Unit 5 Semester 1

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What does the word 'astute' mean?

Back

Astute means perceptive and aware.

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What is the correct past tense of 'open' in the sentence: 'Jessica opens up the front door and turned on the fan'?

Back

The correct past tense is 'Jessica opened up the front door and turned on the fan.'

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What does 'equivocation' mean?

Back

Equivocation is the use of wording meant to deceive.

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How can you correct the vague pronoun 'it' in the sentence: 'When Lexi rode her bicycle through the fence, she broke it'?

Back

You can correct it by saying: 'When Lexi rode her bicycle through the fence, she broke her bicycle.'

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What does the word 'allocates' mean?

Back

Allocates means distributes for a purpose.

Front

What is an example of a correct use of the word 'allocation'?

Back

The budget includes an allocation for education.

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What is the definition of 'vocation'?

Back

Vocation refers to a person's occupation or profession, especially one that is particularly suited to them.

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What is the difference between 'evident' and 'astute'?

Back

Evident means clear or obvious, while astute means having the ability to accurately assess situations or people.

Front

What is the importance of verb tense in writing?

Back

Verb tense indicates the time of action and helps maintain clarity in writing.

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What does 'equivocal' mean in the context of communication?

Back

Equivocal means ambiguous or having multiple meanings, often used to mislead.