ENGLISH AND LANGUAGE USAGE

Which getting-to-know-you question is appropriate for a culturally diverse classroom?

- What kind of barbecue sauce do you use on your pork chop?

- What do you like to eat on Christmas Day?

- What is your favorite dish to eat on special occasions?

- How do you like your eggs cooked?

- What is your favorite dish to eat on special occasions?

Which statement requires a source citation?

- We have more than 10 types of pumpkin pie on our Thanksgiving menu each year.

- In 2020, we slowly cooked our turkey over 200-degree heat in a hickory smoker.

- In 2011, 736 million pounds of turkey were consumed in the United States.

- It is common knowledge that millions of Americans eat turkey on Thanksgiving.

- In 2011, 736 million pounds of turkey were consumed in the United States.

When first creating a presence on the internet, you must name your _____ so your customers can remember it easily.

Sight

Cite

Site

Cight

Site

Which is a complete sentence?

- I walked all three dogs around the park this morning.

- When I was young and loved going for runs in the park.

- Running through the park before breakfast.

- Walking with a limp as a result of the thorn.

- I walked all three dogs around the park this morning.

Which option uses parentheses correctly?

- As the horses broke from the gate, the betting favorite stumbled slightly, eliciting gasps (and likely some curse words) from the crowd.

- When the leaders reached the midway point, the horse (that several experts tagged) as a good long-shot bet began to pull away from the pack.

- The announcer (cleared his throat and) prepared to call the race from the historic press box at Churchill Downs.

- The betting favorite made a strong push down the stretch, but the lead was too much to overcome (even for such a strong horse.)

- As the horses broke from the gate, the betting favorite stumbled slightly, eliciting gasps (and likely some curse words) from the crowd.

Which sentence contains a dangling or misplaced modifier?

- Drivers in our state are confused by the outdated driving law.

- The contented puppy sat by the sleeping young child.

- My brother had an old truck that sat by the garage that needed paint.

- Adequate lighting is important for anyone who is studying or reading.

- My brother had an old truck that sat by the garage that needed paint.

Which is true of informal language?

- It is less intimate.

- It includes slang.

- It is only used in the workplace.

- It is appropriate in a résumé.

- It includes slang.

Consider: "The company's performance was good last quarter; we made a lot of money."

Which words should be replaced because they do not adequately convey the nuance of meaning?

- "Good" and "a lot"

- "Quarter" and "made"

- "Company" and "we"

- "Performance" and "money"

- "Good" and "a lot"

He gained _____ to a good nursing school.

- Acceptense

- Acceptance

- Acceptence

- Aceptance

- Acceptance

Which order best forms an organized, logical paragraph?

1. A hurricane was bearing down on the coast.

2. The government ordered residents to evacuate.

3. A special weather alert interrupted my favorite television show.

4. I packed a bag and left the city.

3, 1, 2, 4

2, 3, 4, 1

1, 3, 2, 4

3, 2, 4, 1

3, 1, 2, 4

Which sentence correctly follows the rules of grammar?

- Her boyfriend and her will attend the holiday banquet.

- Any discussion between my attorney and I are confidential.

- Me and my friends are working together on this project.

- Each member of the committee will make their own decision.

- Each member of the committee will make their own decision.

Identify the correct order of the writing process.

Prewriting — thinking, researching, brainstorming, and outlining

Drafting — putting words into sentences and paragraphs

Revising — adding, rearranging, removing, and replacing content

Editing — checking grammar, spelling, and punctuation

Publishing — sharing or submitting the finished writing

Prewriting — thinking, researching, brainstorming, and outlining

Drafting — putting words into sentences and paragraphs

Revising — adding, rearranging, removing, and replacing content

Editing — checking grammar, spelling, and punctuation

Publishing — sharing or submitting the finished writing

In which source would a writer most likely use informal language?

- A magazine article about infant-formula nutrition

- A blog post about how healthcare workers can manage stress

- An article in a medical-association journal

- A textbook for a psychiatric nursing practitioner course

- A blog post about how healthcare workers can manage stress

Which requires a citation?

