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Read the sentence.The stimulus in the experiment caused the plants to grow. Which type of phrase or clause is underlined in the sentence?

A
noun phrase
B
verb phrase
C
adjectival phrase
D
adverbial clause
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The last step in evaluating your media analysis essay is to ensure that you have

A
identified your topic.
B
presented your thesis statement.
C
written the body of your analysis.
D
written a conclusion based on the thesis.
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Which sentence contains a verbal phrase acting as a modifier?

A
Passing my driving test on the first attempt would be the highlight of my day.
B
Giving a presentation in front of my class, I suddenly developed severe stage fright.
C
The water saturated the ground, which made it impossible to plant the garden.
D
Dante tolerated his brother's annoying habits during homework time but later studied alone in his room.
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Read the excerpt from Anthem.I am neither foe nor friend to my brothers, but such as each of them shall deserve of me. And to earn my love, my brothers must do more than to have been born. I do not grant my love without reason, nor to any chance passer-by who may wish to claim it. I honor men with my love. But honor is a thing to be earned.Which best explains the philosophical concept reflected in the excerpt?

A
This excerpt reflects collectivism, because it reveals the narrator’s deep love for other individuals.
B
This excerpt reflects collectivism, because it reinforces the need for acceptance and brotherhood.
C
This excerpt reflects capitalism, because it suggests that love of others is unnecessary and unimportant.
D
This excerpt reflects capitalism, because it emphasizes an exchange based on free will.
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Which excerpt from Dispatches is an example of paradox?

A
And at night it was beautiful. Even the incoming was beautiful at night, beautiful and deeply dreadful.
B
One hit anywhere in the chopper would bring you back, bitten lips, white knuckles and all, and then you knew where you were.
C
At night you could lie out on some sandbags and watch the C-47’s mounted with Vulcans doing their work.
D
At night in Khe Sanh, waiting there, thinking about all of them (40,000, some said), thinking that they might really try it, could keep you up.
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Read the sentence.Nia, my best friend, scored the winning goal.Which is the best revision of the sentence?

A
Nia my best friend scored the winning goal.
B
Nia, my best friend scored the winning goal.
C
Nia my best friend, scored the winning goal.
D
no change
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How does the structure of A Rumor of War reflect the pace of the war?

A
Short sentences used throughout the passage imitate the startling haste with which buildings were bombed.
B
Long paragraphs used at the beginning of the passage reflect the longer battles that occurred near the beginning of the war.
C
Long flowing sentences are followed by choppier sentences that reflect the quick guerrilla attacks that interrupted the long hikes.
D
Short paragraphs used throughout the passage reflect how quickly the war began and ended.
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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?

A
assent (noun)
B
assent (verb)
C
ascent (noun)
D
ascent (verb)
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Which sentence is written correctly?

A
Maggie broke her leg, while jumping into the pool, and has to wear a cast for eight weeks.
B
Snow cones, a tasty treat, can be found in many delicious flavors.
C
The musicians, performed their hit songs, at the weekend concert.
D
Mike, has lost 40 pounds, because he started eating healthy and running each day.
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Which of the following excerpts from "Harrison Bergeron" best illustrates irony?

A
“If you see this boy,” said the ballerina, “do not—I repeat, do not—try to reason with him.”
B
“He is a genius and an athlete, is under-handicapped, and should be regarded as extremely dangerous.”
C
“My God—” said George, “that must be Harrison!”
D
“Gee—I could tell that one was a doozy,” said Hazel.

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