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Having completed the first volume she could not wait to begin the second.
(A) NO CHANGE
(B) first volume. She
(C) first, volume she
(D) first volume, she
Having completed the first volume she could not wait to begin the second.
(D) first volume, she
Where do the comma(s) go in the following sentence?
He plays football soccer and baseball.
He plays football, soccer, and baseball.
Where do the semicolon(s) go in the following sentence?
You will want to bring many camping items for example, sleeping bags, pans, and warm clothing will make the trip better.
You will want to bring many camping items; for example, sleeping bags, pans, and warm clothing will make the trip better.
Where do the colon(s) go in the following sentence?
The recipe calls for the following items butter, sugar, and flour.
The recipe calls for the following items: butter, sugar, and flour.
Mortimer was anxious _______________ hopeful as he opened the letter from his top-choice college.
A) and therefore
B) or
C) yet
D) hence
Mortimer was anxious _______________ hopeful as he opened the letter from his top-choice college.
C) yet
The folly of his actions was obvious to all, although, no one ever spoke of it.
(A) NO CHANGE
(B) all although,
(C) all, although
(D) all; although
The folly of his actions was obvious to all, although, no one ever spoke of it.
(C) all, although
Where do the comma(s) go in the following sentence?
We went to the concert but we left early.
We went to the concert, but we left early.
Thunderclouds appeared on the horizon, they were cumulus clouds.
(A) NO CHANGE
(B) appeared, on the horizon;
(C) appeared on the horizon
(D) appeared on the horizon;
Thunderclouds appeared on the horizon, they were cumulus clouds.
(D) appeared on the horizon;
Franklin knew just what his outfit was missing: a pair of spats.
(A) NO CHANGE
(B) outfit, was missing
(C) outfit: was missing
(D) outfit was missing
Franklin knew just what his outfit was missing: a pair of spats.
(A) NO CHANGE
The hair conditioner advertises that users will have 200% softer hair after one application; ______________ the pleasing orange blossom scent lasts all day.
A) moreover,
B) moreover
C) however,
D) however
The hair conditioner advertises that users will have 200% softer hair after one application; ______________ the pleasing orange blossom scent lasts all day.
A) moreover,
We all agreed, that it was time, to move forward as planned whereas he continued to raise doubts.
(A) NO CHANGE
(B) agreed, that it was time to move forward as planned
(C) agreed that it was time to move forward, as planned
(D) agreed that it was time to move forward as planned,
We all agreed, that it was time, to move forward as planned whereas he continued to raise doubts.
(D) agreed that it was time to move forward as planned,
The house at the end of the street, is for sale.
(A) NO CHANGE
(B) house, at the end of the street,
(C) house, at the end of the street
(D) house at the end of the street
The house at the end of the street, is for sale.
(D) house at the end of the street
The investigators discovered a new type of bacteria it thrives just inside the human ear.
(A) NO CHANGE
(B) investigators; discovered a new type of bacteria,
(C) investigators discovered; a new type of bacteria,
(D) investigators discovered a new type of bacteria;
The investigators discovered a new type of bacteria it thrives just inside the human ear.
(D) investigators discovered a new type of bacteria;
Davy Crockett played an active part in crafting his own reputation, he claimed to have killed a bear at age three.
(A) NO CHANGE
(B) crafting: his own reputation he claimed to have
(C) crafting his own reputation: he claimed to have
(D) crafting his own reputation he claimed have:
Davy Crockett played an active part in crafting his own reputation, he claimed to have killed a bear at age three.
(C) crafting his own reputation: he claimed to have
The innovation improved the efficiency of assembly-line production, and, ________________ manufacturers became more productive and profitable.
A) conversely,
B) because,
C) likewise,
D) consequently,
The innovation improved the efficiency of assembly-line production, and, ________________ manufacturers became more productive and profitable.
D) consequently,
Evolution as far as we know doesn’t produce flying humans.
(A) NO CHANGE
(B) Evolution, as far as we know,
(C) Evolution as far as we know,
(D) Evolution, as far as we know
(B) Evolution, as far as we know,
The leftovers, which had been sitting in the refrigerator since last Tuesday were eventually tossed in the trash.
(A) NO CHANGE
(B) leftovers, which had been sitting, in the refrigerator since last Tuesday,
(C) leftovers, which had been sitting in the refrigerator since last Tuesday,
(D) leftovers which had been sitting in the refrigerator since last Tuesday,
The leftovers, which had been sitting in the refrigerator since last Tuesday were eventually tossed in the trash.
