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"Come on Christopher!" Laura cried as Christopher continued to scrutinize the menu. "You've been looking at the menu all day - just pick something!" To scrutinize means: a. to study carefully b. to read with difficulty c. to skim quickly d. to read carelessly
a. to study carefully
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What is the subject of the following sentence? Children's books today are too serious. a. children's b. books c. today d. serious
b. books
100
Using the Weedicide directions: What should you do before using Weedicide? a. shake thoroughly b. stir with a spatula c. warm it in the microwave d. pull the weeds
a. shake thoroughly
100
Which word is spelled incorrectly? a. declared b. enlighten c. requirement d. percieved
d. percieved
100
Using the Setting Up Your New Computer directions The purpose of Setting Up Your New Computer is to a. persuade you to purchase a new computer b. instruct you on how to get your computer to work c. inform you of the features available to your new computer d. entertain you with the silly things that can go wrong
b. instruct you on how to get your computer to work
200
Harry's persistence and constant practice were about to pay off. The word persistence means: a. desperation b. long journey c. refusal to quit d. education
c. refusal to quit
200
What is the complete predicate of the following sentence? The children sat on the couch to read. a. The children b. The children sat c. to read d. sat on the couch to read.
d. sat on the couch to read.
200
Using the Weedicide directions To get the best results, under which weather conditions should you use Weedicide? a. cool and dry b. cold and wet c. hot and dry d. hot and humid
a. cool and dry
200
Which word is spelled incorrectly? a. vague b. desparate c. necessary d. worries
b. desparate
200
"The wrinkled sea beneath him crawls;" is an example of which literary element? a. personificatin b. simile c. onomatopoeia d. metaphor
a. personification
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The Smith family moved from a cramped apartment to a spacious home. The word spacious means: a. large b. confined c. dirty d. attractive
a. large
300
Let's compare today's children's books with those of Dr. Seuss. What part of speech is the word "with"? a. verb b. adjective c. preposition d. prounoun
c. preposition
300
Using the Weedicide directions What kind of danger can Thoride cause as found in Weedicide? a. It may damage plants b. It may cause cancer c. It may lead to heart attacks d. It may damage animals
b. It may cause cancer
300
Which word is spelled incorrectly? a. government b. familiar c. unanimus d. all correct
c. unanimus
300
"And like a thunderbolt he falls" is an example of which literary element? a. alliteration b. simile c. onomatopoeia d. metaphor
b. simile
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The review was beneficial to the students. The prefix bene on the word beneficial means: a. after b. not c. good d. before
c. good
400
Choose the word that best completes the sentence. We could not find the ___________ den. a. foxs b. fox's c. foxes d. foxes's
b. fox's
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Using the Setting Up Your New Computer Directions Setting Up Your New Computer uses numbered headings in order to - a. show the consumer the steps to follow in order b. show the major components of the computer c. rank the computer components in order of importance d. explain what to buy first
a. show the consumer the steps to follow in order
400
Which word is spelled incorrectly? a. banquet b. persistent c. cooperate d. scedule
d. scedule
400
What is the meaning of the following analogy? The thunderstorm reflected Maria's mood after arguing with her parents. a. Maria was relaxed b. Maria was calm c. Maria was angry d. Maria was excited
c. Maria was angry
500
Choose the word that best completes the following sentence. _______ and Vic had too many people at the their party. a. Him b. He c. Her d. His
a. Him
500
After studying biology and zoology in college Carson works as a government scientist and wrote several books. The correct verb tense should be: a. works b. will work c. worked d. correct as is
c. worked
500
Using the Setting Up Your New Computer directions In Setting Up Your New Computer, you are advised to get a. socket wrench b. screwdriver c. power strip d. extension cord
c. power strip
500
Which word is spelled incorrectly? a. antique b. quiet c. quite d. quikly
d. quikly
500
Use the following advertisement to anser the question. Help Wanted - Restaurant Manager Experienced fast food manager needed for busy restaurant in Vienna City. Competitive salary plus excellent benefits. Please call Jerry or Dave after 8:00 A.M. at 555-2312 According to the ad, what is the name of the restaurant? a. Jerry's Place b. Vienna City c. Jerry and Dave d. The information isn't provided in the ad
d. The information isn't provided in the ad