Question 1

Which of the following sentences uses correct punctuation?

Accepted Answer

She enjoys reading, writing, and painting.

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She enjoys reading writing and painting.

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She enjoys reading , writing, and painting.

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She enjoys reading, writing and painting.

Question 2

Which of the following words is a synonym for 'efficient'?

Accepted Answer

Productive

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Lazy

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Careless

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Inefficient

Question 3

What is the main purpose of a thesis statement in an essay?

Accepted Answer

To present the main idea or argument of the essay

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To conclude the essay with a final thought

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To list the supporting details of the essay

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To introduce a completely new topic in the essay

Question 4

Which literary device is used in the following sentence: 'The wind whispered through the trees'?

Accepted Answer

Personification

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Simile

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Hyperbole

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Metaphor

Question 5

What is the correct form of the verb to complete the sentence: 'She __________ to the store yesterday.'?

Accepted Answer

went

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going

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gone

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goes

Question 6

Which of the following is an example of a run-on sentence?

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I went to the store I bought some milk I walked back home.

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I went to the store and bought some milk and walked back home.

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I went to the store, bought some milk and walked.

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I went to the store, bought some milk, and walked back home.

Question 7

Which of the following correctly identifies the use of an apostrophe?

Accepted Answer

Sara's cat is very playful.

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The cookies were on it's way to the table.

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The cars' engines roared down the street.

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He enjoy's playing basketball with his friends.

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