Question 1

Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?

Accepted Answer

She runs faster than I do.

Answer

She runs faster than me.

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Her runs faster than I do.

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She run faster than I.

Question 2

Which option best completes the sentence? The novel, which was published in 1950, __________ many themes that are relevant today.

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explores

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explore

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explored

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exploring

Question 3

What is the meaning of the word 'ubiquitous' as used in the sentence: 'Smartphones have become ubiquitous in modern society.'?

Accepted Answer

Existing everywhere

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Rare

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Obsolete

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Expensive

Question 4

Identify the error in the following sentence: 'Neither the students nor the teacher were prepared for the exam.'

Accepted Answer

were should be was

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teacher should be teachers

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prepared should be prepare

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students should be student

Question 5

Which of the following sentences uses punctuation correctly?

Accepted Answer

I have lived in New York, Paris, and Tokyo.

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I have lived in New York Paris and Tokyo.

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I have lived in New York: Paris, and Tokyo.

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I have lived in New York; Paris; and Tokyo.

Question 6

Which word best replaces the underlined word in the sentence: 'The committee reached a unanimous decision after hours of discussion.'?

Accepted Answer

united

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conflicting

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divided

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disputed

Question 7

What is the purpose of the author in the following sentence: 'To improve public health, the city implemented strict regulations on food safety.'?

Accepted Answer

To explain a cause and effect relationship

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To provide historical context

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To describe a scientific process

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To give a personal opinion

Question 8

Which of the following phrases correctly uses parallel structure?

Accepted Answer

Running, jumping, and swimming are fun activities.

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Jumping, swimming, and run is fun.

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To run, jump, and swimming are fun activities.

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Running, to jump, and to swim are fun activities.

Question 9

Which sentence is an example of a compound sentence?

Accepted Answer

I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.

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Although it was raining, I stayed inside.

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He went to the store.

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I enjoy reading books.

Question 10

Which sentence correctly uses the word 'affect'?

Accepted Answer

Cold weather can affect your health.

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She felt a strong affect from the news.

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His mood was affect by the music.

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The affect of the storm was devastating.

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