There were white out conditions in the town; subsequently, the roads were impassable.
What is a compound sentence?
100
This is language that uses pleasant words and terms in the place of those that may be offensive.
What is euphemistic?
100
Inclined to be charitable or kind.
What is benevolent?
100
Deeply thoughtful, often in a melancholy way; reflective.
What is pensive?
100
Blinded by the bright lights of oncoming cars, Jim drove slowly and carefully through town. (phrase type)
What is a participial phrase?
200
I would have purchased the cheese that you like, but it was too expensive.
What is a compound-complex sentence?
200
This language is characteristic of informal speech or writing.
What is colloquial?
200
Anger aroused by injustice or unworthiness.
What is indignant?
200
Filled with animation; lively.
What is vivacious?
200
The cactus saluted any visitor brave enough to travel the scorched land. (fig. lang.)
What is personification?
300
We operate under a jury system in this country, and as much as we complain about it, we have to admit that we know of no better system.
What is a compound-complex sentence?
300
Language that is not emotionall involved; indifferent; impartial.
What is detached?
300
Expecting the best possible outcome; emphasizing the positive aspects of a situation.
What is optimistic?
300
Believing that events are predetermined and cannot be altered.
What is fatalistic?
300
Youth is wasted on the young. (fig. lang.)
What is a paradox?
400
She returned the computer after she noticed it was damaged.
What is a complex sentence?
400
Language that is inclined to teach or moralize excessively.
What is didactic or moralistic?
400
Agreeing to do something one considers beneath one's dignity or rank.
What is condescending or patronizing?
400
Having ideas or opinions based more on feelings and emotions rather than on reason.
What is sentimental?
400
I was walking home the other day, and out of the blue a dog jumped from the bush and bit my ankle! (fig. lang.)
What is an idiom?
500
There was no ice cream in the freezer, nor did they have money to go to the store.
What is a compound sentence?
500
Language that is meant for or understood only by a particular or often small group.
What is esoteric?
500
Forbidding in appearance; ghastly.
What is grim?
500
Sullen; gloomy; sad.
What is morose?
500
Debbie was afraid of flying. When she won an overseas trip with all expenses paid, she couldn't pass up the opportunity. On the way to London, the plane crashed into the Atlantic.