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Mr. Petrie has a way of making Algebra seem easy. His lucid explanations make even the most difficult problems simple to understand. What is the meaning of the word lucid in the selection above?
a) relaxed
b) humorous
c) clear
d) interesting

Which sentence below uses the correct bolded word?
a) Mark and Kerry's sister went their.
b) I've heard so much about Mexico that I cannot wait to go there.
c) Their flying into Mexico City.
d) They're culture is rich with wonderful traditions.

The newspaper report of the fire was succinct; that is, it included only the most important information. What is the meaning of the word succinct in the sentence above?
a) to the point
b) interesting
c) detailed and involved
d) difficult to understand

t was unacceptable for the moderator to berate the panel members for no reason. The members were very displeased with his disrespectful criticism. Which word from the sentence helps the reader understand the meaning of berate?
a) reason
b) very
c) criticism
d) members

Lobbyists get their name because they used to stand in a hall or lobby, outside the room where laws were being passed. They try to influence members of Congress to vote a certain way for a new law. Which person listed below would most likely work wi
a) historian
b) congressman
c) actor
d) carpentar

While some people play basketball professionally. Millions play basketball for fun. What is the BEST way to combine the two sentences?
a) While some people play basketball professionally, but millions play basketball for fun.
b) While some people play basketball professionally; Millions play basketball for fun.
c) While some people play basketball professionally, millions play basketball for fun.
d) While some people play basketball professionally and millions play basketball for fun.

My favorite basketball team is Texas. The Texas team is called the Longhorns. What is the BEST way to combine the information in the two sentences?
a) My favorite basketball team is Texas, and the Texas team is called the Longhorns.
b) My favorite basketball team, Texas, is called the Longhorns.
c) My favorite basketball team is called the Longhorns.
d) My favorite basketball team is Texas called the Longhorns.

Which of these is a preposition in this sentence? The cat went up the roof and disappeared for hours.
a) went
b) and
c) up
d) disappeared

Andy was standing alone by the locker. The preposition in the sentence above shows
a) where Andy was standing.
b) how lonely Andy feels
c) when Andy stood alone.
d) why Andy was alone.

Which sentence uses correct capitalization?
a) The president of the student council for Woofard High School agreed to appoint a committee for the prom.
b) The President of the Student Council for Woofard High School agreed to appoint a committee for the prom.
c) The President of the student council for Woofard High School agreed to appoint a committee for the prom.
d) The president of the student council for Woofard High School agreed to appoint a Committee for the Prom.

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