Which use of figurative language most clearly conveys sadness? a. the blue clouds drooped down from the sky and surrendered their rain. b. snowflakes twirled down like confetti from winter's parade. c. the sun tore through the armor of cloud to sear the land below. d. clouds shrouded the mountain peaks and hid their forests.

Which statement about essay writers is true? a. they make careful, deliberate choices in diction and structure. b. they write from the heart, allowing style to form itself as the words flow. c. they always write informally, as if addressing a friend in casual conversation. d. they craft an imaginary world of plot, character, theme, and symbolism.

In which sentence is the subjunctive mood correctly used? if she were impatient, she would not be suited for this work. they are ready to go to work now. she was impatient to get to work on time. he listens to instructions very carefully when at work.

Which sentence contains a punctuation error? a. have you met my great-aunt marie raines? b. my mother wrote three children's books about the family farm. c. my sister's mother in law lives with them, and everyone gets along fine. d. another hurricane is brewing in the mid-atlantic.