- Mentioning a basic scientific principle that is a supporting detail

- The opinion of an art historian that supports the writer's thesis

- An anecdote from the writer's childhood that introduces the topic

- A reference to a well-known historical date in a counterclaim

- The opinion of an art historian that supports the writer's thesis

Which option is correctly spelled?

- Legitamacy

- Lagitimacy

- Legitimacy

- Lagitamacy

- Legitimacy

Which word is created from roots meaning "power" and "people"?

- Democracy

- Stadium

- Republic

- Dictator

- Democracy

Which sentence best demonstrates formal language?

- A lot of stuff we do has been revamped here over the last several months.

- In order to verify eligibility prior to enrollment, an online screening tool has been created.

- This gig definitely has its problems, but what are you going to do?

- If you're pumped about making our company better, please fill out this comprehensive survey.

- In order to verify eligibility prior to enrollment, an online screening tool has been created.

The teacher announced to the class, _____

- "The English test is scheduled for Wednesday."

- "the english test is scheduled for Wednesday."

- "the English test is scheduled for wednesday."

- "the English Test is scheduled for wednesday."

- "The English test is scheduled for Wednesday."

In "circumnavigation," what direction does the prefix circum- indicate?

- Up

- Around

- Sideways

- Forward

- Around

Which option correctly punctuates the sentence?

- Jimmy leave the room; shut the door, and be quiet.

- Jimmy leave the room, shut the door and be quiet.

- Jimmy; leave the room, shut the door and be quiet.

- Jimmy, leave the room, shut the door, and be quiet.

- Jimmy, leave the room, shut the door, and be quiet.

Removing the "u," which prefix changes utopia into an accepted word with the opposite meaning?

Mis-

Dys-

Anti-

Fore-

Dys-

Which sentence combines the ideas grammatically and clearly?

- As the frost melts away, budding flowers are finally revealed; however, I remain impatient for the browns and grays of winter to be fully replaced by spring's rainbow of colors.

- As the frost melts away, budding flowers are finally revealed because I remain impatient for the dull hues of winter to be fully replaced by spring's rainbow of colors.

- As the frost melts away, budding flowers are finally revealed; therefore I remain impatient for the dull hues of winter to be fully replaced by spring's rainbow of colors.

- As the frost melts away, budding flowers are finally revealed, unless I remain impatient for the browns and grays of winter to be fully replaced by spring's rainbow of colors.

- As the frost melts away, budding flowers are finally revealed; however, I remain impatient for the browns and grays of winter to be fully replaced by spring's rainbow of colors.

Which should be the topic sentence of a paragraph about Neptune?

- Also, when people think of a planet with rings, they usually think of Saturn; however, Neptune also has a ring system composed of about 20% dust and about 80% small rocks.

- Of all the planets in our solar system, it has the strongest winds in the solar system.

- Both men did not actually see the planet, but they predicted its location in a specific region of the sky and called it Planet X.

- The planet Neptune is a fascinating planet worthy of further study.

- The planet Neptune is a fascinating planet worthy of further study.

Which sentence would most likely appear in a college newsletter?

- We have been unable to find an acceptable candidate to fill the job opening in the admissions department.

- The results of the survey showed that 27% of high-school students reported using caffeine more than once per day.

- The textbooks will be delivered to the classroom on Friday morning.

- The north entrance of the student union will be closed for construction during spring break.

- The north entrance of the student union will be closed for construction during spring break.

Which requires a citation?

- When the writer paraphrases

- When the writer shares common sayings or proverbs

- When the writer states a passionate and heartfelt belief

- When the writer asserts an opinion

- When the writer paraphrases

Which sentence correctly employs standard English spelling and usage?

- The students worried that changes to the student counsel would affect there relationship with school administrators.

- The students worried that changes to the student counsel would effect their relationship with school administrators.

- The students worried that changes to the student council would effect there relationship with school administrators.

- The students worried that changes to the student council would affect their relationship with school administrators.

- The students worried that changes to the student council would affect their relationship with school administrators.

Prepare a logical outline for the library-board report.

