1. Vocabulary in Context
Her unlimitted curiosity led her to jump into the abstruse studying of quantum physics, where complex equations danced across the pages of the textbook.
Can you infer the meaning of "abstruse" based on its context in the sentence?
Difficult to understand, obscure
1. Jake fished, water-skied, and then swam. 2. Jake fished, water-skied, and swam. 3. Jake fished, water-skied, and then went swimming
Sentence number 2.
Jake fished, water-skied, and swam.
He watched the latest episode of The Walking Dead, studied for his math test, and was talking to his mom.
Change "talking to his mom" to "talked to his mom."
The requirements include four years of English, two years of science and mathematics, and three of a foreign language.
Wrong- three should be three years because every other number has the word years after it.
The team's camaraderie was evident as they faced the formidable challenges of the mountain climb, relying on each other for support and encouragement.
What do you think "formidable" means in the context of facing challenges during a mountain climb?
Inspiring fear or respect through being impressively difficult, large, intense.
1. The house was filled with old newspapers, broken bottles, and the ashtrays were overflowing. 2. The house was filled with old newspapers, broken bottles, and overflowing ashtrays.
Sentence number 2.
The house was filled with old newspapers, broken bottles, and overflowing ashtrays.
When Saturday comes around, do you go to your friend's house, watch a movie, or are you going to work?
Change "or are you going to work" to "or go to work"
Board members expressed concern about the large numbers of Freeport High School graduates who failed college entrance exams and were placed in remedial courses.
Right - failed and were are both past tense
What happened on this day in 1941?
The Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor.
The renowned author's eloquent writing painted vivid, fascinating pictures of the cityscape, convincing any reader that Manhattan was a place they must visit.
How would you define "eloquent" as it is used in the sentence?
Fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing. Clearly expressing or indicating something.
1. Brian likes listening to music and watching the latest movies. 2. Brian likes to listen to music and watching the latest movies.
Sentence number 1.
Brian likes listening to music and watching the latest movies.
Last year, my brother graduated high school, was signing up for scholarships, and needed a place to stay.
Change "was signing up for scholarships" to "signed up for scholarships"
Board members felt too many graduates find they cannot read well, write properly, or think logically.
Right - since the pattern is 'verb adverb' in each example.
How many Christmas trees are sold each year?
15 million natural trees and 20 million artificial trees were sold in 2022.
The diplomat's adroit handling of the delicate negotiations impressed everyone in the room, turning a potentially tense situation into a triumph.
Can you deduce the meaning of "adroit" from its context in the sentence?
Clever or skillful in using the hands or mind.
1. Jasmine wanted to paint her office, to add some new draperies, and to clean the carpet. 2. Jasmine wanted to paint her office, to add some new draperies, and the carpet need cleaning.
Sentence number 1.
Jasmine wanted to paint her office, to add some new draperies, and to clean the carpet.
People who get ahead do lots of different things such as: studying, working hard and to attend college.
Change "to attend college" to "attending college"
I enjoy both riding my bike and hiking in the woods.
Right - follows both...and rules:
riding ... hiking...
Where is the green light located on a traffic light?
The bottom
The scientist's groundbreaking research opened up new possibilities, revealing an uncountable, plethora of applications that were previously unexplored.
What does "plethora" mean in the context of the sentence describing the scientist's research?
A large excessive amount of something.
1. He spent his time eating food, working at the mall, and working out every afternoon. 2. He spent his time eating food, working at the mall, and he worked out every afternoon.
Sentence Number 1.
He spent his time eating food, working at the mall, and working out every afternoon.
Mr.Meo's dog is cuter than the rest.
Mr.Meo's dog is cuter than the rest.
Minteer also said the proposal would fall disproportionately on the foreign-born, the late bloomers, and those who are poor
Wong- those who are poor should just be the poor.
Which animal is know to kill more people than car crashes and shark attacks?
A Donkey