English / Language Usage Flashcards by Hailey Lopez

“Singing” functions as which of the following parts of speech in the sentence below?

Singing is my favorite activity

adverb
Noun
Adjective
Preposition

Noun

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Surely, he thought, I can’t trust this enticing yet dubious offer, although I could use the opportunity more than I’d like to admit

Which of the following parts of the speech is the word “although”

Adverb
Conjunction
Participate
Interjection

Conjunction

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The top secret blueprints were for an intergalactic spaceship.

Which of the following is the meaning of the prefix “inter” as used in the sentence above?

among
Past
Into
Below

Among

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According to the prefix “pre” which of the following words defines “preliminary”

Anticipatory
Concluding
Repeating
Introductory

Introductory

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Which of the following transitional expressions should a student use to compare two ideas?

For instance
Likewise
In addition
Therfore

Likewise

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WOW, that was a fast car?

Which of the following parts of spreads is the word “wow” in the sentence above?

Conjunction
inter junction
Adverb
Preposition

Interjunction

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Which of the following is an example of second person narrative voice?

you got the window because someone is knocking insistently on the front door
she won first place at the county fair with my homemade blueberry pie recipe
I wanted to visit the art museum to see the new sculpture
we are planning a trip to Florida for our family vacation

You got the window seat because so,e one is knocking insistently on the front door

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Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?

we sat down to eat our meal outside; the night was beautiful
the horse rode our house, the beach, and around the church, before he started to tire
the ladies hats were all purple; they looked pretty
the strong heavyset fighter won his first fight, and he was featured in the newspaper

We sat down to eat our meal ; the night was beautiful

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Which of the following sentences correctly uses subjective verb agreement?

statistics is an interesting subject. However, statistics are often misleading
statistics are an interesting subject. However, statistics is often misleading
statistics is an interesting subject. However, statistics are often misleading
statistics are an interesting subject. However, statistics are often misleading

Statistics is an interesting subject. However, statistics are often misleading

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Which of the following sentences contain formal language, rather than informal language?

the blue footed booby is a magnificent specimen
if you can’t take the heat, get out the kitchen
I didn’t want to tell on my friends but the teacher gave me no choice
when traveling alone, be on the lookout for the pick-pockets

The blue footed booby is a magnificent specimen

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Because of running around, their clients are confused about whose in charge, and the company is losing its competitive edge. Which of the following contractions should be used to correct the error in the sentence above?

You’re
They’re
Its
Who’s

Who’s

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Which of the following could function effectively as a topic sentence (select all that apply)

Although some people think of cologne as old fashioned, I prefer to consider it timeless
- preheat the oven to 350 f
- nevertheless, there are serious problem with the Pearl fishing industry
-examples of nonferrous metals include copper,lead and lead
- the rain had come early, soaking the green Kentucky hills, but marine chose to go for her run away

-Although some people think of cologne as old fashioned, I prefer to consider it timeless

Nevertheless, there are serious problem with the Pearl fishing industry

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Which of the following sentences uses a translation word correctly?

Gilda lives near campus; likewise, the grocery store is within walking distance
Glinda likes math class; nevertheless, she enjoys anything pertaining to numbers
Gilda is a hardworking student;therefore, she earned a good grade on her essay
Gilda attends college; thus, she also works full time at an engineering firm

Gilda is a hardworking student;therefore, she earned a good grade on her essay

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Which of the following is a complete sentence?

When I was young and loved going for runs in the park
Running through the park before breakfast
I walked all three dogs around the park this morning
Walking with a limp as a result of the thorn

I walked all three dogs around the park this morning

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Which of the following options is the correct spelling of the plural form of “crisis “

Crisises
Crises
Crises’s
Crisis’s

Crises

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According to the prefix “intra” which of the following is the best definition of the word “intravenous “

Around the veins
Within the veins
Against the veins
Between the veins

Within the veins

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Which of the following sentences supports the following thesis statement?

