Read each of the following paragraphs and then respond to the questions by choosing the letter of each correct answer.
(1) Some people take the process of buying a new computer step by step. (2) They begin by educating themselves about computers and about which components would be right for them. (3) Next, they shop around by comparing computer sales ads and visiting the websites of computer companies. (4) Then they make a list of the features they need in a computer and try to match that list with the computers being offered in ads. (5) Finally, they call the computer company to order their computer. (6) On the other hand there are also people who simply walk into the nearest computer store and buy the computer the salesperson recommends.
1. Which of the following sentences does NOT begin with a time order transition?
a. sentence 3
b. sentence 4
c. sentence 5
d. sentence 6
2. Which of the following sentences begins with a contrast transition?
a. sentence 3
b. sentence 4
c. sentence 5
d. sentence 6
1. d.
2. d.
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When a paragraph discusses the differences between two ideas, it is organized with a
_________ pattern. a. Contrast b. Cause and Effect c. Compare d. Classification
Le jour du mariage. Mettez les verbes entre parenthèses à l'imparfait.C'(1)__________ (être) le samedi 20 novembre, 1998, dans notre petit village en Provence. Les mariés (2)___________ (être) très beaux! Oh là là! Ma fille (3)__________ (avoir) une belle robe blanche et Benjamin, son fiancé, (4)__________ (porter) un costume noir. Il (5)__________ (faire) beau mais pas très chaud. La cérémonie a commencé à 17h00. Toute la famille (6)__________ (être) très nerveuse. Nous (7)__________ (adorer) tous Benjamin mais ma femme et moi, nous (8)__________ (avoir) peur qu'il soit un peu trop jeune pour épouser notre fille! En plus, Benjamin venait juste de finir ses études et il ne (9)_______ (travailler) pas encore! Mais, après la cérémonie, nous sommes allés au petit Café
du Pastis et Benjamin nous a beaucoup parlé. En fait, nous (10)________ (avoir) tort à son sujet! Benjamin et moi, on (11)_______________ (être) deux hommes très semblables!(1) Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
C. ¿Subjuntivo o indicativo? Toda la gente busca empleo o empleados. Escribe el verbo entre paréntesis en el subjuntivo o el indicativo, según corresponda. El teledrama busca gente que ____________ muy dramática. (ser)
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Which one of the following sentences uses periods correctly?
a) How could you be so cruel. b) When did you receive your bill. c) I saved $25.00 by shopping at a discount store. d) What kind of sandwich is this.