UA 4 Review

What is the meaning of the word "ambiguous" in the sentence: "The instructions were ambiguous, leading to confusion among the students"?

• Clear

• Unclear

• Detailed

• Simple

Which of the following sentences best synthesizes the information from the two statements: "The sun is a star" and "Stars are massive celestial bodies"?

• The sun is a planet.

• The sun is a massive celestial body.

• Stars are smaller than planets.

• The sun is not a celestial body.

What is the purpose of a preface in a book?

• To provide a summary of the book

• To introduce the author

• To give background information about the book

• To list the chapters

Which of the following sentences reflects depth of thought with specific facts and details?

• The weather is nice.

• The weather is nice because the sun is shining, and the temperature is a comfortable 75 degrees Fahrenheit.

• It might rain later.

• The sky is blue.

Which sentence is the best revision for clarity and style?

• The cat sat on the mat.

• The mat was sat on by the cat.

• On the mat, the cat sat.

• The cat, with its fluffy fur, sat comfortably on the mat.

In the sentence "The athlete was agile, moving like a cheetah," what does "agile" mean?

• Slow

• Clumsy

• Quick and nimble

• Heavy

How can you synthesize the information from these two statements: "Water is essential for life" and "Many organisms can survive without sunlight"?

• Sunlight is more important than water.

• Water is not necessary for life.

• Many organisms rely on water, even if they do not need sunlight.

• All organisms need sunlight to survive.

What information can you gain from the acknowledgements section of a book?

• The main plot of the book

• The author's personal connections and influences

• A list of characters

• The book's publication date

Which of the following sentences develops an engaging idea with specific facts and details?

• The movie was good.

• The movie was good because it had a thrilling plot and excellent acting.

• I liked the movie.

• The movie was long.

Which sentence is the best revision for sentence variety and word choice?

• The dog barked loudly.

• The dog was barking.

• Loudly, the dog barked, startling everyone around.

• The dog barked.