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Which sentence contains gender-neutral language?

A
The firemen loaded their equipment and started up the ladder.
B
The stewardess helped load passengers onto the plane.
C
A company is looking to replace the chairman of the board.
D
Recycling helps preserve the Earth for all humankind.
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Use the following definitions to answer the question.compliment:1. (noun) an expression of admiration or praise2. (verb) to praise somebodycomplement:1. (noun) something that completes, makes up a whole2. (verb) to complete somethingRead the sentence.The bronze statue was a lovely __________ to her collection.Which word correctly completes the sentence?

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compliment (noun)
B
compliment (verb)
C
complement (noun)
D
complement (verb)
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Use the following definitions to answer the question.accept:1. (verb) to take, to receiveexcept:1. (verb) to leave out, to excludeWhich sentence contains correct word usage?

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A raise was given to all employees accept the intern.
B
The school was happy to except all donations to support their programs.
C
Please except this as a token of my appreciation.
D
The restaurant will only accept deliveries through the back entrance.
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Use the following definitions to answer the question.council:1. (noun) a committee2. (noun) people running local affairscounsel:1. (noun) somebody who gives advice2. (noun) adviceWhich sentence contains correct word usage?

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The city counsel held a meeting to discuss parking fines.
B
The defendant was given council to plead not guilty.
C
The counsel voted on the referendum during the last session.
D
The council voted to uphold the education budget as planned.
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Read the sentence.Jesse felt irritable overwhelmed and frustrated as he entered the building.According to The Elements of Style, what is the correct way to punctuate this sentence?

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Jesse felt irritable overwhelmed, and frustrated as he entered the building.
B
Jesse felt irritable, overwhelmed, and frustrated as he entered the building.
C
Jesse felt irritable, overwhelmed and frustrated as he entered the building.
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Which is a compound sentence?

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I managed to complete the task, but I missed the deadline.
B
My brother, who has always played baseball, earned a sports scholarship to college.
C
While studying for the test, Marisa realized she was not prepared.
D
The man who called tonight wants us to hire him to remodel our bathroom.
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Which is a compound-complex sentence?

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While they were walking on campus, Dwayne admired the buildings, and Michelle imagined attending classes in this beautiful place.
B
Daily exercise is beneficial to your health, therefore you must take several precautions to avoid injuries.
C
Our experienced tour guide, who grew up in the area, directed us toward some amazing local scenes.
D
The electronic merchandise was defective, as it had been severely damaged during shipment.
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According to The Elements of Style, which sentence is written in active voice?

A
The acceptance speech was given by the award winners.
B
The pennants were won by the championship team.
C
A memorable evening was had by all who attended the event.
D
The workers took precautions while digging along power lines.
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Read the sentence.The animals' habitat was in the direct path of the forest fire. Which type of phrase or clause is underlined in the sentence?

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noun phrase
B
verb phrase
C
adjectival clause
D
adverbial clause
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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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