The topics were discussed in this order: finances, acquisitions, and community programs.

Finances

A. Operating expenses

B. Capital expenses

C. Revenue

Acquisitions

A. Print media

B. Electronic media

Community programs

A. Children's outreach

B. Adult learning and literacy

Which sentence requires a citation?

- There were buffalo in every western territory of the United States as of 1860.

- At our school, we only learned about a fraction of the political and economic complexities of the American Civil War.

- I would wager that most students in the United States will be able to tell you that the Battle of Fort Sumter in 1861 started the American Civil War.

- They say that history is written by the victors.

- There were buffalo in every western territory of the United States as of 1860.

"Unfortunately, the car that was vandalized was their's, and they weren't able to pay for the repairs."

What is the error?

- Improper use of a comma before the conjunction "and"

- Improper use of an apostrophe in "weren't"

- Improper use of an apostrophe in "their's"

- Improper use of a comma after "Unfortunately"

- Improper use of an apostrophe in "their's"

Which sentence uses formal language?

- According to my econ teacher, it can actually be cheaper to buy a car instead of renting one.

- Modern mathematics encompasses many scholarly disciplines; however, discrete mathematics is often overlooked.

- There is a bunch of branches within social science like anthropology, sociology, and psychology.

- In culinary arts, the teacher made us taste a delicacy, fish eggs!

- Modern mathematics encompasses many scholarly disciplines; however, discrete mathematics is often overlooked.

In words such as predict, dictate, edict, and dictionary, what does the Latin root dict mean?

To guess

To make

To say

To pretend

To say

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

- While some people love cats others prefer dogs.

- While some people love cats: others prefer dogs.

- While some people love cats. Others prefer dogs.

- While some people love cats, others prefer dogs.

- While some people love cats, others prefer dogs.

Which research-paper situation requires a citation?

- When summarizing the outcome of a research study

- When stating the thesis in the introductory paragraph

- When including a personal anecdote in the conclusion

- When writing a generality, such as, "Most American high schoolers want a cell phone"

- When summarizing the outcome of a research study

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

- The fireplace which casts a warm glow on the man and his dog paints a cozy picture of domestic life.

- The fireplace which casts a warm glow on the man, and his dog paints a cozy picture of domestic life.

- The fireplace which casts a warm glow on the man and his dog, paints a cozy picture of domestic life.

- The fireplace, which casts a warm glow on the man and his dog, paints a cozy picture of domestic life.

- The fireplace, which casts a warm glow on the man and his dog, paints a cozy picture of domestic life.

Which sentence correctly follows capitalization rules?

- Even though he moved to New York, he was born in a Western town.

- I plan to enroll in College next year.

- The A1 Plumbing Board of Directors gave every employee a raise.

- The Geography students took a class trip to the Rocky Mountains.

- The A1 Plumbing Board of Directors gave every employee a raise.

Hard work and _____ are required to achieve one's academic goals.

Diciplin

Discipline

Disciplin

Disipline

Discipline

Which substitutions would improve the coherence of the paragraph? Select all that apply.

The paragraph says that baroque pop was short-lived and disappeared, followed by: "Because of this, it has been rediscovered by 21st-century audiences..."

- Small wonder that

- Altogether,

- In spite of this,

- Nonetheless,

- In conclusion,

- In spite of this,

- Nonetheless,

Which prefix can be added to the root vent to mean "go around"?

con-

in-

pre-

circum-

circum-

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

- It's a small world.

- Its time for us to go home.

- The dog brought us it's bone.

- I think its cold outside.

- It's a small world.

The following internal memo is from the head of a web-development team:

Hey, gang!

Lately there have been a whole bunch of small but avoidable errors in the formatting and styling for our website. Although I'm happy to review your work, I cannot continue to spend this many hours per day playing firefighter. Please take a sec to refamiliarize yourselves with our style manual and be sure to follow it closely going forward.

Thanks, Morgan

Which words or phrases are informal within a business context? Select all that apply.

- "Hey, gang!"