Organic gardening can be as simple or complex as you choose to make it

the popularity of organic gardening has increased because of the public’s concern about food safety
organic gardening requires the ability to recall specific names of plants
The origins of organic gardening date back to ancient times
Organic gardening ranges from basic composting to a chemical analysis of the soil

Organic gardening ranges from basic components ping to a chemical analysis of the soil

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Which of the following is a thesis statement?

Māori culture should receive more emphasis in the history curriculum of New Zealand schools
- while Abel Tasman is the first European credited with seeing New Zealand, James cook is recognized for mapping the country
- New Zealand’s national flag depicts four red stars and a silver fern
- the Māori people are indigenous to New Zealand

Māori culture should receive more emphasis in the history curriculum of New Zealand

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Which of the following sentences is the most formal in style?

I want to gain experience with your company, so I’m appy to be an intern
- I’d like to apply for this internship in order to gain experience as part of your company
- I am applying to this internship to gain experience with your company
- I’m applying to be an intern to gain experience with your company

I am applying to this internship to gain experience with your company

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The very lively lady was riding a beautiful parade float

Which of the following parts of speech is the word “lively” in the sentence above?

inter junction
Adjective
Adverb
Conjunction

Adjective

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Which of the following sentences is written correctly?

I have to leave!” She said.
“Were you late to the show,” he asked?
“It’s time to go home.” I told him.
“Don’t stay out too late,” my mother said

“I have to leave!” She said.

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According to the prefix “in-“which of the following words defines “incredulous “

Convinced
Disbelieving
Weary
Sympathetic

Convinced

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Which of the following sentences is the least formal in style?

I gained significant experience with computers while attending college
I have a lot of experience with computers from my college days
I gained a lot of experience with computers while I was a student in college
I’ve got a ton of experience with computers from school

I’ve got a ton experience with computers from school

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Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?

A carpenter must use tools- hammers, saws, chisels to finish a job
A carpenter use certain tools- hammers, saws, chisels- to fish the job
A carpenter must use certain tools hammers,saws, chisels - to finish a job
A carpenter must use certain tools, hammers, saws, chisels, to finish A job

A carpenter must use certain tools- hammers, saws, chisels - to finish the job

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Which of the following sentences correctly uses subjective verb agreement? Whose two girls in the first row are best friends The b Dogs in our backyard growls late at night Computers has made our job easier The tennis balls roll into the parking lot

The tennis balls roll into the parking lot

Which of the following situations is an example of plagiarism? A student includes verbatim sections of text from her own previously published work without citation A student writes an original story noting her favorite science fiction author as an inspiration A student inc,uses a common knowledge statement such as “the earth is found” in his paper without citation A student quotes a favorite author verbatim as part of his class paper, including correctly formatted citation

A student includes verbatim sections of text from her own previously published work without citation

Which of the following is true of conclusion? They must offer extensive counterpoints to the argument They do not include cited material They restate the argument They pinpoint weak areas in the argument

They do not include cited material They restate the argument

In which of the following places can you find the thesis statement of an essay ? Introduction Conclusion Reference Body

Introduction

Which of the following best describes the peer review process? Teamwork among participants is not required All comments from peer reviewers should be implemented Incomplete drafts are typically submitted for the process It requires time and attention to complete

It requires time and attention to complete

The skies are clear, and I predict no rain in the ….. future the weather reporter announced - foreseable Foreseeable Forseeable Forseeible

Foreseeable

Which of the following sentences correctly follows the rules of capitalization? Even though he moved to New York, he was born in the Western town. The Geography students took a class trip to the Rocky Mountains The A1 plumbing Board of Directors gave every employee a raise I plan to enroll in College next year

The Geography students took a class trip to the Rocky Mountains

Arrange the following sentences into a chronological. Paragraph (use all options.) A - Additionally, players must ensure they are in good academic standing. B - lastly, players can prepare for basketball season by purchasing the necessary equipment, including proper shoes, and socks. C - There is a myraid preparation to be completed before the basketball season begins D- This could include lifting weights, shots and long distance, running and competing ball handling drills E - First, I player mustn’t sure they are in physical shape, required to play an aerobic game such as basketball

