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INSTRUCTIONS: Read the topics. Choose the sentence that is the best topic sentence.

____ 1. Topic: Basic Cooking Skills

a. There are four basic cooking skills that new chefs must master.
b. One of these skills is learning how to properly measure each ingredient.

____ 2. Topic: The Titanic

a. The sinking of the Titanic was one of the worst sea disasters in history.
b. The Titanic hit an iceberg on April 14, 1912.

____ 3. Topic: Relieving Stress

a. Finding ways to relieve stress is not difficult with focus and practice.
b. You can try exercising, journaling, or simply breathing.

INSTRUCTIONS: Match each sentence to the correct order in the paragraph. Use the
sequence words to help you.
a. Water helps transport nutrients through our bodies and gives us energy.
b. Steps to Healthy Living
c. By making a conscious effort to follow these steps, healthy living is possible!
d. The first step is to carefully select the food you eat.
e. Next, drinking water is very important.
f. Finally, common sense tells us to stay away from fast foods.
g. A healthy diet is key to maintaining good health.
h. For example, fresh fruits and vegetables are a good choice because they are full of
vitamins and minerals.
____ 4. The title of this paragraph is ____.
____ 5. Sentence 1 in the paragraph is ____.
____ 6. Sentence 2 in the paragraph is ____.
____ 7. Sentence 3 in the paragraph is ____.
____ 8. Sentence 4 in the paragraph is ____.
____ 9. Sentence 5 in the paragraph is ____.
____ 10. Sentence 6 in the paragraph is ____.
____ 11. Sentence 7 in the paragraph is ____.

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Name: ______________________

INSTRUCTIONS: Read the paragraph and complete the statements that follow.

Succeeding in College
(1) College students often feel overwhelmed with the responsibilities of academic life. (2) If students
want to succeed, they need to organize their time, seek help, and care for themselves. (3) At the
beginning of each semester, students need to organize their time. (4) Because it can be difficult to keep
track of various assignments, it is helpful to write things down on a calendar or a planner. (5) Students
who use calendars can manage their time better and feel less stressed. (6) As the semester progresses, it is
also important for students to take advantage of opportunities for help. (7) Going to the writing center
can be helpful when writing papers, and attending study groups can be helpful when preparing for tests.
(8) When students have specific questions or concerns, it is important to talk directly with the professor.
(9) Finally, it is necessary for students to take care of themselves. (10) It is not just important to get
plenty of sleep, eat balanced meals, and exercise. (11) It is also important to find time to socialize with
friends, relax, and have fun. (12) By finding a healthy balance of organization, seeking help, and
self-care, students will be on the road to success.

____ 12. There is a time clause in ________________.

a. sentence 1
b. sentence 8
c. sentence 10

____ 13. There is an if clause in ________________.

a. sentence 2
b. sentence 6
c. sentence 9

____ 14. There is a reason clause in ________________.

a. sentence 3
b. sentence 4
c. sentence 11

____ 15. There is an adjective clause in ________________.

a. sentence 5
b. sentence 7
c. sentence 12

INSTRUCTIONS: Match the word to the correct definition. You will not use all the
definitions.
a. to fall down because of a lack of support
b. having great force
c. to move or take something away
d. really; in truth or fact
e. to have responsibility for
f. not strong
g. to allow, permit
____ 16. actually
____ 17. collapse

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____ 18. let

____ 19. remove
____ 20. weak

INSTRUCTIONS: Fill in the blank with the word that most naturally completes the phrase.
You will not use all the words.

entertain equipment passengers pedestrians set off sunset weight

21. gain ________________

22. a beautiful ________________

23. ________________ a fire alarm

24. ________________ on a train

25. a piece of ________________

INSTRUCTIONS: Complete the sentences with the best word in parentheses.

