V2 Flashcards
Which of the following options best completes the sentence below?
The responsibilities of a class president are extensive _____ she should not become so involved that she neglects her studies.
however
indeed
Therefore
Especially
However
The pumpkin crop was incredibly small this year because of excessive rain in the spring and heat in the summer.
Which of the following parts of speech describes the word “incredibly” as used in the sentence above?
Adverb
Preposition
Pronoun
Adjective
Adverb
The fact that she lied to her best friend weighed heavily on her _____.
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conscience
consceince
consciense
condience
conscience
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 dally walk provides a chance to decompress from the stresses of the work day. A change of scenery and fresh air can brighten your mood.
Which of the following sentences would be the best topic sentence for the paragraph?
There are physical and psychological reasons for a daily walk.
If you want to get in shape, the first step is to get moving
Exercise does not have to be difficult consider walking.
One of the easiest ways to lose inches is to take a walk on a daily basis.
There are physical and psychological reasons for a daily walk.
Which of the following sentences follows the rules of punctuation and capitalizationt
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“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; “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. “It’s my favorite of the year.”
The job applicants were shown to an anteroom, where 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?
Against
Alter
Beyond
Before
Before
Which of the following sentences correctly uses apostrophes?
Our home’s roof needs repaining.
All of the womens thing’s were lost at sea.
There are many parks’ located across the country
My grandparents’s families are coming to town for the holidays.
Our home’s roof needs repaining.
John Smith was the man ____ photographed the landscape.
Which of the following options correctly completes the sentence above?
that
whom
which
who
Who
Which of the following sentences does not belong in a paragraph about caring for newly hatched chickens?
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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,
Set the hatching area temperature to 95° F, reducing it by 5° each week after the chicks arrive.
Make sure the chicks have plenty of clean water in shallow containers, giving them sugar water on their first day for a boost of energy.
Eggs should be collected daily from a mature hand to ensure the eggs are not fertilized.
Which of the following is true about a strong academic thesis?
It directly states the argument.
A reasonable argument cannot be made against it.
It reflects the opinions of most people.
It is a viewpoint endorsed by one’s professor.
It directly states the argument
Which of the following statements about a paragraph’s concluding sentence is true?
It summarizes the paragraphis main point.
It summarizes the essay’s main point.
It gives supporting details for the topic sentence.
It gives information that opposes the topic sentence
It’s summarizes the paragraph some main point
Many ____ books are popular among adults these days.
Which of the following options correctly completes the sentence above?
children’s
childrens’
childrens’s
childrens
Children’s
The spaces between the ribs are known as _____ spaces; they contain the____ veins.
Which of the following words is the best choice for the blanks in the sentence?
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Intracostal
Intervenous
intravenous
Intercostal
Intercostal
Which of the following is a complex sentence?
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When Jung-hoon found a seat on the bus, he hoped he would have a quiet ride.
Both the bus and Jung-hoon were running late.
Jung-hoon 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.
Jung-hoon and Cho decreased their carbon footprint.
Jung-hoon 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.
Which of the following is a compound sentence?
He ran, but she ran faster.
He will not run today.
Swimming is extremely fun.
I don’t like to run or swim.
He ran, but she ran faster.
Based on an analysis of word structure, which of the following is the meaning of the word “bibliophile”?
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Book lover
Novel publisher
Reference text
Resource list
Book lover
Which of the following sentences demonstrates correct grammar and usage?
If any fewer people watch that television series, the effect will be its cancellation.
If any less people watch that television series, the effect will be its cancellation.
If any fewer people watch that television series, the affect will be its cancellation.
If any less people watch that television series, the affect will be its cancellation.
If any fewer people watch that television series, the effect will be its cancellation.
Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?
The young man yelled. “Oh what a wonderful day to go see the seals”
The young man said, “It’s a nice day to take a walk in the park.”
The young man asked, “Have you read “The Hobbit”?
The young man exclaimed, “Wow, what fun we had today”
The young man said, “It’s a nice day to take a walk in the park.”
Based upon the affixes, which of the following words could be defined as “the study of humans”?
