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1. Many people believe that leaders are born, not made. However, anyone can be a strong leader as long as determination, open-mindedness, and optimism are learned and developed. First, determination is the key to becoming a strong leader. Determination can be learned every day by having both small goals, such as learning how to use the Internet, and bigger goals, like earning a bachelor's degree. A person who is willing to work hard to accomplish goals in the face of challenges would, indeed, make a great leader. Being open-minded is another quality to learn if one wants to be an effective leader. A person who surrounds himself or herself with new ideas and perspectives can certainly learn to be a more open and fair leader. A leader who thoughtfully considers different points of view can help bridge divides and solve problems efficiently. Furthermore, optimism provides the foundation for good leadership. Simply put, a positive outlook can be contagious, and a leader who exhibits this trait will inspire others in various contexts: the workplace, school, or the larger community. It is this ability to inspire that distinguishes a strong leader from a merely competent leader. While there have been many unforgettable leaders whose abilities seem so natural to them, people must not forget that these abilities can be learned and honed over time.
Identify the sentence that is a supporting detail for the following: "Being open-minded is another quality to learn if one wants to be an effective leader." (Points : 1)
Simply put, a positive outlook can be contagious, and a leader who exhibits this trait will inspire others in various contexts: the workplace, school, or the larger community.
A leader who thoughtfully considers different points-of-view can help bridge divides and solve problems efficiently.
Determination can be learned every day by having both small goals, such as learning how to use the Internet, and bigger goals, like earning a bachelor's degree.

2. Many people believe that leaders are born, not made. However, anyone can be a strong leader as long as determination, open-mindedness, and optimism are learned and developed. First, determination is the key to becoming a strong leader. Determination can be learned every day by having both small goals, such as learning how to use the Internet, and bigger goals, like earning a bachelor's degree. A person who is willing to work hard to accomplish goals in the face of challenges would, indeed, make a great leader. Being open-minded is another quality to learn if one wants to be an effective leader. A person who surrounds himself or herself with new ideas and perspectives can certainly learn to be a more open and fair leader. A leader who thoughtfully considers different points of view can help bridge divides and solve problems efficiently. Furthermore, optimism provides the foundation for good leadership. Simply put, a positive outlook can be contagious, and a leader who exhibits this trait will inspire others in various contexts: the workplace, school, or the larger community. It is this ability to inspire that distinguishes a strong leader from a merely competent leader. While there have been many unforgettable leaders whose abilities seem so natural to them, people must not forget that these abilities can be learned and honed over time.
Identify the rhetorical strategy or writing pattern that best describes this type of paragraph. (Points : 1)
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3. Many people believe that leaders are born, not made. However, anyone can be a strong leader as long as determination, open-mindedness, and optimism are learned and developed. First, determination is the key to becoming a strong leader. Determination can be learned every day by having both small goals, such as learning how to use the Internet, and bigger goals, like earning a bachelor's degree. A person who is willing to work hard to accomplish goals in the face of challenges would, indeed, make a great leader. Being open-minded is another quality to learn if one wants to be an effective leader. A person who surrounds himself or herself with new ideas and perspectives can certainly learn to be a more open and fair leader. A leader who thoughtfully considers different points of view can help bridge divides and solve problems efficiently. Furthermore, optimism provides the foundation for good leadership. Simply put, a positive outlook can be contagious, and a leader who exhibits this trait will inspire others in various contexts: the workplace, school, or the larger community. It is this ability to inspire that distinguishes a strong leader from a merely competent leader. While there have been many unforgettable leaders whose abilities seem so natural to them, people must not forget that these abilities can be learned and honed over time.
Identify the supporting detail that contains a transitional word or phrase. (Points : 1)
A person who surrounds oneself with new ideas and perspectives can certainly learn to be a more open and fair leader.
Furthermore, optimism provides the foundation for good leadership.
While there have been many unforgettable leaders whose abilities seem so natural to them, people must not forget that these abilities can be learned and honed over time.

