Kevin - ACC2 - S2W3 - Review

Question 1

I read every book about astrophysics under the sun

Accepted Answer

all of the books on that subject

Question 2

An autopsy is a medical exam performed on a living person

Accepted Answer

False

Question 3

If I refute something, I...

Accepted Answer

argue / contradict / prove wrong

Question 4

Extraterrestrial

Accepted Answer

not from Earth

Question 5

If something is paranormal it cannot be explained (yet) scientifically.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 6

This is a job that some people may do...

Accepted Answer

mortician

Question 7

Once in a blue moon I go bowling, but I always enjoy it

Accepted Answer

once in a while

Question 8

What is a cause celebre?

Accepted Answer

something controversial that gets a lot of attention

Question 9

The _____ of the e-book may kill the printing industry

Accepted Answer

advent

Question 10

Interrupters show...

Accepted Answer

emotion or emphasis

Question 11

In an election, depending on the result, a new politican may _____ an old one.

Accepted Answer

supersede

Question 12

My bank account is generally ______, I don't want other people looking at it

Accepted Answer

confidential

Question 13

Break is over, time to come back down to Earth and focus on our school work.

Accepted Answer

return to normal

Question 14

New York City is one of a few ______ financial capitals in the world

Accepted Answer

de facto

Question 15

parenthetical elements...

Accepted Answer

add unnecessary but helpful info

Question 16

If I want to hide something, I will put it in a conspicuous place

Accepted Answer

False

Question 17

both parenthetical elements and interrupters have commas on either side of them

Accepted Answer

True

Question 18

Man, you're on another planet - how did you NOT know the Avalanche are in the Stanley Cup Finals?!

Accepted Answer

You're not aware of whats happening

Questions 18