Vocab
Choose the BEST synonym: Relevant
A. Important
B. Irrelevant
C. Unrelated
D. Consequence
A. Important
If the team ___ their upcoming game, they will qualify for the playoffs.
A. Win
B. Won
C. Have won
D. Wins
D. Wins
I've never been to the beach in the winter; _______, I really think I'd enjoy it.
A. However
B. Additionally
C. Likewise
D. Furthermore
A. However
Because it rained we stayed inside.
Because it rained, we stayed inside.
What is Hewitt-Trussville's mascot?
Husky
The article, clearly written with political ______________, failed to present an objective view of the situation.
A. antipathy
B. Bias
C. Deficiency
D. Lucrative
B. Bias
Since the start of the season, the team ___ every home game.
A. Win
B. Has won
C. Won
D. Will win
B. Has won
_________ Brazilian chef Alex Atala opened his restaurant in São Paulo in 1999, people told him he’d never succeed.
A. At first
B. Years ago
C. When
D. In 40 years
C. When
I didn't study for the test that long so I was very happy to make a B.
I didn't study for the test that long, so I was very happy to make a B.
What do you call a sentence that combines two independent clauses together?
A compound sentence
After years of practice, she became __________________ at playing the piano and could perform complex pieces with ease.
A. Confused
B. Slow
C. Proficient
D. Reluctant
C. Proficient
By the end of this season, the quarterback ___ a new school record for most touchdown passes.
A. Sets
B. Will have set
C. Had set
D. Is setting
B. Will have set
Expanding awareness of the rich diversity of Brazil’s native ingredients, Atala continues to lead in ______ the country’s food culture. With his characteristic passion and intensity, the renowned chef seeks to inspire Brazilians to rediscover the connections between culture, nature, and food.
A. Deciphering
B. Transforming
C. Dislocating
D. Contorting
B. Transforming
Maria who is an accomplished pianist will perform a solo at the concert.
What do you call a sentence that combines an independent and dependent clause together?
A complex sentence
The students grew tired of the __________ task of writing example sentences every day.
A. Paradox
B. Nuance
C. Estimate
D. Frivolous
D. Frivolous
When she called, he ___ dinner for them both.
A. Had cooked
B. Was cooking
C. Has cooked
D. Is cooking
B. Was cooking
After the last one of the notes fades into the darkening sky, I glance back at the boys, who have been lulled by the wonder of the song. I stop worrying about work, about how many toy cars might have gotten lost between there and home. __________, I feel like everything is going to be just fine.
A. Until then
B. Now and then
C. For now
D. Later
C. For now
The answer however was not what she expected.
The answer, however, was not what she expected.
List the FANBOYS conjunctions.
For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So
During the meeting, he offered a _________________ explanation of the challenges the team faced.
A. Candid
B. Intricate
C. Distinctive
D. Perpetual
A. Candid
Next week, I ___ at the new company for three months.
A. Will have been working
B. Am working
C. Will be worked
D. Had worked
A. Will have been working.
In a traditional museum display, each artifact is labeled and positioned at eye level with plenty of space between it and the other objects. _________, artifacts in visible storage spaces are placed close together and are often displayed from floor to ceiling with few labels.
A. Subsequently
B. Conversely
C. Namely
D. Granted
B. Conversely
She studied for hours but she still failed the test.
She studied for hours, but she still failed the test.
Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?
A.When the movie ended the audience applauded loudly.
B.Because it was late, we decided to head home.
C.Although he studied hard he didn't pass the test.
D.If you want to come with us you should be ready by six.
B. Because it was late, we decided to head home.