Which writing pitfall relies on words like "although," "since," "because," and "especially" as easy ways to transition ideas,while weakening the ideas presented?
A) Lazy word beginnings B) Passive voice C) Vague referrals D) Long run-on sentences
Which statement best describes Russian and American goals in the Syrian civil war?
A) While Russian forces entered the Syrian civil war to support the Assad regime,the United States was attempting to oust the Assad regime. B) While Russian forces entered the Syrian civil war to oust the Assad regime, The United States was attempting to support the Assad regime. C) Both Russia and the United States were attempting to oust the Assad regime. D) Both Russia and the United States were attempting to support the Assad regime.
A) a series of 85 essays written between the fall of 1787 and the spring of 1788 that argued against the ratification of the Constitution. B) a series of 85 essays written between the fall of 1787 and the spring of 1788 that argued for the ratification of the Constitution. C) a series of pamphlets written by Thomas Paine in 1775 and 1776 advocating independence from Great Britain. D) the collected essays of French political philosopher Baron de La Brède et de Montesquieu that argued for the separation of powers.
All important issues must receive ________ in order to pass through the UN General Assembly.
A) the support of at least one permanent member of the UN Security Council B) a simple majority vote C) a two-thirds-majority vote D) a three-fourths-majority vote