ACCUPLACER TEST EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS
1. Stamp collecting (being a hobby that is) sometimes used in
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the schools to teach economics and social studies.
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B. is a hobby because it is
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C. which is a hobby
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D. is a hobby - ANSWERS-D
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2. (Knocked sideways, the statue looked) as if it would fall.
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A. Knocked sideways, the statue looked
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B. The statue was knocked sideways, looked
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C. The statue looked knocked sideways
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D. The statue, looking knocked sideways, - ANSWERS-A
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3. (To walk, biking, and driving) are Pat's favorite ways of
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B. Walking, biking, and driving
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C. To walk, biking, and to drive
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D. To walk, to bike, and also driving - ANSWERS-B
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4. (When you cross the street in the middle of the block, this) is an example of jaywalking
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A. When you cross the street in the middle of the block,this
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B. You cross the street in the middle of the block,this
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C. Crossing the street in the middle of the block
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D. The fact that you cross the street in the middle of the block - ANSWERS-C
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5. Walking by the corner the other day, (a child, I noticed, was watching) for the light to ch
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ange.
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C. a child was watching, I noticed,
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D. there was, I noticed, a child watching - ANSWERS-B
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6. (Going back to his old school,) everything there looked smaller than Don remembered
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B. When he went back to his old school,
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C. To go back to his old school,
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D. As he went back to his old school, - ANSWERS-B
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sed to express themselves.
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A. Painting, drawing and to sculpt
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B. To paint, to draw, and sculpting
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C. Painting, drawing, and sculpting
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D. To paint, draw, and sculpting - ANSWERS-C
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8. Playing sports in school (which is an activity) meant to teach teamwork and leadershi
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p skills students can use later in life.
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A. which is an activity
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B. is an activity because it is
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C. being an activity which is
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D. is an activity - ANSWERS-D
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9. (Glancing at his watch,) Daniel picked up his speed.
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A. Glancing at his watch,
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B. He glanced at his watch, and
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C. To glance at his watch,
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D. He glanced at his watch, - ANSWERS-A
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10. (For a snake, shedding their skin) up to eight times a year is part of a natural process.
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A. For a snake, shedding their skin
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B. A snake's shedding its skin
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C. When a snake sheds its skin
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D. To shed its skin, for snakes - ANSWERS-B
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11. (I was surprised by the noise peering) through the window to see who was at the doo
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A. I was surprised by the noise peering
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B. I was surprised by the noise, peered
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C. The noise surprised me, peering
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D. Surprised by the noise, I peered - ANSWERS-D
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12. It is easy to carry solid objects without spilling them, but the same cannot be said of li
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quids. Rewrite, beginning with (Unlike liquids,) The next words will be
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A. it is easy to
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B. we can easily
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C. solid objects can easily be
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D. solid objects are easy to be - ANSWERS-C
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13. Although the sandpiper is easily frightened by noise and light, it will bravely resist an
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y force that threatens its nest. Rewrite, beginning with
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(The sandpiper is easily frightened by noise and light,)
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The next words will be
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A. but it will bravely resist
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B. nevertheless bravely resisting
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C. and it will bravely resist
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D. even if bravely resisting - ANSWERS-A
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14. If he had enough strength, Todd would move the boulder. Rewrite, beginning with
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, (Todd cannot move the boulder) The next words will be
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A. when lacking
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B. because he
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C. although there
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D. without enough - ANSWERS-B
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15. The band began to play, and then the real party started. Rewrite, beginning with (Th
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e real party started)
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A. after the band began
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B. and the band began
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C. although the band began
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D. the band beginning - ANSWERS-A
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16. Chris heard no unusual noises when he listened in the park. Rewrite, beginning with
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A. no unusual noises could be heard
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B. then Chris heard no unusual noises
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C. and hearing no unusual noises
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D. Chris heard no unusual noises - ANSWERS-D
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17. It is unusual to see owls during the daytime, since they are nocturnal animals.
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A. it is unusual to see owls
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B. owls are not usually seen
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C. owls during the daytime are
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D. it is during the daytime that - ANSWERS-B
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18. If I want your opinion, I will ask for it.
