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. Punctuation-antecedent agreement

B. Punctuation of an introductory clause

C. Verb tense

D. Use of a colon

Answer Explanation:

The pronoun "you" in the sentence, "if a person wants to get ahead in life, you have to be willing to work for it" does not agree in number with the antecedent "a person," which is singular. It should be "he or she" instead of "you" to maintain agreement

Therefore, the Correct Answer is A.

Q #1: Tommy pulled off his boots, carefully using the brush he kept on the porch to clean the mud off of them. When he came inside, he followed his daily ritual of climbing the stairs to the laundry room and carefully removing his coveralls. As he did every day, he changed into the clean white T-shirt and lounge pants that he'd left sitting next to the washing machine. Based on the passage, which of the following words describes Tommy?

A. Idle

B. Slow

C. Meticulous

D. Considerate

Answer Explanation

C. Based on the passage, the word that describes Tommy is "Meticulous." The passage describes how Tommy carefully cleaned his boots, followed a daily ritual, and changed into clean clothes. This attention to detail and carefulness suggests he is meticulous.
Q #2: Peanut Butter Cookies Grandma Harry   30 minutes    Cookies/Desserts     Makes 1 dozen 1 egg white 3/4 cup sugar 1 cup peanut butter 1 teaspoon vanilla  1/2 cup four Beat egg white until foamy. Stir in sugar, beat again until stiff peaks form Gently fold in peanut butter and vanilla. Add flour in small increments until dough forms. Chill dough for at least 2 hours. Roll into ball, roll in sugar, press down with a fork, and bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes. Let it cool on cookie sheet. These are very fragile.    Which of the following statements about the passage is true?

A. Folding in peanut butter must be done with an electric appliance

B. These cookies can be cooked in a microwave oven

C. Beating egg whites means stirring them vigorously

D. These cookies should be cooled on a baking rack

Answer Explanation

The passage mentions, "Let it cool on the cookie sheet." This implies that the cookies should be cooled directly on the cookie sheet rather than on a baking rack.
Q #3: On February 2 of each year, the United States observes the unusual holiday of Groundhog Day a day of hope that winter is over and springs be giving This tradition has been officially observed in the US since the 1800, and is believed to have developed from European folk traditions in which a bear, fox, badger, or even hedgehog would serve as the symbolic meteorologist. Although other cultures and towns observe Groundhog Day for something similars the town of Punxsutawney. Pennyslyvania takes special pride in being home to the one true forecasting ground Prawny P At the tum of the twentieth century, townspeople formed the Punxsutawney Groundhog Cub to perpetuate the joy rituals and events surrounding Groundhog Day. Over the years, these events have come to include a scavenger hunt a talent show, and a ball.  Legend has it that on Groundhog Day the official weather forecasting groundhog awakens from hibernation and comes out of his bow to look for his shadow if he sees his shadow, six more weeks of winter are to come, and Punxsutawney Phil goes back to bed. However, if he does not see his shadow, Punxsutawney Phil takes this as a sign that spring has arrived, and he remains above ground Of course, common sense tells us that February 2 is too early for spring to begin, and that while animals may be attuned to various elements of nature from which humans might learn, they are unlikely to act on their instincts based on a schedule set by a Gregorian calendar. Nevertheless, a visit to Pennsylvanian to see Punxsutawney Phil and all of the fun he inspires each year might just provide the touch of hope needed to reach the end of winter.   Which of the following pairs of search terms entered into a search engine with the phrase "Groundhog Day is likely to produce information about the origin of Groundhog Day?

A. Weather and farming

B. History and folklore

C. Habitat and diet

D. Holiday and festivities

Answer Explanation

B. To find information about the origin of Groundhog Day, the most relevant pair of search terms to enter into a search engine would be "History and folklore." These terms are likely to produce information about the historical and folkloric aspects of Groundhog Day.

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