Use the following definitions to
answer the question.assent:1. (noun) an agreement2. (verb) to express agreementascent:1. (noun) an upward slope or incline2. (verb) to climbRead the sentence.The measure passed with a majority _________.Which word correctly completes the sentence?
assent (noun)
assent (verb)
ascent (noun)
ascent (verb)
assent(noun)
According to The Elements of Style, which answer choice is consistent with Strunk's rules?
Use of passive voice should be discarded.
Revise writing to omit needless words.
Use of the Oxford comma is not preferred.
Write short sentences that contain few details.
Revise writing to omit needless words.
Read the sentence.The stimulus in the experiment caused the plants to grow. Which type of phrase or clause is underlined in the sentence?
noun phrase
verb phrase
adjectival phrase
adverbial clause
adjectival phrase
Use the following definitions to answer the question.
council:1. (noun) a committee
2. (noun) people running local affairs
counsel:1. (noun) somebody who gives advice
2. (noun) advice
Which sentence contains correct word usage?
The city counsel held a meeting to discuss parking fines.
The defendant was given council to plead not guilty.
The counsel voted on the referendum during the last session.
The council voted to uphold the education budget as planned.
The council voted to uphold the education budget as planned.
Which sentence contains a verbal phrase acting as a noun?
The athletes ran the 500-meter race with ease.
Skilled as a baker, Donna embellishes her cakes with handmade fondant.
The crowd diffused after the concert ended and the area lights came on.
My objective was writing an eloquent speech.
My objective was writing an eloquent speech.
Which is a compound sentence?
I managed to complete the task, but I missed the deadline.
My brother, who has always played baseball, earned a sports scholarship to college.
While studying for the test, Marisa realized she was not prepared.
The man who called tonight wants us to hire him to remodel our bathroom.
I managed to complete the task, but I missed the deadline.
Which is a compound-complex sentence?
While they were walking on campus, Dwayne admired the buildings, and Michelle imagined attending classes in this beautiful place.
Daily exercise is beneficial to your health, therefore you must take several precautions to avoid injuries.
Our experienced tour guide, who grew up in the area, directed us toward some amazing local scenes.
The electronic merchandise was defective, as it had been severely damaged during shipment.
While they were walking on campus, Dwayne admired the buildings, and Michelle imagined attending classes in this beautiful place.
Which sentence contains gender-neutral language?
The firemen loaded their equipment and started up the ladder.
The stewardess helped load passengers onto the plane.
A company is looking to replace the chairman of the board.
Recycling helps preserve the Earth for all humankind.
Recycling helps preserve the Earth for all humankind.
Use the following definitions to answer the question.
accept:1. (verb) to take, to receive
except:1. (verb) to leave out, to exclude
Which sentence contains correct word usage?
A raise was given to all employees accept the intern.
The school was happy to except all donations to support their programs.
Please except this as a token of my appreciation.
The restaurant will only accept deliveries through the back entrance.
The restaurant will only accept deliveries through the back entrance.
Which sentence contains a verbal phrase acting as a modifier?
Passing my driving test on the first attempt would be the highlight of my day.
Giving a presentation in front of my class, I suddenly developed severe stage fright.
The water saturated the ground, which made it impossible to plant the garden.
Dante tolerated his brother's annoying habits during homework time but later studied alone in his room.
Giving a presentation in front of my class, I suddenly developed severe stage fright.