Vocab in Context
The biologist’s terse report summarized the experiment in two brief paragraphs. What does terse mean?
brief, using few words
What is the correct way to write this sentence: Each of the students have completed their projects.
Each of the students has completed his or her project. OR All of the students completed their projects.
Combine concisely: “It rained all night. The game was canceled.”
It rained all night, so the game was canceled.
Which formal substitute best replaces informal “kids” in an academic paper?
A: youngsters B: children C: adolescents D: folks
children
A: My sister, who lives in Denver, is visiting.
B: My sister who lives in Denver, is visiting.
C: My sister, who lives in Denver is visiting.
My sister, who lives in Denver, is visiting.
Although the claim seemed plausible, the evidence was weak. What does plausible mean?
credible or believable
Fix this sentence: He studied hard; but he still failed.
He studied hard, but he still failed.
Combine: “Tom finished his homework. He watched a movie.”
After Tom finished his homework, he watched a movie.
Formal or informal: The policy is problematic and requires revision.
formal
Which is the correct possessive form for plural noun: the teachers lounge?
A: teacher’s lounge B: teachers’ lounge C: teachers lounge D: teacherses’ lounge
teachers' lounge
Her stoic reaction to the news surprised everyone. What does stoic mean?
showing little or no emotion
Fix this sentence: She wanted to visit Paris, and Rome.
She wanted to visit Paris and Rome.
In the sentence “Because the library closed early, Maria returned home,” which clause is dependent?
Because the library closed early
Which word is most appropriate for academic tone instead of “a lot”?
A: large number B: many C: a great deal D: substantial
substantial
A: She visited the president of the United States.
B: She visited the President of the United States.
She visited the President of the United States.
The author’s use of lyrical language created a reverent tone. What does lyrical mean?
musical or poetic in style; expressive
Fix this sentence: She likes reading, to write, and painting.
She likes reading, writing, and painting.
Fix the dangling modifier: “Walking down the hall, the trophy case was admired by the students.”
Walking down the hall, the students admired the trophy case.
Choose the stronger verb for “made a big change”:
A: did B: performed C: implemented D: enacted
enacted
A: After finishing the book she slept.
B: After finishing the book, she slept.
After finishing the book, she slept.
The committee’s unanimous decision reflected their collective resolve. What does resolve mean?
firm determination or strong commitment
What is wrong with this sentence: When Lucy told Sarah that she had won, she cried.
Where is the appositive in this sentence: "My brother, a pilot for Southwest, travels often."
a pilot for Southwest
Revise for concision: “Due to the fact that he was late, he missed the bus.”
Because he was late, he missed the bus.
Correctly punctuate this sentence with semicolon or colon: “She had three goals ___ improve accuracy, increase speed, and boost confidence.”
She had three goals: improve accuracy, increase speed, and boost confidence.