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Which transitional word/phrase (on the contrary, therefore, likewise, or such as) best completes the following sentence? Succeeding in college is often a challenge for many students; _____, most colleges provide services designed to help students transition.
therefore
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Which clause (adjective, adverb, or noun) is the selected portion of the sentence? From the study completed in 2005, doctors have concluded *that children with limited televisionviewing are less likely to have weight problems.*
noun clauses
100
True or False - The following sentence contains parallel structure. While on vacation in France, Quentin enjoys reading on the beach, visiting cafes, and eating fine French food.
True
100
Name one way to combine two independent clauses.
comma conjunction or semicolon
100
Re-order the following sentences correctly: 1 Despite the dwindling gold supply, miners continued to pour in hoping to strike it rich. 2 Many unsuccessful miners turned to gambling and drinking to ease their pain and disappointment. 3 As the gold reserves declined and the number of miners increased, frustration and depression were rampant. 4 By mid 1849, most of the gold was gone.
4, 1, 3, 2 - By mid 1849, most of the gold was gone. Despite the dwindling gold supply, miners continued to pour in hoping to strike it rich. As the gold reserves declined and the number of miners increased, frustration and depression were rampant. Many unsuccessful miners turned to gambling and drinking to ease their pain and disappointment.
200
Which transitional word/phrase (therefore, however, or consequently) best completes the sentence below? Learning a new language can be challenging; _____, there are techniques that can make the process a little easier.
however
200
Which clause (adjective, adverb, or noun) is the selected portion of the sentence? To many fans, 2003 was a sad year *because Bob Hope, the legendary entertainer, died on July 29,2003.*
adverb clause
200
True or False - The following sentence contains parallel structure. Quincy was roundly condemned not only for criticizing the drama class's performance but also because he hadn't seen it.
False
200
Fix the error in the following sentence combination: A believer of witchcraft, Cotton Mather was born in 1663 and he was a politically influential Puritan minister and author.
1663, and he was a
200
Re-order the following sentences correctly: 1 The sailors also made the African slaves perform their own dances on deck. 2 Over the next 100 years, African rhythms and steps, such as the shuffle and the slide, blended with clogging, and a new art form was born. 3 Tap dancing is believed to have originated on slave ships in the 1800s. 4 To ease the boredom, British sailors entertained each other by clogging in wooden shoes.
3, 4, 1, 2 - Tap dancing is believed to have originated on slave ships in the 1800s. To ease the boredom, British sailors entertained each other by clogging in wooden shoes. The sailors also made the African slaves perform their own dances on deck. Over the next 100 years, African rhythms and steps, such as the shuffle and the slide, blended with clogging, and a new art form was born.
300
Which transitional word (unfortunately, consequently, or likewise) best fills in the blank? Randall McNealy is best known for producing the award winning television show Reality Construction Site. _______, his brother Victor McNealy is the star of the hit sit-com Everybody Thinks Vic is Canadian.
likewise
300
Which clause (adjective, adverb, or noun) is the selected portion of the sentence? The frail, old man went to the bank *where the robbery had just taken place.*
adjective clause
300
Fix the incorrect parallel structure in this sentence: Mr. Beardsley's favorite hobbies are stamp collecting, sky-diving, and to restore classic cars.
to restore = restoring
300
Combine the following three sentences: Dwayne was an avid bird watcher. He was planning a trip to the Amazon rainforest. He hoped to see a bird of paradise.
An example answer: An avid bird watcher, Dwayne was planning a trip to the Amazon rainforest, where he hoped to see a bird of paradise.
300
Re-order the following sentences correctly: 1 The scientists hope to use what they find out to help know when tornadoes are coming so lives can be saved. 2 They want to put a special machine, which they call Dorothy, in the path of a tornado. 3 In the 1996 movie Twister, scientists chase tornadoes in Oklahoma. 4 The machine is named after the character in The Wizard of Oz. 5 If the machine is picked up, they can gather scientific information about the tornado.
