Day 9 Quizziz

The word different is not the most appropriate word to use in sentence 5. Select the word that should replace different in the sentence.

• trending

• some

• innovative

• inconsistent

The author wants to combine the ideas in sentences 10 and 11. Write a new sentence that combines these ideas in a clear and effective way.

The author wants to add this sentence to the third paragraph (sentences 17 - 22). Where should the author insert this sentence?

• After sentence 18
• After sentence 19
• After sentence 20
• After sentence 22

Which sentence is extraneous and should be deleted from the fourth paragraph (sentences 23-30)?

• Senence 24
• Sentence 25
• Sentence 27
• Sentence 29

The author has used an ineffective transition at the beginning of sentence 23. Select the phrase that should replace For these reasons in this sentence.

• Over ten years ago
• In spite of this
• Generally speaking
• All things considered

Read this dictionary entry. Which definition best matches the use of the word commercial in paragraph 5 of the selection?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

Why does the author include a question and answer in paragraph 8?

• To question the reason why zoologists want to target the crab
• To reveal the goal of having commercial fisherman target the crab
• To present a difficult question for the reader to ponder
• To suggest that the zoologists’ goal is not realistic or practical

What is the most likely reason the author includes the photograph in the article?

• To show why the Chinese mitten crab is considered an invasive species
• To illustrate the habitat of the Chinese mitten crab
• To highlight why the Chinese mitten crab is considered a delicacy in Asia
• To provide a visual image of the Chinese mitten crab’s unique claws

The author has made an error in sentence 3. Select the response that corrects the error.

• legally, the wild populations would
• legally, which the wild populations would
• legally because the wild populations would
• legally the wild populations. Would

What change should be made in sentence 4?

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