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When he finally did arrive, over seven hours late, Paul's appearance was extremely disturbing to all of us. He was wearing tattered sheets for pants.
disheveled
neat
clean
roiling
Explanation
In this sentence, we're looking for an adjective to describe "Paul's appearance." Since we are specifically told that "he was wearing tattered sheets for pants," it is only reasonable to describe his appearance as "disheveled," which means messy or not in proper order.
When he finally did arrive, over seven hours late, Paul's appearance was extremely disturbing to all of us. He was wearing tattered sheets for pants.
disheveled
neat
clean
roiling
Explanation
In this sentence, we're looking for an adjective to describe "Paul's appearance." Since we are specifically told that "he was wearing tattered sheets for pants," it is only reasonable to describe his appearance as "disheveled," which means messy or not in proper order.
The mystery of Paul Williamsonbergfriend's disappearance remains a hotly topic in the industry; there remain strongly held beliefs on both sides of the question.
debated
agreed upon
oven
burning
Explanation
While "debated" can also be used as a verb, in this case it is the correct adjective to describe the "topic" of Paul Williamsonbergfriend's disappearance. It is important to recognize the way in which a word with more than one possible application is being used in a given sentence.
When he finally did arrive, over seven hours late, Paul's appearance was extremely disturbing to all of us. He was wearing tattered sheets for pants.
disheveled
neat
clean
roiling
Explanation
In this sentence, we're looking for an adjective to describe "Paul's appearance." Since we are specifically told that "he was wearing tattered sheets for pants," it is only reasonable to describe his appearance as "disheveled," which means messy or not in proper order.
The mystery of Paul Williamsonbergfriend's disappearance remains a hotly topic in the industry; there remain strongly held beliefs on both sides of the question.
debated
agreed upon
oven
burning
Explanation
While "debated" can also be used as a verb, in this case it is the correct adjective to describe the "topic" of Paul Williamsonbergfriend's disappearance. It is important to recognize the way in which a word with more than one possible application is being used in a given sentence.
The mystery of Paul Williamsonbergfriend's disappearance remains a hotly topic in the industry; there remain strongly held beliefs on both sides of the question.
debated
agreed upon
oven
burning
Explanation
While "debated" can also be used as a verb, in this case it is the correct adjective to describe the "topic" of Paul Williamsonbergfriend's disappearance. It is important to recognize the way in which a word with more than one possible application is being used in a given sentence.
Choose the word that best completes the following sentence.
I am either going to yoga kickboxing class tonight, both of which take place at 7:00pm.
or
and
but
so
Explanation
The correct answer is "or." We know that the speaker is making a choice between two things, and cannot do both activities since they both take place at 7:00pm, which is why the answer is not "and." The conjunctions "but" and "so" do not make sense in this sentence. The best choice is "or."
Choose the word that best completes the following sentence.
I will either buy a computer a television; I cannot afford both.
or
nor
for
and
Explanation
The correct answer is "or." This sentence presents a choice between two things--a computer or a television. The biggest clue that "or" is the correct conjunction is the word "either." The other conjunctions are not appropriate in this sentence.
I wanted to go to the movies with my friends, I couldn't afford it.
but
so
and
None of these
Explanation
But is correct because it is used to state contradictions. So means "in a way that is stated or suggested." And is used when joining groups of words. But is the correct answer in this sentence because the sentence talks about how the speaker wants to go with friends but there is a contradiction because the speaker can not afford to go to the movies.
I wanted to go to the movies with my friends, I couldn't afford it.
but
so
and
None of these
Explanation
But is correct because it is used to state contradictions. So means "in a way that is stated or suggested." And is used when joining groups of words. But is the correct answer in this sentence because the sentence talks about how the speaker wants to go with friends but there is a contradiction because the speaker can not afford to go to the movies.