- website

- "playing firefighter"

- "a whole bunch"

- going forward

- "take a sec"

- "Hey, gang!"

- "playing firefighter"

- "a whole bunch"

- "take a sec"

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

- I was at the mall yesterday when I met some friends. "Hey," what are you doing here I asked?

- I was at the mall yesterday when I met some friends. "Hey, what are you doing here," I asked?

- I was at the mall yesterday when I met some friends, "Hey, what are you doing here," I asked.

- I was at the mall yesterday when I met some friends. "Hey, what are you doing here?" I asked.

- I was at the mall yesterday when I met some friends. "Hey, what are you doing here?" I asked.

Which sentence correctly follows the rules of punctuation?

- Francis Scott Key was an American lawyer; author; and amateur poet from Georgetown, who wrote the lyrics to the United States' national anthem.

- Francis Scott Key was an American lawyer, author, and amateur poet from Georgetown, who wrote the lyrics to the United States' national anthem.

- Francis Scott Key was an American lawyer author and amateur poet from Georgetown, who wrote the lyrics to the United States' national anthem.

- Francis Scott Key was an American lawyer, author, and amateur poet from Georgetown; who wrote the lyrics to the United States' national anthem.

- Francis Scott Key was an American lawyer, author, and amateur poet from Georgetown, who wrote the lyrics to the United States' national anthem.

Which statement requires a citation?

- Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system.

- The sun rises in the east and sets in the west.

- A nickname often used for Mars is the Red Planet.

- The surface temperature of Mars is increasing every year.

- The surface temperature of Mars is increasing every year.

Consider the following sentence:

The students stood before the principle, who was known for her strict views on plagiarism, and hoped that their promise to retake the course would earn them a break.

Which homophone should replace the incorrect word?

Brake

principal

there

coarse

principal

Which option contains formal rather than informal language?

- What's it all about?

- Where'd this thing come from?

- Where are we meeting?

- What's this stuff for?

- Where are we meeting?

Which is the final step of the writing process among the choices provided?

Editing

Researching

Interviewing

Drafting

Editing

Which option correctly punctuates the sentence?

- After studying the disease for years; scientists have identified the agents that cause it, but they haven't found a cure for it.

- After studying the disease for years scientists have identified the agents that cause it, but they haven't found a cure for it.

- After studying the disease for years, scientists have identified the agents that cause it, but they haven't found a cure for it.

- After, studying the disease for years, scientists have identified the agents, that cause it, but they haven't found a cure for it.

- After studying the disease for years, scientists have identified the agents that cause it, but they haven't found a cure for it.

Consider the following sentences:

According to our instructor, the book that I found was her's. She told me, however, that she didn't want it back.

What is the error?

- Improper use of a comma after "instructor"

- Improper use of an apostrophe in "didn't"

- Improper use of commas around "however"

- Improper use of an apostrophe in "her's"

- Improper use of an apostrophe in "her's"

Arrange the sentences into a logical paragraph.

1. It has never been more true to say that a dog is a man's best friend.

2. In response, the dog bit the intruder who was attacking his owner.

3. Last Tuesday night, a dog and his owner were asleep in their home.

4. An intruder broke into the house in the early hours of the morning.

3, 1, 2, 4

1, 2, 4, 3

1, 3, 2, 4

3, 4, 2, 1

3, 4, 2, 1

Which would be an introductory sentence for a paragraph about autism spectrum disorder?

- A dramatic rise in autism awareness since 1990 has led to increased recognition and understanding of the neurodevelopmental disorder within society.

- Increased understanding has fostered more inclusive environments in schools, workplaces, and communities.

- Now, more individuals across a wide range of disciplines recognize and incorporate simple yet effective accommodations for people with ASD.

- Over time, early diagnosis and intervention have ensured individuals on the autism spectrum can access appropriate support.

- A dramatic rise in autism awareness since 1990 has led to increased recognition and understanding of the neurodevelopmental disorder within society.

Which would not require a citation?

