Reading Comprehesion
What is the main idea of the following passage?
"The dog barked loudly as the mailman approached the house. It ran to the fence, wagging its tail, ready to greet the visitor."
A) The mailman is afraid of dogs.
B) The dog enjoys meeting new people.
C) The dog dislikes the mailman.
D) The dog is guarding the house.
B) The dog enjoys meeting new people.
Which of the following sentences uses the correct comma placement?
A) I enjoy reading cooking and hiking.
B) I enjoy reading, cooking, and hiking.
C) I enjoy reading cooking, and hiking.
D) I enjoy, reading cooking and hiking.
B) I enjoy reading, cooking, and hiking.
What tone is conveyed in the following sentence?
"The sun was shining brightly, and the birds were singing sweetly."
A) Melancholic
B) Joyful
C) Sarcastic
D) Mysterious
B) Joyful
Which of the following sentences is the clearest?
A) The cat sat on the mat.
B) On the mat, the cat sat down.
C) The mat was sat on by the cat.
D) The cat, which was fluffy, sat on the mat.
A) The cat sat on the mat.
What is TANGIBLE?
What can be inferred from the following sentence?
"Despite the stormy weather, the children played outside, laughing and running in the rain."
A) The children do not like rain.
B) The children prefer staying indoors.
C) The children find joy in playing outside.
D) The children are afraid of storms.
C) The children find joy in playing outside.
Which of the following sentences correctly uses commas to set off a parenthetical element?
A) My brother who lives in New York is visiting this weekend.
B) My brother, who lives in New York, is visiting this weekend.
C) My brother who, lives in New York is visiting this weekend.
D) My brother, who lives in New York is visiting this weekend.
B) My brother, who lives in New York, is visiting this weekend.
Identify the BEST revision?
A) I believe this book offers valuable insights.
B) You know, I think this book is really great!
C) This book is totally awesome!
D) I think this book is kind of good.
A) I believe this book offers valuable insights.
"The reason why the meeting was canceled was because of the heavy rain."
A) The meeting was canceled because of heavy rain.
B) Heavy rain caused the meeting to be canceled.
C) The heavy rain was the reason for the cancellation of the meeting.
D) The meeting was canceled due to heavy rain.
D) The meeting was canceled due to heavy rain.
to stick by
What is ADHERE?
According to the passage, which of the following statements is true?
"The ancient city was known for its impressive architecture and rich cultural heritage. Many tourists visit the city each year to admire its historical sites."
A) The city has no historical significance.
B) The city is known for its modern buildings.
C) Tourists are not interested in the city's architecture.
D) The city attracts many visitors due to its history.
D) The city attracts many visitors due to its history.
Which of the following sentences contains a subject-verb agreement error?
A) The team of players are practicing for the championship.
B) The group of students is studying for their exams.
C) The flock of birds is migrating south for the winter.
D) The committee meets every Thursday.
A) The team of players are practicing for the championship.
Which of the following sentences uses descriptive language to create a vivid image?
A) The cat ran up the tree.
B) The cat climbed.
C) The cat was in the tree.
D) The fluffy orange cat swiftly climbed the tall oak tree.
D) The fluffy orange cat swiftly climbed the tall oak tree.
A) In the event that there is a delay in the delivery of supplies, we will need to adjust our schedule accordingly.
B) If the supplies are delayed, we'll need to change our schedule.
C) Due to the possibility of a delay in the delivery of supplies, it is necessary for us to adjust our schedule.
D) The delivery of supplies may be delayed, thus requiring an adjustment to our schedule.
B) If the supplies are delayed, we'll need to change our schedule.
Open to or having several possible meanings or interpretations
What is AMBIGUOUS?
What is the author's purpose in the following passage?
"The author describes the beauty of the national park, emphasizing the vibrant colors of the leaves in autumn and the serene sound of the flowing river."
A) To inform readers about the park's history.
B) To compare the park to other national parks.
C) To persuade readers to visit the park.
D) To criticize the management of the park.
C) To persuade readers to visit the park.
Choose the option that correctly uses the semicolon.
A) I have a big test tomorrow; I can't go out tonight.
B) I have a big test tomorrow; and I can't go out tonight.
C) I have a big test tomorrow; but I can't go out tonight.
D) I have a big test tomorrow; however I can't go out tonight.
A) I have a big test tomorrow; I can't go out tonight.
Which sentence best reflects a persuasive tone?
A) Many people believe that climate change is a serious issue.
B) It is clear that we must take immediate action to combat climate change for the sake of future generations.
C) Climate change might be a problem for some.
D) Some think climate change is not a big deal.
B) It is clear that we must take immediate action to combat climate change for the sake of future generations.
"The book that I borrowed from the library that was published in 1995 is really interesting."
A) The book I borrowed from the library is interesting; it was published in 1995.
B) The book published in 1995 that I borrowed from the library is interesting.
C) The interesting book I borrowed from the library was published in 1995.
C) The interesting book I borrowed from the library was published in 1995.
Ready to take place: happening soon
What is IMMINENT?
In the context of the passage, what does the word "diligent" most likely mean?
"The student was diligent in her studies, spending hours each night reviewing material and completing assignments."
A) Uninterested
B) Lazy
C) Hardworking
D) Careless
C) Hardworking.
Choose the sentence that correctly uses the dash to set off a parenthetical element:
A) The results of the experiment—were surprising to everyone.
B) The results of the experiment—were surprising to everyone—especially the lead researcher.
C) The results of the experiment were surprising to everyone—especially the lead researcher.
D) The results of the experiment especially the lead researcher—were surprising to everyone.
C) The results of the experiment were surprising to everyone—especially the lead researcher.
Which of the following sentences contains a tone appropriate for a scholarly article?
A) The findings are pretty cool and exciting!
B) You won't believe what we discovered in this study!
C) The results of the experiment suggest significant implications for future research.
D) This study is awesome because it shows new things.
C) The results of the experiment suggest significant implications for future research.
"Due to the fact that the weather was inclement, the outdoor event was postponed to a later date."
A) The outdoor event was postponed because of bad weather.
B) The event was postponed due to bad weather conditions.
C) Due to inclement weather, the outdoor event was postponed.
A) The outdoor event was postponed because of bad weather.
Being without
What is DEVOID?