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Which sentence is an example of passive voice?
- A. The teacher graded the tests.
- B. The tests were graded by the teacher.
- C. The students took the test.
- D. The test was difficult.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: 'The tests were graded by the teacher.' This sentence is an example of passive voice, where the subject receives the action. In passive voice construction, the focus is on the receiver of the action rather than the doer. Choices A, C, and D are not in passive voice. Choice A 'The teacher graded the tests' is in active voice where the subject (teacher) performs the action. Choice C 'The students took the test' is also in active voice with the subject (students) carrying out the action. Choice D 'The test was difficult' is in passive voice but does not exemplify the subject receiving an action performed by an agent, which is a defining characteristic of passive voice.
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The day was cold and wet. Jesse was worried that he would not beat his best time. Jesse had trained for the marathon for 6 months. Which of the following options uses correct grammar to combine the sentences for clarity?
- A. The day was cold and wet, and Jesse was worried that he would not beat his best time. Jesse had trained for the marathon for 6 months.
- B. Jesse was worried that he would not beat his best time because the day was cold and wet, and he had trained for the marathon for 6 months.
- C. Because Jesse had trained for the marathon for 6 months, he was worried that he would not beat his best time. The day was cold and wet.
- D. Jesse had trained for the marathon for 6 months, but because the day was cold and wet, Jesse was worried that he would not beat his best time.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Sentence D is the correct choice as it combines the sentences logically and clearly, showing cause and effect. It effectively connects the reason for Jesse's worry (the cold and wet day) with his training for the marathon. Choice A lacks a conjunction before 'Jesse was worried,' making it less clear. Choice B changes the sequence of events and weakens the cause-effect relationship. Choice C incorrectly places the reason for worry after the effect, leading to confusion in the sentence structure.
Which of the following examples is the correct way for punctuating this quotation?
- A. "I'm not going to spoil my appetite, said Philip, as he pushed the plate of cookies away."
- B. "I'm not going to spoil my appetite" said Philip, as he pushed the plate of cookies away.
- C. "I'm not going to spoil my appetite," said Philip, "as he pushed the plate of cookies away."
- D. "I'm not going to spoil my appetite," said Philip, as he pushed the plate of cookies away.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Option D correctly punctuates the quotation with commas separating the dialogue from the tag and action.
Select the context clue from the following sentence that helps you define the word 'emulate': Felicia always tried to emulate her big sister, so she would often imitate the way she spoke, moved, and dressed.
- A. tried
- B. often
- C. imitate
- D. way
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is 'C: imitate.' In the sentence, it is explicitly stated that Felicia would often imitate her big sister, which directly relates to the meaning of 'emulate' as to copy or imitate someone else. 'Tried' (choice A) does not provide a direct connection to the definition of 'emulate.' 'Often' (choice B) and 'way' (choice D) are not directly associated with the act of imitating or copying, making them less relevant context clues for defining 'emulate.'
What is the function of an adjective in a sentence?
- A. To describe a verb
- B. To connect clauses
- C. To describe a noun
- D. To show action
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The function of an adjective in a sentence is to describe or modify a noun. Adjectives provide more information about the noun they modify, such as its size, color, shape, etc. For example, in the sentence 'The tall building,' 'tall' is an adjective describing the noun 'building.' Choices A, B, and D are incorrect. Adjectives do not describe verbs (adverbs do that), connect clauses (conjunctions do that), or show action (verbs do that).
Which of the following describes a visual tool that a writer uses to diagram ideas around a central concept?
- A. Bar graph
- B. Citation
- C. Revision
- D. Mind map
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A mind map is a visual tool commonly used by writers to diagram ideas around a central concept. It helps in brainstorming and organizing thoughts by visually representing the relationships between different ideas. Choice A, a bar graph, is a graphical representation of data typically used to compare quantities. Choice B, a citation, is a reference to a source used in writing to give credit. Choice C, revision, refers to the act of reviewing, editing, and improving written work.