to match their surroundings.
Because
However
In addition
For example
For example
Which word fits best in the blank of the following passage: No two fingerprints are alike. In fact, scientists and law enforcement use fingerprints specifically to __________ people. Once they find a fingerprint match, there is no denying to whom the prints belong.
Surprise
Identify
Specialize
Trust
Identify
Which form of the word "eat" should go in the blank: Even though I _______ hours ago, I was still hungry.
Ate
What is an appropriate preposition for the blank in the following sentence: We walked up slowly and looked ________ the peephole.
Through, into, or inside
What do we call a word that connects words, phrases or sentences? (Examples: but, for, so, etc.)
Conjunction
Which sentence should be deleted to help the passage be more easily understandable:
When working in a group, it is important to do your share. Groups can have different numbers of people. Make sure you offer your ideas and opinions. Listen and comment on the opinions of others. Finally, always do your best to work just as hard as the other members.
Groups can have different numbers of people.
How should these sentences be revised to avoid being redundant? Cheetahs are some of the fastest animals on the planet. They run fast. They sprint at high speeds. They easily catch prey when hunting, because they move so quickly.
Delete "They run fast."
Add "They move so fast you can hardly see them."
No change
Combine "They run fast." and "They sprint at high speeds."
Delete "They run fast."
Which of the following is correct?
"Be quiet she said.
Be quiet, she said.
"Be quiet," she said.
Be quiet," she said.
"Be quiet," she said.
What word would fit best in the blank: When preparing for a test, it is best to study with plenty of time. Don't wait to cram the night before. Instead, _______ yourself plenty of time to absorb the information over the course of several days.
Provide
Provided
Has provided
Provision
Provide
What do we call a word that connects two other words into one? (Examples: it + is = it's, they + are = they're).
Contractions
Which sentence might be a good conclusion sentence for an essay you wrote about why scholars should work hard in all school subjects:
As you know, many scholars struggle in one subject or another.
If you focus, you can do better in math by practicing word problems.
Overall, it is important to work hard in all areas of you education.
Overall, it is important to work hard in all areas of you education.
Which word best fits with the tone of the passage: The lights danced brightly on the window, throwing sparks of sunshine along the ________ glass panes.
Glittering
Dirty
Muted
Muddy
Glittering
How could this sentence fragment be made into a complete sentence: If she could go the school and get her report card.
She at the school with her report card.
She could go to the school to get her report card.
She and a school report card.
She could go to the school to get her report card.
Arrange the words in the correct order to form a logical sentence: Chocolate I love to eat always and strawberries.
I always love to eat chocolate and strawberries.
What to we call a set of words that either do not have a subject AND verb or do not make a complete thought? (They cannot stand on their own as a sentence).
Dependent clause or sentence fragment
In the following paragraph, what is the purpose of the third sentence: Almost everyone will experience hardships in life. Many people have financial difficulties, problems making friends, or even health issues. However, there are also many blessings in life. Always try to find the silver lining in your day. There are things to be happy for in every moment.
To explain why many things in life are hard
To transition into persuading someone to see the positive
To distract people from being too happy
To transition into persuading someone to see the positive
What word best fits the blank in the following passage: She seemed sure of herself. She stood straight and tall, with her shoulders back. She smiled and walked directly toward us with _______________.
Love
Justice
Fright
Confidence
Confidence
Which word would be an appropriate replacement for "though" in the following passage:
We were exhausted, since we had been walking in the desert for hours. The sun beat down upon us. The dark clouds that had just appeared, though, calmed the heat and gave us relief.
But
For example
In addition
However
However
Which sentence is correct?
They hesitated to give the information, even though they knew it was in themselves' best interest.
They hesitated to give the information, even though they knew it was in they're best interest.
They hesitated to give the information, even though they knew it was in there best interest.
They hesitated to give the information, even though they knew it was in their best interest.
They hesitated to give the information, even though they knew it was in their best interest.
What is the term that refers to words the link together ideas in a text. (Examples: however, although, in addition, etc.)
Transition words
Which transition word or phrase would connect the following paragraphs:
I hardly even knew them. They had moved here only a few months ago, and I had only spoken to them a couple of times.
______________, I almost felt like they were familiar somehow. Their faces, their voices, and even their mannerisms seemed like people I had known sometime in my past.
However, although, on the other hand
What is an appropriate conjunction to use if you were combining the following sentences: We were going to go the mall. We don't have any money.
But, although, or however
What word should replace "my" in the following passage: I had thought that all of us were focused on the goal. However, Shayla seemed a little distracted today. As we talked about the agenda for this important meeting, she just stared out the window with a dreamy look on my face.
Her
Which of the following is correct?
The earth's population is large however, I feel small in comparison.
The earth's population is, large, however I feel small. In comparison.
The earth's population is large; however, I feel small in comparison.
The earth's population is large; however, I feel small in comparison.
What is the term that refers to repeating something unnecessarily in a text? (Example: They went to the store today. They went to the store to buy new clothes.)
Redundant (or redundancy)