Review of Skills and Articles of Confederation

Which of the following sentences uses the correct form of 'there', 'their', or 'they're'?

• There going to the store later.

• Their going to the store later.

• They're going to the store later.

• Theyre going to the store later.

Identify the main idea of the following sentence: 'The Articles of Confederation were the first constitution of the United States, providing a framework for national government.'

• The Articles of Confederation were ineffective.

• The Articles of Confederation were the first constitution of the United States.

• The Articles of Confederation were written by Thomas Jefferson.

• The Articles of Confederation were a temporary solution.

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: 'The committee has finished ______ review of the Articles of Confederation.'

• its

• it's

• their

• there

What is the correct plural form of 'analysis'?

• Analysises

• Analyses

• Analysis

• Analys

Which sentence is grammatically correct?

• Each of the students have completed their homework.

• Each of the students has completed their homework.

• Each of the students have completed his homework.

• Each of the students has completed his homework.

What is the synonym of 'confederation'?

• Alliance

• Isolation

• Division

• Rebellion

In the context of the Articles of Confederation, what does the word 'ratification' mean?

• Rejection

• Approval

• Discussion

• Amendment

Which of the following sentences is written in passive voice?

• The Articles of Confederation established a weak central government.

• A weak central government was established by the Articles of Confederation.

• The central government was weak under the Articles of Confederation.

• The Articles of Confederation were a precursor to the Constitution.

What is the antonym of 'review'?

• Examine

• Ignore

• Study

• Analyze

Which of the following is a compound sentence?

• The Articles of Confederation were drafted in 1777.

• The Articles of Confederation were drafted in 1777, and they were ratified in 1781.

• Drafted in 1777, the Articles of Confederation were ratified in 1781.

• The Articles of Confederation, drafted in 1777, were ratified in 1781.