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What is the correct way to form the plural possessive of kiss?
What is kisses'
100
Which sentence uses the word charge to describe something? A. The soldier charged up the hill. B. The charge for the call is ten dollars. C. My mother has a charge account at the department store. D. We charged the flowers to our account.
What is C
100
Which of the following methods will be most effective in engaging an audience during an oral presentation? A. looking down at the ground to avoid nervousness B. speaking so softly that the audience will need to work hard to hear C. making eye contact with the audience D. turning away from the audience when speaking
What is making eye contact with the audience
100
My favorite type of dessert is ice cream. Chocolate is the best! Whenever I have ice cream, my worries seem to melt away. I even like to eat ice cream in the middle of winter. As a matter of fact, I hope that we have some in the freezer right now. What do you think the narrator will do next? A. He will write a story about milkshakes. B. He will make himself a milkshake. C. He will get some ice cream. D. He will go outside and play.
What is he will get some ice cream
100
Aesop wrote many fables and they all were brief stories that taught a moral. What was his purpose for writing these fables? A. to persuade B. to explain C. to describe D. to inform
What is to inform
200
What is the best way to complete this sentence? The _______________ team played well. (The team belongs to more than one girl.)
What is girls'
200
The word bug has a very different meaning when referring to computers. What is a bug in a computer? A. an insect B. an infectious germ C. an unexpected fault D. an alarm system
What is B
200
Edwardo is presenting a persuasive speech to his classmates on attending the winter concert. Which of the following would be the best way to keep his audience's attention through the presentation? A. Speak very softly so the audience will have to listen closely to understand. B. Play music extremely loud throughout the speech so the audience will pay attention. C. Speak very rapidly so the speech will not last very long. D. Speak clearly and at a normal pace so that the audience will easily understand.
What is speak clearly and at a normal pace so that the audience will easily understand
200
Which of the following statements is an opinion? A. Spring and autumn are the best times to see Tennessee. B. Temperatures range from 66 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit in the summer months. C. The site of Memphis was first visited by Spanish explorer Hernando DeSoto. D. Gatlinburg lies between Pigeon Forge and the Smoky Mountains.
What is Spring and autumn are the best times to see Tennessee
200
To write about your recent field trip to the zoo, including your likes and dislikes, you would be expressing your A. attitude about field trips. B. reflection on your experience. C. beliefs on future field trips. D. understanding of animals.
What is reflection on your experience
300
Choose the sentence correctly punctuated with an apostrophe. A. The teacher listened to her classroom of student's opinions. B The teacher listened to her classroom of students' opinions. C. The teacher listened to her classroom of students's opinions. D. The teacher listened to her classroom of students opinion's.
What is B
300
Which prefix makes the word move mean "take something away"? A. moveable B. moved C. remove D. unmoved
What is remove
300
Which of the following team behaviors should each group member follow for the task-related team to be productive? A. contribute and listen to others in discussions B. participate sporadically in decision making C. try to establish superiority over other members D. ask personal questions and discuss new friendships
What is contribute and listen to others in discussions
300
If you were asked, "Did you see the woman with her luggage opened?" which of the following responses includes an opinion? A. Yes, I thought her bag was ugly. B. No, I did not see her bag opened. C. Yes, I did see her bag opened. D. Yes, I saw her bag.
What is Yes, I thought her bag was ugly
300
Which of the following questions would not be used in order to ensure the writer remains focused on the purpose and audience for which his/her paper has been written? A. What might they find most interesting? B. Where will I find my information? C. What do my readers already know about my topic? D. How simple or complex should my words or sentences be?
What is where will I find my information?
400
Which sentence uses an infinitive? A. Each of the ancient civilizations had risen to a high degree of sophistication. B. Passing through clearly recognizable stages, the caterpillar turns into a moth. C. Several people have made the same mistake, turning south instead of north. D. To vote in elections is one of the most important rights a citizen has.
What is D
400
The words poetic, electric, frantic, and patriotic all end with the suffix "-ic." What can you conclude about this suffix? A. It means "not" or "without." B. It means "before." C. It is used to form nouns. D. It is used to form adjectives.
What is it is used to form adjectives
400
In a math group, Jared and his group members are trying to work together and listen to one another but they cannot come to an agreement about what to do for their project. What should be the first step in their group? A. allow only one person to make all the decisions B. get the ideas of only one person so they can focus C. find out who wants to take charge and do everything on the project D. ask questions that move the team toward the goal of the project
What is ask questions that move the team toward the goal of the project
400
Sometimes the writer of a short story wants to show readers three or four different results of a single event. The writer would develop the plot of the story by paying special attention to _____. A. cause and effect relationships B. comparison and contrast structure C. chronological order and sequence D. stereotypes and physical appearance
What is cause and effect relationships
400
Which word best completes the blank in the following passage? Kim was overjoyed that she was going to the beach. She thought about what she was going to wear. She packed everything she thought she would need for a week in the Bahamas. _____________, she still forgot the most important item, her bathing suit. A. therefore B. however C. moreover D. afterward
What is however
500
Choose the sentence that correctly uses a demonstrative adjective. A. Are this native plants found in your country? B. These is my personal collection of historical fiction books. C. Please clean out those car before tomorrow morning! D. Please revise this piece of writing before placing it in your portfolio.
What is D
500
Choose the word that does not belong. A. simile B. metaphor C. preposition D. idiom
What is preposition
500
Which of these would represent a non-verbal way of expressing surprise? A. saying, "Really!" B. raising your eyebrows C. crossing your arms D. looking away
What is raising your eyebrows
500
The water from the flood covered the valley. Crops were destroyed, creating a decrease in income for the farmers. What was the final effect of the flood? A. The valley was covered with water. B. The farmers' income was decreased. C. Crops were destroyed. D. There was a shortage of water.
What is The farmers' income was decreased.
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Writing a "how to" paper should include words of transition. Which of the following is not considered a transitional word? A. next B. before C. after D. each
What is each