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The student feared she would fail, so she thought she should study harder. Which of the following is a correct revision of the ambiguous sentence above?
- A. Unless the student feared that she would fail out of school, she wouldn't study harder.
- B. The student said, 'she will fail out of the university unless she studies during her exams.'
- C. The student was afraid that she should study harder before failing out during her exams.
- D. 'If I don't study harder before the exams,' the student fretted, 'I will surely fail out of school.'
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Option D is the clearest revision as it expresses the student's concern directly through dialogue. The use of quotation marks provides clarity, and the student's worry about failing is stated clearly. The other options either lack clarity or contain grammatical issues. Option A introduces an unnecessary condition with 'unless' which changes the original meaning. Option B introduces a third-person perspective that is not present in the original sentence. Option C is awkwardly constructed and does not convey the student's concern effectively.
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Choose the sentence with the correct pronoun usage.
- A. "This mystery concerns my friend Watson and me."
- B. "This mystery concerns me and my friend Watson."
- C. "This mystery concerns my friend Watson and I."
- D. "This mystery concerns I and my friend Watson."
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct pronoun usage is 'me' when it is the object of a verb or preposition. In this sentence, 'me' is the object of the verb 'concerns,' so it should be used instead of 'I.' Additionally, the correct order for objects in a sentence is 'my friend Watson and me.' Choice B is incorrect because 'me' should come before 'my friend Watson' to maintain the correct order. Choice C is incorrect as 'I' is incorrectly used instead of 'me.' Choice D is incorrect because 'I' is used incorrectly as the object pronoun, and the order is reversed.
Which of the following substitutions best captures the meaning of the word 'obsequious' in the sentence: 'The young apprentice was obsequious to his master, always eager to please'?
- A. showing deference
- B. poorly dressed
- C. reserved
- D. aggressive
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The word 'obsequious' means excessively submissive or eager to please, often to the point of showing deference. In this context, 'showing deference' best captures the meaning, indicating respect or submission rather than being poorly dressed, reserved, or aggressive. 'Poorly dressed' (B) is unrelated to the meaning of obsequious. 'Reserved' (C) suggests a different behavior that is opposite to being obsequious. 'Aggressive' (D) is the opposite of obsequious and does not fit the context of the sentence.
Among the following transitional words or phrases, which one indicates contrast?
- A. Regardless
- B. Furthermore
- C. Subsequently
- D. It may appear
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The transitional word 'Regardless' indicates a contrast or opposition between ideas. It is often used to show that a particular fact or situation is true or relevant despite other circumstances, highlighting a contradiction or opposing viewpoint. 'Furthermore' (choice B) is used to add more information or provide additional support rather than indicate contrast. 'Subsequently' (choice C) shows a sequence of events or a cause-and-effect relationship, not a contrast. 'It may appear' (choice D) introduces a condition or possibility, but it does not signal a contrast between ideas. Therefore, 'Regardless' is the correct choice to indicate contrast among the options provided.
Which version of the sentence is correct grammatically?
- A. I had seen her before, but yesterday was the first time I saw her indoors.
- B. I had saw her before, but yesterday was the first time I seen her indoors.
- C. I had seen her before, but yesterday was the first time I seen her indoors.
- D. I had saw her before, but yesterday was the first time I saw her indoors.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct sentence is: 'I had seen her before, but yesterday was the first time I saw her indoors.' In this sentence, the correct past participle form of 'see' is used, which is 'seen' in the past perfect tense ('I had seen') and 'saw' in the simple past tense ('I saw'). Choices B, C, and D contain incorrect past participle and past tense forms of the verb 'see,' making them grammatically incorrect. Choice A is the only option that uses the correct past participle 'seen' and the correct simple past tense 'saw.' Therefore, it is the grammatically correct version of the sentence.
Which of the following choices would be the best beginning for an essay titled "Scientists Debate: Global Climate Change"?
- A. The Earth is heating up. The polar ice caps are melting, and whole species are going extinct while governments and scientists argue over rules and regulations.
- B. The argument seems to be about whether climate change is really happening and if so, who causes it. Some scientists argue that people are causing the change.
- C. If the Earth heats up, what will our new world look like? Scientists who have dedicated their lives to understanding climate change have projected a series of scenarios that could happen.
- D. While few people can understand all of the issues related to climate change, one thing is sure: scientists do not agree. There seem to be several different views on how to look at climate change data.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Choice C would be the best beginning for an essay on 'Scientists Debate: Global Climate Change' because it sets the stage for discussion by introducing the potential consequences of Earth heating up and inviting readers to consider the implications. It also highlights the expertise of scientists who have dedicated their lives to understanding climate change, positioning them as credible sources for further discussion on the topic. The other choices either focus on the existing debate without providing a broader context (A and D) or present a narrow view on whether climate change is real and human-caused (B) without delving into the broader implications and discussions within the scientific community.