Question 1

Which of the  following  sentences has a parallel structure?

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The guests at the fiesta were delighted, excited, and thrilled with the activities.

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A Filipino is hospitable, generous, and show kindness

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Fans were delighted, thrilled, and felt excitement when they see their favorite movie star.

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The children helped their parents clean the house, town square and at the church they also cleaned.

Question 2

Which of the following sentences has a faulty parallelism?

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.The mayor instructed his constituents to cooperate, participate, and enjoy the festivities.

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Chinese culture is similar to the Philippines.

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Traditions are a reflection of a society’s beliefs, values and culture.

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The entire barangay prepares the stage for the theater, cooks various dishes for the guests and cleans every corner of the community.

Question 3

Which sentence has a misplaced modifier?

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The young lady was walking the dog on the telephone.

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Piled up next to the washer, I began doing the laundry.

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While taking out the trash, the sack broke.

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Bent over backward, the posture was very challenging

Question 4

Which has dangling modifier?

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Packing for a trip, a cockroach sunned down the hallway.

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Late as always, Mike made quite an entrance when he came to the party.

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Wagging her tail, the new puppy climbed into my lap.

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I heard that there was a robbery on the evening news.

Question 5

Jed did not explain his side _________ did he intend to do so.

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nor

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yet

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so

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or

Question 6

It is said that English people usually drink tea ____________ American people prefer coffee.

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whereas

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unless

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nevertheless

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despite

Question 7

Which of the following statements is the dependent clause?

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While all countries may be different in terms of their tradition

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Honesty is the best policy.

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. Unida Christian Colleges hired excellent educators.

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We need to reach out to our neighbors.

Question 8

Read the sentence carefully and identify the independent clause. "Even with letters written by friends who are still alive, I try, when it has been long since we met, to remember the circumstances."

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I try

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to remember the circumstances.

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when it has been long since we met

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Even with letters written by friends who are still alive

Question 9

Which of the following is an example of a compound sentence?

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Jose Rizal is  a Philippine national hero and he is also a known poet.

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All Filipinos must accomplish their responsibilities to the nation and become good role models.

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Filipinos are expected to protect their country and keep it safe.

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The selection is a good poem.

Question 10

Identify the compound-complex sentence from among the sentences given.

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After a little convincing, she will let me go but for a very short time only.

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ohn would join me while his mom watches.

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I love to play in the rain very much.

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Mom would not allow me because I might get sick.

Question 11

Choose the complex sentence.

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Knowing different literature will help us understand their culture even though we do not understand their language.

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Literature helps us learn how people lived then.

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Some of the literatures were not written in books or newspapers but these were passed on from generation to generation through storytelling.

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Since learning about literature is beneficial to all, students should be encouraged to read various types of literature and they should be taught how to evaluate those texts as well.

Question 12

A man who has got white teeth is ______________.

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a white-toothed man

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a white-teething man

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a white-teethed man

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a white-toothing man

Question 13

A mountain on which some snow has fallen down is _______________.

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a snow-covered mountain

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a covered-snow mountain

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a mountain snow-covered

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a mountain covered-snow

Question 14

Which of the following statements has a modifier that functions as an adverb?

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When peace was almost achieved, chaos began.

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Dishonest people will go to hell.

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The crocodile was exceedingly pleased with himself.

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Many Africans experience poverty when compared to Americans.

Question 15

Identify the sentence that has a degree modifier.

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The Africans are extremely barely happy.

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Even if there are challenges, one must choose to do what is right and just.

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The children are playing outside.

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She dances beautifully on stage.

Question 16

It is __________ to study the literatures of other people so we will learn about their experiences and journey

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better

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okay

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worst

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best

Question 17

My 18th birthday held at the Summit Ridge Hotel was the ____________ of all my celebrations.

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grandest

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granders

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gooder

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grander

Question 18

Identify the adjective clause in the sentence."A patient person is someone willing to listen until his/her ears hurt."

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until his/her ears hurt

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all of the above

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someone willing to listen

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patient person

Question 19

Whenever others become overhearing, people may feel disrespected.

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whenever others become overhearing

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others become

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become overhearing

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people may feel disrespected

Question 20

Identify the adjective clause in the sentence."Ali Baba, whose wife is needy and poor, had to work harder to please her."

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whose wife is needy and poor

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Ali Baba

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had to work harder

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to please her

Question 21

Identify the adjective clause in the sentence."The thieves, who robbed a pawnshop, took plenty of money and all kinds of jewelries."

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who robbed a pawnshop

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the thieves

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all kinds of jewelries

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took plenty of money

Question 22

Identify the resumptive modifier in the sentence."The plays of Shakespeare are considered immortal."