26. Adriana is ________________ (jealousy / jealous) of her sister’s beautiful downtown apartment.

27. My parents like to ________________ (entertain / entertaining). They often have dinner parties for
their friends.

28. ________________ (Power / Powerful) storms such as hurricanes can completely destroy coastal
communities.

29. Yuna has a lot of ________________ (experience / experienced) with computers, so she hopes to get a
job with a technology company.

INSTRUCTIONS: Choose the correct word to complete each sentence.

____ 30. The stories that my grandmother shares with me are ________________. I will share them with my
own grandchildren!
a. experienced
b. unforgettable
c. jealous

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Name: ______________________

____ 31. We have ________________ in June to celebrate the end of the school year. The activities and games
are a lot of fun.
a. a festival
b. an experience
c. a sunset

____ 32. My brother wants ________________ music at his wedding reception. He hopes to find a band that is
not too expensive.
a. jealous
b. live
c. weak

____ 33. Daisuke is a good person to ________________ the office parties. He is organized and gets along with
everyone.
a. set off
b. remove
c. be in charge of

INSTRUCTIONS: Combine each pair of simple sentences into a compound sentence. Use the
connecting words and, but, or so and a comma. Use pronouns when appropriate. Do not use
contractions.

Example:
Ana was hungry. Ana ate an apple.
Ana was hungry, so she ate an apple.

34. Sasha likes to sleep late on the weekend. Sasha’s sister likes to wake up early.

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35. Alex has a big game tomorrow. Alex is going to bed early.

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36. Emily is taking the photos. Paul is writing the newspaper article.

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37. Lisa and Amy were not enjoying the movie. Lisa and Amy decided to watch the movie until the end.

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INSTRUCTIONS: Rewrite these sentences, correcting one error in each.

38. Marissa bought new shirt and a pair of shoes at the mall yesterday.

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39. Jack and I have lived in a same city for twelve years.

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40. Matt saw Teresa at the theater last night, but she doesn’t see him.

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41. INSTRUCTIONS: Write a paragraph with 8–10 sentences that answers the question: What do
you think are the most important qualities in a friend? State your opinion in your topic sentence.
Use sequence words to introduce each quality. Give details for each quality. In your
concluding sentence, restate your opinion or make a suggestion. Use a variety of sentence
types and at least two vocabulary words or phrases presented in Unit 8.

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21. ANS: weight

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22. ANS: sunset

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23. ANS: set off

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24. ANS: passengers

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25. ANS: equipment

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26. ANS: jealous

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27. ANS: entertain

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28. ANS: Powerful

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29. ANS: experience

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30. ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: Unit 8 TOP: Vocabulary
31. ANS: A PTS: 1 REF: Unit 8 TOP: Vocabulary
32. ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: Unit 8 TOP: Vocabulary
33. ANS: C PTS: 1 REF: Unit 8 TOP: Vocabulary
34. ANS:
Sasha likes to sleep late on the weekend, but her sister likes to wake up early.

PTS: 1 REF: Unit 8 TOP: Sentences

35. ANS:
Alex has a big game tomorrow, so he is going to bed early.

PTS: 1 REF: Unit 8 TOP: Sentences

36. ANS:
Emily is taking the photos, and Paul is writing the newspaper article.

PTS: 1 REF: Unit 8 TOP: Sentences

37. ANS:
Lisa and Amy were not enjoying the movie, but they decided to watch it until the end.

PTS: 1 REF: Unit 8 TOP: Sentences

38. ANS:
Marissa bought a new shirt and a pair of shoes at the mall yesterday.

PTS: 1 REF: Unit 8 TOP: Sentences

39. ANS:
Jack and I have lived in the same city for twelve years.

PTS: 1 REF: Unit 8 TOP: Sentences

40. ANS:
Matt saw Teresa at the theater last night, but she didn’t see him.

PTS: 1 REF: Unit 8 TOP: Sentences

41. ANS:
Answers will vary.

PTS: 20 REF: Unit 8 TOP: Writing

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