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OUC 502
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Find the synonyms: The girl quickly power-walked toward the food.
What is QUICKLY & POWER-WALKED
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The scientist is a person who works hard at her job.
What is IS A PERSON WHO The scientist works hard at her job.
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We decided to stop using the ineffective strategy because it did not work well.
INEFFECTIVE & DID NOT WORK WELL We decided to stop using the ineffective strategy.
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In a situation in which you feel endangered, please call 911.
IN A SITUATION IN WHICH If you feel endangered, please call 911.
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Which word signals that a sentence is a topic sentence? a. Finally b. Also c. First d. Eventually
c. FIRST
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Her youthful appearance made her seem young.
What is YOUTHFUL & YOUNG
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The class is going to be going on a field trip
GOING TO BE The class is going on a field trip OR The class will go on a field trip
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Frederick Douglass migrated across America during his great move.
MIGRATED & MOVE Frederick Douglass migrated across America.
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I would like to speak with you regarding the matter of your son's inappropriate behavior.
REGARDING THE MATTER OF I would like to speak with you about your son's inappropriate behavior.
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All of the following words signal that a sentence is not the first sentence EXCEPT: a. Also b. However c. Eventually d. Work
d. WORK
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The freezing cold winter is frigid.
What is FREEZING & COLD & FRIGID
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In conclusion, I will tell you about how democracy is the best political system.
I WILL TELL YOU ABOUT HOW In conclusion, democracy is the best political system.
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Don't break the law; it's illegal!
BREAK THE LAW & ILLEGAL
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The first reason why we should have greater gun control is because guns harm people.
THE FIRST REASON WHY We should have greater gun control because guns harm people.
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What phrase might follow a sentence that starts with "Some people"? a. Also b. Others c. Additionally, d. Finally
b. OTHERS
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The student was stressed and anxious about the exam.
What is STRESSED & ANXIOUS
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Do you and your friends work hard each and every day?
AND EVERY Do you and your friends work hard every day?
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The students showed resilience, progress, and perseverance throughout the school year.
RESILIENCE & PERSEVERANCE The students showed resilience and progress throughout the school year.
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It goes without saying that EPIC is the best school around.
IT GOES WITHOUT SAYING THAT EPIC is the best school around.
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Which phrase signifies that this sentence is not the first sentence? a. They worked hard b. When she was older c. Apples are delicious d. Most people
b. WHEN SHE WAS OLDER
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It is dangerous, crazy, and unsafe to drink and drive.
What is DANGEROUS & UNSAFE
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Do you find swimming enjoyable?
FIND ENJOYABLE Do you enjoy swimming?
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The answer was straightforward and honest, which was tough to hear.
STRAIGHTFORWARD AND HONEST The answer was honest, which was tough to hear.
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This quote shows that Walter and Mama were in a fight.
THIS QUOTE SHOWS Walter and Mama were in a fight. OR Therefore, Walter and Mama were in a fight.
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Which phrase signifies that a sentence might be the last sentence? a. In the future b. In the past c. Falling in love d. Also
A. IN THE FUTURE