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ACTIVITY 8 Review Quiz
Multiple Choice Choose the letter of the correct answer.
1. Martin Luther King was interested improving the lives of African-Americans
everywhere, but he wanted that change to take place without violence.
a. to b. in c. for d. with
2. Although parents want to help their children with their math homework, most parents
are not familiar the type of math their children are learning in school these days.
a. in b. of c. to d. with
3. The new law will take effect next year, but many remain opposed it.
a. by b. from c. to d. with
4. Although it is hard to know how easy it will be to find jobs in many professions in the
future, it is certain that there will always be a need health care workers.
a. with b. of c. in d. for
5. In spite the country’s dry climate, most of the land is relatively green.
a. as b. in c. of d. to
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. Swans are not only very beautiful and graceful birds, but they are also very loyal animals. Most swans
find a mate and stay together since many years, sometimes even for life.
7. Procrastinators are not particular lazy. In fact, they can be quite hardworking and creative people. They
usually have no trouble finding a lot of things to do, as long as it is not the one thing that they are
supposed to be doing.
8. Becoming physically fit is one of the many ways that people can benefit from play sports.
In addition, sports are beneficial for people’s mental and emotional health.
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