4. Many people believe that leaders are born, not made. However, anyone can be a strong leader as long as determination, open-mindedness, and optimism are learned and developed. First, determination is the key to becoming a strong leader. Determination can be learned every day by having both small goals, such as learning how to use the Internet, and bigger goals, like earning a bachelor's degree. A person who is willing to work hard to accomplish goals in the face of challenges would, indeed, make a great leader. Being open-minded is another quality to learn if one wants to be an effective leader. A person who surrounds himself or herself with new ideas and perspectives can certainly learn to be a more open and fair leader. A leader who thoughtfully considers different points of view can help bridge divides and solve problems efficiently. Furthermore, optimism provides the foundation for good leadership. Simply put, a positive outlook can be contagious, and a leader who exhibits this trait will inspire others in various contexts: the workplace, school, or the larger community. It is this ability to inspire that distinguishes a strong leader from a merely competent leader. While there have been many unforgettable leaders whose abilities seem so natural to them, people must not forget that these abilities can be learned and honed over time.
Identify a sentence that is a main point in support of the topic sentence. (Points : 1)
Being open-minded is another quality to learn if one wants to be an effective leader.
It is this ability to inspire that distinguishes a strong leader from a merely competent leader.
However, anyone can be a strong leader as long as determination, open-mindedness, and optimism are learned and developed.

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Many people believe that leaders are born, not made. However, anyone can be a strong leader as long as determination, open-mindedness, and optimism are learned and developed. First, determination is the key to becoming a strong leader. Determination can be learned every day by having both small goals, such as learning how to use the Internet, and bigger goals, like earning a bachelor's degree. A person who is willing to work hard to accomplish goals in the face of challenges would, indeed, make a great leader. Being open-minded is another quality to learn if one wants to be an effective leader. A person who surrounds himself or herself with new ideas and perspectives can certainly learn to be a more open and fair leader. A leader who thoughtfully considers different points of view can help bridge divides and solve problems efficiently. Furthermore, optimism provides the foundation for good leadership. Simply put, a positive outlook can be contagious, and a leader who exhibits this trait will inspire others in various contexts: the workplace, school, or the larger community. It is this ability to inspire that distinguishes a strong leader from a merely competent leader. While there have been many unforgettable leaders whose abilities seem so natural to them, people must not forget that these abilities can be learned and honed over time.

Identify the sentence that is a supporting detail for the following: "Furthermore, optimism provides the foundation for good leadership."
(Points : 1)
Being open-minded is another quality to learn if one wants to be an effective leader.
Determination can be learned everyday by having both small goals, such as learning how to use the Internet, and bigger goals, like earning a bachelor's degree.
Simply put, a positive outlook can be contagious, and a leader who exhibits this trait will inspire others in various contexts: the workplace, school, or the larger community.

6. Choose the sentence that would make the most effective thesis statement. (Points : 1)
Our Mercedes Benz, which is over twenty-five years old, just sits in the driveway.
Even though our Mercedes Benz is over twenty-five years old and appears to be broken down in the driveway, we love it.
Even though our Mercedes Benz is over twenty-five years old and appears to be broken down in the driveway, it is actually the most well-built and unique-looking car in the neighborhood.


7. Choose the sentence that would make the most effective thesis statement. (Points : 1)
Many eighteen-year-olds prefer to attend a local or in-state school instead of moving away from home.
Although it is common for eighteen-year-olds to move away to go to college, many prefer to attend a local or in-state school to save money on tuition and to have a ready-made support system.
Although it is common for eighteen-year-olds to move away from home to go to college, many prefer to attend a local or in-state school.

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Choose the sentence that would make the most effective thesis statement.
(Points : 1)
The figure in Edvard Munch's painting, The Scream, has been made into a popular and scary Halloween costume.
In his famous painting The Scream, Edvard Munch's use of brush stroke, color, and perspective arouse feelings of anxiety and despair in the viewer.
Edvard Munch's painting, The Scream, is the one of the most interesting and famous artworks of all time.

