The soccer players looked crestfallen as their star player limped off the field.
Each of the following sentences contains a word whose meaning can be determined from context. Select the choice that most clearly states the meaning of the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
a. hopeful
b. excited
c. dejected
d. ashamed
c. dejected
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a. shaping new ideas b. recalling basic information c. judging the strengths and weaknesses of an idea d. explaining what information means
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Rispondi alle domande reguardo a quello che hai imparato.
INSTRUCTIONS: Study each group of related sentences. Choose the most general statement that could be a topic sentence for each group. (Remember that all the other sentences will support that one topic idea.) Topic sentence:
A) Processed foods like hot dogs and salami are on the list of foods to avoid. B) Low fat milk is usually limited to eight ounces a day. C) Following the doctor's prescribed medication is important. D) Managing moderately high blood pressure requires changes in diet and lifestyle. E) Daily exercise will help to keep blood pressure down to appropriate levels. F) Eating fresh fruits and vegetables helps because they are low in sodium.
Why should you edit vague words out of your writing?
a. Because they are too emotional and not neutral b. Because they provide too much detail and will confuse the reader c. Because they make it harder for readers to understand your ideas d. Because they provide too much specific information and will negatively influence the reader