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the correct subject pronoun usage in the sentence below: No one could have been more tired than her.
What is SHE No one could have been more tired than she.
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Choose the most vivid word choice for the verb used in this sentence. The American Civil Rights movement was started under the leadership of Dr. martin Luther King, Jr. a. launched b. originated c. introduced d. announced
What is b. originated
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A speech was given on how to develop a "can do personality". How best could the presenter convey her message? a. by using wild gestures b. by speaking confidently and fearlessly c. by avoiding questions and comments from the audience d. by moving around the room so every one can see her
What is b. speaking confidently and fearlessly
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"The best way to take control of fear is to let go of it." Which type of irony is present in this sentence? a. verbal irony b. dramatic irony c. situational irony d. none of the above
What is c. situational irony
100
A book of jokes, a book of poetry, and a book romance novels are written for what purpose? a. to entertain b. to inform c. to persuade d. to express feelings or ideas
What is a. to entertain
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Choose the correct possessive pronoun for this sentence. Everyone uses _______ own writing materials for the exam. a. their c. they b. our d. his/her
What is d. his/her
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Choose the sentence is which accept, or except is used correctly. a. Rosa Parks chose to accept her arrest b. Everyone accept Rosa Parks obeyed the law. c. Bus riders decided to except the challenge to boycott d. many bus riders would not except the company policy
What is a. Rosa Parks chose to accept her arrest.
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Which transitional word or phrase would be fit at the beginning of the second sentence? Under Miss Sullivan's guidance, Helen Keller learned to read, write, and talk. She became quite competent in her studies. A. In fact, C. However, B. That is, D. Nevertheless,
What is A. In fact,
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Which line from the excerpt of a poem contains alliteration a. "A candle in our darkest fears " b. "moving a few and then a nation" c. "In the face of ancestral memories d. " While the whole world is watching"
What is d." While the whole world is watching"
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after Travis makes all the appropriate changes to his essay, the next writing stage would be: a. editing b. revising c. publishing d. pre-writing /brainstorming
What is revising
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Which sentences demonstrates correct subject/verb agreement. a. Each of Annie Sullivan's teaching methods was valuable. b. Each of Annie Sullivan's teaching methods were valuable. c. Several of Annie Sullivan's teaching methods has been valuable. d. Each of Annie Sullivan's teaching methods are valuable.
What is: a. was valuable
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Read this sentence: :" Nothing builds confidence and eliminates fear like capability." Eliminates is to ________ as empty is to vacant a imitates b. supports c. removes d. completes
What is c. removes
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Which of these advertisements tries to convince readers that buying a product will make them feel important? A. Use new breezy detergent. it gives your clothes that fresh, clean smell. B. Buy a Pathway Piano. It is the instrument that most famous musicians prefer. C. Everyone loves Hayes chocolate! Do yourself a favor and order yours today. D. Stain-Out has been proven to work wonders. You've got to try it to believe it!
What is B. Buy a pathway piano.It is the instrument most famous musicians prefer.
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Which figure of speech is found in the following line from the poem, Rosa Parks. "And we remember Rosa, " a candle in our darkest fears". a. simile c. onomatopoeia b. metaphor d. personification
What is b. metaphor
300
If you wanted to research contributions women have made to medicine, which of these would probably be the least reliable source to use? A. an encyclopedia C.an interview with a woman dr. B. a newspaper article D.a short story about a woman dr.
What is D. a short story about a woman dr.
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Combine the sentence and the fragment into one sentence: an illness before she was two years old. She lost her senses of sight and hearing a. an illness before she was two years old, she lost her senses of sight and hearing. b. an illness before she was two years old, and she lost her senses of sight and hearing. c. Because she had an illness before she was two years old, she lost her senses of sight and hearing. d. although she had an illness before she was two years old, she lost her senses of sight and hearing.
What is c. Because she had an illness before she was two years old, she lost her senses of sight and hearing.
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Which sentence uses principle or principal correctly? A. That is one principal of physics. B. The principle called a meeting of all the teachers. C. That is the principal reason why we study history. D. Her principle task is to study for the medical exam.
What is D. Her principle task is to study for the medical exam.
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A man is struggling to push a huge boulder up a steep hill. What type of conflict is the man experiencing? A. Man vs Man C. Man vs Technology B. Man vs Nature d. Man vs Self
What is B. Man vs Nature
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"It is far easier to face a difficult task than to avoid it" What is the opposing view of the above statements? a. avoiding a task is embarrassing b. avoiding a task is the easiest way c. avoiding a task can make a person anxious d. avoiding a task takes more energy that tackling it.
What is b. avoiding a task is the easiest way
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Which of these would be best for you to include in a presentation on the importance of Adult Education Programs? A. interviews with adult-education teachers B. testimonials from adult-education graduates C. brochures describing adult-education classes D. photographs of the adult-education graduation
What is B. testimonials from adult-educaiton graduates
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Which sentence uses the correct comparative or superlative form of an adjective? A.Tony was a most careful camper than Joe. B. Tony was a more careful camper than Joe. C. Tony was the more carefuler camper than Joe. D. Tony was the more carefulest camper than Joe.
What is B. Tony was a more careful camper than Joe.
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Which word would most accurately replace the word confusion in the following sentence: After Demetria realized she had someone else's briefcase, she wondered who was responsible for the confusion. A. bewilderment c. disturbance B. disarray d. mix-up
What is d. mix-up
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Which of the following would be a critique, not a summary? 1. a citizen's rebuttal in letter form to the newspaper editor stating an opinion about an article. 2. reporter's summary of a speech in the local newspaper 3. a teacher's evaluation of the sentence structure and grammar used in a speech 4. a drama coach's comments on an actor's portrayal of a character a 1 b 2, 4 c. 3 d. 1, 3, and 4
What is "d".(1,3, and 4)
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Read this sentence: Then when we are weary, when all the emotion has drained from our spirits, we can tap into the land again and find a healing place. What emotion does the author describe with the phrase "when all the emotion has drained from our spirits"? A. resentment C. depression B. anger D. regret
What is c. Depression
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If you are researching the effects of inadequate sleep on the human body which would be the MOST reliable source of information? a. www nightmares.com b. a newspaper article on sleep products by Johnson-Johnson c. www.sleepstudy.org d. www.sleepingpills.net