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Dairy farming is _____ leading agricultural activity in the United States.
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A
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Although thunder and lightening are produced at the same time, light waves travel faster _____, so we see the lightening before we hear the thunder
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Than sound waves do
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Than sound waves are
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Do sound waves
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Sound waves
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A. Than sound waves doExplanation
Light waves travel faster than sound waves do. This is why we see the lightning before we hear the thunder. The speed of light is much faster than the speed of sound, so the light reaches our eyes almost instantly, while the sound takes some time to travel through the air to reach our ears. Therefore, the visual perception of the lightning occurs before the auditory perception of the thunder.Rate this question:
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Beef cattle _____ of all livestock for economic growth in certain geographic regions.
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The most are important
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Are the most important
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The most important are
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That are the most important
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A. Are the most importantExplanation
Beef cattle are the most important of all livestock for economic growth in certain geographic regions. This means that beef cattle play a crucial role in the economic development of these specific areas.Rate this question:
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The discovery of the halftone process in photography in 1881 made it _____ photographs in books and newspapers.
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The possible reproduction
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Possible to reproduce
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The possibility of reproducing
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Possibly reproduce
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A. Possible to reproduceExplanation
The discovery of the halftone process in photography in 1881 allowed for the reproduction of photographs in books and newspapers.Rate this question:
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Flag Day is a legal holiday only in the state of Pennsylvania, _____ Betsy Ross sewed the first American flag.
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Which
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Where
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That
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Has
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A. HasExplanation
The correct answer is "has". The word "has" is used to indicate possession or ownership. In this context, it suggests that the state of Pennsylvania possesses or has the legal holiday of Flag Day. The sentence is incomplete, but based on the given information, "has" is the most appropriate choice to complete the sentence.Rate this question:
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_____ vastness of the Grand Canyon, it is difficult to capture it in a single photograph.
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While the
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The
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For the
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Because of the
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A. Because of theExplanation
The correct answer is "Because of the". This is because the phrase "Because of the" is used to explain the reason or cause of something. In this case, it explains that it is difficult to capture the vastness of the Grand Canyon in a single photograph.Rate this question:
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Speciation, _____, results when an animal population becomes isolated by some factor, usually geographic.
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Form biological species
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Biological species are formed
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Which forming biological species
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The formation of biological species
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A. The formation of biological speciesExplanation
The correct answer is "the formation of biological species." This answer accurately describes the process of speciation, which occurs when an animal population becomes isolated by some factor, typically geographic. During this isolation, genetic and reproductive barriers can develop, leading to the formation of distinct species over time.Rate this question:
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In its pure state antimony has no important uses, but _____ with other substances, it is extremely useful metal.
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When combined physically or chemically
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Combined when physically or chemically
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The physical and chemical combination
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It is combined physically and chemically
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A. When combined physically or chemicallyExplanation
Antimony has no important uses in its pure state, but it becomes extremely useful when it is combined with other substances, either physically or chemically.Rate this question:
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The dawn redwood appears _____ some 100 million years ago in northern forests around the world.
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Was flourished
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Having to flourished
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to have flourished
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Have flourished
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A. to have flourishedExplanation
The correct answer is "to have flourished." This is because the sentence is referring to an action that occurred in the past. The phrase "to have flourished" is the correct form of the verb "flourish" in the past tense. The sentence is stating that the dawn redwood species appeared around 100 million years ago and it is believed that they flourished during that time in northern forests around the world.Rate this question:
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Beginning in the Middle Ages, composers of Western music used a system of notating their compositions _____ be performed by musicians.
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Will
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That
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And when to
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So they could
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A. So they couldExplanation
The correct answer is "so they could". This answer completes the sentence by explaining that composers used a system of notation in order to have their compositions performed by musicians. The phrase "so they could" indicates the purpose or intention behind the use of notation.Rate this question:
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Civil Rights are the freedoms and rights _____ as a member of a community, state, or nation.
