Language Studies

7 years ago

In the Miranda decision, the Supreme Court ________ that officers ________ warnings to potential ...

In the Miranda decision, the Supreme Court ________ that officers ________ warnings to potential criminals.
A) require/provides
B) require/provide
C) requires/ provide
D) requires/provides

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7 years ago

Though no vote ________ taken, each delegate and alternate ________ there.

Though no vote ________ taken, each delegate and alternate ________ there.
A) was/was
B) was/were
C) were/was &nbs

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7 years ago

Identify the correct sentence. (Multiple Choice)

Identify the correct sentence.
A) When you will come to Florida next week, we can go out for dinner.
B) When you come to Florida next week, we can go out for dinner.
C) When you are coming to Florida next week, we can go out to dinner.

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7 years ago

Identify the sentence that correctly uses the simple past tense.

Identify the sentence that correctly uses the simple past tense.
A) Jeannie begun her homework yesterday.
B) Jeannie was beginning her homework yesterday.
C) Jeannie began her homework yesterday.
D) Jeannie had began her homework

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7 years ago

Identify the correct sentence. (Multiple Choice)

Identify the correct sentence.
A) I did my homework when the doorbell was ringing.
B) I do my homework when the doorbell is ringing.
C) I was doing my homework when the doorbell rang.
D) I was doing my homework when the doorbell r

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7 years ago

Usually Janice ________ part time at the local community college, but this summer she ________ away ...

Usually Janice ________ part time at the local community college, but this summer she ________ away to grad school.
A) teach/is going
B) teaches/goes
C) teaches/be going
D) teaches/is going

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7 years ago

When my daughter gets older, I ________ her the value of an education, so she won't make the same ...

When my daughter gets older, I ________ her the value of an education, so she won't make the same mistakes I ________.
A) will teach/have done
B) will teach/did
C) will be teaching/did
D) will be teaching/do

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7 years ago

Kristen is a prolific writer. She ________ a couple books of poetry and about a hundred short ...

Kristen is a prolific writer. She ________ a couple books of poetry and about a hundred short stories. Someday she ________ as famous as Edgar Allen Poe.
A) was writing/will be
B) has written/would be
C) had written/would be
D) ha

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7 years ago

I ________ my report when my stepfather called me.

I ________ my report when my stepfather called me.
A) had wrote
B) was writing
C) been writing
D) wrote

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7 years ago

Until recently, most immigrants ________ from Europe or Asia and concentrated in New York; now they ...

Until recently, most immigrants ________ from Europe or Asia and concentrated in New York; now they ________ from Cuba, Mexico, and Haiti and ________ in Florida, Texas, and California.
A) came/come/reside
B) had came/came/resided
C) h

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7 years ago

Since the 1970s, over a million immigrants ________ to the United States.

Since the 1970s, over a million immigrants ________ to the United States.
A) have came
B) had come
C) have come
D) had came

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7 years ago

One-third of the steel units ________ sold, but that one ________.

One-third of the steel units ________ sold, but that one ________.
A) have been/wasn't
B) been/weren't
C) have been/weren't

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7 years ago

When I ________ to pay my restaurant bill, I realized I ________ my credit card at home.

When I ________ to pay my restaurant bill, I realized I ________ my credit card at home.
A) try/forget
B) tried/have forgotten
C) tried/had forgotten
D) tried/had forgot

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7 years ago

If the manager ________ here, we could meet the person who ________ all loans.

If the manager ________ here, we could meet the person who ________ all loans.
A) were/approves
B) was/approves
C) were/approve

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7 years ago

I ________ a map with me because the GPS in my car has been acting up.

I ________ a map with me because the GPS in my car has been acting up.
A) brung
B) bringed
C) brought
D) brang

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7 years ago

Geoffrey ________ complete his essay for English class on time because he ________ all week.

Geoffrey ________ complete his essay for English class on time because he ________ all week.
A) doesn't/procrastinates
B) didn't/had procrastinated
C) don't/procrastinated
D) didn't/has procrastinated

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7 years ago

She has ________ that dress to several weddings.

She has ________ that dress to several weddings.
A) worn
B) wore
C) weared

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7 years ago

Shanique wanted a pair of Levis, but ________ didn't have her size.

Shanique wanted a pair of Levis, but ________ didn't have her size.
A) it
B) they
C) the store

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7 years ago

I don't like living in Boston because ________ freeze in the winter temperatures.

I don't like living in Boston because ________ freeze in the winter temperatures.
A) you
B) I
C) they

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7 years ago

The local elementary school has ________ open house every year in mid-September.

