Relevant/Irrelevant Information
Which sentence is least relevant?
(a)Today we depend on electricity more than ever. (b)Electricity gives us light in darkness, warmth in winter, and coolness in summer.(c)Sometimes storms cut off the supply of electricity.(d)It helps us shave, sew, and clean the house.
c. Sometimes storms cut off the supply of electricity.
The suggested meaning associated with a word is:
A. definition
B. Denotative diction
C. Connotative diction
C. Connotative Diction
An advertisement would serve which authors purpose?
A. Entertain
B. Persuade
C. Entertain
D. Describe
B. Persuade
Arrange the sentences in a logical order to form a complete and meaningful conversation:
a. How could he choose things so quickly?
b. My friend selected everything he needed very quickly.
c. But his selections were fantastic.
d. He has been in a marketing job for many years.
a)C, B, A, D
b)A, D, C, B
c)B, C, A, D
d)A, C, D, B
c)B, C, A, D
Which sentence is not wordy?
A. It is unfortunate that the plan did not succeed in accomplishing its objective.
B. It is unfortunate that the plan did not accomplish its objective.
C. Unfortunately, the plan did not succeed in its objective.
D. Unfortunately, the plan failed.
D. Unfortunately, the plan failed.
Which sentence is least relevant?
(A)I never know what to do with my hands when I am talking as a presentation. (B)For example, when I present a project in history class, I have trouble with my hands. (C)Sometimes I put them behind me. (D)At other times I hide in my pockets. (E)A good speaker does not pause very much while he is speaking.
E. A good speaker does not pause very much while he is speaking.
Which is correct?
A. Effective therapy depends both on consistent adherence to the protocol as well as regular recalibration of the medication dosage.
B. Effective therapy depends both on consistent adherence to the protocol and regular recalibration of the medication dosage.
C. Effective therapy depends on both consistent adherence to the protocol and regular recalibration of the medication dosage.
A. Effective therapy depends both on consistent adherence to the protocol as well as regular recalibration of the medication dosage.
Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks support a wide diversity of animal species, reflecting the range in elevation, climate, and habitat variety there. Over 260 native vertebrate species are in the parks; numerous additional species may be present but have not been confirmed. Of the native vertebrates, five species are extirpated (or extinct), and over 150 are rare or uncommon. There have been some studies of invertebrates in the area, but there is not enough information to know how many species occur specifically in the parks. Many of the parks’ caves contain invertebrates, some of which exist only in one cave and are known nowhere else in the world. In the foothills, where summers are hot and dry and winters are mild, plant life is largely chaparral on the lower slopes, with blue oak and California buckeye in the valleys and on higher slopes. A number of animals live in this area year-round; some breed here, while others winter here. Local species include the gray fox, bobcat, striped and spotted skunks, black bear, wood rat, pocket gopher, white-footed mouse, California quail, scrub jay, lesser goldfinch, wrentit, acorn woodpecker, gopher snake, California king snake, striped racer, western whiptail lizard, and the California newt.
What was the author’s purpose in writing this passage?
A. To entertain the reader.
B. To humor the reader.
C. To persuade the reader.
D. To inform the reader.
D. To inform the reader.
Choose the order which the makes the most sense. [1] Of all the different types, black teas usually contain the most caffeine. [2] There are many different varieties of tea. [3] So, if you’re drinking tea late at night, you might want to choose a red or herbal tea instead of a black tea if you don’t want to be kept awake by caffeine. [4] Teas can be grouped into a few major categories: black, green, white, red, and herbal teas. [5] On the other hand, red teas and herbal teas can be almost entirely caffeine-free.
A. 4 - 2 - 3 - 1 - 5
B. 4 - 1 - 5 - 3 - 2
C. 2 - 4 - 1 - 5 - 3
D. 2 - 4 - 5 - 1 - 3
C. 2 - 4 - 1 - 5 - 3
Which sentence is least redundant?
A. The accident happened last year, having occurred on a cold and stormy night.
B. The accident happened last year and occurred on a cold and stormy night.
C. The accident happened last year on a cold and stormy night.
D. The accident happened last year, having occurred, on a cold and stormy night.
. The accident happened last year on a cold and stormy night.
