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Unfairly, the ____ of the cost has been paid by just a few members of the group.
A. Gift B. Brunt C. Choice D. Divestiture ✔️ B. Brunt- the burden
A. Gift- a present B. Brunt- the burden C. Choice- the option D. Divestiture- the sale of business holdings
The committee seemed concerned with long-term plans than with solving _____ immediate problems.
A. Apathetic B. Ludicrous C. Classic D. Acute ✔️ D. Acute- intense, severe
A. Apathetic-Having little or no concern B. Ludicrous-ridiculous C. Classic- severing as a standard or model D. Acute- intense, severe
Many ideas that used to be considered outrageous have become part of the ______.
A. Mainstream B. Counterculture C. Article D. Gentry ✔️ A. Mainstream- trendy
A. Mainstream- trendy B. Counterculture-rejecting trends or norms C. Article- A piece of writing D. Gentry- upper class
The public was shocked when it became clear that Dr. Jackson's miraculous claims were in fact ____.
A. Inferior B. Laughable C. Bogus D. Jealous ✔️ C. Bogus- not true
A. Inferior- synthetic, artificial B. Laughable- funny, amusing C. Bogus-not true D. Jealous- resentment
After was was declared, the army still needed a couple days to____.
A. Mobilize B. Reconstitute C. Adjudicate D. Remonstrate ✔️ A. Mobilize- to assemble or marshal
A. Mobilize- to assemble or marshal B. Reconstitute- reconstruct C. Adjudicate- to settle or determine D. Remonstrate- to plead or protest
It is _____ of her to assume she will get the job.
A. Pessimistic B. Presumptuous C. Cautious D. Chaste ✔️ B. Presumptuous- bold, forward
A. Pessimistic- Expecting bad things to happen B. Presumptuous- bold, forward C. Cautious- careful D. Chaste- pure
His flashy car, huge home, and expensive clothes_____ an air of snobbery.
A. Demurred B. Concealed C. Exuded
Without making a SOUND GEOFFREY CREPT down the stairs.
A. sound; Geoffrey crept B. sound, Geoffrey crept C. sound, crept Geoffrey D. No change is necessary. ✔️ B. sound, Geoffrey crept
Introductory clauses should be followed by a comma. Without making a sound is an introductory clause.
At 15- years-old, he shipped as A CABIN BOY, BOUND FOR Ireland.
A. a cabin boy; bound B. a cabin boy: bound for C. a cabin boy; bound for D. No change is necessary. ✔️ D. No change is necessary.
At 15- years-old, he shipped as A CABIN BOY, BOUND FOR Ireland.
A and C use the semicolon incorrectly. A semicolon is used when connecting two independent clauses, and bound for Ireland is not an independent clause. The colon in B is also used incorrectly. Therefore, a comma is the correct connector here, and no change is necessary.
He knew he would get in trouble for skipping SCHOOL BUT HE DID IT ANYWAY.
A. school, he did it anyway. B. school and he did it anyway. C. school; he did it anyway. D. No change is necessary. ✔️ C. School; he did it anyway.
The semicolon correctly separates the two independent clauses. A comma in answer A is not enough to separate two independent clauses. Just the and or the but is not enough to separate two independent clauses. A comma and, comma but is needed.
Gina had exams in the following CLASSES, MATH, HISTORY, AND science.
A. classes; math, history, and B. classes: math, history, and C. classes, math, history, and D. No change is necessary. ✔️ B. classes: math, history, and
The colon used when an independent clause( Gina had exams in the following classes) is followed by a list. (math, history, and science).
Hector was KNOWN AS "SLIM", BECAUSE if his gaunt appearance.
A. known as "Slim," because B. known as "Slim." Because C. known as "Slim" because D. No change is necessary. ✔️ C. known as "Slim" because
No comma is needed before because.
She QUICKLY SPED UP to beat the red light.
A. quickly B. sped up C. quick sped up D. No change is necessary. ✔️ B. sped up
Sped up means quickly, so quickly is not necessary. It is redundant. Leave out quickly and use only sped up.
The doctor's assistant mistakenly overbooked the schedule, AND CAUSING FRUSTRATION ON THE PART OF THE DOCTOR AND THE PATIENTS.