- The thesis of the paper placed at the end of the introductory paragraph

- A summary of other research completed within the past 20 years on the topic

- The mention of a theory that contradicts your view within the research section

- A chart containing statistical data that relates to your research and is placed in the appendix

- The thesis of the paper placed at the end of the introductory paragraph

A professor requires at least two qualified peer reviews from students within the field. Which method is best for finding reviewers who meet the criteria?

- Approach students outside the building where most general-education courses are completed.

- Wait for the thesis-review conference at the end of the semester.

- Contact the campus writing center to inquire about student reviewers in the field.

- Enter the criteria into a social-media search to determine who is nearby.

- Contact the campus writing center to inquire about student reviewers in the field.

The root lit means "letter," "root," or "word." Based on its affixes, which word means "unable to read or write"?

- Illiterate

- Obliterate

- Alliteration

- Preliterate

- Illiterate

Consider the sentence:

When it is too hot to work outside, I like to sit inside and read a book, but sometimes I play with the cat.

Which option is a coordinating conjunction in the sentence?

- when

- on

- with

- and

- and

For the word irresistible, which pair gives the closest meanings of its prefix and suffix?

- Again; able to be

- Not; a form of

- Not; able to be

- Again; a form of

- Not; able to be

Which sentence correctly follows standard spelling and apostrophe rules?

- "Its only a matter of time before our competitor makes gains in the market," said the sales director.

- Italy is known for it's delicious pastries, cheese, and cured meats.

- When the emergency room reaches capacity, its' stressful for both staff and patients.

- "It's a new day for America," declared the newly elected senator.

- "It's a new day for America," declared the newly elected senator.

Which affix, when added to the nonsense root amell, would most clearly give it an opposite or negative meaning?

- Monoamell

- Interamell

- Disamell

- Extramell

- Disamell

Which is a simple sentence?

- Not only does Antonio know American Sign Language, but he can also read lips.

- Marissa refuses to apologize; however, she knows she was unfair to her sister.

- The entire senior class went to the football game; therefore, the stadium was packed.

- Quantum physics is Juan's best subject.

- Quantum physics is Juan's best subject.

Which sentence is written in informal language?

- Correct business attire includes clothing that is mended, laundered, and pressed.

- This is a reminder that the dress code is intended to ensure harmony and professionalism.

- Employees have, in recent months, begun ignoring important parts of the dress code.

- Let's all agree from now on to dress for success, not a middle-school sleepover.

- Let's all agree from now on to dress for success, not a middle-school sleepover.

he was a big baseball fan, and her prized possession was her _____.

Which option completes the sentence with correct capitalization?

- Kansas City royals jersey

- Kansas City Royals Jersey

- Kansas city Royals jersey

- Kansas City Royals jersey

- Kansas City Royals jersey

Which statement would a teacher provide as personalized feedback to an elementary-school student?

- Matthew rides the local bus to school.

- Matthew is zoned for East Elementary School.

- Matthew is in the third grade.

- Matthew accepts redirection well.

- Matthew accepts redirection well.

Which choice is free from slang?

- Sorry I ghosted you last night and left you on read! I fell asleep.

- Why are you always late to your third-hour class?

- Do you want to grab some grub at the new restaurant downtown?

- The concert is next Friday. It's going to be lit!

- Why are you always late to your third-hour class?

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

- Sally and Emma both bought their dress design's from a fashion magazine.

- Sallys' and Emmas' dresses were flattering.

- Sallys' dresses were blue and red.

- Sally's dress was made of beautiful satin.

- Sally's dress was made of beautiful satin.

A company is preparing a lawn-mowing proposal for a local pharmacy. It has the area's square footage, grass type, last year's winning bid, and a list of other licensed lawn-mowing companies.

What should it do first?

- Write the proposal.

- Submit the document.

- Analyze the information.

- Revise the draft.

- Analyze the information.

Which part of a paragraph best describes this sentence?

In summation, there should be an equal-rights amendment because women are most likely to experience workplace discrimination and lower wages.

- Supporting detail

- Concluding statement

- Opening statement

- Source citation

- Concluding statement

Which step in the writing process must happen first?

- Research credible and relevant sources.

- Revise and edit with a focus on clarity.

