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In the sentence, what is the pronoun? Cassie tried to study for her math quiz. A. to B. Cassie C. for D. her
D. her
100
Which would be considered as a transition word in writing? A. both B. few C. however D. chronological
C. however
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What does an internet address look like? a. Government www. tomorrow b. www. government.net c. ahinton@gmail.com d. reading gsms www. com
b. www. government.net
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Where is the topic sentence in a paragraph usually found? A. It the usually in the middle B. It is usually at the end C. It is usually the first sentence D. It is usually inferred.
C. It is usually the first sentence.
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Narrator A. protagonist B. point of view C. conflict D. who is telling the story
D. who is telling the story
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In the sentence, what is the antecedent of the pronoun? Cassie tried to study for her math quiz. A. quiz B. to C. Cassie D. her
C. Cassie
200
In writing sentences that argue a point, which transition words or phrases could possibly be used? A. Nevertheless, however, consequently B. first, next, then, last C. here, there, over there, in the distance D. at first, meanwhile, later on
A. Nevertheless, however, consequently
200
You have been given an assignment to report on traditions in Spain. What would be good search words to use on the internet? A. climate, Portugal B. Mediterranean, crops C. culture, Spain D. food, Spain
C. culture, Spain
200
How can you determine the main idea of a paragraph? A. Read the paragraph and choose the first sentence. B. Read the paragraph more than once and think about the general idea that it is saying. C. Read the paragraph and choose the last sentence.
B. Read the paragraph more than once and think about the general idea that it is saying.
200
climax A. the ending B. the introduction C. the height of the action D. protagonist
C. the height of the action
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Which phrase is correct? A. Tim and him played football. B. Tim and us played football. C. Tim and I played football. D. Tim and me played football.
C. Tim and I played football.
300
Many times transition words can join sentences to help them flow together nicely. Which sounds better? A. We are going to the game; above all, we will go to the movie. B. We are going to the game; later on, we will go to the movie. C. We are going to the game; in conclusion, we will go to the movie.
B. We are going to the game; later on, we will go to the movie.
300
If you are given a topic to research about "U.S. literacy rate", what would be some good words to do an internet search with? a. agriculture; U.S. b. literacy; U.S. c. culture; U.S. d. location; U.S.
b. literacy; U.S.
300
In the following paragraph, what is the closing sentence? There are three reasons why Canada is one of the best countries in the world. First, Canada has an excellent health care system. All Canadians have access to medical services at a reasonable price. Second, Canada has a high standard of education. Students are taught by well-trained teachers and are encouraged to continue studying at university. Finally, Canada's cities are clean and efficiently managed. Canadian cities have many parks and lots of space for people to live. As a result, Canada is a desirable place to live.
The last sentence is the closing sentence: As a result, Canada is a desirable place to live.
300
resolution A. introduction B. height of the action C. main character D. problems solved
D. problems solved
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Which of the following are possessive pronouns? A. who, what, which, whom B. she, he, it, they C. him, her, them, it D. my, mine, yours, theirs
D. my, mine, yours, theirs
400
In a cause and effect statement, which transition phrase would be used? A. Because of this B. However C. Later on D. First
A. Because of this
400
What do the following have in common? A. Google B. Bing C. Yahoo D. Ask
They are all internet search engines.
400
In the following paragraph, which sentence does not belong? There are three reasons why Canada is one of the best countries in the world. First, Canada has an excellent health care system. All Canadians have access to medical services at a reasonable price. Second, Canada has a high standard of education. Canadian students ski everyday. Finally, Canada's cities are clean and efficiently managed. Canadian cities have many parks and lots of space for people to live. As a result, Canada is a desirable place to live.
"Canadian students ski everyday."
400
"I couldn't wait to meet my friend Rita!" Which point of view would this be? A. Second person B. Third person C. First person
C. First person
500
Which sentence contains a subject pronoun? A. They are best friends. B. My parents want to have them over for dinner. C. Who wants to come to the mall? D. Take the chair over there.
A. They are best friends.
500
In a paragraph using chronological order, what transition word or phrase could be used? A. However B. Next C. In keeping with D. Moreover
B. Next
500
To find the pronunciation of the word, "disturb", where would be the best place on the internet to look? A. Spanish translations.com B. synonyms.com C. dictionary.com D. education.com
C. dictionary.com
500
There are three reasons why Canada is one of the best countries in the world. First, Canada has an excellent health care system. All Canadians have access to medical services at a reasonable price. Second, Canada has a high standard of education. Students are taught by well-trained teachers and are encouraged to continue studying at university. Finally, Canada's cities are clean and efficiently managed. Canadian cities have many parks and lots of space for people to live. As a result, Canada is a desirable place to live. What is the topic sentence?
The first sentence in the paragraph: There are three reasons why Canada is one of the best countries in the world.
500
In a story, after the climax (height of action), what starts to happen? A. The conflict begins again. B. Falling action C. Nothing...the story ends. D. Rising action again.
B. Falling action