parallel structure
She likes hiking, to swim, and reading books.
She likes hiking, swimming, and reading books.
Which of the following is NOT a connotation associated with the word cheap?
attractive
I enjoy playing soccer ____ I'm not very good at it.
Options: although, because, therefore
Although
Walking through the park was relaxing but, it started to rain.
Walking through the park was relaxing, but it started to rain.
Ms. Gorman has completed his work.
Ms. Gorman has completed her work.
He enjoys playing basketball more than running or to lift weights.
He enjoys playing basketball more than running or lifting weights.
The movie's profound message about the human condition resonated with viewers long after they left the theater.
What does "profound" most likely mean?
a) Shallow b) Emotional c) Deep d) Simple
deep
I wanted to go for a walk; ____, it started raining.
Options: furthermore, nevertheless, therefore, suddenly
However
He wanted to go to the movies but he didn't have enough money.
He wanted to go to the movies, but he didn't have enough money.
He wanted to go to the concert, and to meet the band afterwards.
He wanted to go to the concert and meet the band afterwards.
Sarah wants to visit Paris, Tokyo, and to explore New York.
Correct: Sarah wants to visit Paris, Tokyo, and New York.
Despite her convoluted explanation, it was clear that she didn't understand the topic herself.
What does "convoluted" most likely mean?
a) Simple b) Confusing c) Logical d) Brief
confusing
She wanted to buy a new car; ____, she decided to save money instead.
Options: consequently, however, moreover, therefore
However
After the game she went home and ate dinner.
After the game, she went home and ate dinner.
He doesn't like to eat vegetables, because they taste bad.
He doesn't like to eat vegetables because they taste bad.
The company requires its employees to be punctual, responsible, and that they have a positive attitude.
The company requires its employees to be punctual, responsible, and positive.
The teacher's acerbic comments often left students feeling discouraged.
What does "acerbic" most likely mean?
a) Sweet
b) Bitter
c) Humorous
d) Encouraging
Bitter
The concert tickets were expensive; ____, she decided not to go.
Options: furthermore, nevertheless, therefore, yet
Therefore
Although it was late he decided to go for a run.
Although it was late, he decided to go for a run.
He wanted to go to the concert, and to meet the band afterwards.
He wanted to go to the concert and meet the band afterwards.
To succeed in the program, students must study hard, have good time management, and to be disciplined.
To succeed in the program, students must study hard, manage their time well, and be disciplined.
Despite the austere conditions, the monks lived a simple and fulfilling life.
What does "austere" most likely mean?
a) Lavish b) Severe c) Comfortable d) Extravagant
severe
He had a lot of work to do; ____, he decided to stay late at the office.
Options: furthermore, nevertheless, therefore, yet
Therefore
In the morning, she likes to exercise, make breakfast and then read the newspaper.
In the morning, she likes to exercise, make breakfast, and then read the newspaper.
The concert was fantastic it was the best one I've ever been to.
The concert was fantastic; it was the best one I've ever been to.