1. Select the letter of the choice that best completes the meaning of the following sentence:

Question

In the early 1900s, Americans who _____ reform and _____ new laws were
called progressives.
a. denounced...espoused
b. advocated...hindered
c. supported...proposed
d. fought...encouraged
e. resisted...opposed
(B)

2. Read the passage below:
The progressive movement declined after the United States entered
World War I, largely because the war effort demanded so much of the
reformers' attention. Yet the Progressive Era left a legacy of reforms, such as progress toward women's suffrage, awareness of and concern for the environment, government control over big business, and passage of the Federal Reserve Act and the income tax. Even more important, the Progressive Era demonstrated that Americans could use peaceful methods to reform their society and economy.
What is the main idea of the passage?
a. World War I brought an end to progressivism.
b. The Progerssive Era promoted women's rights.
c. Important changes were made during the Progressive Era.
d. Americans pushed for reforms during the Progressive Era.
e. The Progressive Era weakened large businesses.
(A)

3. Select the letter of the answer that best corrects the element in
parentheses in the sentence. If the element in parentheses is correct, select (A). Your answer should reflect the clearest and most concise wording and should not change the meaning of the sentence.
He agreed to interview the candidate (waiting in the lobby in the red suit.)
a. waiting in the lobby in the red suit.
b. wearing the red suit waiting in the lobby.
c. that waited in the lobby in the red suit.
d. who, in the lobby, waited in a red suit.
e. who waited in the lobby, wearing a red suit.
(E)

Answer 1

You are not a skillful guesser. All answers are wrong.

Answer 2

1.C because it was for it to progress?
2.C because it helped to do many changes.
3.C or D I'm not sure.

Answer 3

1 and 2 are right.

3 is still wrong. The lobby was not wearing a red suit.

Please do not post this again.

Answer 4

Select the letter of the underlined sentence part that contains an
error in grammar or usage. If the sentence contains no error, select (E).

The Endangered Species Act that was passed in 1966, made it illegal
(A) (B)
for people to kill, either for profit or sport, plants and animals
(C)
on the verge of extinction. no error
(D) (E)
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