(C) leftovers, which had been sitting in the refrigerator since last Tuesday,
Termites can significantly undermine structures made of wood, they live in communities that thrive on the glucose contained in wood fibers.
(A) NO CHANGE
(B) wood, they live in communities;
(C) wood they; live in communities
(D) wood; they live in communities
Termites can significantly undermine structures made of wood, they live in communities that thrive on the glucose contained in wood fibers.
(D) wood; they live in communities
Samantha, agreed to adopt both of the dogs under one condition she could name one dog “Chewbarker.”
(A) NO CHANGE
(B) Samantha agreed to adopt both of the dogs: under one condition, she could name one dog “Chewbarker.”
(C) Samantha agreed to adopt both of the dogs under one condition: she could name one dog “Chewbarker.”
(D) Samantha agreed to adopt both of the dogs under one condition, she could name one dog “Chewbarker.”
Samantha, agreed to adopt both of the dogs under one condition she could name one dog “Chewbarker.”
(C) Samantha agreed to adopt both of the dogs under one condition: she could name one dog “Chewbarker.”
Arabica beans are known for their sweeter, mellower taste that becomes rich and slightly nutty when roasted and brewed. Robusta beans are more bitter and more readily available. You will often find Robusta beans in inexpensive coffee that is served en masse in some restaurants, hospitals, and offices. Arabica beans, on the other hand, are primarily used in more expensive coffee houses. With coffee, as with most food products, you get what you pay for.
Which sentence would best introduce this paragraph?
(A) Many people enjoy coffee for the caffeine boost that it provides.
(B) Bitter coffee is also cheaper.
(C) There are two common types of coffee beans.
(D) Robusta beans are most commonly seen in large cans of coffee purchased from the grocery store.
Arabica beans are known for their sweeter, mellower taste that becomes rich and slightly nutty when roasted and brewed. Robusta beans are more bitter and more readily available. You will often find Robusta beans in inexpensive coffee that is served en masse in some restaurants, hospitals, and offices. Arabica beans, on the other hand, are primarily used in more expensive coffee houses. With coffee, as with most food products, you get what you pay for.
(C) There are two common types of coffee beans.
Many explorers from all over the world, including many from the United States, have gotten lost or disoriented in the Bermuda Triangle.
(A) NO CHANGE
(B) explorers, from all over the world, including many from the United States,
(C) explorers from all over the world including many from the United States
(D) explorers from all over the world including many, from the United States,
Many explorers from all over the world, including many from the United States, have gotten lost or disoriented in the Bermuda Triangle.
(A) NO CHANGE
In lieu of a formal ceremony, the couple decided to travel to a tropical island, and elope.
(A) NO CHANGE
(B) ceremony, the couple decided to travel to a tropical island
(C) ceremony the couple decided to travel to a tropical island
(D) ceremony the couple decided to travel to a tropical island,
In lieu of a formal ceremony, the couple decided to travel to a tropical island, and elope.
(B) ceremony, the couple decided to travel to a tropical island
Where do the semicolon(s) go in the following sentence?
When I finish here, I will be glad to help you and that is a promise I will keep.
Nowhere OR
When I finish here, I will be glad to help you; (delete "and) that is a promise I will keep.
Turning the corner, the tourists saw something they had never seen before the vast desert landscape of the American Southwest.
(A) NO CHANGE
(B) something they had never seen before:
(C) something, they had never seen before,
(D) something: they had never seen before
Turning the corner, the tourists saw something they had never seen before the vast desert landscape of the American Southwest.
(B) something they had never seen before:
(1) She found a stapler, turned under the ripped portion of the slacks, and stapled a new hem. (2) When Dominique stepped on the bottom of her slacks and ripped the hem on her way out the door, she knew she would have to be creative if she wanted to make it to the interview on time. (3) A quick swipe with her hair-straightening iron gave her improvised hem a professional crease, and she was out the door. (4) A black permanent marker would suffice to darken the staples so that they would blend in with the slacks. The sentences of this paragraph make the most sense in which order?
(A) NO CHANGE
(B) 2, 1, 4, 3
(C) 1, 3, 2, 3
(D) 2, 1, 3, 4
(1) She found a stapler, turned under the ripped portion of the slacks, and stapled a new hem. (2) When Dominique stepped on the bottom of her slacks and ripped the hem on her way out the door, she knew she would have to be creative if she wanted to make it to the interview on time. (3) A quick swipe with her hair-straightening iron gave her improvised hem a professional crease, and she was out the door. (4) A black permanent marker would suffice to darken the staples so that they would blend in with the slacks. The sentences of this paragraph make the most sense in which order?
(B) 2, 1, 4, 3