1.
Choose the word that best completes the sentence:
The diplomat's _____ approach to negotiations helped ease tensions between the two countries and paved the way for a peaceful resolution.
Belligerent
Conciliatory
Antagonistic
Confrontational
2.
Identify the sentence with the correct use of the semicolon and colon:
The conference covered three main topics: artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and blockchain technology; each session was led by an expert in the field.
The conference covered three main topics; artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and blockchain technology: each session was led by an expert in the field.
The conference covered three main topics: artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and blockchain technology: each session was led by an expert in the field.
The conference covered three main topics; artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and blockchain technology; each session was led by an expert in the field.
3.
Select the sentence that best combines the following sentences:
The movie received critical acclaim. It won several awards. It was a commercial success.
The movie received critical acclaim, won several awards, and was a commercial success.
The critically acclaimed movie won several awards and was a commercial success.
The movie, which received critical acclaim and won several awards, was a commercial success.
Receiving critical acclaim and winning several awards, the movie was also a commercial success.
4.
Identify the sentence with correct parallel structure:
The new policy aims to reduce costs, increase efficiency, and improving customer satisfaction.
The new policy aims to reduce costs, to increase efficiency, and to improve customer satisfaction.
The new policy aims to reduce costs, increase efficiency, and improve customer satisfaction.
The new policy aims at reducing costs, increasing efficiency, and improve customer satisfaction.
5.
Choose the word that best completes the sentence:
Despite his _____ manner, the professor was well-liked by his students for his fairness and depth of knowledge.
Genial
Affable
Austere
Cordial
6.
Identify the sentence with the correct use of the semicolon and colon:
The conference covered three main topics: artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and blockchain technology; each session was led by an expert in the field.
The conference covered three main topics; artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and blockchain technology: each session was led by an expert in the field.
The conference covered three main topics: artificial intelligence; cybersecurity; and blockchain technology, each session was led by an expert in the field.
The conference covered three main topics; artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and blockchain technology, each session was led by an expert in the field.
7.
Choose the word that best fits the blank:
The scientist's _____ approach to the experiment ensured that all variables were carefully controlled.
Haphazard
Methodical
Careless
Spontaneous
8.
Choose the word that does not belong in the group:
Ecstatic
Elated
Jubilant
Morose
9.
Choose the word that does not belong in the group:
Candid
Frank
Forthright
Evasive
10.
Select the sentence that best combines the following sentences:
The athlete trained rigorously. She improved her performance. She broke the world record.
The athlete trained rigorously, improved her performance, and broke the world record.
By training rigorously and improving her performance, the athlete broke the world record.
The athlete, who trained rigorously and improved her performance, broke the world record.
The athlete broke the world record after training rigorously and improving her performance.
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