Multiple Choice
Identify the
letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
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Please choose the
correct definition for the bolded word.
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While there may be
a lot of people who spend a disproportionate amount of time watching TV, millions of others
regard reading and writing as vital activities. a. | reasonable | b. | deficient | c. | limited | d. | unbalanced | | |
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Instead of
watching reality television of dubious quality, try curling up with a good
book. a. | doubtful | b. | humorous | c. | profound | d. | worthwhile | | |
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Anyone who has
ever been an avid reader doesn’t need to be told how consuming and thrilling a good book
can be. a. | unenthusiastic | b. | dedicated | c. | indifferent | d. | scholarly | | |
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Word usage is a
tricky subject and can confuse even erudite writers. a. | scholarly | b. | published | c. | confident | d. | forgetful | | |
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Mastering word
usage can be difficult because some words are not a part of common parlance. a. | study | b. | slang | c. | advertising | d. | language | | |
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Substituting
“myself” for “me” or “I” is another gambit used by people who
are unsure of what they’re doing. a. | strategy | b. | saying | c. | pronoun | d. | philosophy | | |
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Ending a sentence
with a preposition or starting a sentence with a conjunction may cause you to be chastised;
however these techniques are technically correct. a. | promoted | b. | complimented | c. | scolded | d. | corrected | | |
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Writing is a
process that can initially feel somewhat unwieldy. a. | boring | b. | tedious | c. | exciting | d. | awkward | | |
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“Killing your
babies,” which refers to the editing process, is a macabre adage that circulates in
writing circles. a. | gruesome | b. | pleasant | c. | reassuring | d. | encouraging | | |
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Hearing one of
your favorite authors read from his/her book can be a mesmerizing experience. a. | offending | b. | enthralling | c. | irritating | d. | time-consuming | | |
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To write well, you
don’t have to rely on rococo language. a. | overly elaborate | b. | proper | c. | old English | d. | restrained | | |
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If you quote
someone in a journalistic story, you will need to get their imprimatur to print
it. a. | references | b. | money | c. | permission | d. | opinion | | |
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Kudos to
you for completing this edition of Word Smart! a. | candy | b. | catcalls | c. | coordination | d. | compliments | | |
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