A. , causing frustration for the doctor and the patients.
B. therefore causing frustration on the part of the doctor and the patients.
C. and causing the effect of frustration for the doctor and the patients.
D. No change is necessary. ✔️ A. , causing frustration for the doctor and the patients.
The dependent clause must be preceded by a comma. Comma and is the necessary conjunction when two independent clauses are linked.
When the flight attendant announced that no refreshments would be served on the flight, EACH PERSON on board voiced their displeasure.
A. all of the passengers B. each one C. every single person
used in Shakespeare's works is a source of confusion for students. (4) They also argue that today's students need more practice reading and interpreting the type of text they will be exposed to in a professional setting. (5) With valid arguments on both sides, debate will most likely not be settled anytime soon.
What is the best placement for the sentence below?
They also point out that because many modern day savings have roots in his works, studying Shakespeare will help students cross the history of our language
A. After sentence 4 B. After sentence 2 C. After sentence 5 D. After ✔️ B. After sentence 2
The best placement of the above sentence is after this sentence because sentence 2 talks about Shakespearean language
(1) Many fear that with the onslaught of standardized testing, our students are not experiencing any joy in school, especially in the primary grades. (2) Seeing as though kids need to learn through play in discovery, there is a good reason for concern. (3) Although teachers would love to encourage experimental Learning by taking their students on field trips, there was a little time in the schedule for such things. (4) Instead, children are stuck in front of a computer screen choosing multiple choice answers for complicated questions. (5) If we want to instill the joy of learning, we must allow more time for play and discovery.
What is the best re-write of sentence 2?
A. Because research has proven that kids learn through play and discovery, this concern is valid.
B. In light of the fact that kids learn through play and discovery, everyone should be concerned.
C. Researchers know that children learn via play ✔️ A. Because research has proven that kids learn through play and discovery, this concern is valid.
You can start a sentence with because when it is an introductory clause. In this case, this sentence is grammatically and stylistically correct.
(1) For many beach communities, Spring Break means sold-out hotels, packed beaches, and crowded restaurants and bars. (2) While business owners love the crowds, many residents of these communities don't. (3) The extra traffic, lack of parking,
and noisy partiers, annoy those who just want to enjoy a peaceful day soaking up some sun and salt air. (4) However, their complaints usually fall on deaf ears as city officials allow Spring Breakers to take over. (5) It is unlikely that this issue will ever get resolved to everyone's satisfaction.
Which of the following is the best title for this piece?
A. Spring Breakers Tell Residents to Take a Hike
B. City Officials Refuse to Listen to Beach Residents
C. Spring Break Crowds Cause Inconvenience to Residents
D. Business Owners Vow to End the Spring Break Madness ✔️ C. Spring Break Crowds Cause Inconvenience to Residents
This title includes all the main ideas discussed in the passage.
(1) Many may think that manatees are only found in Florida. (2) However, Antillean manatees live in the coastal inland waterways of eastern Mexico, Central America, the Greater Antilles, and along the northern and eastern coasts of South America. (3) Florida manatees, although large in size are docile and slow moving creatures that will not harm people. (4) If you ever come across a Florida manatee in the water, there's no reason to be afraid, but remember to keep your hands to yourself.
What is the best placement for the sentence below?
Touching manatees can alter their behavior in the wild, causing them to lose their fear of boats and humans.
A. Before sentence 1
B. Before sentence 4
C. Before sentence 2
D. This sentence is not necessary ✔️ B. Before sentence 4
This sentence is an effective transition to the last cautionary sentence.
(1) You've probably heard the old adage, "no pain, no gain." (2) It is mostly associated with sports and physical training. (3) Most people wouldn't think this concept has anything to do with learning. (4) Just as you must push yourself physically to improve,
D. The board of directions decided to settle the lawsuit instead of keep fighting since their funds were being depleted. ✔️ B. In danger of depleting its funds, The board of directors decided to settle the lawsuit in lieu of continuing to fight.
Though it is composed of a group of people, the board of directors is a collective noun that refers to a singular entity. Therefore, its is correct because it is a singular possessive pronoun. Their is incorrect because it is plural possessive pronoun.
Choose the sentence that is grammatically correct.
A. The teammates wore special uniforms in honor of their late coach.
B. The teammates were special uniforms in honor of its late coach.
C. The teammates have worn special uniforms in honor of their late coach.
D. The teammates have worn special uniforms in honor of its late coach. ✔️ A. The teammates wore special uniforms in honor of their late coach.
