Vocab
A new exhibition opened, of drawings, paintings, and ceramics that explored artistic heritage of US-based artist Yolanda Gonzales. The exhibition _____ five generations, featuring works by Gonzalez's great-grandfather, grandmother, mother and niece.
a. borrows
b. spans
c. judges
d. neglects
I saw the cutest dog! ___ fur was so soft.
a. It's
b. That
c. Its
d. Dog's
What is "its"
The state of Utah is famous for its temples, specifically Salt Lake Temple. However, many people do not know that ____ built over the course of forty years.
a. it was
b. one was
c. they were
d. both were
What is "it was"
When can you take your phone out during the test?
When is NEVER
I drew the shades far down, crept into bed; hearing the cold wind moaning over head through the sad pines, my soul, catching its pain
What does the word "Drew" most nearly mean?
a. pulled
b. drained
c. inspired
d. sketched
I have to go shopping today __ I have a big day tomorrow I need a new outfit for.
a. ,
b. ;
c. :
d. .
What is ";"
We ___ about that yesterday!
a. had learned
b. learned
c. will learn
d. learning
What is "learned'
How many English skills will you be tested on?
what is four
The trees in their spring beauty sent through her restive mind a sharp thrill of pleasure. Seductive, charming and beckoning as cities were, they had not this easy unhuman loveliness.
What does the word Beckoning mean?
a. demanding
b. signaling
c. inviting
d. shifting
What is "inviting"
Human made (synthetic) fibers used in clothes and many other consumer products are more durable than most natural plan ____ the manufacture of synthetic fibers requires toxic chemical solvents that can pollute water.
a. fibers,
b. fibers but
c. fibers
d. fibers, but
What is "fibers, but"
North American monarch butterflies journey south. Searching for food and warmer habitats, they ___ thousands of miles on this annual migration.
a. flew
b. were flying
c. had flown
d. fly
what is "fly"
As an architect in Los Angeles in the 1950's, Helen Liu Fong became know for avoiding ______ designs in her buildings. Instead of using standard shapes and colors, she explored innovative forms and daring hues.
a. Creative
b. bold
C. traditional
D. Understandable
What is "traditional"
The Phoenicians were famous for using this natural dye to color their clothes a distinctive purple. _____ the name "Phoenicia" itself, some historians claim, may have originally meant "land of purple."
a. In fact,
B. Regardless,
c. Lastly,
d. On the contrary,
What is "In fact,"
Objects from the Kikkoman soy sauce bottle to the Yamaha VMAX motorcycle to the Komachi bullet train ____ designed by twentieth-century industrial designer Kenji Ekuan.
a. Was
b. is.
c. has been
d. were
What is "were"
How many minutes do you get for English?
what is 64 minutes
The printing of Virginia Woolf's novels feature creative ____ between wolf and her sister Vanessa Bell: a talented painter.
a. Rebellion
b. Partnership
C. Discovery
D. Disagreement
What is "partnership"
Polyphenols are organic compounds _______ among their many roles, provide pigment that helps protect plants against ultraviolet radiation from sunlight.
Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
A) that—
B) that;
C) that,
D) that:
What is "that,"
Who are your proctors?
Ms. Clark, Mr. Thomas, and Ms. Alvarado.