CEDAB

Which of the following is an example of an accident plagiarism Summarizing a commission without including a source credit Forgetting to include an InTEXT citation for information Submitting a paper that was written by a friend Copy information from a source and identifying it as your own

Forgetting to include an InTEXT citation for information

Which of the following is the plural spelling of the word “loaf?” Loaves Loafs Loaf’s Loafes

Loaves

Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct? The handle is loose and could have fallenoff at any moment The handle was lose and could have fallen off at any moment The handle was lose and could of fallen off at any moment The handle was loose and could of fallen off at any moment

The handle was loose and could have fallen off any moment

Using context clues, what is the correct order of the sentences for the following paragraph about dressing a loom? A- now for some good news: once the loom is dressed, the hard part is done B- with the heddles threaded, the ward threads are passed through a comb like aperture called a Reed, to keep everything straight an event, and tied off at the end of the loom C- first, the warp- the portion of the yarn that will run lengthwise in the finished product - is wound into a warping board, allowing the weaver to measure out its length D- the warp is then carefully transferred to the loom, and individual. Strands of yarn are threaded through the heddles (needle like apertures) in a fixed pattern E- weaving on a traditional floor loom begins with a somewhat involved process, called dressing the loom

ECDBA

Which of the following is a complex sentence? Jung hon and Cho decreased their carbon footprint Jung hon waited for the bus and when the bus didn’t appear, he wasn’t sure it would, so he walked to the next bus stop - when Jung hon found a seat on the bus, he hoped he would have a quiet ride - Both the bus and Jung hon were running late

When Jung hon found a seat on th e bus, he hoped he would have a quite ride

Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly? The young man asked, “have you read “The Hobbit?” The young man yelled, “oh what a wonderful day to go seals’.” The young man said, “It’s a nice day to take a walk in the park.” The young man exclaimed, “Wow,what a fun day we had today?”

The young man said, “it’s a nice day to take a walk in the park.”

The job applicants for shown to an anteroom, where are they waited to be called for their interviews. Which of the following is the meaning of the prefix ANTE as used in the sentence above? Before

Before

Which of the following sentences does not belong in a paragraph about caring for newly hatched chickens? Set the hatching area temperature to 95°F, reducing it by 5° each week after the checks arrive Giving the chicks medicated or non-medicated food is a controversial choice that you should make after speaking to your supplier or feed store personnel - Eggs should be collected daily from a mature hen to ensure the eggs are not fertilized - Make sure the chicks have plenty of clean water in shallow containers, giving them sugar water on the first day for a boost of energy

Eggs should be collected daily from a mature hen to ensure the eggs are not fertilized

I had to Wrack my brain and plum the depths of my resources to overcome the foul consequences of my previous vice. Which of the following Homo foams should be used to correct the sentence above? Fowl Rack. Vise Plumb

Plumb

Which of the following statements about a paragraphs concluding sentence is true? It gives information that opposes the topic sentence It’s summarizes the paragraphs main point Did give supporting detail for the topic sentence Is summarizes the essays main point

It’s summarizes the paragraphs main point

According to the prefix Mal, which of the following phrases, best defines malformed? Badly informed Formed within Formed under Partially formed

Badly formed

Which of the following Sentences demonstrates correct, grammar, and usage? - if any fewer people watch the television series, the affect will be its cancellation - if any less people watch that television series, the effect will be its cancellation - If any less people watch that television series, the affect will be its cancellation - If any fewer people watched that television series, the effect will be its cancellation

If any fewer people watched that television series, the effect will be its cancellation

Which of the following sentences is an example of third person, narrative voice? You have always been very meaningful to me He was scared when he got on the plane We love sightseeing in our national parks I went to the store for some basic items

He was scared when he got on the plane

Which of the following option Best completes the sentence below? The responsibilities of a class president are extensive; , she should not become so involved that she neglects her studies Especially Indeed However Therefore