The local elementary school has ________ open house every year in mid-September.
A) its'
B) there
C) it's
D) their
E) its

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7 years ago

The woman checked out two Stephen King novels even though she knew ________ wouldn't help her write ...

The woman checked out two Stephen King novels even though she knew ________ wouldn't help her write her Shakespeare paper.
A) it
B) they

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7 years ago

Is technology with all ________ advances working for the better of ________?

Is technology with all ________ advances working for the better of ________?
A) its, mankind
B) it's humankind
C) it's, mankind
D) its, humankind

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7 years ago

________ from your office left ________ keys at the reception desk.

________ from your office left ________ keys at the reception desk.
A) Some one, their
B) Some one, his or her
C) Someone, their
D) Some one,

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7 years ago

The teenagers in the neighborhood had stockpiles of fireworks. Unfortunately, not everyone cares for ...

The teenagers in the neighborhood had stockpiles of fireworks. Unfortunately, not everyone cares for ________ safety.
A) their
B) his or her
C) his
D) there

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7 years ago

Which sentence is preferable? (Multiple Choice)

Which sentence is preferable?
A) One of the students at the school has given up her scholarship.
B) One of the students at the school has given up their scholarship.
C) One of the students at the school has given up a scholarship.

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7 years ago

Which sentence is correct?
A) The family decorated their house for Halloween.
B) The family members decorated its house for Halloween.
C) The family members decorated their house for Halloween.
D) The family decorated it's ho

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7 years ago

Which sentence is preferable? (Multiple Choice)

Which sentence is preferable?
A) A student must see their advisor before registering for the following semester.
B) A student must see his advisor before registering for the following semester.
C) Students must see their advisor before

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7 years ago

Which sentence is preferable? (Multiple Choice)

Which sentence is preferable?
A) Every editor has his job to do.
B) Every editor has his or her job to do.
C) Every editor has a job to do.
D) Every editor has her job to do.
E) Every editor has their job to do.

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7 years ago

Which sentence is correct?
A) The salesman from Florida made record sales.
B) The salesperson from Florida made record sales.
C) The policeman fired a shot at the suspect.
D) The stewardess made the announcement on the plane.

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7 years ago

Which sentence is correct?
A) I will never shop at Ace Electronics Store because of their rude employees.
B) I will never shop at Ace Electronics Store because of his or her rude employees.
C) I will never shop at Ace Electronics Store

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7 years ago

Which sentence is incorrect? (Multiple Choice)

Which sentence is incorrect?
A) I tried going to the bank after work, but they were closed.
B) I tried going to the bank after work, but it was closed.
C) Members of the jury reached their verdict at 3:00.
D) These days, it's

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7 years ago

Which sentence is preferable? (Multiple Choice Question)

Which sentence is preferable?
A) Everyone did his work quietly.
B) Each person did their work quietly.
C) Everyone did their work quietly. &nb

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7 years ago

Which sentence is correct? (Multiple Choice Question)

Which sentence is correct?
A) The jury announced its verdict.
B) The jury announced it's verdict.
C) The jury announced its' verdict.
D) The jury announced their verdic

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7 years ago

Which sentence is correct?
A) A good way for a student to save money is to buy their books online.
B) A good way for a student to save money is to buy his books online.
C) A good way for a student to save money is to buy her books onli

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7 years ago

Which sentence is correct?
A) Has everyone brought their stapler?
B) Neither of the girls brought their book to class.
C) None of the glasses were in its place.
D) Some of the children forgot their notebooks.

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7 years ago

Perhaps no one understands how influential the Beatles were more than ________.

Perhaps no one understands how influential the Beatles were more than ________.
A) her
B) she
C) herself

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7 years ago

The Volkswagen buses plastered with peace and flower-power decals, the people selling the Grateful ...

The Volkswagen buses plastered with peace and flower-power decals, the people selling the Grateful Dead paraphernalia, and the sharing of food and resources—no one enjoyed these more than ________.
A) we
B) us
C) ours

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7 years ago

For a long time, Cathy and Joe were Deadheads—people ________ traveled from city to city following ...

For a long time, Cathy and Joe were Deadheads—people ________ traveled from city to city following the Grateful Dead on tour.
A) that
B) whom
C) who

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7 years ago

The man ________ you should marry is the one ________ gave me the best advice

The man ________ you should marry is the one ________ gave me the best advice
A) whom/whom
B) who/whom
C) who/who
D) whom/who

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