Which of the following is not a prewriting technique?
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Which sentence illustrates correct punctuation and capitalization?
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Read the sample and answer the following question.
It's a miracle that the maintenance workers arrived on time because they're late a lot.
Which of the following corrects a spelling error in the sentences?
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Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?
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Based on the consideration of word parts, which of the following means "the state of being subject to death?"
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Read the sentence below and answer the following question. (Select all that apply.)
In a chemical reaction, reactants are transformed into products, _____ indicating that mass and energy are conserved in the process.
Which of the following transition words or phrases best completes the sentence?
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The word "misunderstand" can be divided into which parts?
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Which of the following are key parts of a paragraph? (Select all that apply.)
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Which of the following sentences would indicate that the setting is the United States in the 1990's?
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Sarah is writing a research paper on a highly publicized tourist location. She has spoken to several reliable sources, brainstormed to create an outline for her paper, written a first draft, which she then revised. Which of the following elements does Sarah need to add to complete the writing process?
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Which sentence illustrates correct comma usage? (Select all that apply.)
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Which of the following uses the "'y' to 'i'" rule correctly? (Select all that apply.)
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Which of the following is an example of a simple sentence? (Select all that apply.)
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Read the sample and answer the following question.
The old building gives the town a needed historical charm.
Which of the following is the simple subject in the sentence above?
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Read the sentence below, and answer the question.
In the distance, Joan watched as the boat sailed across the glistening water and with it all hopes of happy life drifted away with it.
Which of the following publications would most likely contain this sentence?
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Read the sentence and answer the following question:
Neither John nor Michael hit the ball during the game.
Which of the following is an object of the sentence?
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Which of the following is a dependent clause?
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Which of the following is a compound sentence?
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Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?
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During the editing stage of the writing process, what should a writer primarily focus on?
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Read the sentence and answer the following question:
All of the women are working on the quilt for the church giveaway.
Which of the following is the subject of the sentence above?
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What does the root "bio-" refer to?
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In which of the following does the suffix create a word that is a different part of speech from the base word?
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Which of the following sentences contains informal language?
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Which of the following is a fragment?
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Which of the following contains a sentence fragment?
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Which of the following is a dependent clause?
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Read the sentence below, and answer the following question.
Experimental results indicate a significantly dramatic drop in positive outcomes from the placebo trial group.
Which of the following publications would most likely contain this sentence?
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Based on the consideration of the word parts, which of the following means "to spread throughout?"
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Read the sentence below, and answer the following question.
When thinking of the future, you should always try to chase the person you want to become. In order to be successful and to continue to grow as a person, you must never settle, and you must continue to work on improving yourself.
Which of the following publications would most likely contain this sentence?
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Read the sentence below, and answer the following question.
Each of the women were planning on contributing to the charity committee.
Which of the following grammar errors appears in the sentence?
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Demonstrate correct sentence structure.
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Which of the following statements is correct?
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Which of the following is a simple sentence?
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Which sentence illustrates correct punctuation in a compound-complex sentence?
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Read the sentence below, and answer the following question.
Embrace each day as an opportunity to grow and discover yourself as a person. Challenges are stepping stones, and your resilience will be the catalyst that turns your dreams into accomplishments.
Which of the following publications would most likely contain this sentence?
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Which of the following uses the "y" to "i" rule correctly? (Select all that apply.)
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Which of the following is a compound sentence?
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Which of the following would be likely to occur first in the writing process?
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What does the prefix "exo-" usually mean?
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Which of the following statements is correct?
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Read the paragraph and answer the following question.
When it comes to writing an essay, it is important that you maintain a clear structure in order to present a well-developed piece of writing. First, establishing a clear thesis statement will help outline the content to come in the essay. This will establish the main idea and set the stage for the supporting points that will be addressed in the body paragraphs. Next, each of your body paragraph should begin with a topic sentence. These sentences will introduce your topic for that specific body paragraph, so your reader will understand what you will provide elaboration for. Finally, your writing will need to be summarized with a conclusion paragraph. This will bring a sense of closure to your writing.
Which of the following sentences uses language that fits the style of the passage?
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What does the word "misunderstanding" mean when analyzing word parts?
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Which of the following uses a correct punctuation pattern for a complex sentence?
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Reorder the sentences below into the best chronological sequence to construct a paragraph.
[A] When it comes time to plan a party, I always go about it in a specific order.
[B] Afterward, I will order, purchase, and organize all the supplies that I need for the day of the party. This makes it easier to lay things out when the day comes.
[C] Last, when the party day arrives, I start by setting up the tables and decor. I wait until 30 minutes before the guests are set to arrive before I lay out the food.
[D] I begin with establishing a theme and a guest list. This will allow me to create a list of supplies that I will need for the party.