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Read the sentence.The stimulus in the experiment caused the plants to grow. Which type of phrase or clause is underlined in the sentence?

A
noun phrase
B
verb phrase
C
adjectival phrase
D
adverbial clause
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Which sentence contains gender-neutral language?

A
The firemen loaded their equipment and started up the ladder.
B
The stewardess helped load passengers onto the plane.
C
A company is looking to replace the chairman of the board.
D
Recycling helps preserve the Earth for all humankind.
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Which sentence contains a verbal phrase acting as a noun?

A
The athletes ran the 500-meter race with ease.
B
Skilled as a baker, Donna embellishes her cakes with handmade fondant.
C
The crowd diffused after the concert ended and the area lights came on.
D
My objective was writing an eloquent speech.
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Which is a complex sentence?

A
The director advised her clients, but they did not always follow her guidance.
B
We drove to the airport and picked up my cousins, after their flight arrived from Toronto.
C
Upon hearing the news, Marianne cried tears of joy, and Sean hugged his mother.
D
The administration made drastic changes, but the employees ignored the new instructions.
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Which is a compound sentence?

A
I managed to complete the task, but I missed the deadline.
B
My brother, who has always played baseball, earned a sports scholarship to college.
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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Use the following definitions to answer the question.assent:1. (noun) an agreement2. (verb) to express agreementascent:1. (noun) an upward slope or incline2. (verb) to climbRead the sentence.The measure passed with a majority _________.Which word correctly completes the sentence?

A
assent (noun)
B
assent (verb)
C
ascent (noun)
D
ascent (verb)
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Use the following definitions to answer the question.compliment:1. (noun) an expression of admiration or praise2. (verb) to praise somebodycomplement:1. (noun) something that completes, makes up a whole2. (verb) to complete somethingRead the sentence.The bronze statue was a lovely __________ to her collection.Which word correctly completes the sentence?

A
compliment (noun)
B
compliment (verb)
C
complement (noun)
D
complement (verb)
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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
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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 in Jamie's ear, while she slept.
C
The alarm kept ringing while she slept in Jamie's ear.
D
no change
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Which sentence best uses prepositions?

A
Where is the band playing their concert at?
B
I don’t know up with how much more I can put.
C
I liked the company for which I was working for.
D
When will you arrive at the opening gate?
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Which sentence contains gender-neutral language?

A
The firemen loaded their equipment and started up the ladder.
B
The stewardess helped load passengers onto the plane.
C
A company is looking to replace the chairman of the board.
D
Recycling helps preserve the Earth for all humankind.
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According to The Elements of Style, which answer choice is consistent with Strunk's rules?

A
Use of passive voice should be discarded.
B
Revise writing to omit needless words.
C
Use of the Oxford comma is not preferred.
D
Write short sentences that contain few details.
13

Which sentence contains a verbal phrase acting as a modifier?

A
Passing my driving test on the first attempt would be the highlight of my day.
B
Giving a presentation in front of my class, I suddenly developed severe stage fright.
C
The water saturated the ground, which made it impossible to plant the garden.
D
Dante tolerated his brother's annoying habits during homework time but later studied alone in his room.
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Read the sentence.We wrote in our journals for twenty minutes each day.Which type of phrase or clause is underlined in the sentence?

A
adjectival clause
B
adjectival phrase
C
adverbial clause
D
adverbial phrase
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Use the following definitions to answer the question.accept:1. (verb) to take, to receiveexcept:1. (verb) to leave out, to excludeWhich sentence contains correct word usage?

A
A raise was given to all employees accept the intern.
B
The school was happy to except all donations to support their programs.
C
Please except this as a token of my appreciation.
D
The restaurant will only accept deliveries through the back entrance.
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Read the sentence.The animals' habitat was in the direct path of the forest fire. Which type of phrase or clause is underlined in the sentence?

A
noun phrase
B
verb phrase
C
adjectival clause
D
adverbial clause
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Use the following definitions to answer the question.council:1. (noun) a committee2. (noun) people running local affairscounsel:1. (noun) somebody who gives advice2. (noun) adviceWhich sentence contains correct word usage?

A
The city counsel held a meeting to discuss parking fines.
B
The defendant was given council to plead not guilty.
C
The counsel voted on the referendum during the last session.
D
The council voted to uphold the education budget as planned.
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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
Our experienced tour guide, who grew up in the area, directed us toward some amazing local scenes.
D
The electronic merchandise was defective, as it had been severely damaged during shipment.
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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
It was chosen by the astronomy club to place the telescope on the tripod.
B
The astronomy club chose 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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Which sentence best uses prepositions?

A
Where is the band playing their concert at?
B
I don’t know up with how much more I can put.
C
I liked the company for which I was working for.
D
When will you arrive at the opening gate?

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