However

Everyone knew Sam was ______ to helping animals because of his volunteer work at the animal shelter Committed commited Comited Comitted

Committed

Which of the following is the meaning of the word indiscriminate? Distinct selective Miscellaneous Noisy

Miscellaneous

The spaces between the ribs are known as ______ spaces; they contain the ____ veins Intercostal Intravenous Intervenous Intercostal

Intercostal

Which of the following statements about a thesis statement is correct? It is the central idea in a piece of writing It is a fact It is the secondary idea in a piece of writing It has been proven by a scientific community

It is the central idea in a piece of writing

Hey, pumpkin crop was incredibly small this year because of extensive rain in the spring, and he in the summer which of the following parts of speech, describes the word incredibly as used in the sentence above? Preposition Adverb Pronoun Adjective

Adverb

Which of the following options is the correct plural spelling? Thesis Syllabi Parenthesi Datum

Syllabi

The fuck does she like her best friend wait heavily on her _____ Conscience Consciense Consceince Concience

Conscience

Knitting is my favorite hobby. I feel much a sense of accomplishment when I finish a sweater or a pair of socks. A ball of wool holds so much potential, and is also a sustainable resource. The reputation of stitch after stitch is so relaxing. researchers say it can have the same benefits as meditation. There are other health benefits of knitting, too. The craft can slow cognitive decline and improve symptoms of arthritis. I started knitting when I was in college, and like to knit during class. Knitting is a very portable hobby. It helps me pay attention to lectures. If you are looking for a fun hobby, perhaps you should give knitting a try, which of the following sentences does not fit with the rest of a paragraph above? - There are other benefits of knitting too The repetition of stitch actor stitches, so relaxing A ball of wool holds so much potential, and is also sustainable resource It helps me pay attention during lectures

A ball of wool holds so much potential and is also a sustainable resource

Many ___ books are popular among adults these days. Which of the following options correctly completes the sentence above. Children’s Childrens’s Childrens’ Childrens

Children’s

Which of the following sentences is likely to be found in a descriptive passage about a county fair? On Friday evening, join us for the parade through downtown, ending at the fairgrounds - There were more than 25 entries in the lifestyle competition - The Ferris wheel Rose, high above the midway, illuminating the night sky - I think the county fair should encourage more people to enter. It’s baking and garden competition.

The Ferris wheel, Rose, high above the midway, illuminating the night sky

Based upon the affixes, which of the following words would be defined as the study of humans? Biology philanthropy Anthropology Anthropomorphism

Anthropology

John Smith was the man ____ photographed the landscape. Which of the following options correctly completes the sentence above? Who Which Whom That

Who

In which of the following situation is a citation needed? The professor teaches a concept from a book she wrote A speaker recites an original poem A student quotes song lyrics to support his point A writer states a well known and excepted fact

A student quotes song lyrics to support his point

Which of the following sentences follows the rules of punctuation and capitalization? “I loved that show.” He said. “It’s my favorite of the year.” “I loved that show,” he said. “It’s my favorite of the year.” “ I loved that show,” He said. “Its my favorite of the year.” “I loved that show,” he said: “it’s my favorite of the year.”

“I loved that show,” he said. “It’s my favorite of the year.”

Which of the following is true about a strong academic thesis It is a viewpoint endorsed by ones professor It directly states argument Reflects the opinions of most people A reasonable argument cannot be made against it

Directly states the argument

Which of the following sentences regarding thesis statements, and the writing process is correct? Thesis statement wording should be as specific as possible The written work should disprove the thesis statement Thesis statement should appear only at the end of the paper Supporting evidence is not needed when the thesis statement is an opinion

Thesis statement wording should be as specific as possible

Numerous studies have confirmed that a brisk walk 30 minutes each day is adequate exercise for most healthy adults. Two of the most beneficial aspects are increased metabolism and joint flexibility. Equally important, however, are the mental benefits, a daily walk provides a chance to decompress from the stresses of the workday a change of scenery and fresh air can brighten your mood which of the following sentences should be the best topic sentence for the paragraph? - One of the easiest ways to lose inches is to take a walk on a daily basis Exercise does not have to be difficult ;consider walking - there are physical and psychological reasons for a daily walk If you want to get in shape, the first step is to get moving

