Directions for questions 1 to 5: In each question, there are five sentences or parts of sentences that form a paragraph. Identify the sentence(s) or part(s) of sentence(s) that is/are correct in terms of grammar and usage. Then, choose the most appropriate option.a.  The inland west knows that they must adjust to dry times rather than look for more water.b.  Colorado thinks it has at least one answer. Researchers at Colorado State University and thec.  University of Colorado are teaming to create a project called Drought lab. This will analyse rainfall patterns,d.  track the way water managers and federal range managerse.  are responding to drought, and keep a watch on both erosion and forest fires.

The four sentences (labelled 1, 2, 3 and 4) given below, when properly sequenced, would yield a coherent paragraph. Decide on the proper sequencing of the order of the sentences and key in the sequence of the four numbers as your answer.1. Some places, such as the southwest of the US, now in its 24th year of drought, may have switched permanently to a drier state.2. In general, the dry parts of the world are becoming drier, partly through reduced rainfall and partly through declining river flow.3. Rising temperatures cause increased evaporation and increased transpiration by plants and add to this problem.4. Many of the world’s major growing regions are now threatened by “flash droughts”, in which hot and dry weather sucks moisture from the soil at frightening speed.

How does the water cycle influence weather in your area? Use complete sentences and a specific example from your experience.

Which of the following is the best step in adapting to drought conditions?A.Repair dripping faucets.B.Board up windows and doors.C.Determine your height above sea level.D.Know local evacuation procedures.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Question 41For the following question, choose the topic sentence that best fits the paragraph.. ___________________. It rained in October; it rained in November. It rained in the mornings; itrained in the afternoons. It poured, it drizzled, it showered, and it misted— but always it rained. But thegood news is we won’t have a drought this summerA. The rain makes me gloomy.B. This spring was the rainiest on record.C. Rain is nice, but I prefer sunshine.D. Scientists know very little about the global climate.

In the following question, there are sentences that form a paragraph. Identify the sentence(s) or part(s) of sentence(s) that is/are correct in terms of grammar and usage (including spelling, punctuation and logical consistency). Then, choose the most appropriate options(A) The sun rose, casting a warm golden light across the meadow.(B) Children laughed and played, their voices filling the air with joy.(C) Nearby, a stream gurgled, it’s clear water bubbling over smooth stones.(D) Birds chirped in the trees, creating a cheerful melody which welcomed the new day.