"The pumpkin crop was incredibly small this year because of excessive rain in the spring and the farmer didn't harvest as expected." Which of the following parts of speech describes the word "incredibly" as used in the sentence
A. Adverb
B. Preposition
C. Adjective
D. Pronoun
In the sentence, "The pumpkin crop was incredibly small this year because of excessive rain in the spring and he", the word "incredibly" is an adverb. Adverbs are words that modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs. In this case, "incredibly" modifies the adjective "small," indicating the degree or intensity of the smallness of the pumpkin crop.
Therefore, the Correct Answer is A.
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Q #1: Which of the following sentences is written correctly?
A. The lizard has the ability to alter its coloration to blend in with the foliage.
B. The lizard has the ability to altar it's coloration to blend in with the foliage.
C. The lizard has the ability to altar its coloration to blend in with the foliage.
D. The lizard has the ability to altre its coloration to blend in with the foliage.
Answer Explanation
The sentence written correctly is: "The lizard has the ability to alter its coloration to blend in with the foliage." The word "alter" is spelled correctly, and the pronoun "its" is used correctly to show possession. The word "altar" in options B and D is a different word that means a raised platform used for religious or ceremonial purposes, and the word "it's" in option B is a contraction of "it is," which does not make sense in the context of the sentence.
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Q #2: Which of the following sentences demonstrates proper subject-verb agreement?
A. The boys and girl in our club is in the cafe.
B. The boy or the girls come to school late.
C. The boys or the girls sings in the choir.
D. The boys and girl visits my house.
Answer Explanation
Choice A: In this option, the subject "The boys and girl" is a compound subject that includes both "boys" and "girl." The mistake here lies in the verb "is," which is singular. Since the subject is plural due to the presence of "boys," the correct verb should be "are."
Choice B: This choice correctly follows subject-verb agreement rules. The subject "The boy" is singular, so the verb "come" is appropriately singular. Similarly, for "the girls," which is plural, the verb "come" is used in its plural form.
Choice C: Here, the subject "The boys" and "the girls" are connected by "or," indicating a singular choice. However, the verb "sings" is in the singular form, which is incorrect for plural subjects. To maintain agreement, the correct verb should be "sing."
Choice D: In this option, the compound subject "The boys and girl" is again presented. However, the verb "visits" is singular, not in agreement with the plural subject. To ensure proper subject-verb agreement, the verb "visit" should be used.
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Q #3: Which of the following is a complex sentence?
A. I brushed my teeth while the coffee brewed.
B. Time was running short, so I hurriedly brushed my teeth while breakfast was warming up.
C. Since time was running short, I hurriedly brushed my teeth while breakfast was warming up.
D. I used the time while the coffee was brewing to brush my teeth.
Answer Explanation
A complex sentence is one that contains an independent clause and at least one dependent clause.
In Choice C: "Since time was running short, I hurriedly brushed my teeth while breakfast was warming up," we have an independent clause: "I hurriedly brushed my teeth," and a dependent clause: "Since time was running short." The dependent clause cannot stand alone as a complete sentence, so it depends on the independent clause for its meaning. This combination of an independent and dependent clause makes Choice C a complex sentence.
The other choices are not complex sentences because they either lack a dependent clause or do not have the same level of complexity in their structure.
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Q #4: "October arrived, and the air started to change. The mornings were chilly when Lydia heard about the Halloween costume contest. Every year there was a costume contest, and this year, Lydia wanted to participate." Which of the following is the likely source of the passage above?
A. A weather report
B. A diary entry
C. A personal email
D. A short story
Answer Explanation
The passage is written in a narrative style with a mix of description and events. It mentions a specific character (Lydia) and introduces a setting and an upcoming event (Halloween costume contest). This style and content suggest that it is likely a short story.
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Q #5: Which of the following is the final step of the writing process?
A. Interviewing
B. Researching
C. Editing
D. Drafting
Answer Explanation
The final step of the writing process is editing, where the writer reviews and revises their work for clarity, coherence, and correctness.
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Q #6: Which of the following statements about a paragraph's topic sentence is true?
A. It summarizes the main idea of the paragraph.
B. It should be as detailed as possible.
C. It summarizes the main idea of the essay.
D. It should be as general as possible.
Answer Explanation
A topic sentence is the main idea or point of a paragraph. It serves as a guide to the reader, telling them what the paragraph is going to be about. A topic sentence should be clear, concise, and focused on a single idea, and it should summarize the main point of the paragraph. Therefore, the correct answer is A.
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Q #7: Which of the following sentences requires a citation?
A. Some sunscreens have an SPF of 35 or higher.
B. Any exposed skin is susceptible to sunburn.
C. One in five Americans will develop skin cancer by the age of 70.
D. Prolonged sun exposure can result in a burn.
Answer Explanation
This sentence presents a specific statistic that may not be common knowledge and is not the author's original idea, so it requires a citation to give credit to the source of this information. A citation is needed to show where this statistic came from, who conducted the study, and when it was conducted. Therefore, option C is the correct answer.
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Q #8: Which of the following sentences demonstrates correct grammar and usage?
A. If any fewer people watch that television series, the affect will be its cancellation.
B. If any less people watch that television series, the effect will be its cancellation.
C. If any less people watch that television series, the affect will be its cancellation.
D. If any fewer people watch that television series, the effect will be its cancellation.
Answer Explanation
The correct use of "fewer" and "less" is important in proper grammar and usage. "Fewer" is used when referring to items that can be counted, while "less" is used for quantities that cannot be counted. In this case, "people" is a countable noun, so "fewer" is the correct word to use. Additionally, "effect" is the correct noun to use in this sentence, as it refers to the result or consequence of the action, while "affect" is a verb meaning to influence or have an impact on.
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Q #9: Which of the following sentences is correctly punctuated?
A. A working student's best friend is her phone.
B. Several car's bumpers were crushed after the collision.
C. Tom's and Anne house is beautiful.
D. The ponys' saddle is so pretty.
Answer Explanation
Option A is correctly punctuated. It uses the possessive form "student's" to indicate that the friend belongs to the working student.
The possessive apostrophe is placed after "student" and before the "s" to indicate that the friend is singular and not plural.
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Q #10: The gist of the saying went something like this: If a person wants to get ahead in life, you have to be willing to work for it. Which of the following language conventions is violated in the sentence above?
A. Pronoun-antecedent agreement
B. Verb tense
C. Punctuation of an introductory clause
D. Use of a colon
Answer Explanation
The language convention violated in the sentence is pronoun-antecedent agreement. The pronoun "you" does not agree in number with its antecedent "a person." It should either be "he or she" or "they" to agree with the singular or plural antecedent.
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