Hurricane Olivia struck Haiti on Wednesday, where ________ floods destroyed several towns.
devastating
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Which is the odd one out?
Huge,
Enormous,
Minor
Minor
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If "to mitigate these kind of disasters" becomes "disaster mitigation", what does, "a system for managing water" become?
"a water management system."
15
The definition of this verb is, "to prevent something from continuing as expected."
disrupt
20
True or false, "Only 2.5% of the Earth's water is available for human use."
False. Only 1% is available for human use.
20
What is a dam?
A dam is a barrier that stops or restricts the flow of water or underground streams. Reservoirs created by dams not only suppress floods but also provide water
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What is a cohesive device?
Cohesive devices are words used to show how the different parts of a text fit together. In other words, they create cohesion.
25
Complete the sentence using one of the options available.
Acid rain has a ________ impact on our forest ecosystems.
devastating,
controlled
devastating
15
Complete the sentence with one of the options available.
The water quality in the river is a ________ problem that will require a major improvement in government policy.
huge,
minor
huge
15
Use one of the words given to complete the sentence.
Our ________ efforts helped rescue endangered animals before the storm struck.
wide-reaching
minor
wide-reaching
15
Use one of the words listed to complete the sentence.
The drought must have been ________ because people are still without water.
seasonal,
severe
severe
15
Correct the sentence to ensure it has parallel structure,
"This month I have to write a thesis, do a book report and a poem"
"This month I have to write a thesis, a book report, and a poem"
20
Correct the sentence to ensure it has parallel structure,
"Tomorrow, I want to be watching movie and eat lunch with Tanya."
"Tomorrow, I want to be watching a movie and eating lunch with Tanya."
"Tomorrow, I want to watch a movie and eat lunch with Tanya."
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Correct the sentence to ensure it has parallel structure,
"My cat is not only friendly, but she is also playful."