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Which word correctly completes the sentence: 'He was _____ by the kindness of strangers.'
- A. affected
- B. infected
- C. effected
- D. defected
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is 'effected.' In this context, 'effected' means to produce a result or impression, which aligns with the emotional impact of the strangers' kindness. The other choices are incorrect: A) 'affected' might seem plausible, but 'effected' is a better fit as it implies a direct result. B) 'infected' is incorrect as it implies a negative or harmful impact, which is not the intended meaning. D) 'defected' means to abandon allegiance, which is not relevant in the given sentence.
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What is the best way to punctuate the dialogue, 'Are you coming?' she asked. 'Maybe,' I replied.
- A. 'Are you coming?' she asked? 'Maybe,' I replied.
- B. 'Are you coming?' she asked. 'Maybe,' I replied.
- C. 'Are you coming?' she asked, 'Maybe,' I replied.
- D. 'Are you coming?' she asked, 'Maybe,' I replied.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct way to punctuate dialogue is to enclose each speaker's words in quotation marks. Additionally, the question mark should be placed inside the closing quotation mark of the question. In this case, the correct answer is B as it adheres to the punctuation rules for dialogue. Each character's dialogue is correctly enclosed in quotation marks, and the question mark is appropriately positioned inside the closing quotation mark of the question. Choice A is incorrect as the question mark is placed outside the closing quotation mark of the question. Choice C is incorrect as it uses a comma instead of a period after 'she asked.' Choice D is incorrect as it uses a comma instead of a period after 'she asked' and incorrectly places the comma inside the closing quotation mark of the question.
Which word has the same root as 'unscathed'?
- A. category
- B. scar
- C. scratch
- D. category
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The word 'unscathed' means without harm or damage. The word 'scratch' shares the same root related to physical marks or damage, making it the correct choice. 'Category' and 'scar' do not have the same root as 'unscathed' and are not related to the concept of being unharmed, making them incorrect choices.
Which phrase best describes the tone of the following sentence: 'He slammed his fist on the table, his voice booming with anger'?
- A. Playful
- B. Formal
- C. Agitated
- D. Melancholy
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The sentence portrays intense emotions and agitation through actions like 'slammed' and the description 'booming with anger,' indicating a tone of agitation. The tone is not playful as it's intense and angry, not formal as it lacks restraint and is emotionally charged, and not melancholy as it conveys anger and not sadness. Therefore, 'Agitated' is the most suitable choice to describe the tone.
What literary device is used in the phrase 'a heart of gold'?
- A. Metaphor
- B. Simile
- C. Hyperbole
- D. Personification
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A, Metaphor. A metaphor is a figure of speech that directly compares two unlike things by stating that one thing is another. In the phrase 'a heart of gold,' the good nature of a person is being directly compared to gold, indicating that the person is kind, valuable, and precious, much like gold. This comparison is not using 'like' or 'as,' which would make it a simile, but rather it is a direct assertion, making it a metaphor. Simile involves comparing two things using 'like' or 'as,' which is not present in this phrase. Hyperbole is an exaggeration, which is not the case here. Personification gives human qualities to non-human entities, which is also not occurring in 'a heart of gold.'
Identify the noun clause in the sentence: 'My biggest fear is that I wouldn't live life to the fullest.'
- A. 'My biggest fear'
- B. 'that I wouldn't live life to the fullest'
- C. 'life'
- D. 'the fullest'
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B, 'that I wouldn't live life to the fullest.' This clause functions as the object of the verb 'is,' making it a noun clause. Noun clauses act as nouns within a sentence, often functioning as subjects, objects, or complements. Choice A ('My biggest fear') is a noun phrase, not a clause. Choice C ('life') and Choice D ('the fullest') are singular nouns and not clauses.