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May have a person
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May have a person who
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A person may have
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And a person may have
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A. A person may haveExplanation
Civil Rights are the freedoms and rights that a person may have as a member of a community, state, or nation. This means that individuals are entitled to certain rights and freedoms, such as the right to vote, freedom of speech, and equal protection under the law, simply by virtue of being a member of a larger social, political, or geographical entity. These rights are inherent and should be protected and respected by society and the government.Rate this question:
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Richard Wright enjoyed success and influence _____ among Black American writers of his era.
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Were unparalleled
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Are unparalleled
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Unparalleled
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The unparalleled
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A. UnparalleledExplanation
Richard Wright enjoyed success and influence unparalleled among Black American writers of his era. This means that his level of success and influence was unmatched or incomparable to any other Black American writer during that time.Rate this question:
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_____ of large mammals once dominated the North American Prairies: the American bison and the pronghorn antelope.
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There are two species
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With two species
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Two species are
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Two species
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A. Two speciesExplanation
The correct answer is "Two species". The sentence states that "two species of large mammals once dominated the North American Prairies: the American bison and the pronghorn antelope." This means that there were two specific species that were dominant in the area.Rate this question:
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Franklin D. Roosevelt was _____ the great force of radio and the opportunity it provided for taking government policies directly to the people
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As the first President he understood fully
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The first President that, to fully understand
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The first President fully
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The first President to understand fully
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A. The first President to understand fullyExplanation
Franklin D. Roosevelt was the first President to understand fully the great force of radio and the opportunity it provided for taking government policies directly to the people.Rate this question:
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During the late fifteenth century, _____ of the native societies of America had professions in the fields of arts and crafts.
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Only a few
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A few but
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Few, but only
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A few only
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A. Only a fewExplanation
During the late fifteenth century, only a few of the native societies of America had professions in the fields of arts and crafts. This implies that the majority of native societies did not have individuals who pursued professions in arts and crafts during this time period.Rate this question:
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The ponderosa pine is _____ of the most of the timber used by forest product firms in the Black Hills of South Dakota.
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The source
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As source
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The source which
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Because the source
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A. The sourceExplanation
The correct answer is "the source". This is because the phrase "the most of the timber used by forest product firms" requires a noun phrase to complete the sentence. "The source" acts as a noun phrase and fits grammatically in the sentence. It implies that the ponderosa pine is the main or primary source of timber used by forest product firms in the Black Hills of South Dakota.Rate this question:
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Computers that once took up entire rooms are now _____ to put on desktops and into wristwatches.
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Small enough
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Smaller than
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so small
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As small as
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A. Small enoughExplanation
The correct answer is "small enough" because it implies that computers have become sufficiently small in size to be placed on desktops and even in wristwatches. This phrase suggests that the size of computers has significantly reduced over time, making them more compact and portable.Rate this question:
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According to some educators, the goal of teaching is to help students learn what _____ to know to live a well-adjusted and successful life.
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Do they need
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They need
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They are needed
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as they may need
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A. They needExplanation
The correct answer is "they need". According to some educators, the goal of teaching is to help students learn what they need to know to live a well-adjusted and successful life. This implies that the emphasis is on the students and their needs in order to achieve a fulfilling and successful life.Rate this question:
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The sapphire’s transparency to ultraviolet and infrared radiation makes _____ in optical instruments
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it is of use
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It uses
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It a useful
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It useful
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A. It usefulExplanation
The correct answer is "it useful". This answer correctly completes the sentence by stating that the sapphire's transparency to ultraviolet and infrared radiation makes it useful in optical instruments.Rate this question:
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_____ initial recognition while still quite young.
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Most famous scientists achieve
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That most famous scientists achieved
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Most famous scientists who achieved
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For most famous scientists to achieve
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A. Most famous scientists achieveExplanation
The correct answer is "Most famous scientists achieve." This answer is grammatically correct and makes logical sense in the given sentence. It implies that achieving initial recognition is a common occurrence for most famous scientists, suggesting that it is a regular outcome for them.Rate this question:
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Mango trees, _____ densely covered with glossy leaves and bear small fragrant flowers, grow rapidly and can attain heights of up to 90 feet.