Biology
Anthropology
Anthropomorphism
Philanthropy
Anthropology
Knitting is my favorite hobby. I feel such 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 repetition 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 liked to knit during class. Knitting is a very portable hobby. It helped me pay attention to lectures. If you’re looking for a fun hobby, perhaps you should give knitting a try.
Which of the following sentences does not fit with the rest of the paragraph above?
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A ball of wool holds so much potential, and is also a sustainable resource.
The repetition of stitch after stitch is so relaxing.
There are other health benefits of knitting, too.
It helped me pay attention during lectures.
It helped me pay attention during lectures.
Which of the following statements about a thesis statement is correct?
It is the secondary idea in a piece of writing-
It is the central idea in a piece of writing.
It has been proven by the scientific community.
It is a fact.
It is the central idea in a piece of writing
The masked villain silently laughed while watching the hero struggle to escape.
Which of the following parts of speech is the word “silently” in the previous sentence?
Adverb
Adjective
Verb
Preposition
Adverb
Which of the following tasks is apropriate during the final stage of the writing process?
Establishing a clear claim
Providing logical transitions
Checking for punctuation errors
Supporting the main argument
Checking for punctuation error
Which of the following sentences regarding thesis statements in the writing process is correct?
The thesis statement should appear only at the end of a paper.
The written work should disprove the thesis statement.
Supporting evidence is not needed when the thesis statement is an opinion,
Thesis statement wording should be as specific as possible.
Thesis statement wording should be as specific as possible
Which of the following sentences contains formal language for use in an academic paper?
The data analysis results don’t support the rejection of the null hypothesis.
Many behavior modification studies use a single-subject research design.
The participants in the study included guys aged 25 to 35 years living in Kansas.
I think that past lit reviews support my hypothesis.
Many behavior, modification studies use a single subject research design
Everyone knew Sam was _____ to helping animals because of his volunteer work at the animal shelter.
commited
committed
comited
comitted
committed
According to the prefix “mal..” which of the following phrases best defines “malformed”?
Partially formed
Badly formed
Formed under
Formed within
Badly formed
Which of the following is the meaning of the word “indiscriminate”?
Selective
Noisy
Miscellaneous
Distinct
Miscellaneous
Which of the following sentences is likely to be found in a descriptive passage about a county fair?
The Ferris wheel rose high above the midway, illuminating the night sky.
There were more than 25 entries in the livestock competition.
On Friday evening, join us for the parade through downtown, ending at the fairgrounds.
I think the county fair should encourage more people to enter its baking and gardening competitions.
The Ferris wheel rose high above the midway, illuminating the night sky.
In which of the following situations is a citation needed?
A writer states a well-known and accepted fact.
A 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 student quotes song lyrics to support his point.
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 homophones should be used to correct the sentence above?
Rack
Fowl
Plumb
Vise
Plumb
Which of the following situations does not require a citation?
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When writing about an idea or concept with which the reader might disagree
When the writer paraphrases the conclusions of their own research paper in another piece of writing
When reviewing another writer’s theories or experimental results published in a periodical
When the writer uses visuals created by a media company to illustrate their point
When the writer paraphrases the conclusions of their own research paper in another piece of writing
Which of the following pairs of words are examples for the prefix that means between, among, or together?
interaction, interject
intramural, intramuscular
dyslexia, dysplasia
antigravity, antibodies
interaction, interject
Which of the following sentences is an example of third-person narrative voice?
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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.
You have always been very meaningful to me.
He was scared when he got on the plane.
Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?
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The handle was loose and could of fallen off 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 have fallen off at any moment.
The handle was loose and could have fallen off at any moment.
Which of the following best describes the first step a company should take in writing a lawn mowing proposal for a local pharmacy when they have access to the square footage of the area to be mowed, the grass type, last year’s winning bid, and a list of other licensed lawn mowing companies?
Writing the proposal
Revising the draft
Submitting the document
Analyzing the information
Analyzing the information
Which of the following options is the correct plural spelling?
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Datum
Syllabi
Thesis
Parenthesi
Syllabi
