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ACTIVITY 9 Review Quiz
Multiple Choice Choose the letter of the correct answer.
1. When asked what they would try if they knew they could not fail, many survey respondents said they
would quit their jobs. they said they would start their own businesses.
a. In contrast, b. And c. However, d. In addition,
2. According to a Federal Reserve Board survey, about 47 percent of respondents would either borrow
money they would sell something if they needed $400 for an emergency.
a. or b. and c. next, d. , also
3. many electronic devices consume energy 24 hours a day, consumers should unplug their
devices whenever they are not being used.
a. After b. While c. Because d. Although
4. Research indicates that approximately 40 percent of adults have been on a cruise and another
40 percent plan to go on one. 20 percent of adults say they will never go on a cruise.
a. In addition, b. In contrast, c. Although d. Therefore,
5. President Theodore Roosevelt designated public land as national forests and established wildlife
refuges. Roosevelt is often referred to as “the conservationist president.”
a. Because b. As a result, c. In addition, d. In contrast,
Error Correction One of the five underlined words or phrases is not correct. Find the
error and correct it. Be prepared to explain your answer.
6. Because they commonly live among the people while they are studying them,
anthropologists can observe people’s habits and traits. However, they can identify
which habits are common and which habits are not.
7. Working for a relief organization offers the opportunity to save lives and change
the future, because it also requires patience and physical stamina. As a result,
before accepting a position with a relief organization, preparation is essential.
8. Consumers can order most things online, including, for example, food or prescriptions.
Therefore, ordering prescriptions online may save time and money, there are risks.
When an online pharmacy has no contact information, it is probably unreliable.
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