Teammates is plural, so their is correct because it is plural possessive pronoun.
Choose the sentence that is grammatically correct.
A. A screw caused pinging sound that was loose in the engine.
B. The pinging sound caused by the loose screw in the engine.
C. A pinging screw was causing the engine.
D. A loose screw in the engine was causing the pinging sound. ✔️ D. A loose screw in the engine was causing the pinging sound.
This sentence has the correctly placed modifier.
Choose the sentence that is grammatically correct.
A. She was the one that had the highest GPA in her class, so the girl was chosen to deliver the graduation speech.
B. The girl with the highest GPA in the class was therefore chosen to deliver the graduation speech.
C. Because she had the highest GPA in her class, the girl was chosen to deliver the graduation speech.
D. Since she was chosen to deliver the graduation speech, the girl had the highest GPA in the class. ✔️ C. Because she had the highest GPA in her class, the girl was chosen to deliver the graduation speech.
Use a comma to link a dependent introductory clause to an independent clause. If the sentence were flipped, no comma would be needed.
Choose the sentence that is grammatically correct.
A. Unaware of the bullying problem at her school, the principal was failing to respond appropriately.
B. Unaware of the bullying problem , the principal of the school had appropriately failed to respond.
C. Unaware of the bullying problem at her school, the principal failed to respond appropriately.
D. Unaware of the bullying problem, the principal failed to respond appropriately at her school. ✔️ C. Unaware of the bullying problem at her school, the principal failed to respond appropriately.
Correct comma use and tense agreement.
Choose the sentence that is grammatically correct.
A. The fans at the back of the theater were making too much noise.
B. The fans at the back of the theater was making too much noise.
C. The fence at the back of the theater makes too much noise.
D. The fan at the back of the theater were making too much noise. ✔️ A. The fans at the back of the theater were making too much noise.
Subject- verb agreement. The fans were making too much noise.
Choose the sentence that is grammatically correct.
A. Everyone on the crowded airplane were annoyed by the little girl running up and down the aisle.
B. Everyone crowded on the airplane were annoyed by the little girl running up and down the aisle.
Colons are used to connect an independent clause with a list.
Katherine is a volunteer basketball coach for the local YMCA. She needs to draft a letter that spells out the expectations for the participants and their parents.
Which will be the most professional closing line for Katherine's letter?
A. I am looking forward to a great season and want to thank you in advance for your cooperation.
B. This will be a great season if everyone cooperates and follows the guidelines set forth in this letter.
C. I know that everyone thinks their child is special, but I believe that all the children are special.
D. I appreciate your cooperation and would also like to remind you that as a volunteer, I don't get paid. ✔️ A. I am looking forward to a great season and want to thank you in advance for your cooperation.
This is the most appropriate. It is positive and helpful.
Marco is a college student interested in the treasurer position for the local chapter of the nursing Association at his high school. He needs to send an email to the president of the association detailing why he believes he is a good candidate.
Which of the following best communicates his strengths?
A. I am really into finances, am organized in detail oriented, and will arrive to meetings on time.
B. My strong math, organizational, and time management skills make me a good candidate for the position.
C. While good math skills are a plus, I believe that my ability to socialize is what the association needs.
D. Being involved in extracurricular looks good on a resume so I would like to take on this challenge. ✔️ B. My strong math, organizational, and time management skills make me a good candidate for the position.
This sentence provides strong, concise reasons why he should be considered for the job is written in a professional manner.
Dr. Perez has decided to let an unreasonable, demeaning patient go because of the way this man treats his staff members.
What would be the most diplomatic yet firm way to address this issue in a letter?
A. Your demanding, demanding and, quite frankly, immature behavior has left me no choice but to tell you to find another physician.
B. I am not going to mince words: you were behaviors and except all cannot cannot be tolerated in my practice, so you'll need to find another physician.
C. I regret to inform you that I will no longer be able to serve as your physician and will send your records to your new physician upon request.
D. At this time, I had to make this decision to let you go as a patient for fear of losing my staff , many of whom you have a offended and abused. ✔️ C. I regret to inform you that I will no longer be able to serve as your physician and will send your records to your new physician upon request.
This sentence is direct and professional.
Tina is interested in working as a teacher for an elite private school they rarely has openings. She wants to send her resume so it is on file in the event the job does become available.
