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In literature, a genre is a:
- A. moral
- B. theme
- C. category
- D. narrative
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: In literature, a "genre" refers to a category or type of literature characterized by similarities in style, form, or content. Choices A, B, and D are incorrect. A "moral" pertains to ethical principles, a "theme" is a central idea or message in a literary work, and a "narrative" is a story or an account of events.
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Which of the following prefixes means 'with'?
- A. bio-
- B. per-
- C. con-
- D. trans-
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: 'con-'. The prefix 'con-' means 'with' or 'together,' as in words like 'convene' or 'connect.' Choice A, 'bio-', is a prefix that means 'life' or 'living organisms,' not 'with.' Choice B, 'per-', is a prefix that means 'through' or 'thoroughly,' not 'with.' Choice D, 'trans-', is a prefix that means 'across' or 'beyond,' not 'with.' Therefore, the correct choice that means 'with' is 'con-'.
Which sentence contains a misplaced modifier?
- A. Running through the park, the dog chased me.
- B. I saw the dog running through the park.
- C. The dog chased me through the park.
- D. While running through the park, I saw the dog.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A. In sentence A, the modifier 'Running through the park' is misplaced because it makes it seem like the dog was the one running through the park rather than the intended meaning that the speaker was running through the park. In choices B, C, and D, the modifiers are correctly placed, providing clear and concise descriptions without causing confusion about who or what is performing the action.
Choose the correct form of the verb: 'She ______ the best student in her class.'
- A. is
- B. are
- C. were
- D. am
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The subject 'She' is singular, so the correct verb form is 'is.' In this sentence, the verb needs to agree with the singular subject 'She.' 'Are' (B), 'were' (C), and 'am' (D) are all incorrect as they are plural or the wrong form for the subject 'She.'
Which sentence correctly uses quotation marks?
- A. "Did you finish your homework?" she asked.
- B. Did you finish your homework? she asked.
- C. "Did you finish your homework? she asked."
- D. Did you finish your homework? "she asked."
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct use of quotation marks involves enclosing the exact words of a speaker, with punctuation placed inside the quotes. Choice A is the correct answer as it correctly uses quotation marks to enclose the spoken words 'Did you finish your homework?' with the appropriate punctuation inside the quotes. Choices B, C, and D incorrectly position the quotation marks or omit necessary punctuation, making them grammatically incorrect. In choice B, the closing quotation mark is missing. In choice C, the punctuation is placed outside the closing quotation mark, and in choice D, the quotation mark is incorrectly placed after 'homework,' disrupting the flow of the quoted speech.
In the sentence, 'The receptionist explained that we would be the next to see the doctor,' which of the following is the complete predicate?
- A. explained that we would be the next to see the doctor
- B. next to see the doctor
- C. explained that we would be next
- D. see the doctor
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The complete predicate is 'explained that we would be the next to see the doctor.' In a sentence, the complete predicate includes the main verb (explained) and all the words that complete its meaning (that we would be the next to see the doctor). Choices B, C, and D do not constitute the complete predicate as they do not include the main verb 'explained' and all associated words that complete its meaning.