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Whose
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Which are
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Are when
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Which
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A. Which areExplanation
The correct answer is "which are". This answer correctly completes the sentence by providing a relative clause that describes the characteristics of mango trees. The phrase "which are" is used to introduce additional information about the subject of the sentence, in this case, the mango trees.Rate this question:
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_____ the Canadian composer Barbara Pentland wrote four symphonies, three concertos, and an opera, among other works.
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An artist who, prolific
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Is a prolific artist
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Prolific an artist
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A prolific artist
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A. A prolific artistExplanation
The correct answer is "A prolific artist". This answer accurately describes Barbara Pentland as someone who has produced a large amount of work, including four symphonies, three concertos, and an opera. The word "prolific" means producing many works, and it fits well in the context of the sentence.Rate this question:
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The Chisos Mountains in Big Bend National park in Texas were created by volcanic eruptions that occurred _____.
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The area in which dinosaurs roamed
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When dinosaurs roamed the area
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Did dinosaurs roam the area
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Dinosaurs roaming the area
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A. The area in which dinosaurs roamedExplanation
The Chisos Mountains in Big Bend National Park in Texas were created by volcanic eruptions that occurred in the area in which dinosaurs roamed. This suggests that the volcanic activity took place during the time when dinosaurs were present in the region.Rate this question:
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In bas-relief sculpture, a design projects very slightly from its background, _____ some coins.
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as on
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Because
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The way that
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Similarly
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A. as onExplanation
In bas-relief sculpture, a design projects very slightly from its background, just as on some coins. This suggests that the design in bas-relief sculpture is raised or elevated from the background, similar to how the design on some coins is also raised.Rate this question:
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Alaska found the first years of its statehood costly because it had to take over the expense of services _____ previously by the federal government
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To provide
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be provided
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providing
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Provided
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A. ProvidedExplanation
Alaska found the first years of its statehood costly because it had to take over the expense of services that were previously provided by the federal government.Rate this question:
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With age, the mineral content of human bones decreases, _____ them more fragile.
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Make
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And to make
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Thereby making
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Which it makes
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A. Thereby makingExplanation
As people age, the mineral content of their bones decreases, which in turn makes them more fragile. The phrase "thereby making" effectively connects the cause (decreasing mineral content) with the effect (increased fragility), making it the correct choice.Rate this question:
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Not until Kentucky’s Mammoth Cave had been completely explored in 1972.
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When was its full extent realized
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That its full extent was realized
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the realization of its full ext
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Was its full extent realized
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A. the realization of its full extExplanation
The correct answer is "the realization of its full extent." This answer accurately reflects the meaning of the given sentence. It suggests that the complete exploration of Mammoth Cave in Kentucky led to the understanding or awareness of its full extent.Rate this question:
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The first explorer _____ California by land was Jedediah Strong Smith a trapper who crossed the southwestern deserts of the United States in 1826.
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That he reached
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Reached
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To reach
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Reaching it
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A. To reachExplanation
Jedediah Strong Smith was the first explorer to reach California by land. He accomplished this by crossing the southwestern deserts of the United States in 1826.Rate this question:
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Written to be performed on a _____, Thornton Wilder’s play Our Town depicts life in a small New England community.
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Stage scenery of bare
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Bare of stage scenery
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Scenery bare of stage
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Stage bare of scenery
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A. Stage bare of sceneryExplanation
The correct answer is "stage bare of scenery". This means that the play is written to be performed on a stage that has no scenery. This suggests that the focus of the play is on the characters and their interactions, rather than elaborate sets or visuals. The absence of scenery allows the audience to imagine the small New England community and engage more deeply with the story.Rate this question:
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. _____ many copper mines in the state of Arizona, a fact which contributes significantly to the state’s economy.
