Directions: Choose the correct answer to complete the sentence. A: I’m looking forward to our picnic on the beach tomorrow.B: I’m not sure we’re going. Donna Doe on the local weather report said ________ thunderstorms tomorrow.

Directions: Complete the sentences. Choose the correct completion. And now, ladies and gentleman, I’d like to present the person of the year, the person _________—Mr. Alex Rivera, our new mayor!  

Directions: Write a description of the town or city that you grew up in. Think about the locations of the various places around town, as well as the people who were there. Write at least 6 sentences.the town (where I grew up)the street (that leads to…)the house (that I lived in)family members (whom I lived with)the school(s) (that I attended)the friends (that I used to hang out with)my best friend (who…)the park(s) (where I played)the stores (where I shopped)the cafes/restaurants (that I would go to)Use a variety of adjective clauses and try to reduce adjective clauses where possible. If an adjective clause is not necessary to identify the noun, use commas.

Directions: Choose the correct answer to complete the sentence.   Martha promised ________ our contract this week, but she hasn’t.

Directions: Complete the sentences. Choose the correct completion. Samuel Polanski, ________ his brilliant studies on the intelligence of animals, is highly admired by his peers in the scientific community.

Directions: Complete the sentences. Choose the correct completion. The poet’s latest collection of verse, ________ twenty-six poems about his native country, was well received by the critics. He himself will read from his collection at the Central Bookstore on Monday night at 8:00 P.M.  

Directions: Choose the correct answer to complete the sentence.   I’d better get a lot more practice speaking. I can understand almost everything, but people have a hard time ________ me.

Directions: Write a letter from a college student to his or her parents. Tell them what’s new and talk about your plans. Thank them for money they have recently sent you. Try to use some of the following phrases.• I recently finished/started…• I plan/hope…• I decided…• I would like…• I recently began…• I am continuing…• I tried…• I’m thinking about…• Did I mention…• I promise…• Thank you for…• I can’t wait…Use a preposition if one is required.

Directions: Choose the correct answer from the drop down to complete the sentence. Alfred can’t stand [answer1] any mess in his house. He’s always picking things up and putting them away. Matthew was hesitant, but Mrs. Anderson [answer2] him to join us. Chef Roy on the cooking show suggested [answer3] the turkey upside down so that the juices can soak into the breast meat. The little boy finally stopped [answer4] over his broken toy truck and began to play with a different toy. Sheryl is very argumentative. I always avoid [answer5] with her because I don’t want an argument.

In Section III, Basil discusses the “Paradox of Wealth.” What is his central claim regarding the movement of riches?