- Câu hỏi 329919:
Read the introductory paragraph. It is missing the hook. Choose the best hook for this paragraph.
…That is, a new system allows them to access lunch money using their fingerprints. Parents put money into a special account. They can even tell the system not to let children buy certain foods. Then, instead of paying with money, the students simply scan their fingerprints. The cost of the meal is taken from their account. This is a convenient and effective system that can be implemented in any school.
A. Black ink and white paper are often used to take fingerprints.
B. Fingerprints are not as reliable as some other technologies like iris identification.
C. Fingerprinting is sometimes used by police officers who are trying to find a criminal.
D. Thousands of school children are now getting their lunch by simply using a finger.
- Câu hỏi 134260:
Read the thesis statement and the four possible body paragraphs.
Choose one paragraph, which is appropriate for this essay.
Thesis statement: Millennial employees are confident, have many opinions, and want to succeed.
A. Even after age 21, some Millennials are still living with their parents. Some people believe Millennials do not want to grow up. Others argue that a poor economy has forced them to continue living at home.
B. Confidence at work is a trait that many Millennials share. They were raised by parents who offered frequent praise. Millennials believe in their abilities as children and carry this confidence into the workplace.
C. Technology is important to Millennials. Some employers allow Millennials to text or chat at work. Others believe that the personal use of technology is a distraction and shouldn't be allowed.
D. Millennial workers are sometimes seen as too impatient on the job. For example, they often want to move on to a more important job before they are ready.
- Câu hỏi 134276:
Read the essay introductory paragraph, choose the thesis statement: On January 12th, 2010, an earthquake devastated Haiti. Thousands of people died, but at least one story had a positive outcome. Darlene Etienne was trapped under her home for 15 days. However, she was rescued and miraculously recovered.
A. Darlene Etienne was trapped under her home for 15 days. However, she was rescued and miraculously recovered.
B. On January 12th, 2010, an earthquake devastated Haiti.
C. Her story gave many people hope during a major catastrophe.
- Câu hỏi 134279:
Read the topic sentence from a descriptive essay. Choose the correct sentence to support it:
The January 12th, 2010 earthquake in Haiti was one of the devastating natural disasters in history.
A. This earthquake hit the center of the country, about 1,500 miles from Beijing. Many homes were destroyed. Rescue workers give people warm coats and tents.
B. It was so strong that some people felt it in Argentina. Homes, hospitals, and other buildings were destroyed, leaving large piles of rocks and cement in many years.
C. More than 200,000 people died, and more than one million Haitians were homeless after the quake. Cities were noisy and frightening as people tried to rescue others.
- Câu hỏi 134287:
Read the first paragraph of a narrative essay.
What does the part in bold do?
A janitor changed my life. I was at a low point, ready to quit everything–even when I had it all. I didn’t realize how lucky I was. At 5 foot nothing, 100 and nothing pounds, I was hardly your typical football player. But, that didn’t stop me from believing that I could play for Notre Dame. It turns out, the most important part of achieving my dreams is believing in myself.
A. To give factual information
B. To define the purpose
C. to give the reader some context for the story
D. to capture the attention of the readers
- Câu hỏi 134290:
Choose the correct answer:
Narration …
A. …convinces the reader by demonstrating the truth or falsity of a topic.
B. …tells a vivid story, usually from one person’s viewpoint.
C. …describes in colorful details the characteristics and traits of a person, place, or thing
D. … gives factual information about various topics to the reader.
- Câu hỏi 134291:
Choose the correct verb form for the narrative sentence:
We got to the cinema late, and the film ...
A. had already started.
B. was already started
C. has already started
D. already started
- Câu hỏi 134292:
Read the paragraph about medicine patches.
How many transition words show chronological order?
(1) Recently, a company invented a new patch. (2) The patch contains medicine. (3) Surprisingly, it is easy to use. (4) To begin, you need to get a prescription. (5) Next, get the patch at a local pharmacy. (6)Then you put the patch on your skin. (7) After that, you leave it alone. (8) The patch has small needles in it. (9) These needles go into the skin, and the medicine goes into the body. (10) Fortunately, the needles do not hurt. (11) Finally, you take off the patch. (12) Especially for older people, this invention is very helpful. (13) With these patch, they don't have to worry about forgetting to take medicine.
- Câu hỏi 134305:
Read the sentences from a paragraph, and decide which sentence is an example.
A. The ad showed a thief entering a home.
B. Some advertisers use fear to help them sell products.
C. Some people got scared and decided to buy an alarm.
- Câu hỏi 134306:
A topic sentence …
A. gives the main idea of the paragraph.
B. comes after the concluding sentence.
C. explains many ideas about the topic.
