He then wrote an enthusiastic article for Strand Magazine, being the place in which most of his Sherlock Holmes stories had first appeared, and later wrote a book on the subject titled The Book of the Fairies.
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
no change
in which the magazine where
in which
being where
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
She worked for thirty years as a teacher and librarian in the field of education in Baltimore public schools.
Which of the following words or phrases from the preceding sentence is LEAST necessary and could therefore be deleted?
thirty
and librarian
in the field of education
Baltimore public
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Over many weeks, as time goes by, her collection slowly grows: clay bowls, cups, vases, and sculptures fill the studio.
no change
with the passing of time
gradually
omit underlined portion
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
I think maybe I might possibly have met them all.
no change
perhaps I've
I've possibly
I've
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Today, Smith's repertoire is so vast that she could speak consecutively for twelve hours straight without running out of material.
no change
continuously nonstop
perpetually
omit underlined portion
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
He also began to calculate annual tables of yearly sets of astronomical data, which became the basis for almanacs published under his name from 1792 through 1797
no change
covering a year's worth
about twelve months
omit underlined portion
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Lauren was spending so many hours at her job at the zoo that her leisure time was minimal and not abundant at all.
no change
minimal and not abundant
at a minimum
omit underlined portion
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