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January 28, 2026

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Read the following: "One of the most successful boycotts in history was the 1980’s protest against South Africa’s policy of racial discrimination. After individuals, companies, and other countries refused to visit or do...
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Lara’s chewing misophonia is so strong that she hasn’t been inside a restaurant in 20 years. She can’t even eat in the same room with her family anymore. What does the word "misophonia" mean in this context? Use these di...
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Which of these topics is appropriate for a compare and contrast essay? parks and hamsters creating art and playing tennis a concert and a career choice zoos and aquariums
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Which of the following sentences punctuates a parenthetical expression correctly? Maitake mushrooms, not button mushrooms can lower blood pressure. White and black willow bark not green, can be made into teas that reduce...
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Read this sentence. The sweater felt tight and uncomfortable. The writer revised this sentence to include a metaphor. Which revised sentence includes a metaphor? The sweater hugged me like a long lost friend. Wearing the...
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As the storm approached, the old-timers reminded one another that they’d ridden out many hurricanes before. Once again, when the evacuation orders came out, they obdurately refused to leave. What does the word "obduratel...
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All of the sentences below include commonly confused words. Which sentence uses the correct homophone? The bridle party is wearing navy and pink with gold accents. The dress hunt dragged on and on; most of the wedding go...
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Read the following sentence: "Burt insisted it was kismet that they met when he sat at her table thinking she was his blind date, but Lola said it wasn’t their destiny as much as his refusal to wear bifocals." Based on c...
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Read the following prompt: Discuss the similarities and differences between baseball and softball. Which option below is the most effective explanatory thesis for the prompt? The lack of professional softball leagues is...
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Which of these is an evaluative thesis? Although they use different techniques, the words "spiritual" and "emotional" can be used to explain the artistic styles of Van Gogh and Gauguin. Van Gogh and Gauguin, while contem...
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Read the following thesis for a compare and contrast essay: There are a number of similarities in the causes of the Korean and Vietnam Wars. Which points of comparison below would most effectively support the thesis? Mil...
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Read the following passive sentence: The peak season for hurricanes in the North Atlantic is found from August through September. Which revision below is an active sentence? Hurricane peak season in the North Atlantic is...
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Which of the following is a strategy for crafting an effective conclusion to an essay? Make a prediction or offer a solution about your main idea. End the essay with one last supporting example. Introduce a new idea and...
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Read the following paragraph from an essay discussing a ban on outdoor smoking: Evidence is growing that outdoor smoking poses health risks to non-smokers from secondhand smoke, hot ash, and burning cigarettes. Second ha...
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What does the word aspires mean as it is used in paragraph 5 of the passage? decides believes wishes thinks Reading Passage open the passage in a new window Understanding Ads 1 Five thousand! That's about how many advert...
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Which sentence uses an apostrophe to create a contraction? Bryan saw John's new car. I have not seen Trevor's missing hamster. The class could'nt wait for the field trip. They're ready for the challenge.
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Read the following essay, which lacks a conclusion: Sunscreen is a hot topic every summer. Dermatologists recommend wearing it every day to protect your skin from solar radiation. But skeptics say it can cause more harm...
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Read the following paragraph from a letter to the editor: The continued use of public funds to maintain the Tahoe Rim Trail is a sound financial investment. Hiking the trail is a wonderful experience that draws people fr...
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Read the following sentence: The geodesic dome, which became popular in the 1960s, uses a similar design. What is the relative clause in this sentence? which became popular in the 1960s uses a similar design in the 1960s...
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Which sentence from the passage includes a coordinating conjunction? “He noted that private schools, which required students to wear standard uniforms, benefitted from such regulations.” (paragraph 2) “However, I feel th...
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ead the following sentence: If you want people to follow the rules, make sure you write them so they are univocal. What does "univocal" mean as it is used in this reading? Use these dictionary entries to answer the quest...
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Select the sentence that correctly shows ownership or relationship. They caught dozens of fish by the days’ end. The girls snorkel’s are next to the cooler on the deck. The boys’ skin will get sunburned if he forgets his...
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You want to end the email on a positive note and would like to offer a solution to your viewer, even though you have differing viewpoints. Which of the following sentences do you think will accomplish this goal best? Que...
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You begin drafting your email, and your emotions are taking over as you write. Once done, you reread the email before you send it and realize that you need to revise some of it. Your introduction sentence reads: Thank u...
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In this section, you’ll integrate digital media in presentations to enhance the understanding of findings, reasoning, and evidence and to add interest and optimize presentation in order to present information clearly, co...
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