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Which sentence most strongly develops a positive tone?

A
I was happy when I received my first paycheck for my hard work.
B
Winter break is approaching quickly, and I cannot wait to go shopping for gifts.
C
Going to the beach is one of my favorite activities; I love surfing and paddle boarding.
D
A sense of accomplishment overwhelmed me as I stepped onto the stage that sunny, glorious day of graduation.
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Which word has a clearly positive connotation?

A
irritation
B
burden
C
chore
D
joy
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Read the sentence.The coded log book proved decipherable with the help of a few simple equations.Based on the suffix, -able, what does the word “decipherable” mean?

A
able to be seen
B
able to be counted
C
able to be understood
D
able to be discussed
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Read the sentence.I grimaced as I walked into my apartment and recognized the familiar smell of my roommate’s cooking. Which of the following is the connotation of the word “smell” in this sentence?

A
aroma
B
stench
C
scent
D
fragrance
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How is a root word used to understand a text?

A
It reveals the style of the writer.
B
It alerts the reader that a technical term is being used.
C
It gives the reader an understanding of the writer’s tone.
D
It provides the foundation for a word’s meaning.
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Read the paragraph.To conserve fuel and save lives, the national speed limit of 55 miles per hour should be restored. Gas prices are very high right now, so going slower would help to save money for many drivers. Also, there are too many deaths on the freeways. If drivers slowed down, fewer deaths would occur. What is the writer trying to accomplish in this paragraph?

A
persuade drivers to drive less
B
persuade drivers to slow down
C
inform drivers of high gas prices
D
inform drivers of death rates on the freeways
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What is the definition of a word called?

A
its style
B
its tone
C
its denotation
D
its connotation
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Read the sentence.As the boy grew to be a teenager, he became more defiant with his mother. Based on the suffix, -ant, what does the word “defiant” mean?

A
The boy got along better with his mother.
B
The boy began to disobey his mother.
C
The boy started to ignore his mother.
D
The boy wanted to spend more time with his mother.
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Which word has the most negative connotation?

A
stingy
B
thrifty
C
frugal
D
prudent
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Read the definition.conclusion: the last partWhat is the root word of conclusion?

A
con
B
clusion
C
clus
D
sion
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A job application would most likely use what type of language?

A
formal
B
informal
C
jargon
D
casual
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Read the passage.Novels, poetry, and drama are all genres, or types, of literature. These genres can reveal important insights about human nature, as well as protest injustices in the world or make social criticisms. The authors of literary pieces use characters, setting, and plot to analyze themes such as love, maturity, and death. Which audience would this passage be most appropriate for?

A
teachers who are accustomed to informal English
B
students who are familiar with vocabulary definitions
C
students who are familiar with literary jargon
D
teachers who are accustomed to persuasive language
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Which document would most likely use informal language?

A
an advertisement for sportswear
B
a research paper about fabrics
C
a cover letter for a job application
D
an essay for a college application

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