But one day, after landing in Honolulu, Hawaii for an extended trip, I couldn’t locate my guitar on the luggage carousel. Panicked, I assailed airport personnel, who assured me that they would try to recover my beloved instrument. At that moment of my extended trip, continuing the trip without it seemed impossible.

moment, due to the fact that I was on an extended trip,

very moment during my time in Honolulu,

We tried to steady ourselves with our walking sticks but slipped and stumbled because of the jumbled rocks we were slipping on.

even though we used our walking sticks.

despite any efforts to remain steady.

Quezada helped his village with the money he earned selling pottery, but he wanted to do more. So he taught people from Mata Ortiz to make pots. Today there are more than four hundred potters around, all of whom make their pots by hand, following the traditions of the Paquime Indians. (This one is tricky! Be sure it's clear where today's potters are located.)

DELETE the underlined portion and place a comma after the word hundred .

Patrons credit the handsome Beaux Arts aesthetic with adding enhancement to their theatergoing experience.

adding enhacement to the experience of

During periods of drought, albino redwoods often wither and enter a dormant state. Later, during periods of heavy rainfall, they resurrect back to life and and latch onto their hosts.

resurrect in reanimation to latch

Sprawling beneath the four-square-mile town of Bonne Terre, the mine contains over eighty square miles of stadium-sized rooms and at least seventeen miles of tunnels. The cool water that fills the mine that is below the city of Bonne Terre is remarkably clean and clear.

this sprawling, cone-shaped mine

In concluding this quiz, let's review an important concept: When it comes to concison, always check the shortest answer choice FIRST. If it makes sense, it is usually the correct answer!

When it comes to concision, I should check the shortest answer FIRST.

When it comes to concison, I should check the longest answer FIRST.

In concluding this quiz, let's review one more important concept: When it comes to concision, sometimes you must be careful to RE-READ the language in the preceding sentences so you can eliminate repetitive ideas.

I should be careful to RE-READ the language in the preceding sentences so I can eliminate repetitive ideas.

I should never stop to RE-READ the preceding sentences.

On the morning, of December 24, 1814 that the Treaty of Ghent was signed.

On the morning of December 24, 1814,

On the morning, of December 24, 1814,

On the morning of December 24, 1814 that

Which is NOT a complete sentence?

The restaurant opens for lunch at 11:30 am.

The businessman wore a suit every day.

When you go to sleep, remember to say your prayers.

Course evaluation forms are very important, for you to advance the students have to like you.

important; for you to advance, the

important, for you to advance, the

important, for you to advance; the

Imagining all these people, it is that I know they remain there even after I have left.

I imagine that all these people

It being that I imagine all these people, they

Imagining all these people, they

Even as a child, Williams loved to prepare food, and as a young adult, he refined his cooking skills at the acclaimed Culinary Institute of America.

his cooking skills were refined

his skill in cooking was refined

the refinement of his cooking skills occurred

In 1989, he came up with his idea for a line of Southern-inspired cuisine, a time when there were no convenience foods designed for African American consumers.

He came up with his idea for a line of Southern-inspired cuisine in 1989,

He came up in 1989, with his idea for a line of Southern-inspired cuisine,

The idea came to him in 1989, that a line of Southern-inspired cuisine should be marketed,

By late morning, the crowd cheered as, welded to the two legs of the arch, the final section was hoisted up.

as the crowd cheered, the final section was hoisted up and welded to the two legs of the arch.

as the crowd cheered, welded to the two legs of the arch, the final section was hoisted up.

the final section was hoisted up as the crowd cheered and welded to the two legs of the arch.

Which Sentences are correct?

My car is old. Its engine is not working properly.

My car is old. It’s engine is not working properly.

They're mom is waiting for them.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

We need to gather about four cups of spinach from the garden. At the same time, we will purchase the rest of the ingredients.

A. NO CHANGE

B. Once

C. Later

D. Sometimes

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CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Two hundred people were standing in line for tickets when the booth opened; then, only 30 people were left.

F. NO CHANGE

G. before

H. later

J. more

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.2.1E

CCSS.L.3.1G

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The weather was gloomy and cold all morning. At first, the sun came out, and the temperature rose significantly.

A. NO CHANGE

B. Meanwhile

C. At last

Before then

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CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Bill Clinton was president from 1993 to 2001. Afterward, he stayed in the public eye and supported his wife's political ambitions, including her bid to become President in 2008.

F. NO CHANGE

G. At long last

H. Before long

J. Until then

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.2.1E

CCSS.L.3.1G

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Flawless skin does not last forever. Then, it will lose its elasticity and start to droop and wrinkle.

A. NO CHANGE

B. Eventually

C. Next

D. Afterward

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CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

After waiting for an hour n the rain, the sun once came out, and we were able to play.

F. NO CHANGE

G. at last

H. so far

J. until then

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CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Once called Siam, this exotic Asian country is now known as Thailand.

A. NO CHANGE

B. beforehand

C. afterwards

D. still

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

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ACT English Practice #1

We need to gather about four cups of spinach from the garden. At the same time, we will purchase the rest of the ingredients.

Two hundred people were standing in line for tickets when the booth opened; then, only 30 people were left.

The weather was gloomy and cold all morning. At first, the sun came out, and the temperature rose significantly.

Bill Clinton was president from 1993 to 2001. Afterward, he stayed in the public eye and supported his wife's political ambitions, including her bid to become President in 2008.

Flawless skin does not last forever. Then, it will lose its elasticity and start to droop and wrinkle.

After waiting for an hour n the rain, the sun once came out, and we were able to play.

Once called Siam, this exotic Asian country is now known as Thailand.

When we bought our house, a number of repairs needed to be made before we could move in. Fortunately, our contractor was able to fix everything. So next, we can move in and enjoy our new home.

The school's talent show will have many more acts this year. At the time of the opening act performed by the emcee, there will be a dance performance, a singing group, and a comedy skit.

Every Halloween we look forward to handing out candy to trick-or-treaters. We usually get about twenty to thirty visitors, but I remember that for a year we only got a handful.

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