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A. if I want it
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B. when I want it
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C. although I want it
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D. unless I want it - ANSWERS-D
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19. It began to rain, and everyone at the picnic ran to the trees to take shelter. Rewrite, b
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eginning with lf
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A. beginning to rain
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B. when it began to rain
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C. although it began to rain
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D. and it began to rain - ANSWERS-B
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20. Lucy saw an amazing sight when she witnessed her first sunrise. Rewrite, beginning
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QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS
1. Stamp collecting (being a hobby that is) sometimes used in
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the schools to teach economics and social studies.
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A. being a hobby that is
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B. is a hobby because it is
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C. which is a hobby
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D. is a hobby - ANSWERS-D
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2. (Knocked sideways, the statue looked) as if it would fall.
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A. Knocked sideways, the statue looked
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B. The statue was knocked sideways, looked
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C. The statue looked knocked sideways
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D. The statue, looking knocked sideways, - ANSWERS-A
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3. (To walk, biking, and driving) are Pat's favorite ways of
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getting around. lf
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B. Walking, biking, and driving
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C. To walk, biking, and to drive
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D. To walk, to bike, and also driving - ANSWERS-B
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4. (When you cross the street in the middle of the block, this) is an example of jaywalking
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B. You cross the street in the middle of the block,this
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C. Crossing the street in the middle of the block
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D. The fact that you cross the street in the middle of the block - ANSWERS-C
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5. Walking by the corner the other day, (a child, I noticed, was watching) for the light to ch
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ange.
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B. I noticed a child watching
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C. a child was watching, I noticed,
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D. there was, I noticed, a child watching - ANSWERS-B
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6. (Going back to his old school,) everything there looked smaller than Don remembered
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C. To go back to his old school,
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D. As he went back to his old school, - ANSWERS-B
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sed to express themselves.
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B. To paint, to draw, and sculpting
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C. Painting, drawing, and sculpting
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D. To paint, draw, and sculpting - ANSWERS-C
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8. Playing sports in school (which is an activity) meant to teach teamwork and leadershi
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B. is an activity because it is
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C. being an activity which is
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D. is an activity - ANSWERS-D
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9. (Glancing at his watch,) Daniel picked up his speed.
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C. To glance at his watch,
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D. He glanced at his watch, - ANSWERS-A
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10. (For a snake, shedding their skin) up to eight times a year is part of a natural process.
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B. A snake's shedding its skin
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C. When a snake sheds its skin
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D. To shed its skin, for snakes - ANSWERS-B
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11. (I was surprised by the noise peering) through the window to see who was at the doo
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B. I was surprised by the noise, peered
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C. The noise surprised me, peering
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D. Surprised by the noise, I peered - ANSWERS-D
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12. It is easy to carry solid objects without spilling them, but the same cannot be said of li
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quids. Rewrite, beginning with (Unlike liquids,) The next words will be
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A. it is easy to
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B. we can easily
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C. solid objects can easily be
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D. solid objects are easy to be - ANSWERS-C
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13. Although the sandpiper is easily frightened by noise and light, it will bravely resist an
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y force that threatens its nest. Rewrite, beginning with
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(The sandpiper is easily frightened by noise and light,)
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The next words will be
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B. nevertheless bravely resisting
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C. and it will bravely resist
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D. even if bravely resisting - ANSWERS-A
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14. If he had enough strength, Todd would move the boulder. Rewrite, beginning with
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, (Todd cannot move the boulder) The next words will be
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A. when lacking
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B. because he
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C. although there
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D. without enough - ANSWERS-B
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15. The band began to play, and then the real party started. Rewrite, beginning with (Th
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e real party started)
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B. and the band began
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C. although the band began
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D. the band beginning - ANSWERS-A
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16. Chris heard no unusual noises when he listened in the park. Rewrite, beginning with
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B. then Chris heard no unusual noises
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C. and hearing no unusual noises
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D. Chris heard no unusual noises - ANSWERS-D
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17. It is unusual to see owls during the daytime, since they are nocturnal animals.
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B. owls are not usually seen
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C. owls during the daytime are
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D. it is during the daytime that - ANSWERS-B
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18. If I want your opinion, I will ask for it.
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A. if I want it
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B. when I want it
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C. although I want it
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D. unless I want it - ANSWERS-D
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19. It began to rain, and everyone at the picnic ran to the trees to take shelter. Rewrite, b
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A. beginning to rain
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B. when it began to rain
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C. although it began to rain
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D. and it began to rain - ANSWERS-B
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20. Lucy saw an amazing sight when she witnessed her first sunrise. Rewrite, beginning
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with
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