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As the tour group approached the bottom of Chichen Itza, the prodigious Mayan pyramid, they became nervous about climbing its distant peak. Based on the context of the sentence, which of the following words shows the correct meaning of the word prodigious?
- A. Very large
- B. Famous
- C. Very old
- D. Fancy
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: In this context, the word 'prodigious' is used to describe the Mayan pyramid at Chichen Itza. The tour group's nervousness about climbing its distant peak indicates that the pyramid is impressive in size and scale, invoking a sense of awe or grandeur. Therefore, the correct meaning of 'prodigious' in this context would be 'very large.' Choice B, 'Famous,' is incorrect as the sentence focuses on the size rather than the fame of the pyramid. Choice C, 'Very old,' and choice D, 'Fancy,' do not accurately capture the intended meaning of 'prodigious' as used in this context.
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It was not a compact city but was instead divided into separate districts. What is the meaning of the homograph 'compact' in the sentence above?
- A. A small case for holding makeup
- B. To compress
- C. Closely packed together
- D. Very tidy
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: In this context, the term 'compact' refers to things being 'closely packed together.' The city was not compact in the sense of being closely packed together, but rather divided into separate districts. Choice A, 'A small case for holding makeup,' is not relevant to the context of the sentence. Choice B, 'To compress,' does not fit the sentence's context as it refers to the action of pressing things together. Choice D, 'Very tidy,' is also unrelated to the meaning of 'compact' in the sentence.
Based on the preceding words, what is the correct meaning of the suffix -fy in glorify, fortify, gentrify, acidify?
- A. Marked by, given to
- B. Doer, believer
- C. Make, cause, cause to have
- D. Process, state, rank
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The suffix '-fy' means to make or cause to have. Each word listed-glorify, fortify, gentrify, acidify-indicates a process of transforming or altering something, making the common meaning related to causing or making. Choice A ('Marked by, given to') is incorrect as it does not reflect the action of making or causing. Choice B ('Doer, believer') is unrelated to the suffix -fy and does not capture its meaning. Choice D ('Process, state, rank') is also incorrect as it does not align with the consistent theme of causing or making evident in the words provided.
When it gets warm in the spring, _______ and _______ like to go fishing at Cobbs Creek. Which of the following word pairs should be used in the blanks above?
- A. me, him
- B. he, I
- C. him, I
- D. he, me
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct word pair to use in this context is 'him, I.' This is because 'him' and 'I' are the correct pronouns to refer to two individuals in the third person (him) and first person (I). The sentence should indicate that when it gets warm in the spring, 'him' and 'I' like to go fishing at Cobbs Creek. Choice A, 'me, him,' is incorrect as 'me' should be replaced with 'I' to maintain proper subject-object agreement. Choice B, 'he, I,' is incorrect as 'he' should be replaced with 'him' to properly refer to the other person involved. Choice D, 'he, me,' is incorrect as 'me' should be replaced with 'I' to maintain the correct pronoun usage.
The realtor showed __________ and __________ a house on Wednesday afternoon. Which of the following pronoun pairs should be used in the blanks above?
- A. She, I
- B. She, me
- C. Me, her
- D. Her, me
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: In the sentence, 'The realtor showed her and me a house on Wednesday afternoon,' the pronouns 'her' and 'me' are used as objects of the verb 'showed.' When choosing pronouns to fill in the blanks, it is important to use objective pronouns to maintain correct grammar and sentence structure. Choice A ('She, I') and Choice B ('She, me') are incorrect as 'I' and 'she' are subjective pronouns, not objective pronouns needed as objects in this sentence. Choice C ('Me, her') is also incorrect as the order and usage of pronouns are reversed from the correct form in the sentence.
According to the prefix 'intra-,' which of the following is the best definition of the word 'intravenous'?
- A. Across veins
- B. Between veins
- C. Within veins
- D. Outside veins
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The prefix 'intra-' means 'within,' so 'intravenous' refers to something within veins. Choice A, 'Across veins,' is incorrect as 'intra-' does not indicate movement across but within. Choice B, 'Between veins,' is incorrect because 'intra-' does not imply a relationship between two separate veins. Choice D, 'Outside veins,' is incorrect as 'intra-' signifies something inside or within, not outside.