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100
After studying all night, Timon was INCLINED to believe he would get an A.
What is "willing?"
100
These name a person, place, thing, or an idea.
What are "nouns?"
100
"Ricky jumped off the couch and ran to the door." Which revision of the sentence gives readers the MOST vivid picture of the scene? (A) Ricky flew off the couch and sprinted to the door. (B) Ricky jumped off the couch and hurried to the door. (C) Ricky ran quickly from the couch to the front door. (D) Ricky went from the couch to the door in record time.
What is "A?"
100
"In his own household, Harry drove his family crazy by his constant harping on the subject." How does the use of the word HARPING affect the meaning of the sentence?
What is "It shows that Harry repeated his words over and over."
100
Correct the following sentence: mrs. farren luvs to reed books
What is "Mrs. Farren loves to read books."
200
The secret agent planned to use the information to EXPLOIT his enemies' weaknesses.
What is "to use to your advantage?"
200
These words describe an action, state, or occurrence.
What are "verbs?"
200
The prefix CIRCUM- means "around." The root word SCRIBE means "to write or draw." What is the correct definition of the word CIRCUMSCRIBE?
What is "to draw around something?"
200
"The thousand-mile migration of the spawning salmon is fascinating. They travel upstream from the salt water of the ocean to the fresh water of rivers and streams. Leaps upstream of more than ten feet have been recorded. Several saucer-shaped nests are dug in the stream bed by the female fish. Then, they lay their eggs in the nests." Which sentence BEST supports the paragraph? (A) Salmon have a pinkish flesh and are often large enough to feed several people. (B) A young salmon is known as a smolt. (C) Salmon can be prepared in many ways. (D) Eight thousand eggs may be deposited by the female at spawning time.
What is "D?"
200
Correct the following sentence: after the dawg bitt the boy he sed im a frayed of dogs
What is "After the dog bit the boy, he said, "I'm afraid of dogs!"
300
She was a PROMINENT member of the city council.
What is "important?"
300
These words modify (or tell you more about) a verb.
What are "adverbs?"
300
Veronica arrived at the campus at 8:00 am. Her first stop was the main office to receive information about the tour. There, the receptionist gave her a visitor's pass. Then she met her tour guide by the big statue in the garden. After the tour, Veronica decided to enroll. Together, Veronica and the guide visited all the highlights of the campus. Which sentence is NOT in the correct order in the draft?
What is "After the tour, Veronica decided to enroll?"
300
(1) Next, fill a quart-sized plastic bag with some frosting. (2) Place a small candy piece onto the dot of frosting. (3) Squeeze a dot of frosting onto the popcorn ball. (4) Snip off one corner so that the frosting can be squeezed out of the bag as needed. What is the CORRECT order of the sentences?
What is "1-4-3-2."
300
Correct the following sentence: scott make your arms slice into the water shouted couch storm
What is "Scott, make your arms slice into the water!" shouted Coach Storm."
400
So far, the detective has no TANGIBLE evidence to use in his case.
What is "real, solid, substantial?"
400
These words are used to describe a noun.
What are "adjectives?"
400
Read this sentence: "My heart was thumping like the hooves of a racehorse in the final bend of the track," Rick said as he started the car." The sentence compares Rick's pounding heart to the hooves of a racehorse in order to show what?
What is "How nervous, scared, anxious Rick was."
400
We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America. The words PERFECT, INSURE, PROVIDE, PROMOTE, and SECURE create what kind of tone? (A) unhappy (B) surprised (C) protective (D) apologetic
What is "C?"
400
Correct the following sentence: jose finded a wallet with recepts from a account at world bank
What is "Jose found a wallet with receipts from an account at World Bank."
500
The teacher had a MONOTONOUS voice that put everyone to sleep.
What is "dull, boring, toneless?"
500
A word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing relation to another word or element in the clause.
What is a "preposition?"
500
"No one is really sure when Pig Latin began to be spoken, although it was mentioned in magazines in the late 1800s. There are reports that Thomas Jefferson used Pig Latin when writing letters to his friends." What is the main idea of this paragraph? (A) the rules of Pig Latin (B) the benefits of Pig Latin (C) the future of Pig Latin (D) the history of Pig Latin
What is "D?"
500
Which of the following statements BEST supports the idea the students need to have cell phones at school for safety reasons? (A) A strict policy such as this fosters a negative attitude toward the school. (B) My class has thoroughly researched school policies throughout the surrounding area. (C) Many students are involved in after-school activities that require them to stay very late. (D) The new school policy has standards that even our principals would have trouble enforcing.
What is "C?"
500
Correct the following sentence: when water got hot it change in to water vaper this process is called evaporation
What is "When water gets hot, it changes into water vapor. This process is called evaporation."
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