- Plan and brainstorm the writing's structure and topics.

- Understand the prompt or writing assignment.

- Understand the prompt or writing assignment.

Which sentence correctly uses apostrophes?

- My grandparents's families are coming to town for the holidays.

- There are many parks' located across the country.

- All of the womens thing's were lost at sea.

- Our home's roof needs repairing.

- Our home's roof needs repairing.

Taken from a book review, which sentence is written in formal language?

- This book is not recommended for readers who have the desire to be entertained.

- Is this plot sophomoric and predictable? Well, duh!

- You can't tell the difference between characters because they're so dang identical.

- The author takes the unsuspecting reader on some kind of unfunny joy ride.

- This book is not recommended for readers who have the desire to be entertained.

Which is a complete sentence?

- He quickly jogs to his car.

- Running until you finish.

- Walks slowly around her neighbor's house.

- Jumping over the sidewalk cracks.

- He quickly jogs to his car.

Based on the prefix theo- and suffix -cracy, what can be understood about a theocracy?

- It is a government whose leaders are elected.

- It is a government ruled by religious leaders.

- It is the study of government.

- It is the study of religion.

- It is a government ruled by religious leaders.

Which sentence is correct in terms of parallelism?

- Aisha researched her thesis, wrote her essay, and submitted her essay for publication.

- Ivan enjoys boating, skiing, and to go to the wharf with his friends.

- Ling repaired the engine, tested its durability, takes it out of one car, and puts it in another car.

- Ashley makes the honor roll every term, volunteers several hours every week, and belonged to a service organization as a tutor.

- Aisha researched her thesis, wrote her essay, and submitted her essay for publication.

Which sentence uses the present participle of sleep correctly?

- Asleep on the branch of the tree, the cat spent its mornings outside.

- They slept through their alarm and were late for their examination.

- The dogs are sleeping beside the couch in their usual spot.

- The suite sleeps four people and has a pool, according to the listing.

- The dogs are sleeping beside the couch in their usual spot.

Which option is spelled correctly?

Tommerrew

Comittee

Recommend

Recieve

Recommend

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

- Education is our best tool for fighting ignorance, we should all work to attain power through learning.

- Education is our best tool for fighting ignorance we should all work to attain power through learning.

- Education is our best tool for fighting ignorance; we should all work to attain power through learning.

- Education is our best tool for fighting ignorance: we should all work to attain power through learning.

- Education is our best tool for fighting ignorance; we should all work to attain power through learning.

Which rhetorical situation allows for informal writing?

- A legal brief detailing the terms of an amicable divorce

- A business-partnership proposal between friends

- A personal journal accessed online

- A letter to an employee explaining the terms of termination

- A personal journal accessed online

Abraham Lincoln stated, "I shall adopt new views as fast as they appear to be true views."

What is the grammatical function of the first instance of "views"?

Predicate

Subject

Direct object

Indirect object

Direct object

Which sentence contains a prepositional phrase?

- Singing songs made me famous.

- While running, I saw a small dog.

- Earlier, I learned to ride my bike.

- The pet is under the tree over there.

- The pet is under the tree over there.

Which sentence is written correctly?

- Wearing a warm coat, I walked to the store.

- I found the shoe looking for my hat.

- Kidding myself all day, the yard was finally mowed.

- I thought the storm clouds looked dangerous standing on the shore.

- Wearing a warm coat, I walked to the store.

In which sentence are all the words spelled correctly?

- For several years, Alejandro has spent every weekend working at bake sales at local community centers and schools.

- Trevor had tried various hairstyles in an attempt to perfect his hare; finally, he decided to invest in stylish hats for self-expression.

- The doctor raced to answer the final question in the game show in time to win the grand prize.

- Since he was a fan of our great state, President Louis came hear to deliver a rousing address to the students.

- For several years, Alejandro has spent every weekend working at bake sales at local community centers and schools.

After the victory of the revolutionary forces in 1783, General George Washington resigned his military commission and retired from public life. At that time, Washington's letters reveal, the retirement was intended to be a permanent one. Among other projects as a private citizen, he planned to improve his estate and to find a use for his outlying lands.

