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- Multiple ChoicePlease save your changes before editing any questions.No matter where you go, the Internet is following you. Almost every portable device is being made with an Internet connection. Most new TVs and many other appliances come with Internet connections as well. The Internet is truly ubiquitous. If something is ubiquitous _____.it causes rashesit is fuzzy and will bite youit is everywhereit costs too much money
- Multiple ChoicePlease save your changes before editing any questions.Christmas is a time when Dad reverts to his childhood. I really think he looks forward to Santa’s visit more than any other member of the family. Mom says that he’ll always be a child during this season.
What does “reverts” mean in the above passage?stands up straightdrinks too much coffeegoes back to being what he waspeaks at presents - Multiple ChoicePlease save your changes before editing any questions.Speaking rudely to the judges was rash behavior. You really hurt your chances of winning!
In the above context, what does “rash” mean?an itchy skin conditionreally funnytrying to hide or disguise a piece of cheesewith little thought or consideration - Multiple ChoicePlease save your changes before editing any questions.Some people are always bashing the president just like others bashed the one before him. Wouldn't you think that everyone could find something to praise him for, at least once in a while? What does “bashing” mean in the above selection?hitting hard with a heavy toolspeaking or writing harshly aboutgoing to too many expensive partiesvoting for a different candidate
- Multiple ChoicePlease save your changes before editing any questions.Wherever he goes, the esteemed Dr. Sanchez is applauded for his life saving research.
What does “esteemed” mean?held over boiling watervery oldunable to chew gumgreatly admired - Multiple ChoicePlease save your changes before editing any questions.I believe that if you lower taxes so that people can keep more of the money they earn, it will be an incentive for them to work harder.
What is the meaning of “incentive”? __________.a reason to do somethinga small amount of moneya taxa good job - Multiple ChoicePlease save your changes before editing any questions.Some people are sure that the new health care law will mean better care for everyone. Others argue that the law will mean less care and longer waiting lines for those who need to see doctors. It's a controversy that will not go away soon.
A controversy is something that people _______.have strong disagreements overblow their noses intoneed to pay for a visit to a doctoreat with sweet candy - Multiple ChoicePlease save your changes before editing any questions.In the early 1600s, a dangerous trip across the Atlantic Ocean was a daunting idea. The Europeans, who would someday be known as the Pilgrims, must have been a very determined and brave group of settlers.
A daunting task is one that would _______ someone.ticklefrighten or intimidateamuselose or misplace - Multiple ChoicePlease save your changes before editing any questions.As the summer sun sent scattered rays through the maple and oak leaves overhead, the young deer stood frozen, making it almost impossible for the hikers to see her. In the above passage, the word “frozen” means _______.very coldmeltednot movingvisible
- Multiple ChoicePlease save your changes before editing any questions.Poor Farmer Chevez labors sixteen hours a day and never has time for a vacation. He deserves better! Everyone should have at least one day a week for rest and relaxation. Labor means _____.playseatsworkssleeps