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Select the correct word(s) for the blank in the following sentence: The student thought the second test was ______ than the first test.
- A. harder
- B. more hard
- C. hardest
- D. most hardest
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: In this sentence, the correct comparative form of the adjective 'hard' should be used, which is 'harder.' 'More hard' (choice B) is incorrect, as 'hard' is a one-syllable adjective and should form its comparative by adding '-er.' Choices C and D, 'hardest' and 'most hardest,' are in the superlative form, which is not suitable for comparing two items as in this sentence. Therefore, the correct answer is A, 'harder.'
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Select the word in the sentence that is not used correctly. They're going to the mall to pick up there uniforms for their coach.
- A. their
- B. They're
- C. going to
- D. there
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Correct Answer: D (there)
Rationale:
1. "Their" is used correctly to show possession.
2. "They're" is the contraction for "they are" and is used correctly.
3. "Going to" is a common phrase and is used correctly.
4. "There" should be "their" to show possession of the uniforms by the coach.
Summary:
A. "Their" is correct for possession.
B. "They're" is correct as the contraction for "they are."
C. "Going to" is a common phrase and used correctly.
D. "There" is incorrect; it should be "their" to show possession.
Select the word or phrase in the sentence that is not used correctly. You can't tell a book by it's cover'is an old adage.
- A. an old
- B. can't
- C. a book
- D. it's cover
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Correct Answer: D
Rationale:
1. "It's" is a contraction of "it is" or "it has." In this sentence, "it's" should be possessive, so the correct form is "its."
2. The correct phrase should be "You can't tell a book by its cover," indicating that the cover belongs to the book.
3. The other choices (A, B, C) are all used correctly in the sentence, so they are not the incorrect word or phrase.
Summary:
The correct answer is D because "it's" should be "its" to indicate possession, while the other choices are used correctly in the sentence.
Which sentence uses 'snake' as a verb?
- A. The spy had to snake his way furtively onto the train.
- B. You are being sneaky when you steal from me.
- C. The plumber used his snake to open up the clogged pipe.
- D. The cobra is a venomous snake.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Choice A is correct as it uses 'snake' as a verb, indicating the action of moving in a winding or stealthy manner. In contrast, Choices B, C, and D use 'snake' as a noun in different contexts: Choice B as an adjective, Choice C as a tool, and Choice D as a descriptive term for a reptile. Therefore, only Choice A fits the criteria of using 'snake' as a verb.
Select the word or phrase that makes this sentence grammatically correct: 'A synonym is a word ____ a meaning similar to another word.'
- A. Who have
- B. That have
- C. Who is having
- D. Having
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: In the given sentence, the correct phrase should be 'Having' as it correctly completes the sentence structure. 'A synonym is a word having a meaning similar to another word.' This choice maintains the correct subject-verb agreement and conveys the intended meaning of the sentence. 'Having' is the present participle form of the verb 'have,' which is used to show possession or relationship, making it the appropriate choice in this context.
Which word in the following sentence is an adverb? He tried to break the news to me gently after he crashed my car into a tree.
- A. break.
- B. gently.
- C. tried.
- D. crashed.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: gently. Adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs. In this sentence, "gently" modifies the verb "tried," describing how he tried to break the news. "Break" is a verb, "tried" is a verb that "gently" modifies, and "crashed" is also a verb. So, "gently" is the adverb in this sentence. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect because they are either verbs or do not function as adverbs in the context of the sentence.