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Which characteristics were part of the medieval code of chivalry? Select three options.

A
humor
B
loyalty
C
morality
D
elegance
E
faithfulness
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to practicethe practicing ofpractice forto do a practice on

A
to practice
B
the practicing of
C
practice for
D
to do a practice on
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When writing a critique, a reader first finds the central idea and supporting details, then

A
gives evidence to support a position.
B
states a position on the central idea.
C
connects the text to historical facts.
D
concludes with a strong statement.
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Read the sentence.Abashed by the harsh criticism, the mortifying writer decided to rewrite the beginning of the book.

A
change “Abashed” to “Abashing”
B
change “mortifying” to “mortified”
C
change “to rewrite” to “rewriting”
D
change “beginning” to “began”
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Read the sentence.According to the latest reports sent to us, orangutans prefer to remain safely in their original habitats.

A
It functions as the subject.
B
It functions as the direct object.
C
It functions as the subject complement.
D
It functions as the object of the preposition.
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Which line from Utopia is an example of an anecdote, a brief story or account of an event used to make a larger point?

A
The folly of men has enhanced the value of gold and silver because of their scarcity; whereas, on the contrary, it is their opinion that Nature, as an indulgent parent, has freely given us all the best things in great abundance . . .
B
It is certain that all things appear incredible to us in proportion as they differ from known customs; but one who can judge aright will not wonder to find that, since their constitution differs so much from ours, their value of gold and silver should be measured by a very different standard . . .
C
I never saw a clearer instance of the opposite impressions that different customs make on people than I observed in the ambassadors of the Anemolians, who came to Amaurot when I was there.
D
But they much more admire and detest the folly of those who, when they see a rich man, though they neither owe him anything, nor are in any sort dependent on his bounty . . .
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How should the sentence be revised to replace the infinitives with gerunds? Check all that apply.

A
by changing “To host” to “Hosting”
B
by changing “to clean” to “cleaning”
C
by changing “to organize” to “organizing”
D
by changing “to the part” to “parting”
E
by changing “to the rooms” to “rooming”
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[BLANK]

A
the king and church leaders
B
male and female leaders
C
rulers of other nations
D
royalty and the working class
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Read the sentence.Hiking along merrily, we maintained a sedate pace because we liked to heartily enjoy the stream bubbling its way beside us.

A
the infinitive phrase “to heartily enjoy”
B
the participial phrase “bubbling its way”
C
the gerund phrase “hiking along merrily”
D
the prepositional phrase “beside us”
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Central idea: Utopians strive to make gold and silver less valuable.

A
The Utopians use gold to make chains and earrings for enslaved people.
B
To show their disinterest in gold, Utopians drink from earthen cups.
C
It is a waste to use gold for everyday purposes, because it is hard to find.
D
Thomas More wrote during a time when gold was highly valued.
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To avoid confusion from a misplaced modifier, a participial phrase should be placed

A
at the beginning of the sentence.
B
at the end of the sentence.
C
next to the noun it describes.
D
next to the verb it describes.
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Read the sentence.Materializing from the mist, the alarm warned the ship to steer quickly to the right of the rocks.

A
It uses a gerund to function as a participle.
B
It places the infinitive phrase in the wrong place.
C
It places the participial phrase in the wrong place.
D
It uses a prepositional phrase to function as an infinitive.

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