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[Free] Read this line from the text: "Yet across the gulf of space, minds that are to our minds as ours are to those of the beasts that perish, intellects vast and cool and unsympathetic…" What idea does the word "beasts" suggest in this text? A. The curiosity humans have for the inhabitants of Mars. B. The relationship humans will have with the inhabitants of Mars. C. The strength of the urge to survive at all costs. D. The superiority of humans toward other inhabitants of Earth.

[Free] How did the Civil War influence the beginning of American realism? A. Most soldiers came from the middle and lower classes, and Americans wanted to know more about them. B. With the onset of industrial and scientific advances, Americans no longer believed in the supernatural. C. With all of the death and destruction from the war, Americans wanted to escape into an ideal world. D. Despite the industrial and scientific advances, Americans still believed in the supernatural.

[Free] Which sentence is punctuated correctly? A. The car I bought has spare tires; which are brand new, a stereo; which has just been installed, and a great engine; which has been newly tuned. B. The car I bought has spare tires, which are brand new; a stereo, which has just been installed; and a great engine, which has been newly tuned. C. The car I bought has spare tires: which are brand new a stereo: which has just been installed, and a great engine: which has been newly tuned. D. The car I bought has spare tires, which are brand new; a s

[Free] When should you concede to a counterargument? A. When your audience believes the counterargument. B. When it’s a controversial subject and you want to avoid hurt feelings. C. When you discover that the counterargument is a logical fallacy. D. When the counterargument has a relevant point.

[Free] Which sentence best rewrites the following line so that it includes hyperbole? Jackson lived for a long period of time in a small, ramshackle house. A. Jackson lived for years and years in a very small, ramshackle house. B. Jackson lived for a long period of time in an old two-room house. C. Jackson lived for an eternity in a two-room, ramshackle house. D. Jackson lived for years in an extremely small and shabby house.

[Free] Which of the following would be the most effective feedback to give in a peer review? A. "The topic of your paper is clear and interesting in the beginning, but you might need to add more details to give your topic more clarity." B. "I liked your paper. It was fun to read." C. "The beginning of your paper is boring, so I didn’t finish reading it because I thought it was stupid." D. "I didn’t understand what you were trying to say."

[Free] Which is a complete sentence? A. From someone I didn't know and from a country I had never visited. B. Mark rolling out the dough and the student greasing the pan. C. Following directions being essential for proper assembly. D. For once, the whole family, including all the aunts, uncles, and cousins, was together.

[Free] Which is a run-on sentence? A. There were only a few dancers on the floor, the couple soon became the center of attention. B. A worn yellow quilt was lying at the foot of the antique bed, a gift from their grandmother. C. If you start saving now, you will be able to buy a car sooner. D. His helmet bore the number of the firehouse, which was more than 100 years old.

[Free] Which sentence uses punctuation correctly? A. I read a story to my youngest brother whose, name is Terry. B. I read a story to my youngest brother, whose name is Terry. C. I read a story to my youngest brother whose name is Terry.

[Free] Which words in the sentence are the complete adjective clause? The award went to Ms. Morse, whose efforts were responsible for most of our progress. A. for most of our progress B. whose efforts were responsible for most of our progress C. to Ms. Morse D. whose efforts were responsible