Dolphins are highly intelligent __________ they have been subject to
exploitation and pollution from humans. They live in complex social
structures with strong bonds between family members. Dolphins rely
on sound for communication and navigation, yet human activities
such as boat traffic can disrupt this delicate system. As apex predators
at the top of their food chain, dolphins play a key role in keeping
our ocean ecosystems balanced; however overfishing threatens these
fragile communities by reducing essential prey species like fish or
squid that provide vital sustenance for dolphins.
Punctuation Question
1
Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the
conventions of standard English?
A
creatures; however,
B
creatures, however,
C
creatures however
D
creatures however,
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Television has been a major source of entertainment, __________
also plays a role in influencing our culture. It affects the way we think,
speak, dress and interact with others. Television shows can bring us
joy or laughter from sitcoms, inform us about current events through
news programs, educate viewers on various topics such as history
or science via documentary programming; plus much more. Thus
television continues to be an influential force for many people around
the world today.
Punctuation Question
2
Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the
conventions of standard English?
A
and thus, it
B
and thus it
C
and, thus it
D
and, it thus
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DNA is the genetic material present in all living __________ acts as
a blueprint for each organism’s development and functioning. DNA
contains coded instructions that determine characteristics such as
hair color, eye color, skin tone, etc. It also carries the information
necessary for cell growth and reproduction. DNA molecules are made
up of two strands of nucleotides twisted together to form a double
helix structure; this structure allows them to be replicated quickly and
accurately during cell division or passed on from parents to offspring
through sexual reproduction. Ultimately, understanding how
DNA works can help us better understand many aspects of biology
including evolution and disease processes.
Punctuation Question
3
Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the
conventions of standard English?
A
organisms, it
B
organisms: it
C
organisms it
D
organisms; it
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The sky was a blanket of blue, the sun bright, the clouds puffy. A
plane soared overhead. It had wings like an eagle and flew with power
and grace through the air. I watched in wonder as it banked left,
then __________ staying airborne at incredible speeds until finally
disappearing from view into a distant horizon. Airplanes are amazing
machines that bridge distances across land and sea to bring people
closer together than ever before. What a marvel!
Punctuation Question
4
Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the
conventions of standard English?
A
right. Always
B
right — always
C
right always
D
right always,
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The sun had set, and the night was upon __________ perfect time for
ghost stories. I told them of an old manor haunted by restless spirits.
We heard tales of eerie noises in empty hallways, cold breezes that
seemed to follow you wherever you went, objects moving on their
own — all signs of something sinister lurking within its walls. But no
matter how much we begged to go investigate the rumors ourselves,
my parents refused; they knew better than anyone else what real
ghosts meant – danger!
Punctuation Question
5
Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the
conventions of standard English?
A
us, a
B
us. A
C
us; a
D
us: a
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