Vocabulary
What does guise mean?
A. an external appearance
B. a hint or suggestion
C. courage in facing difficulties
D. not tidy or well put together
A. an external appearance
Which is the correct way to write the sentence?
A. I was going to be late so I called to let Geri know.
B. I was going to be late; and I called to let Geri know.
C. I was going to be late, so I called to let Geri know.
D. I was going to be late, I called to let Geri know.
C. I was going to be late, so I called to let Geri know.
Choose the correct verb for the sentence.
This singer, along with a few others, ____ the harmonica on stage.
A. play
B. plays
C. playing
D. have played
B. plays
Which sentence is in passive voice?
A. Going to the park can be a lot of fun for kids.
B. Yesterday, the old farmer painted the barn.
C. I usually let my brother play with my toys.
D. The bill was passed by a unanimous vote.
D. The bill was passed by a unanimous vote.
What is a polygot?
A. A large-brained animal
B. An expert in one subject
C. Someone who speaks many languages
D. A section of a large city
C. Someone who speaks many languages
What does verbatim mean?
A. word for word
B. cautious and careful
C. experimental in nature
D. intending to deceive; evil
A. word for word
Which is the correct way to write the sentence?
A. If you have the answer, please raise your hand.
B. If you have the answer please raise your hand.
C. Please raise your hand, once you have the answer.
D. If you have the answer, please, raise your hand.
A. If you have the answer, please raise your hand.
Choose the correct verb for the sentence.
Every one of the shirts ____ a green shade to it.
A. has
B. have
C. having
D. are having
A. has
Which sentence is in passive voice?
A. My dog loves to go for a walk.
B. The sun is totally eclipsed by the moon.
C. He wanted to bring his family with him.
D. We should paint the bedroom this weekend.
B. The sun is totally eclipsed by the moon.
What is an audiophile?
A. Someone afraid of loud noises
B. A person who has lost their sense of hearing
C. An expert in philosophy
D. Someone who loves music and sound equipment
D. Someone who loves music and sound equipment
What does adulterate mean?
A. to enlarge
B. to pollute
C. to say again
D. to position or arrange
B. to pollute
Which is the correct way to write the sentence?
A. Singing in the shower Josh didn't hear the door open.
B. Singing in the shower, Josh hearing the door open.
C. Singing in the shower, Josh didn't hear the door open.
D. Josh was singing in the shower, he didn't hear the door open.
C. Singing in the shower, Josh didn't hear the door open.
Choose the correct verb for the sentence.
The student, who has acquired many friends over the last few years, ___ the most likely to win the election.
A. are
B. am
C. is
D. being
C. is
Which sentence is in passive voice?
A. Dad is going to take us to the movies.
B. No movie is complete without popcorn.
C. A fun time will be had by all.
D. I hope you are right.
C. A fun time will be had by all.
What is the anterior of a body?
A. the middle or torso area
B. the layer under the skin
C. the front
D. the back
C. the front
What does pliable mean?
A. not easily moved
B. deprived of
C. stern and gloomy
D. easily bent
D. easily bent
Which is the correct way to write the sentence?
A. My boss has been here for ten years, she knows all the procedures.
B. Because my boss has been here for ten years she knows all the procedures.
C. My boss, an employee for ten years, knows all the procedures.
D. My boss who has been here for ten years, knows all the procedures.
C. My boss, an employee for ten years, knows all the procedures.
Choose the correct verb for the sentence.
The president or the vice president ____ speaking today to address concerns.
A. are
B. am
C. is
D. were
C. is
Which sentence is in passive voice?
A. Sales have increased since last month.
B. The motion was filed at the courthouse.
C. We need a new couch for this room.
D. The explosion occurred this morning.
B. The motion was filed at the courthouse.
What does heliocentric mean?
A. having the sun at the center
B. having equal sides
C. composed of many thin layers
D. trying to angle toward a heat source
A. having the sun at the center
What does opulent mean?
A. able to use both hands equally well
B. wealthy and luxurious
C. in the way; annoying
D. treacherous and sneaky
B. wealthy and luxurious
Which is the correct way to write the sentence?
A. The deadline was yesterday; however, they've made an exception because you were sick.
B. The deadline was yesterday, however, they've made an exception because you were sick.
C. The deadline was yesterday however, they've made an exception because you were sick.
D. The deadline was yesterday; however, they've made an exception, because you were sick.
A. The deadline was yesterday; however, they've made an exception because you were sick.
Which sentence below demonstrates correct subject-verb agreement?
A. Cell phones and laptop computers requires high-output batteries.
B. The price and the location depend on the availability of the tickets.
C. Both comes to us on a regular basis to discuss the expectations of the day.
D. The teachers and the students both knows the educational requirements.
B. The price and the location depend on the availability of the tickets.
Which sentence is in passive voice?
A. The wind must have blown the tree over last night.
B. We will eat at a restaurant for your birthday.
C. This keyboard does not seem to work anymore.
D. The film will be shown at the campus theater.
D. The film will be shown at the campus theater.
What does obdurate mean?
A. hard and in the way; stubborn
B. having excellent eye sight
C. talented in many subjects; an expert
D. a beginner; a newcomer to a field of study
A. hard and in the way; stubborn