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(1) Numbers have the power to mislead people. (2) Mathematics tells us about patterns of disease, and growth of populations. (3) Math is good at exposing the truth, but it can also maintain misunderstandings and untruths.

• a. 1, 2, 3

• b. 2, 3, 1

• c. 3, 1, 2

• d. 3, 2, 1

Find the sentence that has a mistake in grammar or usage. If you find no mistakes, mark choice d.

• a- They weren’t the only ones who didn’t like the movie.

• b. “Please come back another time,” Aunt Julie begged.

• c. “Threes a crowd,” he always says

• d. No mistakes.

Choose the sentence that is NOT correctly written or that is unclear. If all sentences are correct choose D

• a. We asked him to pick us up in the morning

• b. Mrs. Jacobs needed a ride to the airport.

• c. The car racing up the street.

• d. No mistakes.

Watching a TV show is a passive behavior. Playing a computer game is an interactive one. CHOOSE A SENTENCE THAT BEST COMBINES THESE 2 SENTENCES

• A- Watching a TV show is a passive behavior, or playing a computer game is an interactive one.

• B- Watching a TV show is a passive behavior, for playing a computer game is an interactive one.

• C- Watching a TV show is a passive behavior, but playing a computer game is an interactive one.

• D- Being that playing a computer game is an interactive one, watching a TV show is a passive behavior.

Plato believed that boys and girls should be given an equal education. This idea is rarely mentioned in textbooks.

• A- Plato believed that boys and girls should be given an equal education, where this idea is rarely mentioned in textbooks.

• B- Plato believed that boys and girls should be given an equal education, an idea that is rarely mentioned in textbooks.

• C- Believing that boys and girls should be given an equal education, Plato’s idea is rarely mentioned in textbooks.

• D- Plato believed that boys and girls should be given an equal education, whereupon this idea is rarely mentioned in textbooks.

Lila wasn’t feeling well. _____________, she decided to stay home from work.

• Therefore

• Meanwhile

• However

• Anyway

________ Sarah drives to the cabin several times a year, she is often nervous about finding her way.

• Besides

• Unless

• Nevertheless

• Although

(1) Ratatouille is a dish that has grown in popularity.(2) It features eggplant, zucchini mixed together, and cooked slowly over low heat. (3) Zucchini is a summer squash and has a smooth, dark green skin.

• Sentence 1 does NOT belong

• Sentence 2 does NOT belong

• Sentence 3 does NOT belong

• NONE... There`s UNITY in the previous paragraph

________. Residents have been directed to use the new plastic bins as their primary recycling containers. These new containers will make picking up recyclables faster and easier. CHOOSE THE BEST TOPIC SENTENCE

• The city has distributed standardized recycling containers to all households.

• Recycling has become a way of life for most people.

• While most Americans recycle, they also use more resources than residents of other countries.

• Even small cities have begun recycling to pick up used glass, plastic, and paper.