Word Choice
What does adaptable mean? Lena had always considered herself adaptable, but the sudden changes at her new school left her feeling disoriented.
A. easily frustrated
B. able to adjust to new situations
C. highly organized
B. able to adjust to new situations
The coach praised the team for ______ effort during the final quarter.
A. their
B. there
C. they’re
A. their
Which transition best connects the clauses in the following? Some of them were very creative; ____ others lacked detail.
A. similarly
B. for instance
C. however
C. however
Which sentence reads the best?
A. Maria enjoys reading novels in her free time; she especially likes mysteries.
B. Maria enjoys reading novels. Maria especially likes mystery stories.
C. Maria enjoys reading novels in her free time because she likes mystery stories.
D. Maria enjoys reading novels and things like mystery stories in her free time.
A. Maria enjoys reading novels in her free time; she especially likes mysteries.
A figurative language term that means extreme exaggeration for effect
HYPERBOLE
What does the word maze suggest about the hallways? The hallways were a maze, and the students moved with a confidence she had yet to develop.
A. They are dangerous
B. They are confusing and difficult to navigate
C. They are well-designed
B. They are confusing and difficult to navigate
The experiment produced unexpected results; ______, the researchers decided to repeat it.
A. however
B. meanwhile
C. therefore
C. therefore
Which choice is correct?
A. Each of the students are responsible for completing their assignment.
B. Each of the students is responsible for completing their assignment.
C. Each of the students being responsible for completing his or her assignment.
B. Each of the students is responsible for completing their assignment.
Which sentence is CORRECT?
A. The judges evaluated each project carefully they wanted to be fair.
B. The judges evaluated each project carefully, because they wanted to be fair.
C. The judges evaluated each project carefully because they wanted to be fair.
D. The judges are evaluating each project carefully, wanting to be fair.
C. The judges evaluated each project carefully because they wanted to be fair.
A parachute safety inspector dying due to a failed parachute jump is an example of
SITUATIONAL IRONY
What does the word resolved reveal about Lena? Still, she resolved to observe carefully, believing that understanding her surroundings...
A. She is uncertain about her choices
B. She is determined to improve her situation
C. She is asking for help
B. She is determined to improve her situation
The park will include spaces for outdoor events. ______, some residents have concerns about the cost.
A. Similarly
B. For example
C. However
C. However
Which is BEST?
A. The storm was approaching quickly, so we decided to leave the park.
B. The storm was approaching quickly and we decided to leave the park.
C. The storm approaching quickly, we decided to leave the park.
D. Quickly approaching the storm, we decided to leave the park.
A. The storm was approaching quickly, so we decided to leave the park.
Which revision is CORRECT?
A. Some of them were very creative, others lacked detail.
B. Some of them were very creative; others lacked detail.
C. Some of them were very creative, others, lacked detail.
B. Some of them were very creative; others lacked detail.
The only two sentence spots where a comma and a coordinating conjunction are needed are
THE OXFORD COMMA/ITEMS IN A SERIES SPOT
BETWEEN TWO INDEPENDENT CLAUSES
What does the word ambiguous mean? The scientist’s explanation was thorough but somewhat ambiguous, leaving the audience unsure of her exact conclusions.
A. unclear or open to more than one interpretation
B. strongly opinionated
C. completely accurate
A. unclear or open to more than one interpretation
Which revision improves the phrase too much money in The residents were concerned that the project is too much money.
A. too expensive
B. an excessive amount of money
C. super costly
A. too expensive
Which revision best improves the sentence “The project is exciting”?
A. The project is really exciting.
B. The project is exciting and fun.
C. The project offers several benefits to the community.
D. The project is something people like.
C. The project offers several benefits to the community.
Which sentence is BEST?
A. This can improve academic performance, as well as mental health.
B. This can improve academic performance, also mental health.
C. If improving academic performance, also mental health can improve.
D. This can improve academic performance but also mental health.
A. This can improve academic performance, as well as mental health.
All the things, ones, bodies (everything, someone, anybody, etc), as well as EACH, EITHER, and NEITHER are always
SINGULAR or PLURAL
SINGULAR
Which word is the best synonym for precision? While her data appeared convincing, her language lacked the precision necessary to eliminate all doubt.
A. carelessness
B. speed
C. exactness
C. exactness
Which word would best replace likes in a sentence to improve formality?
A. appreciates
B. gets a kick out of
C. loves
A. appreciates
Which sentence is BEST?
A. Some residents have concerns about the cost, and they think too much money is being spent.
B. Some residents have concerns about the cost because they think too much money is being spent.
C. Some residents having concerns about the cost say too much money is being spent.
D. Some residents have concerns about the cost, but too much money being spent.
B. Some residents have concerns about the cost because they think too much money is being spent.
Which choice is best for a formal tone?
A. Teenagers really need more sleep.
B. Teenagers absolutely need more sleep.
C. Teenagers require additional sleep for optimal functioning.
C. Teenagers require additional sleep for optimal functioning.
Is this sentence correct?
There's two cars in the parking lot.
NO