There are physical and psychological reasons for a daily walk

Which of the following sentences contains formal language for use in an academic paper? The participants in the study included guys age 25 to 35 years living in Kansas I think that pass lit review support my hypothesis The data analysis results don’t support the rejection of the no hypothesis Many behavior modification studies use a single subject research design

Many behavior modification studies use a single subject research design

Which of the following options correctly changes the singular form to the plural form. ( Select all that apply.) Goose to gooses Child to childs Bus to busses Focus to foci Index to indices

Focus to foci index to indices

Which of the following is a compound sentence? Swimming is extremely fun I don’t like to run or swim He will not run today He ran, but she ran faster

He ran, but she ran faster

Which of the following task is appropriate during the final stage of the writing process? Checking for punctuation errors Providing logical transitions Establishing a clear claim Supporting the main argument

Checking for punctuation errors

Which of the following sentences correctly uses apostrophes? All of the woman things were lost at Sea Our home’s roof needs repairing My grandparent’s families are coming to town for the holidays There are many parks’ located across the country

Our home’s roof needs repairing

Which of the following sentence correctly follows the rule of capitalization? I plan to enroll in College next year The Geography of students took a class trip to the Rocky Mountains A1 Plumbing Board of Directors gave every employee a raise Even though he moved to New York, he was born in a Western town

A1 Pluming Board of Directors

Which of the following sentences contain a dangling modifier? The contended puppy sat by the sleeping young child 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 Drivers interstate or confused by the outdated driving law

The contended puppy sat by the sleeping young child

In the word circumnavigation the Latin prefix “circum” means to move in which of the following directions? Up Around Sideways Ford

Around

The masked villain silently laughed well, watching the hero struggle to escape. Which of the following parts of speech is the word silently in the previous sentence.? Verb Adjective Preposition Adverb

Adverb

Which of the following is the final step of the writing process? Researching Drafting Editing Interviewing

Editing

The graceful dancer moved across the stage as the music began to play. Which of the following is the meaning of the suffix “ful” as used in the sentence above? Characterized by State of Able Worthy

Characterized by

1. It has never been more true to say that a dog is a man’s best friend. 2. In response, and 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. Using the sentence above, which is the following sentence, orders, best forms an organized, logical paragraph ? 1243 3421 1324 3124

3421

Which of the following actions takes place during the revision phase of the writing process? Gathering information Creating ideas Connecting concepts Proofreading text

Proofreading text

The Kist of the saying went something like this if a person want to get ahead in life, you have to be willing to work for it Which of the following language can tensions is violated in the sentence above ? Use of a colon Verb tense Pronoun antecedent agreement Punctuation of an introductory clause

Pronoun antecedent agreement

Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly? The green paint is a horrible color, I don’t want it on my walls The green paint is a horrible color: I don’t want it on my walls The green paint is a horrible color. I don’t want it on my walls. The green paint is a horrible color? I don’t want it on my walls.

The green paint is a horrible color, I don’t want it on my walls.

October arrived in the air started to change. The mornings were chilly when Lydia headed to school, and Halloween costume every year, there was a costume contest, and this year, Lydia wanted to win of. The following is the likely source of the passage above. A diary entry A short story Personal email Weather report

A diary entry

Which of the following sentence is correctly punctuated? Several car’s bumpers for crashed after the collision The pony’s’ saddle is so pretty Tom’s and Annie house is beautiful A working student’s best friend is her phone

A working student’s best friend is her phone

Which of the following correctly employ standard English spelling? The buildings height was exceeded by its width The buildings heighth was exceeded by its width The building’s heighth was acceded by its width The buildings heighth was acceded by its width

