Alonzo winked at his mother's shocked gaze and with a smile he said, "sausage and pepperoni pizza for breakfast makes perfect sense. Allow me to demonstrate. You have your tomato. Tomato is technically a fruit. You have your cheese. Cheese is a dairy product. You have your crust… necessary carbs for quick energy in the morning. And don't forget the sausage and the pepperoni… my protein. If you think about it, it is just like bacon and eggs, toast, and orange juice." Still smiling, he added, "really, it is… well, almost." "Why are you looking at me that way?"

The tone of this passage is ___.

Whether you are starting or continuing on the academic road to success, there are a series of markers that will help keep you on the path. First, you must believe. Believe in yourself, believe in others, and believe in the process of life. You are here for a purpose. Second, keep an open mind. Be aware of things that are working and things that are not. Be willing to make changes. Third, know when you need help and be willing to ask for it. There are many people who can assist you; be specific when you ask for help. Fourth, use your resources: people, books, nature, experiences, events, travel-that which is seen and that which is unseen. Fifth, remember who you are and why you are here. Remind yourself what it is that you want to accomplish. Sixth, balance your life. There is a weariness that occurs when life's energies are out of harmony. Body, mind, and spirit need nurturing on a daily basis. Lastly, remember that storms never last.

Which word best describes the author's attitude towards continuing on the "academic road to success"?

The presentation was about to begin. The audience anxiously waited in their metal chairs and talked to one another about what they were going to learn. The presenter walked to the front of the room, introduced herself. The audience clapped for the presenter. The presenter repeated what the audience already knew, that a passing quiz score on the information would be required by the end of the day for continued employment in the company. The audience immediately took out note pads and pens, tablets, and recorders. The presenter, then, pointed to the screen at the front of the room and pushed a button on her laptop. Suddenly, the screen went blank. The audience members shifted uncomfortably in their seats as the presenter worked to solve the problem. Some members of the audience tried to help. Phone calls were made by the presenter as the audience waited while looking nervously at their watches.

The overall feeling of the paragraph can be described as ___.

Based on the context of the sentence, what is the meaning of the underlined word.

The immigration office could not handle the amalgamation of applicants trying to escape tyranny in their home country.

Eliminate wordiness by changing the underlined portion of the sentence.

The startup didn't become financially beneficial until it reached a critical mass of customers using the app on a daily basis.

Choose the word or phrase that completes the statement using precise language.

Tired from the 20 mile hike, Yasmine retired to her tent and snoozed.

Choose the word or phrase that eliminates vagueness in the sentence.

In anticipation of Black Friday, store owners are making sure they have a wide variety of products in stock.

Choose the best transitional word/phrase for the sentence.

The process of donating an organ can get quite complicated. Blood types and other characteristics must match before organs can be transferred. In spite of that, unexpected incompatibilities may exist, resulting in further medical problems.

Choose the sentence that demonstrates ACTIVE voice.

Choose the sentence that demonstrates ACTIVE voice.

Choose the word whose connotation and denotation best matches the sentence and reinforces the text's meaning and tone.

The mayor had been a member of the community for 50 years, so he played a ______ role in every city council meeting.

Using from the the thesaurus entry, replace the underlined word with the appropriate synonym.

move verb

drift, propel, relocate

In 1859, John Wise left Indiana aboard a hot air balloon bound for New York. Wise had to let the balloon climb to extreme altitudes to find enough wind to move it forward; after five hours he had to land, having traveled only thirty miles.

Using from the the thesaurus entry, replace the underlined word with the appropriate synonym.

run verb

flee, jog, sprint

At the first modern Olympics in 1896, Thomas Burke completed the 100-meter dash in twelve seconds. More than one hundred years later, Usain Bolt ran the same distance in just 9.69 seconds.

Choose the replacement sentence that eliminates wordiness and uses precise language.

A campus rally was attended by more than a thousand students. Five students were arrested by campus police for disorderly conduct, while several others are charged by campus administrators with organizing a public meeting without being issued a permit to do so.

The dictionary definition of a word is its...

The words, images, ideas, and feelings associated with a word

Which connotation is MORE positive?

We saw ______ animals at the zoo.

Which connotation is MORE negative?

It made me feel _______.

Which of the following words would serve as the best replacement for the underlined word in the sentence below?

The salsa was hot.

Which of the following words would serve as the best replacement for the underlined word in the sentence below?

She walked through the mall, looking for the perfect burgundy necklace to match her blouse.

Which of the following words would serve as the best replacement for the underlined word in the sentence below?

Mom spent six hours looking through the leaves for her lost wedding ring.

Which of the following words would serve as the best replacement for the underlined word in the sentence below?

When she finally saw her ring, she started to cry.

Which of the following words would serve as the best replacement for the underlined word in the sentence below?

John looked at Matt. "You can't possible outrun me."

Which of the following words would serve as the best replacement for the underlined word in the sentence below?

I have a feeling that this is going to be a hard problem to solve because many people will be impacted.

Which of the following words would serve as the best replacement for the underlined word in the sentence below?

Bad weather conditions are coming to our area.

Which of the following words would serve as the best replacement for the underlined word in the sentence below?

It is important that we take cover immediately if we hear the tornado siren.

The dog ate it's food quickly. Choose the best action verb from below to replace ate with.

The soccer ball came through the living room window. Choose the best action verb below to replace came with.

My house is brown. Choose the sentence below that uses specific details/terms to convey a better image.

Based on the context, choose the best word to complete the sentence.

The bridegroom felt _____ to chase his runaway bride.

Based on the context, choose the best word to complete the sentence.

The job sounded perfect, so he was ____ to accept.

Based on the context, choose the best word to complete the sentence.

The movie rating was considered ____ for all ages.

Based on context, choose the best word to complete the sentence.

She asked many ____ questions during the job interview.

Based on context, choose the best word to complete the sentence.

Graduation is a ____ occasion in a person's life.

Based on the context, choose the best word to complete the sentence.

Every _____ project that has ever been completed has been broken up into manageable steps that can be achieved one by one.