WorksheetsCommon Assessment 1 Review
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What is the best way to combine the sentences below?
I finished Act 1 of Romeo and Juliet. I am sure the teacher will give a pop quiz tomorrow.
Although I finished reading Act 1 of Romeo and Juliet, I am certain the teacher will give a pop quiz tomorrow.
Since I am sure the teacher will give a pop quiz tomorrow, I finished reading Act 1 of Romeo and Juliet
I finished reading Act 1 of Romeo and Juliet; however I am sure the teacher will give a pop quiz tomorrow.
I am sure the teacher will give a pop quiz tomorrow and I finished reading Act 1 of Romeo and Juliet.
What is the best revision of this sentence?
Kylie thought the English class was incredibly hard however the rest of the students disagreed.
Kylie thought the English class was incredibly hard, however, the rest of the students disagreed.
Kylie thought the English class was incredibly hard, however the rest of the students disagreed.
Kylie thought the English class was incredibly hard; however the rest of the students disagreed.
Kylie thought the English class was incredibly hard; however, the rest of the students disagreed.
What is the best revision of the sentence below?
John Singer Sargent was an inspired portrait painter in addition he painted landscapes and murals.
John Singer Sargent was an inspired portrait painter, in addition, he painted landscapes and murals.
John Singer Sargent was an inspired portrait painter; in addition he painted landscapes and murals.
John Singer Sargent was an inspired portrait painter; in addition, he painted landscapes and murals.
John Singer Sargent was an inspired portrait painter, but in addition he painted landscapes and murals.
Which is the best revision of the sentence below?
Simba our beloved family dog was found by our neighbor at the entrance of our subdivision.
Simba, our beloved family dog, was found by our neighbor at the entrance of our subdivision.
Simba our beloved family dog, was found by our neighbor at the entrance of our subdivision.
Simba our beloved family dog; was found by our neighbor at the entrance of our subdivision.
Simba, our beloved family dog was found by our neighbor at the entrance of our subdivision.
Which word in the passage below is a more precise way of saying "gathered"?
In the fall, rattlesnakes congregate in rock slides or crevices for their winter hibernation in dens that may shelter hundreds of the species.
shelter
congregate
hibernation
crevices
What word in the passage below is used a more precise way of stating "coming together"
Most tsunamis are caused by earthquakes converging on tectonic plate boundaries. According to the Global Historical Tsunami Database, since 1900, over 80% of likely tsunamis were generated by earthquakes. However, tsunamis can also be caused by landslides, volcanic activity, and certain types of weather, and possibly near-earth objects colliding with the ocean. Driven by severe weather, these waves exacerbate flooding, erosion and can cause injury
exacerbate
colliding
generated
converging
From the passage below, which word is a more precise way of saying "to make worse"?
Most tsunamis are caused by earthquakes converging on tectonic plate boundaries. According to the Global Historical Tsunami Database, since 1900, over 80% of likely tsunamis were generated by earthquakes. However, tsunamis can also be caused by landslides, volcanic activity, and certain types of weather, and possibly near-earth objects colliding with the ocean. Driven by severe weather, these waves exacerbate flooding, erosion and can cause injury
converging
generated
exacerbate
colliding
Joel's environmental science teacher challenged the students to write a proposal for initiating a recycling program on the school campus. What audience should Joel consider first for his written proposal?
his environmental science teacher - to convince her that he should get an A on the project
the principal - stating the ideas for recycling on campus and why it is important
the student body - to convince them that they generate too much trash
the custodial staff - to convince them to help establish recycling bins
After Joel's written proposal is passed, he plans to address the study body at an assembly regarding the importance of recycling. The purpose of Joel's speech will be to
entertain
tell a story
describe
persuade
How should the sentence below be correctly written?
It is never to late to start recycling.
It is never to late too start recycling.
It is never two late to start recycling.
It is never too late to start recycling.
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