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Which sentence best uses prepositions?

A
I don’t know up with how much more I can put.
B
I liked the company for which I was working for.
C
When will you arrive at the opening gate?
D
Where is the band playing their concert at?
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Use the following definitions to answer the question. compliment: 1. (noun) an expression of admiration or praise 2. (verb) to praise somebody complement: 1. (noun) something that completes, makes up a whole 2. (verb) to complete something Read the sentence. The bronze statue was a lovely __________ to her collection. Which word correctly completes the sentence?

A
complement (verb)
B
compliment (verb)
C
compliment (noun)
D
complement (noun)
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Which is a compound sentence?

A
My brother, who has always played baseball, earned a sports scholarship to college.
B
I managed to complete the task, but I missed the deadline.
C
While studying for the test, Marisa realized she was not prepared.
D
The man who called tonight wants us to hire him to remodel our bathroom.
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According to The Elements of Style , which sentence is written in active voice?

A
A memorable evening was had by all who attended the event.
B
The workers took precautions while digging along power lines.
C
The pennants were won by the championship team.
D
The acceptance speech was given by the award winners.
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Which is a compound sentence?

A
While studying for the test, Marisa realized she was not prepared.
B
My brother, who has always played baseball, earned a sports scholarship to college.
C
The man who called tonight wants us to hire him to remodel our bathroom.
D
I managed to complete the task, but I missed the deadline.
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Read the sentence. The astronomy club placed the telescope on the tripod and that was their choice. According to The Elements of Style , which sentence is the best revision?

A
The astronomy club chose to place the telescope on the tripod.
B
It was chosen by the astronomy club to place the telescope on the tripod.
C
Placing the telescope on the tripod was chosen by the astronomy club.
D
no change
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Use the following definitions to answer the question. council: 1. (noun) a committee 2. (noun) people running local affairs counsel: 1. (noun) somebody who gives advice 2. (noun) advice Which sentence contains correct word usage?

A
The counsel voted on the referendum during the last session.
B
The council voted to uphold the education budget as planned.
C
The defendant was given council to plead not guilty.
D
The city counsel held a meeting to discuss parking fines.
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Which is a complex sentence?

A
We drove to the airport and picked up my cousins, after their flight arrived from Toronto.
B
Upon hearing the news, Marianne cried tears of joy, and Sean hugged his mother.
C
The administration made drastic changes, but the employees ignored the new instructions.
D
The director advised her clients, but they did not always follow her guidance.
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Read the sentence. Jesse felt irritable overwhelmed and frustrated as he entered the building. According to The Elements of Style , what is the correct way to punctuate this sentence?

A
no change
B
Jesse felt irritable overwhelmed, and frustrated as he entered the building.
C
Jesse felt irritable, overwhelmed and frustrated as he entered the building.
D
Jesse felt irritable, overwhelmed, and frustrated as he entered the building.
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Which is a compound-complex sentence?

A
Daily exercise is beneficial to your health, therefore you must take several precautions to avoid injuries.
B
The electronic merchandise was defective, as it had been severely damaged during shipment.
C
While they were walking on campus, Dwayne admired the buildings and Michelle imagined attending classes in this beautiful place.
D
Our experienced tour guide, who grew up in the area, directed us toward some amazing local scenes.
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Read the sentence. While she slept the alarm kept ringing in Jamie's ear. According to The Elements of Style , what is the correct way to revise this sentence?

A
While she slept, the alarm kept ringing in Jamie's ear.
B
The alarm kept ringing while she slept in Jamie's ear.
C
The alarm kept ringing in Jamie's ear, while she slept.
D
no change
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Which is a compound-complex sentence?

A
While they were walking on campus, Dwayne admired the buildings and Michelle imagined attending classes in this beautiful place.
B
Daily exercise is beneficial to your health, therefore you must take several precautions to avoid injuries.
C
The electronic merchandise was defective, as it had been severely damaged during shipment.
D
Our experienced tour guide, who grew up in the area, directed us toward some amazing local scenes.
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Use the following definitions to answer the question. compliment: 1. (noun) an expression of admiration or praise 2. (verb) to praise somebody complement: 1. (noun) something that completes, makes up a whole 2. (verb) to complete something Read the sentence. The bronze statue was a lovely __________ to her collection. Which word correctly completes the sentence?

A
complement (verb)
B
compliment (verb)
C
complement (noun)
D
compliment (noun)
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Which sentence contains gender-neutral language?

A
Recycling helps preserve the Earth for all humankind.
B
The firemen loaded their equipment and started up the ladder.
C
A company is looking to replace the chairman of the board.
D
The stewardess helped load passengers onto the plane.
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Read the sentence. Conservationists are considering urban runoff and they are tracking population growth but the magnitude of the situation has not been determined. According to The Elements of Style , what is the correct way to punctuate this sentence?

A
Conservationists are considering urban runoff, and they are tracking population growth, but the magnitude of the situation has not been determined.
B
Conservationists are considering urban runoff and they are tracking population growth, but the magnitude of the situation has not been determined.
C
Conservationists are considering urban runoff, and they are tracking population growth but, the magnitude of the situation has not been determined.
D
no change
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According to The Elements of Style , which answer choice is consistent with Strunk's rules?

A
Use of the Oxford comma is not preferred.
B
Write short sentences that contain few details.
C
Revise writing to omit needless words.
D
Use of passive voice should be discarded.
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Which is a complex sentence?

A
The director advised her clients, but they did not always follow her guidance.
B
Upon hearing the news, Marianne cried tears of joy, and Sean hugged his mother.
C
The administration made drastic changes, but the employees ignored the new instructions.
D
We drove to the airport and picked up my cousins, after their flight arrived from Toronto.
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Use the following definitions to answer the question. assent: 1. (noun) an agreement 2. (verb) to express agreement ascent: 1. (noun) an upward slope or incline 2. (verb) to climb Read the sentence. The measure passed with a majority _________. Which word correctly completes the sentence?

A
assent (noun)
B
ascent (verb)
C
assent (verb)
D
ascent (noun)
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Which is a complex sentence?

A
We drove to the airport and picked up my cousins, after their flight arrived from Toronto.
B
Upon hearing the news, Marianne cried tears of joy, and Sean hugged his mother.
C
The administration made drastic changes, but the employees ignored the new instructions.
D
The director advised her clients, but they did not always follow her guidance.
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According to The Elements of Style , which answer choice is consistent with Strunk's rules?

A
Use of the Oxford comma is not preferred.
B
Revise writing to omit needless words.
C
Write short sentences that contain few details.
D
Use of passive voice should be discarded.

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