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They are
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There are
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Of the
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The
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A. There areExplanation
The correct answer is "There are". This is because the sentence is referring to the existence of many copper mines in the state of Arizona, indicating a plural subject. Therefore, the correct verb form to use is "are".Rate this question:
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After quartz, calcite is the _____ in the crust of the Earth.
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Mineral is most abundant
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Mineral that most abundant
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Most abundant mineral that
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Most abundant mineral
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A. Most abundant mineralExplanation
Calcite is the most abundant mineral in the crust of the Earth.Rate this question:
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Regarded as the world’s foremost linguistic theorist, Noam Chomsky continues _____ new theories about language and language learning.
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For creating
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By creation
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To create
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Create
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A. To createExplanation
Noam Chomsky is considered the leading linguistic theorist, and he is known for his continuous development of new theories about language and language learning. The phrase "to create" indicates his ongoing purpose or intention in generating these new theories. It implies that Chomsky's main objective is to contribute to the field of linguistics by creating and introducing innovative ideas and concepts.Rate this question:
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_____ any area receives more water than the ground can absorb, the excess water flows to the lowest level, carrying loose mineral.
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Being
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Whenever
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When might
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Is
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In 1935 seismologist Charles F. Richter devised _____ for rating the strength of earthquakes.
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For the numerical scale
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The scale is numerical
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A numerical scale
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a scale of numerical
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A. A numerical scaleExplanation
The correct answer is "a numerical scale" because the sentence structure requires an article before the noun "numerical scale". The article "a" is used before a noun when it is mentioned for the first time or when it is not specific. Therefore, "a numerical scale" is the appropriate choice in this context.Rate this question:
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After the Second World War the woman wage earner _____ a standard part of middle-class life in the United States.
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Who became
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Becoming that which
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Became
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To become
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A. BecameExplanation
After the Second World War, it became increasingly common for women to work and earn wages, which became a standard part of middle-class life in the United States.Rate this question:
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Celluloid and plastics have largely replaced genuine ivory in the manufacture _____ buttons, billiard balls, and piano keys.
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Of such things as
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As of such things
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Such things as of
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Things as of such
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A. Of such things asExplanation
Celluloid and plastics have become the preferred materials for making buttons, billiard balls, and piano keys, replacing genuine ivory.Rate this question:
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One of the tenets of New Criticism is that a critic need not tell readers _____ about a story.
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Which thinking
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What to think
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That thinking
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To think what
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A. What to thinkExplanation
New Criticism emphasizes the idea that a critic should not dictate or impose their own interpretations or opinions on readers. Instead, the focus is on analyzing the text itself and allowing readers to form their own conclusions. This means that a critic does not need to tell readers "what to think" about a story, as the interpretation and understanding of the text should be left to the readers themselves.Rate this question:
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The outer ear, _____ the fleshy pinna and the auditory canal, picks up and funnels sound waves toward the eardrum.
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Includes
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Which it includes
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Which includes
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Of which includes
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A. Which includesExplanation
The correct answer is "which includes". This answer correctly completes the sentence by indicating that the outer ear includes the fleshy pinna and the auditory canal.Rate this question:
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The chair may be the oldest type of furniture, _____ its importance has varied from time to time and from country to country.
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But when
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Until then
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in spite of
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Although
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A. AlthoughExplanation
The word "although" is the correct answer because it indicates a contrast between the chair being the oldest type of furniture and its varying importance. Despite being the oldest type, the significance of the chair has changed over time and across different countries.Rate this question:
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When wood, natural gas, oil, or any other fuel burns, _____ with oxygen in the air to produce heat.
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Combining substances in the fuel
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Substances in the fuel that combine
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Substances in the fuel combine
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A combination of substances in the fuel
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A. Substances in the fuel combineExplanation
When wood, natural gas, oil, or any other fuel burns, substances in the fuel combine with oxygen in the air to produce heat.Rate this question:
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Deserts are arid land areas where _____ through evaporation than is gained through precipitation.
