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What is the most effective way to combine the following sentences?
1. The colonists refused to buy stamps.
2. They were determined to get the Stamp Act repealed.
- A. The colonists refused to buy stamps and they were determined to get the Stamp Act repealed.
- B. The colonists refused to buy stamps, and they were determined to get the Stamp Act repealed.
- C. The colonists refused to buy stamps, and were determined to get the Stamp Act repealed.
- D. The colonists refused to buy stamps, were determined to get the Stamp Act repealed.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The conjunction 'and' is used to connect the two independent clauses in the most effective and grammatically correct way. This choice maintains the clarity of the sentence and the relationship between the two ideas. Choice A is incorrect as it lacks the necessary conjunction to properly connect the two independent clauses. Choice C is incorrect as it misses the subject 'they' before 'were determined.' Choice D is incorrect as it lacks the necessary coordinating conjunction 'and' before 'were determined,' resulting in a run-on sentence.
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Based on the sentence contexts, which is true about the word bark?
- A. It is impossible to tell its meaning because its spelling and pronunciation are the same in both.
- B. The references to the dog in the first sentence and to the tree in the second define its meaning.
- C. "Bark" refers to a sound in the second sentence, and it refers to a plant covering in the first sentence.
- D. The meaning of this word is different in each sentence, but in one of them it is spelled wrong.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The word "bark" is used in two different contexts in the sentences provided. In the first sentence, "bark" refers to the covering of a tree, while in the second sentence, it refers to a sound made by a dog. Therefore, option C correctly states that "bark" has different meanings in each sentence - plant covering in the first sentence and a sound in the second. Option A is incorrect because the meanings are clear from the context. Option B is incorrect as the meaning is not defined by the references to the dog or the tree but by the context of the sentences. Option D is incorrect because there is no misspelling of the word in either sentence.
Logan had already forgiven Marianne for telling his secret, and so when he was presented with a chance to treat her in kind, he simply did what he did best-he kept his mouth shut. Which of the words in the sentence above is a past participle?
- A. telling
- B. forgiven
- C. and
- D. treat
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is 'forgiven' as it is a past participle. A past participle is used to indicate an action that has already occurred in the past. In this sentence, 'forgiven' describes the state of Logan having forgiven Marianne. Choice A, 'telling', is a present participle, not a past participle, which is used for ongoing or continuous actions. Choice C, 'and', is a conjunction that connects phrases or words. Choice D, 'treat', is a verb in its base form, not a past participle.
Which of the following statements most effectively revises this introduction about Mary Shelley: Mary Shelley conceived of Dr. Frankenstein and the hideous monster he created, which helped the English novelist to make an immeasurable impact on literature and popular culture?
- A. English novelist Mary Shelley had an immeasurable impact on literature and popular culture when she conceived of Dr. Frankenstein and the hideous monster he created.
- B. Dr. Frankenstein created a hideous monster, and they were conceived by English novelist Mary Shelley, who had an immeasurable impact on literature and popular culture.
- C. English novelist Mary Shelley conceived of Dr. Frankenstein and the hideous monster he created and had an immeasurable impact on literature and popular culture.
- D. Novelist Mary Shelley from England had an immeasurable impact on literature and popular culture when she conceived of Dr. Frankenstein and the hideous monster he created.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Option A most effectively revises the introduction by clearly stating that English novelist Mary Shelley had an immeasurable impact on literature and popular culture through her conception of Dr. Frankenstein and the hideous monster he created. It maintains the original idea while improving clarity and coherence. Option B introduces confusion by implying that Dr. Frankenstein created the hideous monster when it was actually Mary Shelley who conceived both characters. Option C lacks the necessary conjunctions to make the sentence flow smoothly. Option D unnecessarily specifies the country of origin for Mary Shelley and does not maintain the focus on her impact on literature and popular culture.
What is the point of view indicated by the underlined words in the sentence below?"You should know that I am planning to attend the meeting tomorrow."
- A. third; second
- B. second; first
- C. first; second
- D. first; third
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The point of view indicated by the underlined words in the sentence demonstrates a transition from second-person ("you") to first-person ("I"). The correct answer is B because the speaker shifts from addressing someone else (second-person) to talking about themselves (first-person). Choice A is incorrect because third-person is not present in the sentence. Choice C is incorrect because the order of point of view shift is reversed. Choice D is incorrect as it incorrectly identifies the sequence of point of view change.
Which of the following sentences contains proper capitalization?
- A. Last summer, my family went on a trip to Niagara Falls in New York.
- B. Last summer, my family went on a trip to Niagara Falls in New York.
- C. Last summer, my family went on a trip to Niagara Falls in New York.
- D. Last summer, my family went on a trip to Niagara Falls in New York.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct sentence follows proper capitalization rules where the words 'summer,' 'Niagara Falls,' and 'New York' are capitalized appropriately. In options A, B, and D, there are inconsistencies in capitalization where either 'summer,' 'Niagara Falls,' or 'New York' are not capitalized correctly. Therefore, option C is the correct choice.