V3 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 neglect her studies.
however
therefore
especially
indeed
However
Which of the following statements about a thesis statement is correct?
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It is a fact.
it is the secondary idea in a piece of writing
it has been proven by the scientific community.
It is the central idea in a piece of writing
It is the central idea in a piece of writing
Everyone knew Sam was
to helping animals because of his volunteer work at the animal shelter.
comited
comitted
commited
committed
committed
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?
It helped me pay attention during lectures.
A ball of wool holds so much potential, and is also a sustainabie resource
There are other health benefits of knitting, too.
The repetition of stitch after stitch is so relaxing
It helped me pay attention during lectures.
Which of the following sentences regarding thesis statements in the writing process is correct?
Thesis statement wording should be as specific as possible
The thesis statement should appear only at the end of a paperi
Supporting evidence is not needed when the thesis statement is an opinion
The written work should disprove the thesis statement.
Thesis statement wording should be as specific as possible
John Smith was the man ___ photographed the landscape.
Which of the following options correctly completes the sentence above?
who
which
that
whom
Who
Which of the following is a compound sentence?
I don’t like to run or swim.
Swimming is extremely fun.
He will not run today
He ran, but she ran faster.
He ran, but she ran faster.
The job applicants were shown to an anteroom, where they waited to be called for their interviews.
Vhich of the following is the meaning of the prefix “ante-“ as used in the sentence above?
Beyond
After
Against
Before
Before
Based upon the affixes, which of the following words could be defined as “the study of humans”?
Anthropomorphism
Anthropology
Philanthropy
Biology
Anthropology
The fact that she lied to her best friend weighed heavily on her.
consciense
consceince
conscience
concience
conscience
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?
Fowl
Vice
Plumb
Rack
Plumb
Which of the following tasks is appropriate during the final stage of the writing process?
Checking for punctuation errors
Supporting the main argument
Providing logical transitions
Establishing a clear caim
Checking for punctuation errors
Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?
The handle was loose and could have fallen off at any moment.
The handle was loose and could have fallen off at any moment.
The handle was lose and could of fallen off at any moment.
The handle was lose and could have fallen off at any moment.
The handle was loose and could have fallen off at any moment.
(The first option)
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?
Intravenous
Intercostal
Intracostal
Intervenous
Intercostal
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?
Pronoun
Preposition
Adjective
Adverb
Adverb
Which of the following situations does not require a citation?
When writing about an idea or concept with which the reader might disagree
When the writer uses visuals created by a media company to illustrate their point
When reviewing another writer’s theories or experimental results published in a periodical
When the writer paraphrases the conclusions of their own research paper in another piece of writing
When the writer paraphrases the conclusions of their own research paper in another piece of writing
Based on an analysis of word structure, which of the following is the meaning of the word “bibliophile”?
Resource list
Book lover
Reference text
Novel publisher
Book lover
Which of the following sentences demonstrates correct grammar and usage?
If any less people watch that television series, the effect will be its cancellation,
If any fewer people watch that television series, the affect wil 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.
If any fewer people watch that television series, the effect will be its cancellation.
In which of the following situations is a citation needed?
A speaker recites an original poem.
A writer states a well-known and accepted fact.
A student quotes song lynics to support his point
A professor teaches a concept from a book she wrote
A student quotes song lynics to support his point
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
Many ____books are popular among adults these days.
Which of the following options correctly completes the sentence above?
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childrens’s
children’s
childrens
childrens
children’s
Which of the following sentences follows the rules of punctuation and capitalization?
“I loved that show,” he said: “It’s my favorite of the ye ar.”
“I loved that show,” He said. “I’s my favonte 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.”
Which of the following sentences does not belong in a paragraph about caring for newly hatched chickens?
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Eggs should be collected daily from a mature hen to ensure the eggs are not fertilized
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.
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 hen to ensure the eggs are not fertilized
Giving the chicks medicated or non
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 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.”
The young man said, “It’s a nice day to take a walk in the park.”
Which of the following sentences correctly uses apostrophes?
Our home’s roof needs repairing.
There are many parks’ located across the country.
All of the womens thing’s were lost at sea
My grandparents’s families are coming to town for the holidays.
Our home’s roof needs repairing.
Which of the following is the meaning of the word “indiscriminate ?
Selective
Miscellaneous
Distinct
Noisy
Miscellaneous
According to the prefix “mal..” which of the following phrases best defines “malformed”?
Formed under
Partially formed
Formed within
Badly formed
Badly formed
Which of the following sentences contains formal language for use in an academic paper?
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The data analysis results don’t support the rejection of the null hypothesis.
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.
Many behavior modification studies use a single-subject research desig
Which of the following statements about a paragraph’s concluding sentence is true?
It gives information that o pposes the topic sentence
It gives supporting details for the topic sentence
It summarizes the essay’s main point.
It summarizes the paragraph’s main point.
It’s summarizes the paragraphs main point
Which of the following options is the correct plural spelling?
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Parenthesi
Syllabi
Thesis
Daturm
Syllabi
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 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?
Exercise does not have to be difficult; consider walking.
If you want to get in shape. the first step is to get moving
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.
There are physical and psychological reasons for a daily walk.
Which of the following is a complex sentence?
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.
When Jung-hoon found a seat on the bus, he hoped he would have a quiet ride.
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 true about a strong academic thesis?
A reasonable argument cannot be made against it.
it reflects the opinions of most people.
It directly states the argument.
It is a viewpoint endorsed by one’s professor.
It directly states the argument
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.
The Ferris wheel rose high above the midway, iluminating the night sky.
There were more than 25 entries in the livestock competition.
I think the county fair should encourage more people to enter its baking and gardening competicions.
The Ferris wheel rose high above the midway, iluminating the night sky.
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 ye ar’s winning bid, and a list of other licensed lawn mowing companies?
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Submitting the document
Writing the proposal
Revising the draft
Analyzing the information
Analyzing the information
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?
Preposition
Adverb
Adjective
Verb
Adverb
Which of the following sentences is an example of third-person narrative voice?
I went to the store for some basic items.
You have always been very meaningful to me.
We love sightseeing in our national parks.
He was scared when he got on the plane.
He was scared when he got on the plane.
