What "the"
"The" is an example of a:
a. definite article
b. indefinite article
c. singular noun
a. definite article
The first line of a summary should include the author's name and ________:
a. address
b. title of the article
c. thesis
b. title of the article
This word means something that cannot be changed:
a. frequently
b. fixed
c. fermented
b. fixed
Fill in the blank:
At age 19, Ahmed read a book _______ changed his life forever.
a. who
b. that
c. it
Fill in the blank.
Be sure to ____ attention in class.
a. make
b. give
c. pay
c. pay
"A" is an example of a:
a. definite article
b. noncount noun
c. indefinite article
c. indefinite article
A summary should include all except:
a. the purpose
b. a concluding statement
c. minor details
c. minor details
If you are giving a speech in your native language, you may need a(n) _______________ for English-speaking audiences:
a. interpreter
b. translator
c. analyst
a. interpreter
Fill in the blank:
She reads books to children ________ have no access to libraries.
a. that
b. who
c. which
A, B, and C are correct answers.
_________ has been accused of making teenagers anxious and depressed.
a. Eating out
b. Social media
c. Exercising
b. Social media
It's so hot today. Can you bring me ____ water bottle?
a. some
b. the
c. a
Which sentence represents an appropriate statement of purpose?
a. Many workers need guidance on when to leave a job.
b. Which is why cars were invented.
c. The water cycle continues to astound scientists and confound young students.
a. Many workers need guidance on when to leave a job.
The Latin root of this word means "change":
a. multicultural
b. diversify
c. transform
c. transform
"trans" = change
Fill in the blank:
A role model is _________ who inspires people to act.
a. something
b. someone
c. that thing
Don't draw ______ without all the facts.
a. conclusions
b. ideas
c. the wrong picture
a. conclusions
Does this sentence need an article:
President is sick.
a. Yes
b. No
Yes
Which statement is an appropriate conclusion?
a. Lastly, there's another reason to include more fiber in your diet.
b. Ultimately, only you can decide whether it's worth the trouble and expense to relocate to another city.
c. That's where the trouble began in the first place.
b. Ultimately, only you can decide whether it's worth the trouble and expense to relocate to another city.
He had to ___________ his fears to become a firefighter.
a. confrontation
b. confronter
c. confront
c. confront
Combine the sentences:
Caring for the environment is something. We can all do it.
Caring for the environment is something we can all do.
Caring for the environment is something that we can all do.
I waste a lot of time ______ websites.
a. using
b. choosing
c. browsing
c. browsing
_____ doctors are bringing 3 critical patients into ________ emergency room for ______ life-saving surgery.
a. The, an, the
b. The, the, no article
c. The, no article, a
b. The, the, no article
Put these statements in the correct order (one DOES NOT belong):
a. When choosing a home, remember to consider the neighborhood, mortgage rate and traffic patterns.
b. Many homeowners plant gardens in their backyards.
c. Selecting a home in today's housing market can be tricky.
d. Would-be buyers need to consider factors such as location, affordability and the volume of cars on the road.
Correct order:
C, D, A
B is omitted as a minor detail.
Which 2 words have similar meanings?
a. adversity
b. challenge
c. pursuit
Correct answer:
a and b
Combine the sentences.
Batman is a role model. He encourages people to defend themselves.
Batman is a role model who encourages people to defend themselves.
Fill in the blank with the 2 best collocations.
Weight loss ads ______ looking to make __________.
a. capture attention / multinational companies
b. target consumers / lifestyle changes
c. grab the attention of those / personal brand
b. Weight loss ads target consumers looking to make lifestyle changes.