What are semicolons?
I went to the park I ran a few miles.
I went to the park; I ran a few miles.
I will never mislead you. What is the past tense of the verb "mislead"?
The past tense of the verb mislead is misled.
I need to lie/lay down for a second.
Lie
What is the definition of cryptic?
Having hidden meaning; mystifying secret
I saw a duck, a magician, and a liquor store when I went on my run.
True.
Zora Neale Hurston is a famous author however, she died in obscurity.
Zora Neale Hurston is a famous author; however, she died in obscurity.
The price of gasoline has _____________ (rise) every year.
The price of gasoline has risen (past participle) every year.
I am (in to/into) playing guitar.
Into
What is the definition of static?
Having no motion; at rest; inactive
Unfortunately I will not be able to attend the event tonight.
False, a comma is placed after the word "Unfortunately".
Upperclassmen may live off campus underclassmen must live on campus.
Upperclassmen may live off campus; underclassmen must live on campus.
After much anticipation, the World Cup has finally _________ (begin).
After much anticipation, the World Cup has finally begun (Past participle).
There are (a lot/a lot) of students applying to Tuskegee for this fall.
A lot
What is the definition of contingent?
Conditional, dependent
The professor of the class is interesting. The material, on the other hand, is not.
True
Some people brought food, others clothes however, others didn't bring anything at all.
Some people brought food; others, clothes; however, others didn't bring anything at all.
Throughout his career, he has ________ (hold) many important positions in different branches of government.
Throughout his career, he has held(past participle)many important positions in different branches of government.
She called 911 because she was in (imminent/immanent) danger.
Imminent
What is the definition of replete?
To refill
Today which is taco Tuesday is the only day that I am able to get tacos at school.
False. A comma is placed after "Today" and "Tuesday".
The new store will have groceries on the lower level luggage, housewares, and electronics on the ground floor men’s and women’s clothing on the second floor and books, music, and stationery on the third floor.
The new store will have groceries on the lower level; luggage, housewares, and electronics on the ground floor; men’s and women’s clothing on the second floor; and books, music, and stationery on the third floor.
I understand now. You have _______ (draw) a very clear picture.
I understand now. You have drawn (past participle) a very clear picture.
The governor gave a speech at the (Capital/Capitol) today.
Capitol
What is the definition of surrogate?
Something that serves as a substitute
The sign changed from "Walk", to "Don't Walk", to "Walk" again within 30 seconds.
True.