1. Here you are provided with 15 incomplete sentences that include 4
underlined parts. Identify the one underlined word or phrase that be changed in order
for the sentence to be correct.
For make its nest, the yellow-headed blackbird weaves a small cup
(1) (2) (3)
and fastens it to reeds above water.
(4)
Native Americans beaded designs are often characterized by
(1) (2)
geometric shaped and bright colors.
(3) (4)
The codfish lays millions of eggs each year, only a small
(1) (2) (3)
percentage of which actually hatch.
(4)
When the body becomes extremely overheated, it failure to cool itself again, and
(1) (2) (3)
sunstroke can occur.
(4)
The preferring of many Western cultures for
(1) (2)
maintaining a physical distance of at least three
(3) (4)
feet during social interaction is well
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In chronicling her months as a captive of the
(1) (2) You'll read faster and comprehend
Wampanoag Indians, Mary Rowlandson more if you read in an environment
that's comfortable for you.
demonstrated his narrative skill.
(3) (4)
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2. The nests of most birds species are strategic placed to
(1) (2) (3)
camouflage them against predators.
(4)
Few synthetic vitamins and minerals in pill supplements are
absorbed so efficiently by the body that are those occurring naturally in foods.
(1) (2) (3) (4)
On the one hand, most Americans feel that space exploration is a legitimate
(1)
and important national undertaking; on the contrary, they worry about the
(2) (3) (4)
amount it costs.
Vitamin K providing the necessary impetus for the synthesis of at least
(1) (2) (3)
two proteins involved in blood clotting.
(4)
If no fossil record were available, the next strongest evidence of the kinship
(1)
among organisms would to be similarities in the embryonic development of
(2) (3)
organisms today.
(4)
The black cherry tree, from which fine cabinets and furniture is made, is found
(1) (2)
all across North America, from Nova Scotia to Texas.
(3) (4)
Research and recommending concerning the dangers of smoking are beginning
(1) (2) (3)
to have an impact on the tobacco industry in the United States.
(4)
Antarctic blue whales can be 100 foot long and weigh more than any dinosaur
(1) (2) (3)
that ever lived.
(4)
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3. Oil-base house paint is neither easy to work with or quick
(1)
to clean up, but it is often preferred to latex paint
(2) (3)
because of its high sheen and durability.
(4)
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