9. Choose the sentence that would make the most effective thesis statement. (Points : 1)
San Francisco and San Diego are both cities in California that have many differences but also share many similarities, which are important to know if you want to move to one of these places.
While San Francisco and San Diego are among the most populated and expensive cities in California, the public transit system, the culture, and political climate are quite different in each city.
San Francisco and San Diego are both cities in California that are very attractive and expensive places to live in the entire U.S.


10. Choose the sentence that would make the most effective thesis statement. (Points : 1)
Automobile emissions cause global warming and hurt the environment.
This paper will argue that American automakers should develop at least one "green" vehicle each year.
To provide more car-buying options, to promote environmental health, and to be viable competitors with foreign car companies, American automakers should be required to develop at least one "green" vehicle each year.


11. Select the sentence with correct pronoun usage. (Points : 1)
His sister is twelve years younger than us.
His sister is twelve years younger than him.
His sister is twelve years younger than I.

12. Select the sentence with correct pronoun-antecedent agreement. (Points : 1)
Nobody wanted to lose their place in line for the sold-out concert.
Nobody wanted to lose his or her place in line for the sold-out concert.
Nobody wanted to lose its place in line for the sold-out concert.

13. Select the sentence with correct pronoun-antecedent agreement. (Points : 1)
Few realize how their votes actually matter.
Few realize how his votes actually matter.
Few realize how her votes actually matter.

14. Select the sentence with correct pronoun-antecedent agreement. (Points : 1)
Everyone is entitled to his or her own opinion about the new security system.
Everyone is entitled to their own opinion about the new security system.
Everyone is entitled to your own opinion about the new security system.

15. Select the sentence with correct pronoun-antecedent agreement. (Points : 1)
Most disciplined musicians practice their instruments every day.
Most disciplined musicians practice his instrument every day.
Most disciplined musicians practice her instrument every day.

16. Select the sentence that has correct pronoun-antecedent agreement. (Points : 1)
Every mother at the meeting showed up with their completed membership form and dues.
Every mother at the meeting showed up with her completed membership form and dues.
All mothers at the meeting showed up with her completed membership form and dues.

17. Select the sentence with correct pronoun usage. (Points : 1)
Patty and him love to travel abroad every summer
He and Patty love to travel abroad every summer.
Him and Patty love to travel abroad every summer.

18. Select the sentence that has correct subject-verb agreement. (Points : 1)
One of my friends are a doctor and lieutenant commander in the Navy.
One of my friends were a doctor and lieutenant commander in the Navy.
One of my friends is a doctor and lieutenant commander in the Navy.

19. Select the sentence that has correct subject-verb agreement. (Points : 1)
The team are practicing for the opening game of the baseball season.
The team is practicing for the opening game of the baseball season.
The team were practicing for the opening game of the baseball season.

20. Select the sentence that has correct subject-verb agreement. (Points : 1)
My family loves to play Scrabble every Friday night.
My family love to play Scrabble every Friday night.
My families loves to play Scrabble every Friday night.

21. Select the sentence that has correct subject-verb agreement. (Points : 1)
Politics are always a controversial topic among my friends.
Politics is always a controversial topic among my friends.
Politics were always a controversial topic among my friends.

22. Select the sentence that has correct subject-verb agreement. (Points : 1)
The Pillars of the Earth was one of the must-read books on Oprah's list in 2007.
The Pillars of the Earth were one of the must-read books on Oprah's list in 2007.
The Pillars of the Earth are one of the must-read books on Oprah's list in 2007.

23. Select the sentence that has correct subject-verb agreement. (Points : 1)
The 2008 Olympics was held in Beijing, China.
The 2008 Olympics were held in Beijing, China.
The 2008 Olympics are held in Beijing, China.

24. Select the sentence that has correct subject-verb agreement. (Points : 1)
The Japanese maple on the balcony, as well as the herb garden, need watering.
The Japanese maples on the balcony, as well as the herb garden, needs watering.
The Japanese maple on the balcony, as well as the herb garden, needs watering.