Which would be the best professional opening line for her cover letter?
A. I understand that your institution rarely has openings, but I wanted to send you my impressive resume just in case something does pop up.
B. While I know you generally only hire people who know current employees, I thought it wouldn't hurt to send my resume along.
C. Please consider my extensive list of credentials as you conduct your end-of-the-year evaluation, as I may be a good placement for someone.
D. Although I understand that there are no current openings, I would like you to have my resume on file in the event a position arises. ✔️ D. Although I understand that there are no current openings, I would like you to have my resume on file in the event a position arises.
This sentence is direct and professional.
Ken has been unhappy with his lawn service for quite some time. He needs to give them a 30 day notice to end the contract.
D. Immaculate ✔️ B. Unkempt- means the same as disheveled
A. Tidy- this is antonym for disheveled
B. Unkempt- means the same as disheveled
C. Orderly- means the same as tidy
D. Immaculate- means the same as tidy
During freshman orientation, the students were feverishly taking_____notes.
A. Copious
B. Verbose
C. Loquacious
D. Scant ✔️ A. Copious- abundant, plentiful
A. Copious- abundant, plentiful
B. Verbose- wordy( used more for speech than writing)
C. Loquacious- talkative
D. Scant- minimal, negligible
The teacher_____the class for its____behavior on the field trip.
A. Chastised, unruly
B. Commended, unruly
C. Chastised, orderly
D. Reprimanded, orderly ✔️ A. Chastised, unruly- scolded, reprimanded; difficult to control
A. Chastised, unruly- scolded, reprimanded; difficult to control
B. Commended, unruly- praised; difficult to control
C. Chastised, orderly- scolded; well behaved
D. Reprimanded, orderly- scolded; well behaved
As she prepared to move into the dorm, it dawned on her that she had_____too many things.
A. Accounted
B. Accredited
C. Accumulated
D. Accrued ✔️ C. Accumulated- acquired an increasing number.
A. Accounted- considered; regarded
B. Accredited- officially recognized or authorized
C. Accumulated- acquired an increasing number.
D. Accrued- accumulated or collected. This is close in meaning to accumulated, but is more of a technical term for finance
The_____professor refused to grade any assignments that did not follow his exact instructions.
A. Pompous
B. Scrupulous
C. Cautious
D. Fastidious ✔️ D. Fastidious- concerned with accuracy and detail, demanding, nit-picky
A. Pompous- arrogant
D. Obstinate- stubborn
In a world of conflict, she attempted to be____
A. Contentious
B. Sanguine
C. Conductive
D. Intolerant ✔️ B. Sanguine- optimistic or positive, especially in a bad situation.
A. Contentious- likely to cause an argument; controversial
B. Sanguine- optimistic or positive, especially in a bad situation.
C. Conductive- making a certain outcome likely
D. Intolerant- bigoted; narrow-minded
After much debate, the council members could not reach a____ at the meeting, forcing them to table the decision.
A. Consensus
B. Conclusion
C. Cessation
D. Concurrence ✔️ A. Consensus- agreement.
A. Consensus- agreement
B. Conclusion- end or finish
C. Cessation- being brought to an end
D. Concurrence- simultaneous occurrence of events or circumstances.
Her list of complaints about the apartment was LONG; BAD VIEW, too noisy, ugly carpet, and small kitchen.
A. long, bad view,
B. long (bad view)
C. long: bad view,
D. No change is necessary. ✔️ C. long: bad view,
Use a: colon with an independent clause that is followed by a list.
NOW THAT HE WAS 18, he thought he didn't need his parents.
A. Now that he was 18
B. Now that he was 18;
C. Now that he was 18:
D. No change is necessary. ✔️ D. No change is necessary.
STOP! Shouted the frustrated mother.
A. " stop!" shouted
B. "Stop!", shouted
C. "Stop!" Shouted
D. No change is necessary. ✔️ A. " stop!" shouted
Dialogue is tricky. When you use an exclamation or a question mark within the quotation marks, no comma or capitalization is needed following the quote.
The advisor gave timm a list of the courses he needed for his PROGRAM: MACRO ECONOMICS, BUSINESS LAW, AND FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING.
A. Program- Marco Economic, Business Law, and Financial Accounting
B. program: marco economics, business law, and financial accounting.
