Back from Spring Break Grammar Review

The position or side a person is taking in an argument is the _________.

Which One? _________ going to the park later this afternoon.

David was surprised to learn that frogs were carnivorous, he had assumed that they mostly ate plants and vegetables.

The hike was strenuous, and it took us hours to reach the summit of the mountain. Strenuous means

The CEO’s benevolent actions towards the employees earned her their unwavering loyalty and respect. Benevolent means

She looked at the old painting with a sense of nostalgia, remembering the good times of her childhood. Nostalgia means

Which of the following sentences uses an apostrophe correctly when referring to a group of girls?

Choose the correct sentence.

Choose the correct sentence.

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

An argument requires that a __________________, or opposite point of view is introduced and proven wrong.

Which sentence uses an apostrophe incorrectly?

Despite his reticent nature, he still managed to make meaningful contributions during the discussion. Reticent means

The novel was filled with poignant moments that tugged at the readers’ emotions, making them reflect on their own lives.

Which sentence correctly uses the apostrophe to show possession?

The artist’s abstract work was met with ambivalence; some praised its creativity, while others found it confusing.

An essay must include a ________________ ,which involves the claim and reasons or points to prove the statement.

Which is correct?

Although the meeting was lengthy, the information was highly pertinent to the project. Pertinent means

Which is correct?

Her zealous attitude toward charity work inspired everyone around her to get involved. Zealous means

Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?

The detective’s meticulous investigation revealed new evidence that had previously gone unnoticed. Meticulous means

The teacher’s comments were often cryptic, requiring the students to decode their true meaning. Cryptic means

The professor’s explanation was so convoluted that I couldn’t understand it at all. Convoluted means

The novel’s protagonist was a paragon of virtue, always acting with kindness and fairness.

Choose the correct sentences.

He gave a cursory glance at the document, barely taking the time to skim its contents. Cursory means

Which of the following correctly addresses capitalization and punctuation rules?

The storm caused widespread devastation in the coastal town, leaving behind only destruction. Devestation means