5. Which sentence best describes a compound-complex sentence?

A sentence with two main clauses and at least one dependent clause

QUESTION 1: What rhetorical device most strongly supports the author’s message?

A vivid comparison helps illustrate the foolishness of distraction.

13. In which sentence does the word with a meaning similar to boring carry the strongest negative tone?

The meeting was interminable—it felt like it would never end.

8. Which sentence maintains parallel structure most effectively?

She is creative, determined, and funny.

7. Which sentence is written in active voice?

Researchers published their findings in a respected journal.

9. Read the excerpt from a persuasive speech. Which line most appeals to the audience’s emotions?

“We must act now, or the opportunity will pass us by forever.”

6. Fix parallel structure: students must take notes, study frequently, and they must complete their assignments on time.

change “they must complete” to “complete”

10. Choose the sentence that uses correct hyphenation:

The report focused on middle-class trends.

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12. best synonym ramifications? We won’t understand the full ramifications of the decision until months later.
origins
solutions
effects
processes
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5. Which sentence best describes a compound-complex sentence?
A sentence with two main clauses only
A sentence with two main clauses and at least one dependent clause
A sentence with one main clause and two dependent clauses
A sentence with two dependent clauses only
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4:What prepositional phrase functioning as adjective: The explorer stumbled upon ruins from a civilization lost to time.
from a civilization
lost to time
The explorer stumbled
upon ruins
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QUESTION 2: What does the word perjury most likely mean based on this sentence?
tricking the jury with emotional appeal
lying while under legal oath
forging court documents
stealing from an employer
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QUESTION 1: What rhetorical device most strongly supports the author’s message?
Logical examples and emotional warnings work together to persuade.
A paradox is used to highlight the conflict between knowledge and behavior.
A contradiction is used to expose carelessness in drivers’ behavior.
A vivid comparison helps illustrate the foolishness of distraction.
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13. In which sentence does the word with a meaning similar to boring carry the strongest negative tone?
The work was tedious, but the outcome was worth it.
The meeting was interminable—it felt like it would never end.
The speech was dull and unmemorable.
The slow, monotonous tune made us yawn.
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8. Which sentence maintains parallel structure most effectively?
She is creative, determined, and funny.
She is creative, and she is also determined and funny.
She is creative, determined, and has a great sense of humor.
She is creative, determined, and a good friend.
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7. Which sentence is written in active voice?
The law was passed by the city council.
Researchers published their findings in a respected journal.
The discovery was celebrated by scientists around the world.
A cure was developed by a team of doctors.
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3: You come across the word vociferous in an article and want to understand it better. Which reference would useful
atlas
thesaurus
dictionary
encyclopedia
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9. Read the excerpt from a persuasive speech. Which line most appeals to the audience’s emotions?
“The issue is remote from our daily lives, yet deeply important.”
“We must act now, or the opportunity will pass us by forever.”
“My reasoning is based on clear evidence from five recent studies.”
“Statistics show a 20% drop in funding over the last decade.”
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6. Fix parallel structure: students must take notes, study frequently, and they must complete their assignments on time.
no changes are needed
change “study” to “studying”
change “take” to “taking”
change “they must complete” to “complete”
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11. The word root -ling- relates to language. Which word refers to someone who specializes in languages?
bilingual
linguist
linguistic
lingual
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10. Choose the sentence that uses correct hyphenation:
We visited the well known landmarks in the city.
She wore a bright red dress to the evening-event.
He was part of a middle-class-family with traditional values.
The report focused on middle-class trends.

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