6.06 Critical Skills Test Review

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What does 'gregarious' mean?

Back

Sociable; enjoying the company of others.

Front

Identify the error in the sentence: 'If you will join Michael to the pharmacy, I'll accompanied Madison to the dentist's office.'

Back

The error is 'I'll accompanied'; it should be 'I'll accompany'.

Front

What is the meaning of 'obfuscate'?

Back

To confuse or make unclear.

Front

What does 'importuning' mean?

Back

To beg or request persistently.

Front

Identify the error in the sentence: 'Peanut butter and jelly are two products that taste great by themselves and tastes great together, too.'

Back

The error is 'tastes great'; it should be 'taste great'.

Front

What is the definition of 'lachrymose'?

Back

Tearful or given to weeping; inducing tears.

Front

What does 'pernicious' mean?

Back

Having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way.

Front

What is the meaning of 'obstreperous'?

Back

Noisy and difficult to control; unruly.

Front

What is the purpose of reading a sentence out loud when checking for errors?

Back

It helps to identify mistakes that may not be obvious when reading silently.

Front

What is a synonym for 'clarify'?

Back

To make clear or easier to understand.