____________ are comparisons that are no longer fresh or interesting because they have been

overused.

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


clichés

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In the following sentences, place all prepositional phrases in parentheses.

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Read the paragraph and answer the questions below. Choose the correct letter

(1) The instrument, the recorder, actually comes in many sizes. The smallest size is the garklein, which almost looks like a dog whistle. (2) The sopranino is a little bigger than the garklein but still substantially smaller. (3) The very familiar soprano, which many have seen in grade school, is the next in line. (4) The alto, or treble recorder, is bigger than the soprano. (5) Next biggest is the tenor. (6) Finally, there is the bass, which is bigger than a baseball bat. In sentence (1) the word many indicates a _______pattern. a. list b. comparison/contrast c. cause/effect d. sequence

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New love brings with it a giddy excitement

A) temporary B) enduring C) expanding D) silly

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