Exam 31: Word Choice

Select the correct word(s) for each sentence. -_____ that Santa was real.

Select the correct word(s) for each sentence. -In my _____, I have learned that visiting a professor during office hours helps me improve my grades.

Rewrite the following sentences, removing general language, wordiness, clichés, and slang. -In my personal opinion, I think the presentation was really awesome.

Rewrite the following sentences, removing general language, wordiness, clichés, and slang. -In today's society, it is hard to know whom you can trust.

Select the correct word(s) for each sentence. -_____ that I deserved an A in my biology class.

Rewrite the following sentences, removing general language, wordiness, clichés, and slang. -Noah worked his fingers to the bone to save money for college.

Rewrite the following sentences, removing general language, wordiness, clichés, and slang. -Heather thinks it was a bad movie.

Rewrite the following sentences, removing general language, wordiness, clichés, and slang. -I really needed a shoulder to cry on after Kayla kicked me out of the apartment.

Rewrite the following sentences, removing general language, wordiness, clichés, and slang. -The academic scholarships are awarded frequently.

Rewrite the following sentences, removing general language, wordiness, clichés, and slang. -Tanya studies day in and day out.

Rewrite the following sentences, removing general language, wordiness, clichés, and slang. -The graduates knew that hard work was required to climb the ladder of success.

Select the correct word(s) for each sentence. -_____ I will be accepted into graduate school.

Select the correct word(s) for each sentence. -You need to _____ the rough draft and the final copy.

Rewrite the following sentences, removing general language, wordiness, clichés, and slang. -Working in the summer heat without drinking fluids made Jen as sick as a dog.

Select the correct word(s) for each sentence. -At this _____, we aren't hiring new employees.

Select the correct word(s) for each sentence. -Daniel sneezed _____ he was catching a cold.

Select the correct word(s) for each sentence. -The nutritionist recommended that I take a multivitamin _____.

Rewrite the following sentences, removing general language, wordiness, clichés, and slang. -In his heart, Tyler sincerely felt he deserved the award.

Rewrite the following sentences, removing general language, wordiness, clichés, and slang. -Unable to make ends meet, Will moved out of his apartment and went back to his parents' house.

Rewrite the following sentences, removing general language, wordiness, clichés, and slang. -Quality was sacrificed in order to meet the deadline on time.