Grammar Grab Bag
Vocabulary
Potpourri
100

Generations of mystery and horror ______ have been influenced by the dark, gothic stories of celebrated American author Edgar Allan Poe (1809–1849).

A) writers B) writers, C) writers;

A) writers

100

Independent

Not related

100

This is the largest state by area in the US.

What is Alaska?

200

In a 2023 study, researchers documented a fascinating behavior in the aquatic plant Elodea densa. When exposed to low levels of light, the plant’s ______ the cellular organs that generate energy from light—reshuffled to form a tightly packed, glass-like surface ideal for collecting more light.

A) chloroplasts; B) chloroplasts, C) chloroplasts—

C) chloroplasts—

200

Prolong

To extend, make longer

200

Landslide and Dreams are just a few hit from this bands album, Rumours.

What is Fleetwood Mac?

300

Jamaican British artist Willard Wigan is known for his remarkable ______ so small that they are best viewed through a microscope, Wigan’s sculptures are made from tiny natural materials, such as spiderweb strands.

A) microsculptures creations

B) microsculptures, creations

C) microsculptures. Creations

C) microsculptures. Creations

300

Optimize

Make the best or most effective use of

300

The fast food chain Chick Fil A originated in this southern American state.

What is Georgia?

400

American abstract artist Richard ______ his installations to make passersby keenly aware of how one’s movements are affected by the physical features of one’s environment, assembles large-scale steel plates into sculptures that dominate the outdoor spaces they occupy.

A) Serra is intending B) Serra, intending D) Serra intends

B) Serra, intending

400

Notional

Existing only in theory or as a suggestion or idea.

400

When this actress turned businesswoman divorced Coldplay frontman Chris Martin, she described it as a "conscious uncoupling"

Who is Gwyneth Paltrow?