Which sentence could be removed with the least impact on the paragraph's structure and coherence?

- At that time, Washington's letters reveal, the retirement was intended to be a permanent one.

- Among other projects as a private citizen, he planned to improve his estate and to find a use for his outlying lands.

- After the victory of the revolutionary forces in 1783, General George Washington resigned his military commission and retired from public life.

- Within a few years, however, Shays' Rebellion made clear to many the need for a national constitution.

- Among other projects as a private citizen, he planned to improve his estate and to find a use for his outlying lands.

Which statement in an essay about avocados needs a citation?

- Most of the author's friends enjoy avocado toast.

- Avocados are delicious.

- They can be found at your local grocer's.

- Retail sales in the United States have consistently increased.

- Retail sales in the United States have consistently increased.

Which sentence uses appropriately formal language to introduce a speech about gardening by a well-known horticulture professor?

- I have been a hobbyist gardener for 30 years and have found it to be a fun and fruitful adventure, which keeps me fit and active even if my knees get sore and muddy!

- Studies have shown that engaging in gardening fosters a profound connection with nature and provides valuable personal health benefits for individuals of all ages.

- Today I'm going to tell you about the ways you can have fun in the sun this summer, right in your own backyard.

- People say that Arjuna is a great gardener, but I don't care for her style or the types of produce she grows.

- Studies have shown that engaging in gardening fosters a profound connection with nature and provides valuable personal health benefits for individuals of all ages.

Based on its suffix, which word means "the state of being a child"?

Children

Childish

Childlike

Childhood

Childhood

Which question should be asked to evaluate the quality of a secondary source?

- Has the author written a bestselling novel?

- What is the author's relevance to the field?

- How many social-media followers does the author have?

- Does the author have a YouTube channel?

- What is the author's relevance to the field?

Consider the sentence:

That, too, is a sobering message for these retrograde times.

Which word is the best synonym for retrograde?

Unexplained

Progressive

Illusory

Backward

Backward

Which is a grammatically correct sentence with correctly placed commas?

- Cleveland enjoys hockey, he wants to play left defenseman next year.

- Chinese dumplings, or jiaozi can be filled with ginger, scallions, and pork, and needs to be fried to a consistent temperature.

- Nomadic herding and livestock rearing, are but a few types of farming that I'd like to try.

-Once a year, the stylist I admire in England accepts a coworker.

-Once a year, the stylist I admire in England accepts a coworker.

Which sentence correctly uses punctuation to indicate a relationship between two independent clauses?

- He had never been to South America before, he jumped at the chance to visit Peru.

- She was not looking forward to salsa class she had left her favorite dancing shoes at home; and would not have time to get them after work.

- It was a worthwhile concept; brilliant, unique, and relevant.

- There were just a few flurries in the air this morning, but now the snow is falling heavily in big, wet flakes.

- There were just a few flurries in the air this morning, but now the snow is falling heavily in big, wet flakes.

Which citation is an appropriate reference for a research paper about juvenile diabetes?

- Krug, Andrea. "Dining Out with Picky Eaters." The Timely Herald, late ed., 21 May 2020, p. E5.

- Bachman, Mandy. "Classic Holiday Desserts." Good Eating, Nov. 2020, pp. 15-18.

- Grey, Emily. Teaching a Child to Ride a Bike. Active Life, 28 Aug. 2019.

- Glenn, Ashley. Your Child's Blood Sugar and You. Penguin, 1996.

- Glenn, Ashley. Your Child's Blood Sugar and You. Penguin, 1996.

In the following sentence, what part of speech is motivated?

They felt motivated and worked all day on the project.

Adverb

Verb

Pronoun

Adjective

Adjective

Which sequence is most effective for writing a documented research paper?

- Research print and online sources, draft the essay, create citations, and revise the essay.

- Revise the essay, draft the essay, create citations, and research print and online sources.

- Create citations, research print and online sources, draft the essay, and revise the essay.

- Draft the essay, create citations, research print and online sources, and revise the essay.

