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Read the sentence.As the contractor looked at the dilapidated structure that stood on the empty lot, he noticed the cracks and holes in the roof and realized he had a great deal of work to do.Which word is closest in meaning to the underlined word?

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enormous
B
untouched
C
polluted
D
rundown
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Read the sentence.There were a finite number of tickets to the game, as the stadium could only hold 20,000 people.Which word is closest in meaning to the underlined word?

A
special
B
reserved
C
pricey
D
limited
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Read the sentence.As the trumpet blared a jarring noise, everyone quickly covered their ears!Using the context clues, what is the meaning of the underlined word?

A
quiet
B
subtle
C
harmonious
D
shrill
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Read the excerpt from “First Joint Debate at Ottawa,” by Abraham Lincoln. Now, I have no means of totally disproving such charges as this which the Judge makes. A man cannot prove a negative; but he has a right to claim, that when a man makes an affirmative charge, he must offer some proof to show the truth of what he says. I certainly cannot introduce testimony to show the negative about things, but I have a right to claim that if a man says he knows a thing, then he must show how he knows it. I always have a right to claim this, and it is not satisfactory to me that he may be “conscientious” on the subject.Does the author use a consistent tone in the passage?

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No, the author switches from casual to formal diction.
B
No, the author switches from subjective to condescending diction.
C
Yes, the author uses diction that is academic and formal.
D
Yes, the author uses diction that is lighthearted and informal.
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Read the introduction to Julissa’s composition.The largest of the linen tents, erected at the campsite to protect the team of conservationists from the relentless African sun, housed the leader of the expedition, Dr. Aidan Hamilton. His round spectacles framed his slender face and complimented his gray hair as he sat outside his tent, mapping the day’s journey.Julissa is most likely writing with the purpose of

A
explaining information using dates and facts.
B
describing a sequence of events.
C
describing in an observational manner.
D
persuading and influencing others.
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Read the sentence.Algebra is a precursor for calculus because it will help students to be successful in the latter course.Which word is closest in meaning to the underlined word?

A
complex training
B
preceding requirement
C
brief introduction
D
predominant trait
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Read the excerpt below.The mission of the Blanche Anti-Bullying Organization is to promote integrity, self-esteem, and respect for all people; therefore, as we pursue our mission, we the founders do respectfully promise to uphold these values for ourselves and all of our participating members.What is the tone of the passage?

A
sincere
B
casual
C
humorous
D
critical
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Read the passage from Theodore Roosevelt: An Autobiography.In the Yellowstone the animals seem always to behave as one wishes them to! It is always possible to see the sheep and deer and antelope, and also the great herds of elk, which are shyer than the smaller beasts. In April we found the elk weak after the short commons and hard living of winter. What is the closest meaning of the underlined phrase as it used in the excerpt?

A
survival efforts
B
hunting season
C
long and cold season
D
trials and tribulations
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Read the passage from Theodore Roosevelt: An Autobiography.I could not name any principle upon which the books have been gathered. Books are almost as individual as friends. There is no earthly use in laying down general laws about them. Some meet the needs of one person, and some of another; and each person should beware of the booklover's besetting sin, of what Mr. Edgar Allan Poe calls "the mad pride of intellectuality," taking the shape of arrogant pity for the man who does not like the same kind of books.Using the context clues, what is the meaning of the word "principle" as used in the sentence?

A
important reason
B
standard ruling
C
truth
D
belief
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Read the paragraph.Monica relocated into a new apartment last weekend. She had countless boxes to pack and could not possibly attempt to transport the furniture herself. She is hiring movers to help her with the heaviest items. Monica's furniture was loaded into a truck and moved to her new apartment. She was there to instruct the movers where to put everything. Luckily, all the furniture made it to the location in one piece!Which best explains the inconsistency in writing used in this paragraph?

A
It does not maintain a single point of view.
B
It does not maintain appropriate verb tense.
C
It does not maintain the same tone throughout.
D
It does not maintain the same style throughout.

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