The building’s height was exceeded by its width

Which of the following sentences would most likely be found in an email from professor to her biology students at a college?? Traffic on highway 32 will be rerouted to Main Street during rat novation of the seventh Street bridge - Research groups from the 10:30 AM Tuesday class should meet in the library this week We want to go out for dinner, but we haven’t decided where to eat yet - I didn’t get any constructive feedback on my paper during the peer review last week

Research groups from the 10 AM Tuesday class should meet in the library this week

Ouch! I stepped on one of those plastic toy bricks left on the floor again! Which of the following parts of speech is the word ouch Adjective Inter-Junction Conjunction Preposition

Inter-Junction

The triplets could sing very well so they and a friend formate a ___ for the annual talent show? Duct Quartet Quintet Octet

Quartet

Which of the following demonstrates proper subject verb agreement? The boy or the girl sing in the choir The boy and girls visit my house The boy and girls in our club is in the café The boy or girls come to school late

The boy or girls come to school late

Which of the following statements about a paragraphs topic sentence is true? It’s summarize the main idea of the essay It should be a general as possible It’s summarize the main idea of the paragraph It should be as detailed as possible

It should be as generals possible

Which of the following sentences correctly uses a compound sentence structure? He like to cook at home, but she prefer to eat at the restaurant After they played basketball all day, the girls were very tired Although he would have gone to the movie that his friend recommended, it started The professor enjoyed reading, cycling, and listening to jazz music

He like to cook at home, but prefer to eat at a restaurant

Which of the following is the meaning of wellness according to the suffix? Why some thing as well How some thing as well The state of being well One who is well

The state of being well

Which of the following sentences demonstrates proper subject verb agreement? Physics is a difficult subject to learn Measles usually spread through respiratory flu it The study of various sciences are compelling News travels fast

Physics is a difficult subject to learn

Which of the following sentences correctly uses a complex sentence structure? She wanted to go to the beach after she left work The student brought her laptop, textbook and parking pass Whenever the boys played in the rain, they came home with Muddy clothes They had to decide between adopting a cat or a dog at the rescue shelter

Whenever the boys played in the rain, they came home with a Mutty clothes

According to the pre-sub, which of the following words to times subterranean Above ground Overpass Underground Causeway

Underground

The class is nervous about ___ first exam Its Their Its’ It’s

Its

Which of the following is a step in the proofreading process?? Checking for spelling Checking secondary sources Checking for proof of authorship Checking primary sources

Checking for spelling

Which of the following sentences requires a citation? Some sunscreen to have it SPF 30 One in five Americans will develop skin cancer, but age of 70 Any exposed skin is susceptible to sunburn Prolongs can exposure, can result in a burn

One in five Americans of develops skin cancer by age 70

Which of the following sentences demonstrates proper pronoun antecedent agreement? If a person wants to travel to the moon, she must get a job at a Space technology station If people want to travel to the moon, you must get a job at a Space technology station If people want to travel to the moon, he must get a job at a Space technology station If a person wants to travel to the moon, you must get a job at a Space technology station

If a person wants to travel to the moon, she must get a job at a Space technology station

Which of the following sentences is written correctly?? Blizzard have the ability to alter its color relation to blend in with the foliage The lizard has the ability to alter its coloration to blend in with the foliage The lizard has the ability to alter its color realization to blend in with the foliage, the lizard has the ability to alter its colorization to blend in with the foliage

The lizard has the ability to alter its colorization to blend in with the foliage

Which of the following is a complex sentence?? I brush my teeth all the coffee brewed because time is running short I use the time while the coffee was going to brush my teeth Since time was running short, I hurriedly brushed my teeth for breakfast, was warming up Time is running short, so I hurriedly brush my teeth or breakfast was warming up

Since time is running sure, I heard Euley brushed my teeth or breakfast was warming up

Which of the following is a compound sentence? I like my job, but I like this more I can, and will take the prize this year I need to order a new auto subdividing adjuster piece for the components behind it As I was saying, if you need my help for anything, just call me

I like my job, but I like this more