Question 1

What is the best definition of the word STOLID?

Accepted Answer

impassive; stoic

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ginergly

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exact

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well-groomed

Question 2

What is the best definition of the word OPULENT?

Accepted Answer

luxurious or abundant

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clumsy

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bereaved

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cheery

Question 3

What is the best definition of the word INSIDIOUS?

Accepted Answer

dastardly or cunning

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poverty-stricken

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provisional

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adapatable

Question 4

What is the best antonym for the word WARILY?

Accepted Answer

recklessly

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precisely

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heedlessly

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inflexible

Question 5

Which of the following is a sentence fragment?

Accepted Answer

Although we studied all night

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Michael, the dark-haired boy from my gym class, asked me to dinner

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I failed the test

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I woke up feeling great

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a run-on sentence?

Accepted Answer

My cat named Pickles ran out the door, and I have not seen him since!

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My cat named Pickles ran out the door, I have not seen him since!

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My cat named Pickles ran out the door I have not seen him since!

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a run-on sentence?

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Do you expect me to listen to this music all night; it is terrible!

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Do you expect me to listen to this music all night, it is terrible!

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Do you expect me to listen to this music all night it is terrible!

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a run-on sentence?

Accepted Answer

After the storm, the yard was a mess, but nothing was damaged.

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After the storm, the yard was a mess nothing was damaged.

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After the storm, the yard was a mess, nothing was damaged.

Question 9

Which of the following is an example of parallel construction?

Accepted Answer

Mary likes to hike, to swim, and to ride a bicycle.

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The production manager was asked to write his report quickly, accurately, and in a detailed manner.

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Mary likes hiking, swimming, and to ride a bicycle.

Question 10

Which of the following is an example of parallel construction?

Accepted Answer

Every morning, we make our bed, eat breakfast and feed the dog.

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They argued not only about the article, but they argued also about the review

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Every morning, we make our bed, eating breakfast and feed the dog.

Question 11

Which of the following is an example of parallel construction?

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I like running, singing, and reading.

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I like running, singing, and to read.

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I like running, to sing, and reading.

Question 12

Pick the best word to fill in the blank: "Effective speakers often ___ their main points to ensure understanding."

Accepted Answer

reiterate

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pilable

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insidious

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warily

Question 13

Pick the best word to fill in the blank: "The Biltmore Estate is an _____ mansion built by George Vanderbilt. It is the largest house in America!"

Accepted Answer

opulent

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tentative

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verbatim

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intimation

Question 14

Pick the best word to fill in the blank: "According to my girlfriend, my new hair style looks ____ and messy."

Accepted Answer

unkempt

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guise

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tentative

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prosaic

Question 15

Which of the following is a sentence fragment?

Accepted Answer

running through the rain with socks on

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I dislike running through the rain with socks on

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running through the rain with socks on is a miserable feeling

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