Vocab & Grammar Practice, Scott sem. 1

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Choose the option that uses the vocab word and a comma conjunction correctly:

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I was apprehensive about my math final, so I studied for four days straight.

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Choose the option that uses a vocab word and a semicolon correctly:

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Her derisive comment hurt my feelings; I really wished she would just stop talking.

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Sentence using vocab and dependent phrase correctly:

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When he refused to listen to my point of view, I realized he was dogmatic and a waste of time.

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Sentence using vocab and appositive correctly:

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Rhonda, my smartest friend, made an astute comment during our Socratic seminar in Ms. Scott's class.

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Sentence using vocab & semicolon correctly:

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The wolf howled; it was such a forlorn sound.

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Correctly punctuated option: Vernon shows his personal racism, and contempt when he says; "the surest way to protect your business is to come with us and clear that nest of savages out of Greenwood" (201).

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Vernon shows his personal racism and contempt when he says, "the surest way to protect your business is to come with us and clear that nest of savages out of Greenwood" (201).

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Correct punctuation: Will was steadfast in his devotion to Addie; however, she did not love him back.

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Will was steadfast in his devotion to Addie; however, she did not love him back.

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Choose the correct punctuation:

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After the harrowing experience of the accident, I really needed a day to rest.

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reticent =

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withholding

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incredulous =

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dubious