25. Select the sentence that uses commas correctly. (Points : 1)
The iPhone with its eye-catching design and unique features is the most coveted Apple product on the market these days.
The iPhone with its eye-catching design and unique features, is the most coveted Apple product on the market these days.
The iPhone, with its eye-catching design and unique features, is the most coveted Apple product on the market these days.
The iPhone, with its eye-catching design and unique features is, the most coveted Apple product on the market these days.

26. Select the sentence that uses commas correctly. (Points : 1)
In Latin America, the Day of the Dead, is a tradition that is celebrated on the first and second day of November.
In Latin America the Day of the Dead, is a tradition that is celebrated on the first and second day of November.
In Latin America, the Day of the Dead is a tradition that is celebrated on the first, and second day of November.
In Latin America, the Day of the Dead is a tradition that is celebrated on the first and second day of November.

27. Select the sentence that uses commas correctly. (Points : 1)
Lou and Jaymee signed up for tango lessons inspired by the show, Dancing with the Stars.
Inspired by the show, Dancing with the Stars, Lou and Jaymee signed up for tango lessons,
Lou and Jaymee signed up for tango lessons, inspired by the show Dancing with the Stars.
Lou and Jaymee signed up for tango lessons inspired by the show, Dancing with the Stars.

28. Select the sentence that uses commas correctly. (Points : 1)
Falling asleep behind the wheel Andrew asked, Susan to drive the rest of the way home.
Falling asleep behind the wheel, Andrew asked Susan to drive the rest of the way home.
Falling asleep behind the wheel Andrew asked Susan to drive, the rest of the way home.
Falling asleep behind the wheel, Andrew asked Susan to drive, the rest of the way home.

29. Select the sentence that uses commas correctly. (Points : 1)
Lynn has cut back on drinking coffee but she notices that now she gets terrible headaches in the afternoon.
Lynn has cut back on drinking coffee but, she notices that now she gets terrible headaches in the afternoon.
Lynn has cut back on drinking coffee, but, she notices that now she gets terrible headaches in the afternoon.
Lynn has cut back on drinking coffee, but she notices that now she gets terrible headaches in the afternoon.

30. Select the sentence that uses commas correctly. (Points : 1)
Nick has never traveled outside the United States, nor has he traveled outside his home state.
Nick has never traveled outside the United States nor has he traveled outside his home state.
Nick has never traveled outside the United States, nor, has he traveled outside his home state.
Nick has never traveled outside the United States nor, has he traveled outside his home state.

31. Select the sentence that uses commas correctly. (Points : 1)
According to statistics in 2008 the top three most dangerous jobs were fishing, logging, and piloting.
According to statistics in 2008, the top three most dangerous jobs were, fishing, logging, and piloting.
According to statistics in 2008, the top three most dangerous jobs were, fishing, logging, and piloting.
According to statistics, in 2008 the top three most dangerous jobs were fishing, logging, and piloting.

32. Select the sentence that is punctuated correctly. (Points : 1)
I want to send the Larkins' a "thank you" card for the gift, but I dont' have their new address.
I want to send the Larkins a "thank you" card for the gift, but I don't have their new address.
I want to send the Larkins' a "thank you" card for the gift, but I don't have their new address.
I want to send the Larkin's a "thank you" card for the gift, but I don't have their new address.

33. Select the sentence that is punctuated correctly. (Points : 1)
The cable-knit blanket, that a friend made for me, is beginning to unravel.
The cable-blanket, that a friend made for me, is beginning to unravel.
The cable-knit blanket that a friend made for me is beginning to unravel.
The cable -- knit blanket that a friend made for me, is beginning to unravel.

34. Select the sentence that is punctuated correctly. (Points : 1)
The moon, Venus, and Jupiter were aligned in the sky recently; unfortunately, it will not happen again for another 40 years.
The moon, Venus, and Jupiter were aligned in the sky recently, unfortunately, it will not happen again for another 40 years.
The moon, Venus, and Jupiter, were aligned in the sky recently; unfortunately, it will not happen again for another 40 years.
The moon, Venus, and Jupiter were aligned in the sky recently; unfortunately it will not happen again for another 40 years.

