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In this sentence sagacity means? The professor was a favorite among the students at the college. His sagacity was helpful to them as they pursued their degrees. A. silliness B. negligence C. wisdom
C. wisdom
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What is the Cause? George immediately did his chores so his mom would let him go to the party.
George immediately did his chores
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What event is being foreshadowed? A boy dropped bread crumbs as they traveled deep into the woods. A. The boy becomes lost. B. A crime is committed. C. A character becomes ill.
A. The boy becomes lost.
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Which word best describes the tone in the passage? Zack tried to ignore the bullies’ jokes and taunts as he walked confidently and calmly past them. A happiness B. gratefulness C. pride
C. pride
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What part of speech is the word "in" in this sentence? Students should work on their homework in Tutorial
Preposition
200
In this sentence, the word nocturnal means? Since bats are nocturnal mammals, they do not sleep at night. A. by night B.defeated C. natural
A.by night
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What is the Effect? Since Tomas broke his leg, he will not be able to go skiing this weekend.
he will not be able to go skiing this weekend.
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What event is being foreshadowed? A character says, “It would be a bad idea to break any laws at this point in time.” A. It would be a terrible event involving pirates. B. A crime is committed. C. The character breaks vases.
B. A crime is committed.
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Which word best describes the tone in the passage? Your service is required as a juror by the Superior Court of California. You must report to the Justice Center at 1:00 p.m. on April 29th , 2011. A. relief B. cold C. commanding
C. commanding
200
What is the adjective in this sentence? and What is the noun it is modifying/describing? Hardworking students have better grades
Hardworking students
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In this sentece, the word begrudge means? I don't begrudge anyone who has to clean a large house, but I don't envy someone who has a small house to clean. A. hate B. like C. envy
C. envy
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What is the Effect? Having not eaten a good breakfast, my stomach grumbled loudly in third period science class.
my stomach grumbled loudly in third period science class.
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What event is being foreshadowed? “But, George, do you think the children will be safe without a babysitter?” asked Ms. Gomez. A. The children are kidnapped. B. The team will not win the championship game. C. The children have breakfast with their parents.
A. The children are kidnapped.
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Which word best describes the tone in the passage? Just a note to say that I hope you have a blast today at your party! Sorry I couldn’t be there. I will see you next week and maybe we can hang out together. Stay cool! A. friendly B. excited C. serious
C. friendly
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What is the adverb in this sentence? Students should study their notes and homework assignments studiously.
studiously
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In this sentence, the word virtuous means? The virtuous student always followed the rule, unlike his older brother who is in trouble every day. A. good B. trouble making C. bad
A. good
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What is the Cause? Because of proper training, the puppy stayed by the side of his owner.
Because of proper training
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What event is being foreshadowed? A woman stares out at the ocean daydreaming. As she stares, she hums the tune, “Yo ho, a pirates life for me.” A. A woman will have a beach party. B. There will be a terrible event involving pirates. C. She gets lost at sea.
B. There will be a terrible event involving pirates.
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Which part of the sentence shows the tone of boredom? Michael thumbed through another magazine and smiled to himself while he waited for his turn to see Doctor Williams. A. thumbed through the magazine B.smiled to himself C. waited for his turn
A. thumbed through the magazine
400
The entire row must get up and sing the prepositions song. WITHOUT LOOKING AT THE CHART!
:)
500
In this sentence, the word fathom means? I could not fathom why the Seattle Seahawks lost to the worst team in the league, but I guess football can be a little confusing at times. A. understand B. win C. increase
A. understand
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What is the Effect? Dad stayed home from work today so that he could get plenty of bed rest to fight his cold.
Dad stayed home from work today
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What event is being foreshadowed? George behaves in an odd way and complains continuously that he has a headache. A. He is about to get a haircut. B. He went to a concert. C. He becomes very ill.
C. He becomes very ill.
500
Which word best describes the tone in the passage? As the storm receded into the distance, the farm animals seemed to breathe a sigh of relief. The cows went back to serenely chewing the grass. The winds that had whipped across the plains now barely disturbed the fields. A whipped B. serenely C. chewing
B. serenely
500
What do Adjectives describe or modify?
nouns and pronouns