In which sentence does the word in parenthesis have the most negative connotation?
A. Three years later, Carlos and his men returned from the (long) journey.
B. Three years later, Carlos and his men returned from the (grueling) journey.
C. Three years later, Carlos and his men returned from the (brief) journey.
D. Three years later, Carlos and his men returned from the (painless) journey.
The sentence in which the word in parenthesis has the most negative connotation is: B. Three years later, Carlos and his men returned from the (grueling) journey.
Read this sentence from paragraph 3.
"At the time, Rowling was teaching full-time and was a busy single parent, so spare time was at a premium."
What does the phrase at a premium indicate about Rowling’s spare time?
A. It was social.
B. It was relaxing.
C. It was valuable.
D. It was enjoyable.
The phrase "at a premium" indicates that Rowling's spare time was valuable. C. It was valuable.
Read this sentence from paragraph 5 of Why Young People Should Tune Out.
Television is a method of transmitting information, and a lot of the messages young people are receiving are negative and out of line with reality.
When the author says that many television messages are out of line with reality, the author MOST LIKELY means that television
A.
does not reflect the wishes of most young people.
B.
does not present ideas that can help young people.
C.
does not reflect what usually happens in real life.
D
.
does not present a positive picture of actual life.
When the author says that many television messages are out of line with reality, the author most likely means that television does not reflect what usually happens in real life. C. It does not reflect what usually happens in real life.
What is the mood of the sentence below?
Upon hearing the fire alarm, walk calmly to the nearest exit.
A.
indicative
B.
imperative
C.
interrogative
D.
subjunctive
The mood of the sentence "Upon hearing the fire alarm, walk calmly to the nearest exit" is imperative. B. Imperative.
Read the sentence.
The play was halted because of a technical problem, and disappointment rippling through the crowd.
What is the correct way to revise the underlined word?
A.
would have rippled
B.
rippled
C.
would be rippling
D
.
ripples
The correct way to revise the underlined word is: D. ripples.
Choose the option that is the most effective substitute for the Parenthesis part of the sentence. If no substitution is necessary, then choose "Leave as is."
While Dena was at (soccer camp; she won) a large trophy.
A.
soccer camp. She won
B.
soccer camp she won
C.
soccer camp, she won
D.
Leave as is.