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Select the subject with which the underlined verb must agree: 'Everyone I know has the day off, but my boss wants me to work.'
- A. Everyone
- B. I
- C. day
- D. boss
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is 'A: Everyone.' In the sentence, the verb 'has' must agree with the singular subject 'Everyone.' 'I,' 'day,' and 'boss' are not the subjects that the verb 'has' must agree with. 'I' is the object pronoun, 'day' is the object of the preposition 'off,' and 'boss' is part of the second clause and not the subject that governs the verb agreement in the first clause.
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Which of the following uses a conjunction to combine the sentences below so the focus is on puppies requiring a lot of work? 'Puppies are fun-loving animals. They do require a lot of work.'
- A. Puppies are fun-loving animals; they do require a lot of work.
- B. Puppies are fun-loving animals, so they do require a lot of work.
- C. Since puppies are fun-loving animals, they do require a lot of work.
- D. Although puppies are fun-loving animals, they do require a lot of work.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is 'D' because the conjunction 'Although' conveys contrast and shifts the focus to emphasize that puppies require a lot of work despite being fun-loving. Choice A uses a semicolon, which does not emphasize the contrast needed in the context. Choice B introduces a causal relationship, not the intended contrast. Choice C uses 'Since,' which implies a causal connection rather than the desired contrast, making it incorrect.
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', indicating being together or having a connection.
- 'Bio-' means life or living organisms, not 'with'.
- 'Per-' means through or completely, not 'with'.
- 'Trans-' means across or beyond, not 'with'.
Therefore, 'con-' is the only prefix among the options provided that signifies the meaning 'with'.
Which word(s) in the following sentence should be capitalized? 'She asked, Do you like Indian food?'
- A. She and do
- B. Do and Indian
- C. She and Indian
- D. She, do, and Indian
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: In the given sentence, the words that should be capitalized are 'She,' 'do,' and 'Indian.' 'She' needs to be capitalized as it is the pronoun referring to a person, 'do' should be capitalized as it is the beginning of a question, and 'Indian' should be capitalized as it refers to a specific nationality or culture. Choice A is incorrect as 'do' is missing. Choice B is incorrect as 'Indian' is not capitalized. Choice C is incorrect as 'Indian' is not capitalized. Therefore, the correct answer is D.
In which of the following situations would you use formal language?
- A. Texting a friend
- B. A family reunion
- C. Skyping your grandparents
- D. At a Parent-Teacher meeting
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: At a Parent-Teacher meeting. A Parent-Teacher meeting is a formal setting where professional communication is expected. Using formal language in this context shows respect and professionalism. Choices A, B, and C involve informal or casual situations where using formal language may not be necessary or appropriate. Texting a friend, attending a family reunion, or Skyping with grandparents are typically more informal interactions where a more relaxed communication style is acceptable.
What verb tense is used in the underlined words in the following sentence? 'The doctor prescribed medicine after my son had been sick for four days.'
- A. Past perfect
- B. Present perfect
- C. Past progressive
- D. Present progressive
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is 'A: Past perfect.' In the sentence, 'had been sick' is in the past perfect tense. The past perfect tense is formed with 'had' + the past participle of the main verb. In this sentence, it indicates an action that was completed before another past action. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect because the sentence does not contain the present perfect, past progressive, or present progressive tenses as indicated by the underlined words. The present perfect tense would require 'has' or 'have' + past participle, the past progressive would involve 'was' or 'were' + present participle, and the present progressive would include 'am', 'is', or 'are' + present participle, none of which are present in the sentence.