Appeals
According to the nation’s leading health specialists, a grain-free diet is not necessarily beneficial.
a. reason
b. emotion
c. authority
authority -- "leading health specialists" suggests authority on the topic
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He sat very quietly, rolling his eyes in his chair.
He sat very quietly in his chair, rolling his eyes.
Girl in a horror film hides in a closet where the killer just went (the audience knows the killer is there, but she does not).
a. verbal
b. dramatic
c. situational
b. dramatic -- we know something that the girl does not
What does the prefix "uni-" mean?
one
Give an example of a two-word infinitive phrase
to + any verb
It is heartbreaking to see you go down this awful path in life.
a. reason
b. emotion
c. authority
b. emotion -- "heartbreaking" and "awful" indicate strong feelings
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The robber was a tall man with a mustache weighing 160 pounds.
The robber was a tall man weighing 160 pounds with a mustache.
An airplane pilot is afraid of heights.
a. verbal
b. dramatic
c. situational
situational -- it is unexpected for a pilot to be afraid of heights
What is the most likely meaning of “unison” in this sentence: The twenty-five swimmers swam in perfect unison at their athletic competition.
altogether, as one, synchronized, etc.
Change this sentence to be in the subjunctive mood: “If I was you, I’d save a little money each month.”
If I were, I'd save a little money each month.
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Starting school 30 minutes later in the day will help students feel more awake and ready for the day, which will improve grades.
a. reason
b. emotion
c. authority
reason -- it gives a clear and logical explanation for itself (a self-contained argument)
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I gave the woman an umbrella who was interviewing for the job.
I gave the woman who was interviewing for the job an umbrella.
A teacher announces a major test is tomorrow, and someone in the class mutters, “Oh, fantastic.”
a. verbal
b. dramatic
c. situational
What does the suffix “-ness” mean (EXAMPLE: kindness)?
the quality of (something, someone, someplace, etc.)
Why is this an example of imagery?
“The roar of the crowd was very exciting to the basketball team."
"roar" refers to sound (one of the five senses), and it is used to describe a team of athletes getting excited sometime during their game