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Sentence Types
A dash simply makes a statement or expresses an opinion. What type of sentence does this describe?
A dash is used in writing to make a statement or express an opinion, which corresponds to a declarative sentence. Declarative sentences state facts or opinions clearly.
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Sentence Structure
The baby cried for food. This sentence can be defined as:
The sentence 'The baby cried for food.' contains a single independent clause with a subject and a predicate, making it a simple sentence. It is not passive or complex.
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Vocabulary
What does the word 'ARGOSY' mean?
The word 'Argosy' refers to a large merchant ship or a fleet of such ships, especially those used for trading. Therefore, option B is correct.
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Phrasal Verbs
The Chairman is ill and we will have to put off the meeting for a few days.
The correct phrasal verb is 'put off,' which means to postpone or delay something. 'Put of' is incorrect, and 'put on' means to organize or arrange, which does not fit the context here.
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Vocabulary
Synonym of Trepidation:
The word 'trepidation' means a feeling of fear or anxiety about something that may happen. Therefore, 'Fear' is the correct synonym among the options provided.
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Grammar
I am ___ sure of it as you are.
The correct phrase is 'I am as sure of it as you are.' The word 'as' is essential in this comparative structure to indicate equality. None of the options provided (Quit, At, Very) correctly complete the phrase. Therefore, the correct answer is 'None of these' since 'as' is missing from the options.
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Vocabulary
A person who tends to see the worst aspect of things or believes that the worst will happen is called a:
A pessimist is someone who tends to see the worst aspect of things or believes that the worst will happen, which matches the definition given in the question. Patricide refers to the act of killing one's father, and an optimist is someone who expects the best outcome.
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Prepositions
Somebody burnt the trash here. It can't be Sheena because she cares ___ the environment pretty much.
The correct preposition to use with 'cares' in this context is 'about'. The phrase 'cares about the environment' is the standard and grammatically correct expression.
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Vocabulary
Antonym of Quotidian:
The word 'Quoyidian' appears to be a misspelling of 'Quotidian,' which means 'daily' or 'ordinary.' The antonym of 'quotidian' is 'extraordinary,' meaning unusual or remarkable. Therefore, option A is correct.
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Vocabulary
He pleads for sanity in a ___ world.
The phrase 'He pleads for sanity in a lunatic world' is a common expression meaning he is asking for reason in a crazy or irrational world. 'Lunatic' correctly contrasts with 'sanity' here, making option B the correct answer.