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considered

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shakespeare

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plays

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immortal

Question 23

identify the resumptive modifer. "The king remained just and patient when dealing with the baker and the woman."

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just and patient

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baker and the woman

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patient

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just

Question 24

_____________ your mother comes home, wash the dishes and clean  your room.

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before

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at

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for

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over

Question 25

He was born________________ June 12, 1896

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at

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by

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in

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on

Question 26

You _________ smoke in the cinema.

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can't

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can

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will

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would

Question 27

If we will think with an open mind, we ____________ understand each other.

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could

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might

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should

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would

Question 28

The past tense of the verb light is _______.

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lighted

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lited

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lit

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light

Question 29

Fred went first to school before he __________ fetched me in the office.

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had

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has

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were

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was

Question 30

The farmer ruler _____________ in touch with local leaders before he retired.

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has kept

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had keep

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have keep

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have kept

Question 31

Arrange the following sentences. 
        A. The performing arts is an exciting aspect of literature.
	B. Playwrights can make their stories come alive.
	C. Performing arts is exciting for audiences.
	D. Some prefer watching performances on stage than reading.

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A-B-C-D

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A-C-D-B

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C-B-D-A

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D-C-B-A

Question 32

Arrange the following sentences. 
        A. Sanskrit dramas are staged not only to entertain.
	B. The objectives of Sanskrit dramas are meaningful.
	C. The staging of Sanskrit dramas is not only about making 
            literature come alive.
	D. Sanskrit dramas reflect important traditions, beliefs and values 
              of India.

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D-B-A-C

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B-A-C-D

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C-D-B-A

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A-B-C-D

Question 33

The smell of freshly cut grass is drowning her senses. The sentence is an example of what figure of speeh?

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personification

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metaphor

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simile

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hyperbole

Question 34

People journey and explore the world to wherever their feet carry them.What type of figure of speech is this sentence?

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synechdoche

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hyperbole

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metaphor

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metonymy

Question 35

Faith _____________ doubt casts out all fears.

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unlike

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although

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just as

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whereas

Question 36

Unlike in the past, ideas come to us very easily these days, ____________ not all of them are for  our good.

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Hpwever

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since

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while

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unlike

Question 37

Heroism is a term that literally means, “the state or quality of being a hero.” The logical connector in the sentence is ____________.

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literally means

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the state

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is a term

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that literally

Question 38

Bible was written many years ago. It is a scripture that is called “The Word of God.” The logical connector in the sentence is _______________.

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that is called

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was written

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years ago

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is  a

Question 39

My reflections leads surprising because of some realizations. What word in the sentence is the logical connector?

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because

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leads

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realization

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reflections

Question 40

One of these is that I have been thinking  out loud lately________________ as a teenager, I am at a stage in my life when I am trying to assert myself.

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because

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hence

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for

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accordingly

Question 41

In the sentence, “Specify the number when paying at designated payment centers.” What is the connector used?

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when

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specify

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payment

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designated

Question 42

Which of the following sentences is an active voice?

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Selena sings a song for Justin.

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“I am a Filipino” speech was delivered by Carlos P. Romulo.

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The carabao was pushed by Dodong.

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. The money was stolen.

Question 43

Which of the following sentences is an active voice?

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Animals found almost everywhere.

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Black people from Africa where taken by European colonizers to make them slaves.

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Africa offers visitors the most amazing sights.

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A black man was mugged in the park.

Question 44

Choose the correct passive sentence.

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The students were scolded by the principal.

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Marlon watered the plants in the garden.

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Baldo whips Labang.

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The president attended the Flag raising ceremony in Kawit, Cavite this morning.

Question 45

Which of the following sentences is in the passive voice?

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The National Anthem is being sung by Jason this time.

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I ate a piece of chocolate cake.

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I will introduce you to my boss this week.

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The librarian read the books to the students.

Question 46

In sequencing items in a series, a punctuation to be used is ___________.

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comma

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apostrophe

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colon

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semi colon

Question 47

To enclose titles of short stories, articles, essays, and poems, a punctuation to be used is ________.

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quotation mark

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semi colon

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comma

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hyphen

Question 48

To enclose titles of short stories, articles, essays, and poems, a punctuation to be used is ________.

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apostrophe

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semi colon

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comma

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hyphen

Question 49

Identify the direct speech from among the sentences given.

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“He is still alive,” whispered Yu.

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Marco said he would teach Macbeth tomorrow.

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Anna said that she had been studying engineering for years.

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She said it was hot.

Question 50

Identify the direct speech from among the sentences given.

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Our literature teacher told us, “Southeast Asian literature is fascinating.”

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My mother tells me that I will be a successful engineer in the future.

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My math teacher asked if he might check our homework.

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The other day, Mina said she was going to the mall today.

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