Which detail would be relevant to this main idea? There are many fun things to do at the beach.
A. It is fun to walk the shore and look for shells.
B. Unfortunately, we don't live that close to a beach.
C. Playing kickball tends to be lots of fun.
D. Some people burn easily when in the sun.
A. It is fun to walk the shore and look for shells.
Where should you use diction?
a. Formal essays
b. Creative writing
c. Dialogue
d. All of the above
D. All of the above
A map of the world, showing all continents, oceans, and countries purpose is to?
A. Describe
B. Inform
C. Entertain
D. Persuade
B. Inform
Which arrangement of sentences make the most sense? 1] Of all the different types, black teas usually contain the most caffeine. [2] There are many different varieties of tea. [3] So, if you’re drinking tea late at night, you might want to choose a red or herbal tea instead of a black tea if you don’t want to be kept awake by caffeine. [4] Teas can be grouped into a few major categories: black, green, white, red, and herbal teas. [5] On the other hand, red teas and herbal teas can be almost entirely caffeine-free.
A. 4 - 2 - 3 - 1 - 5
B. 2 - 4 - 5 - 1 - 3
C. 2 - 4 - 1 - 5 - 3
D.4 - 1 - 5 - 3 - 2
C. 2 - 4 - 1 - 5 - 3
Which sentence is not wordy?
A. The achievement, his gold medal in the 2000 Olympic Games, is the one for which he is most widely remembered.
B. The achievement for which he is most widely remembered is his gold medal in the 2000 Olympic Games.
C. His 2000 Olympic Games gold medal achievement is his most popular point of remembrance.
D. He will be remembered for his achievement most widely of winning a gold medal in the 2000 Olympic Games.
B. The achievement for which he is most widely remembered is his gold medal in the 2000 Olympic Games.
Which detail would be relevant to this main idea? Getting the right dog depends on where you live.
A. If you have a small dog, it might get lost.
B. If you have a large dog, it might scare people.
C. If you have a big backyard, you might want to get a large dog.
D. Some dogs are short-haired while others are long-haired
C. If you have a big backyard, you might want to get a large dog.
They were both angry (about/at/with) the boys’ behavior.
What is the solution to this sentence?
They were both angry about the boys' behavior
A Tall Tale falls under what category of author's purpose?
A. Entertain
B. Describe
C. Persuade
D. Inform
A. Entertain
Rearrange the following sentences in correct order.
C.5,2,3,1,4
Which of the following sentence(s) is wordy?
A,B, & C
Which sentence is Irrelevant compared to the rest?
(a)The idea behind credit cards is that you're trusted that you will pay for something at a later date. (b)Although the use of credit in business is old, people have given people credit for thousands of years.(c)Many changes in business have taken place in recent years. (d)However, the modern credit card has been in use only since about 1950.
c. Many changes in business have taken place in recent years.
When considering diction, which of the following BEST describes 'the right word?'
A. The one that is the most difficult to pronounce
B. The one that best expresses the author's intent
C. The one found in a thesaurus
D. The one that everyone understands
b.The one that best expresses the author's intent
A purpose is a reason for doing something. So an author's purpose is the author's reason for writing something. The author's purpose could be to persuade you. This means that the author is trying to convince you of something. An author can also try to inform you or entertain you. When you're trying to decide what the author's purpose is, you should use evidence from the text, like words and phrases.
A. the writer's reason for writing a text.
B. the universal message of a text.
C. the author's reason for becoming a writer.
D. the character who tells the story .
A. the writer's reason for writing a text
Rearrange the following sentences
1. Then he taught them to perform on command.
2. It is said that if you are fortunate enough to see them blow bubbles you will be lucky in marriage.
3. The trio were taught to take in the air from the trainers oxygen tank.
4. Three bubble-blowing belugu whales are a big attraction at the Aquas Aquarium in Japan.
5. A trainer noticed them casually blowing rings on their own
A.1,5,3,4,2
B. 4,5,1,3,2
C. 1,5,4,3,2,
D.4,1,5,3,2,
What words makes this sentence contain redundancy? Canadian currency usually looks and appears very different from its American counterpart.
"looks" and "appears"