35. Select the sentence that is punctuated correctly. (Points : 1)
Carl's beta fish stopped eating because it's aquarium was so filthy.
Carls' beta fish stopped eating because its aquarium was so filthy.
Carl's beta fish stopped eating because its aquarium was so filthy.
Carls' beta fish stopped eating because its' aquarium was so filthy.

36. Select the sentence that is punctuated correctly. (Points : 1)
I have always wanted to visit Athens, Greece, Lima, Peru, and Honolulu, Hawaii.
I have always wanted to visit: Athens, Greece, Lima, Peru, and Honolulu, Hawaii.
I have always wanted to visit Athens, Greece; Lima, Peru; and Honolulu, Hawaii.
I have always wanted to visit: Athens, Greece; Lima, Peru; and Honolulu, Hawaii.



37. Select the sentence that is punctuated correctly. (Points : 1)
The neighborhood café offers: coffee, sandwiches, and free wireless Internet.
The neighborhood café offers; coffee, food, sandwiches, and free-wireless Internet.
The neighborhood café offers coffee, food, sandwiches, and free wireless Internet.
The neighborhood café offers-coffee, sandwiches, and free-wireless Internet.

38. Select the sentence that is punctuated correctly. (Points : 1)
My favorite story in Clarice Lispector's book "Family Ties" is called Love.
My favorite story in Clarice Lispector's book Family Ties is called "Love."
My favorite story in Clarice Lispector's book "Family Ties" is called Love.
My favorite story in Clarice Lispector's book "Family Ties" is called Love.

39. Select the sentence that is most clear and concise. (Points : 1)
Due to the fact that my daughter is allergic to grass, she could not attend the class picnic.
Because of the fact that my daughter is allergic to grass she could not attend the class picnic.
My daughter could not attend the class picnic because she is allergic to grass.
She is allergic to grass, so my daughter could not attend the class picnic.

40. Select the sentence that is most clear and concise. (Points : 1)
While in pajamas every morning, my next-door neighbor takes his dog for a walk.
Every morning my next-door neighbor takes his dog for a walk while in pajamas.
While in pajamas, my next-door neighbor takes his dog for a walk every morning.
Every morning my next-door neighbor takes his dog for a walk in his pajamas.

41. Select the sentence that is most clear, concise, and grammatically correct. (Points : 1)
Our company is about to relocate to a building bigger than the current one.
Our company is in the process of relocating to a building bigger than the one we are in now.
Our company is going to relocate to a bigger building.
Our company is relocating to a bigger building.

42. Select the sentence that is most clear and concise. (Points : 1)
In the near future, the majority of students in college will be taking a percentage of their classes online.
In the very near future, the majority of college students will be taking a large percentage of their classes online.
Most college students will soon take some classes online.
In a short period of time, most college students will take some of their classes online.



43. Select the sentence that is most clear and concise. (Points : 1)
Steve only eats vegetables while his twin brother eats meat.
Steve eats only vegetables, but his twin brother eats meat.
Steve only eats vegetables, but his twin brother only eats meat.
While Steve eats vegetables, his twin brother eats meat.

44. Select the sentence that is most clear and concise. (Points : 1)
Apparently, Aunt Trudy wants to write a biography of her great-grandfather's life.
Aunt Trudy wants to write a biography of her great-grandfather's life.
It seems that Aunt Trudy wants to write a biography about her great-grandfather.
Aunt Trudy wants to write a biography about her great-grandfather.

45. Select the sentence that is most clear and concise. (Points : 1)
Running laps before warming up, Tiffany's legs were sore.
Tiffany's legs were sore because she ran laps before warming up.
Before warming up, Tiffany's legs were sore because she ran laps.
Tiffany's legs were sore because she was running laps before warming up.