- Research print and online sources, draft the essay, create citations, and revise the essay.

Which sentence demonstrates the correct use of quotation marks?

- "Great leadership" can be difficult to describe because both manager and leader are used interchangeably, but the two terms are not synonymous.

- Great leadership can be difficult to describe because both manager and leader are used interchangeably, "but the two terms are not synonymous."

- Great leadership can be "difficult to describe" because both manager and leader are used interchangeably, but the two terms are not synonymous.

- Great leadership can be difficult to describe because both "manager" and "leader" are used interchangeably, but the two terms are not synonymous.

- Great leadership can be difficult to describe because both "manager" and "leader" are used interchangeably, but the two terms are not synonymous.

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

- As a result of traveling to the writers' retreat, Kristen spent the next day getting tested for diseases; she had a high fever and dizzy spells.

- After Kristen's complaint the rest of the writer's were anxious about their health, and they hadn't had any symptoms during the writing retreat.

- Although, Kristen's colleague Chelsea was justifiably angry several of the retreat members were relieved that the illness wasn't spread.

- There was an infestation in the house used for the writing retreat; and Kristen's blankets all had to be thrown away.

- As a result of traveling to the writers' retreat, Kristen spent the next day getting tested for diseases; she had a high fever and dizzy spells.

Which word best describes formal writing?

- Spontaneous

- Professional

- Casual

- Passionate

- Professional

Which option correctly combines the two clauses?

- Kamryn put her chemistry books away for the summer after she took her final exam because she didn't open them again until September.

- After her final exam, Kamryn put her chemistry books away for the summer because she didn't open them again until September.

- After she took her final exam, Kamryn put her chemistry books away for the summer, and she didn't open them again until September.

- Kamryn didn't open them again until September after she took her final exam, she put her chemistry books away for the summer.

- After she took her final exam, Kamryn put her chemistry books away for the summer, and she didn't open them again until September.

The idea that a vampire's fingernails or hair continue to grow after death can be explained by the drying out of the body, which creates the illusion of growth.

Which sentence should be the topic sentence?

- Much of what we consider vampire folklore originated from attempts to make sense of phenomena that were inexplicable at the time.

- The idea that a vampire's fingernails or hair continue to grow after death can be explained by the drying out of the body, which creates the illusion of growth.

- Common symptoms of tuberculosis, such as pallor and constant fatigue, have been offered as examples of conditions once mistaken for vampirism.

- Folklore was a way for people in the past to explain mystifying events; today, science answers those inexplicable questions.

- Much of what we consider vampire folklore originated from attempts to make sense of phenomena that were inexplicable at the time.

Consider the following sentence from a medical journal:

Our results indicate that it is way too early to speculate as to the drug's long-term effects.

Which word is inappropriately informal?

Too

Way

Indicate

Drug's

Way

Which sentence has correct subject-verb agreement?

- The book, including all the chapters in the first section, is boring.

- The news about the new restaurant coming to town be exciting.

- One of my friends like to cook Italian food.

- Everyone in my class have their driver's license.

- The book, including all the chapters in the first section, is boring.

Read the paragraph:

The seal folk, often called selchies, appear in stories in Ireland and Cornwall but are especially prominent in those of Scotland

Which sentence could be removed without changing the main idea?

- The seal folk, often called selchies, appear in stories in Ireland and Cornwall but are especially prominent in those of Scotland.

- Other Orkney tales include lindwurms, giant mythic serpents with dragon-like traits.

- The islands have a significant population of both grey seals and common seals, which might explain why seal-folk legends are more common here in the islands.

- Orkney, a series of islands north of mainland Scotland, is often considered the origin of the selchie myth.

- Other Orkney tales include lindwurms, giant mythic serpents with dragon-like traits.

Which part of the word recreation means "the action of"?

-eat-

"-tion"

-cre-

re-

"-tion"

Based on the prefix pan-, what can be understood about a "panoply"?

- It is a complete collection.

- It is a rapidly moving object.

- It is a clamorous noise.

- It is a sublime vision.

- It is a complete collection.