Question 1

Select the correct word(s) for each sentence.&#10;-After five years with the same laptop, I _____ a new one.&#10;A) have a need for&#10;B) need

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The simple present tense verb "need" fits better in the sentence than the present perfect tense "have a need for."

Question 2

Select the correct word(s) for each sentence.&#10;-The nutritionist recommended that I take a multivitamin _____.&#10;A) daily&#10;B) on a daily basis

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"Daily" is a more concise and commonly used adverb to convey frequency, while "on a daily basis" is a longer phrase with the same meaning.

Question 3

Select the correct word(s) for each sentence.&#10;-At this _____, we aren't hiring new employees.&#10;A) time&#10;B) point in time

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"At this time" is a more concise and natural phrase than "at this point in time."

Question 4

Select the correct word(s) for each sentence.&#10;-_____ that Santa was real.&#10;A) He believed&#10;B) Deep down inside he believed

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The sentence simply states that he believed, without any indication of the depth of his belief.

Question 5

Select the correct word(s) for each sentence.&#10;-We will move to our new apartment _____.&#10;A) in the near future&#10;B) soon

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Question 6

Select the correct word(s) for each sentence.&#10;-The backpack was _____.&#10;A) small&#10;B) small in size

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"Small" and "small in size" mean the same thing, but "small" is more concise and clear.

Question 7

Select the correct word(s) for each sentence.&#10;-You need to _____ the rough draft and the final copy.&#10;A) attach&#10;B) attach together

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The word "attach" implies bringing two things together, so attaching them separately is sufficient. "Attach together" would be redundant.

Question 8

Select the correct word(s) for each sentence.&#10;-_____, people are busier than in the past.&#10;A) In today's society&#10;B) Today

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Question 9

Select the correct word(s) for each sentence.&#10;-Daniel sneezed _____ he was catching a cold.&#10;A) due to the fact that&#10;B) because

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"Because" is a more concise and commonly used way of expressing causation. "Due to the fact that" is overly wordy and can sound formal or stilted in casual conversation or writing.

Question 10

Select the correct word(s) for each sentence.&#10;-_____ that I deserved an A in my biology class.&#10;A) I felt&#10;B) I felt inside

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"I felt" is the correct phrase to use in this context. "I felt inside" does not make sense in this sentence.

Question 11

Select the correct word(s) for each sentence.&#10;-_____ I will be accepted into graduate school.&#10;A) I think&#10;B) In my mind, I think

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Question 12

Select the correct word(s) for each sentence.&#10;-_____ of us deserves a chance to go to college.&#10;A) Each and every one&#10;B) Each one

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Question 13

Select the correct word(s) for each sentence.&#10;-Turning in the final project on time is a _____.&#10;A) priority&#10;B) top priority

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Question 14

Select the correct word(s) for each sentence.&#10;-Allow me to _____ to the reading assignment from last week.&#10;A) refer back&#10;B) refer

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Question 15

Select the correct word(s) for each sentence.&#10;-In my _____, I have learned that visiting a professor during office hours helps me improve my grades.&#10;A) past experience&#10;B) experience

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Question 16

Rewrite the following sentences, removing general language, wordiness, clich&#233;s, and slang.&#10;-Noah worked his fingers to the bone to save money for college.

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