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The loss of more water
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Loses more water
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Is more water lost
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More water is lost
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A. More water is lostExplanation
Deserts are characterized by arid conditions, which means that they experience more water loss through evaporation than they gain through precipitation. This explanation highlights the fact that deserts have a net loss of water due to the high rates of evaporation and low levels of rainfall.Rate this question:
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When goshawk chicks are young, _____ parents share in the hunting duties and in guarding the nest.
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The both
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Both
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Both of
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And both
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A. BothExplanation
When goshawk chicks are young, both parents share in the hunting duties and in guarding the nest. This means that both the mother and father goshawk participate in finding food for their chicks and protecting them from potential threats. This behavior is common among goshawks during the early stages of their offspring's development.Rate this question:
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Fish are the most ancient form of vertebrate life, and _____ all other vertebrates
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From them evolved
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Evolved them
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To evolve
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They are evolved
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A. From them evolvedExplanation
Fish are considered the most ancient form of vertebrate life because they appeared in the fossil record earlier than other vertebrates. The phrase "from them evolved" suggests that other vertebrate groups evolved from fish. This is supported by scientific evidence, such as the similarities in anatomical structures and genetic information between fish and other vertebrates. Therefore, the correct answer is "from them evolved".Rate this question:
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Not only _____ among the largest animals that ever lived, but they are also among the most intelligent.
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Are whales
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Whales
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Some whales
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They are whales
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A. Are whalesExplanation
The correct answer is "are whales" because it correctly completes the sentence by using the plural form of the verb "are" to agree with the subject "whales." The sentence is stating that whales are not only among the largest animals that ever lived, but they are also among the most intelligent.Rate this question:
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. _____ 350 species of sharks, and although they are all carnivorous, only a few species will attack people.
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About
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Where about
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There are about
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About the
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Some snakes lay eggs, but others _____ birth to live offspring
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give
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giving
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They give
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to have given
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A. giveExplanation
Some snakes lay eggs, but others give birth to live offspring. This means that while some snakes reproduce by laying eggs, others have the ability to give birth to live young. This variation in reproductive methods is seen in different species of snakes.Rate this question:
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Because it was so closely related to communication, _____ art form to develop.
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drawing was probably the earliest
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to draw early was probably
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early drawing probably
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the earliest draw
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A. drawing was probably the earliestExplanation
Drawing was probably the earliest art form to develop because it is closely related to communication. In ancient times, before the invention of writing, people used drawings to convey messages, tell stories, and document their experiences. Drawing allowed them to visually represent their thoughts, ideas, and observations. It was a simple and effective way to communicate with others and express themselves creatively. As a result, drawing likely emerged as one of the earliest forms of artistic expression.Rate this question:
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Halley's Comet had its first documented sighting in 240 B.C. in China and _____ it has been seen from the Earth 29 times.
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after
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Because of
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since then
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that is
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A. since thenExplanation
The phrase "since then" is the correct answer because it indicates that after the first documented sighting of Halley's Comet in 240 B.C. in China, it has been seen from Earth 29 times. This phrase implies a cause-and-effect relationship, suggesting that the comet's sightings have occurred continuously from that point onward.Rate this question:
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_____ that managers commit in problem solving is jumping to a conclusion about the cause of a given problem.
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Major errors
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Since the major error
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The major error
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Of the major errors
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A. The major errorExplanation
The major error that managers commit in problem solving is jumping to a conclusion about the cause of a given problem. This means that instead of thoroughly analyzing the situation and gathering all the necessary information, managers may make assumptions or rely on their intuition to quickly determine the cause of the problem. However, this can lead to incorrect conclusions and ineffective solutions. It is important for managers to take the time to gather data, consider multiple perspectives, and critically evaluate the situation before jumping to conclusions.Rate this question:
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