1. Read the word in parentheses; then decide which of these sentences most effectively translates an abstract concept into a mental picture.
   

A(Studious) Lucy lay on her bed reading a back issue of National Geographic.

B(Rumors) Whispers of doubt filled the empty halls like the reek of boiled cabbage.

C(Sunrise) The rising sun transformed the canyon into bright stone and deep shadow.

D(Freedom) On her twenty-first birthday, Lola declared herself a woman.

Student Answer: C

Answer: Incorrect

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1. Which sentence best describes clustering?
   

AYou're generating words that suggest possible sentences or paragraphs.

BYou're generating words that suggest possible themes for an essay.

CYou write down words or ideas that occur to you in no particular order.

DYou write down words or ideas in chronological order.

Student Answer: C

Answer: Incorrect

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1. Find the sentence with the active voice.
   

AThe bill was passed by the legislature.

BIt was voted by the legislature to pass.

CThe chairman told me that the legislature passed the bill.

DI was told by the chairman that the bill was passed by the legislature.

Student Answer: D

Answer: Incorrect

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1. When writing, you can most effectively use a dash
   

Ain place of a semicolon.

Bin place of an exclamation point.

Cto add a formal touch to a sentence.

Dto get the reader's attention.

Student Answer: A

Answer: Incorrect

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1. Which of the following statements about vocabulary building is not correct?
   

AThe best way to improve your vocabulary is to memorize lists of vocabulary words.

BReading on a daily basis is very important for building your vocabulary.

CUsing the dictionary is only one step in the process of vocabulary building.

DPronunciation is an important part of adding new words to your vocabulary.

Student Answer: D

Answer: Incorrect

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