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Hampton's greatest achievement as the leader of the BPP may be his fight against street gang violence in Chicago. Which of these, if any, is misspelled?
- A. None of these is misspelled.
- B. greatest
- C. achievement
- D. leader
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: All the words in the sentence are spelled correctly, including 'achievement.' There is no misspelling present. 'Greatest,' 'achievement,' and 'leader' are all spelled correctly. Option A is correct as there is no misspelled word in the sentence. Choices B, C, and D are wrong because they are correctly spelled words in the context of the sentence.
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What type of sentence is the following example an illustration of?
- A. Compound
- B. Simple
- C. Complex
- D. Compound-Complex
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The sentence provided is classified as compound-complex. It contains two independent clauses ('Although I wished it were summer' and 'I accepted the change of seasons') and one dependent clause ('and I started to appreciate the fall'). A compound sentence joins two independent clauses with a coordinating conjunction, a complex sentence consists of an independent clause and at least one dependent clause, while a compound-complex sentence combines elements of both by having multiple independent clauses and at least one dependent clause. Therefore, choices A, B, and C are incorrect as they do not accurately describe the structure of the sentence.
Choose the sentence that most effectively follows the conventions of standard written English:
- A. Wilbur and Orville Wright were two brothers who tested their prototype airplane on a beach in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina.
- B. The two brothers, Wilbur and Orville Wright, tested their prototype airplane on a beach in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina.
- C. The two brothers, Wilbur and Orville Wright, were testing their prototype airplane on a beach in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina.
- D. The beach in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina was where the two brothers, Wilbur and Orville Wright, came to test their prototype airplane.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B. This sentence effectively follows the conventions of standard written English by clearly presenting the subject ('The two brothers, Wilbur and Orville Wright') and the verb ('tested') with appropriate punctuation. Choice A introduces an unnecessary comma and could be more concise. Choice C changes the tense of the verb to 'were testing,' which is not required for the context provided. Choice D creates a more awkward sentence structure by placing the location at the beginning and using 'came and tested,' which is less direct than 'tested'. Thus, Choice B is the most effective and grammatically correct option.
A hundred years ago, automobiles were rare, but now cars are ubiquitous. However, she doesn't know what the word ubiquitous means. Which key context clue is essential to decipher the word's meaning?
- A. Ago
- B. Cars
- C. Now
- D. Rare
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is 'D: Rare.' In the sentence, it is mentioned that 'a hundred years ago, automobiles were rare,' which provides the context that the opposite of rare would mean something very common, thus helping to decipher the meaning of 'ubiquitous.'
Choice A, 'Ago,' refers to a time frame and doesn't directly provide a contrast to 'ubiquitous.'
Choice B, 'Cars,' is mentioned in both parts of the sentence and does not help in defining 'ubiquitous.'
Choice C, 'Now,' signifies the current time but doesn't contrast with 'ubiquitous' to aid in its understanding.
What is the most effective way to combine the two sentences below?
- A. German cuisine is known for its hearty meat and potato dishes but families often enjoy a rich Sunday dinner of roast meat, potatoes, and cabbage.
- B. German cuisine is known for its hearty meat and potato dishes, but families often enjoy a rich Sunday dinner of roast meat, potatoes, and cabbage.
- C. German cuisine is known for its hearty meat and potato dishes and families often enjoy a rich Sunday dinner of roast meat, potatoes, and cabbage.
- D. German cuisine is known for its hearty meat and potato dishes, and families often enjoy a rich Sunday dinner of roast meat, potatoes, and cabbage.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D. This choice effectively combines the two sentences with the use of a comma before 'and' to connect the two related but independent clauses. The comma helps to separate the contrasting information about German cuisine and the Sunday dinner, maintaining a clear and coherent structure. Choices A, B, and C are incorrect because they either lack the necessary punctuation or use 'but' instead of 'and,' which disrupts the flow of the combined sentence and fails to convey the intended relationship between the two ideas.
The RV was a great purchase for our family and brought us all closer together. Which of the following transitional phrases would improve this sentence?
- A. NO CHANGE
- B. Not surprisingly, the RV
- C. Furthermore, the RV
- D. As it turns out, the RV
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The transitional phrase 'As it turns out' adds a reflective tone that matches the surprise at how well the RV worked for the family. Choice A ('NO CHANGE') does not introduce any new information or transition. Choice B ('Not surprisingly, the RV') contradicts the surprise factor mentioned in the sentence. Choice C ('Furthermore, the RV') does not provide a suitable transition given the context of the sentence.