3, 2, 4, 5, 1 - In the 1996 movie Twister, scientists chase tornadoes in Oklahoma. They want to put a special machine, which they call Dorothy, in the path of a tornado. The machine is named after the character in The Wizard of Oz. If the machine is picked up, they can gather scientific information about the tornado. The scientists hope to use what they find out to help know when tornadoes are coming so lives can be saved.
400
Which would be the best transition (because, however, or consequently) to link these sentences? To be sure, Maui's beaches are very beautiful. Some Central American beaches easily rival their beauty.
however
400
Which portion of this sentence is a dependent clause? When she left the play, the audience stood and applauded her.
when she left the play
400
Fix the incorrect parallel structure in this sentence: Old Zeb declared that reading the newspaper provided just as good an education as to attend school.
to attend = attending
400
Combine the following three sentences: Torrential rains swept across the valley last night. The farmers danced in their fields. Unfortunately, many areas were flooded.
Example Answer: After torrential rains swept across the valley last night, the farmers danced in their fields; unfortunately, many areas were flooded.
400
Re-order correctly the following sentences: 1 When his veal chop was finally brought to the table, it was burnt and roughly the size of a silver dollar. 2 Despite having a reservation for 7:00, he was not seated at a table until 8:45. 3 Angry and still hungry after his meal, Maurice vowed he would never return to the restaurant again. 4 Having read the excellent reviews of the new restaurant Chez Junior, Maurice decided to eat there that night. 5 After listening to the waiter drone on about the $55 lobster dish, Maurice ordered a veal chop instead.
4,2,5,1,3 - Having read the excellent reviews of the new restaurant Chez Junior, Maurice decided to eat there that night. Despite having a reservation for 7:00, he was not seated at a table until 8:45. After listening to the waiter drone on about the $55 lobster dish, Maurice ordered a veal chop instead. When his veal chop was finally brought to the table, it was burnt and roughly the size of a silver dollar. Angry and still hungry after his meal, Maurice vowed he would never return to the restaurant again.
500
Which would be the best transition (as a result, moreover, or meanwhile) to link these sentences? Marjorie's meeting with the board of directors lasted until 11 P.M. last night. She was tired and cranky when she woke up this morning.
as a result
500
How many dependent clauses (count) and independent clauses (count) are in the following sentence? A power failure caused the lights to go out, and Melissa was studying for her English test in the library; the young boy shut his eyes and hid under the covers because he was afraid of the dark.
dependent clauses = 1 independent clauses = 3
500
Fix the incorrect parallel structure in this sentence: Huan was surprised not only to get the lead in the school play but also because he earned an "A" in French class.
because he earned = to earn
500
Combine the following three sentences: The varsity football team was comprised of mostly sophomores. The team practiced diligently. It eventually won all but three of its games.
Example Answer: Though comprised of mostly sophomores, the varsity football team practiced diligently and eventually won all but three of its games.
500
Re-order the following sentences correctly: 1 Despite repeated calls for his dismissal, Buford Nettleberry continues to serve as the Flatiron County Commissioner. 2 Buford Nettleberry is perhaps one of Flatiron County's most infamous public servants. 3 In addition, he has mismanaged county finances and been admonished for enlisting county employees to clean his house and pick up his dry cleaning. 4 He has repeatedly rezoned the county's business district and forced several competitors of his hardware store out of business. 5 Nettleberry was elected Flatiron County Commissioner in 2004 and since then has shaped county policy to his own benefit.
2,5,4,3,1 - Buford Nettleberry is perhaps one of Flatiron County's most infamous public servants. Nettleberry was elected Flatiron County Commissioner in 2004 and since then has shaped county policy to his own benefit. He has repeatedly rezoned the county's business district and forced several competitors of his hardware store out of business. In addition, he has mismanaged county finances and been admonished for enlisting county employees to clean his house and pick up his dry cleaning. Despite repeated calls for his dismissal, Buford Nettleberry continues to serve as the Flatiron County Commissioner.