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1. Based on the word parts, which of the following is a synonym for superlative?

• A. Relevant
• B. Surprising
• C. Excellent
• D. Unimportant

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The word 'superlative' implies the highest quality, which aligns with the meaning of 'excellent'. Therefore, 'excellent' is the correct synonym. Choice A, 'Relevant', does not convey the same meaning and is unrelated to superlative. Choice B, 'Surprising', suggests something unexpected rather than the highest quality. Choice D, 'Unimportant', is the opposite of what superlative represents, making it an incorrect choice.

2. Select the meaning of the highlighted word in the sentence based on the context clues: If you wake up outside in your pajamas in the middle of the night, you may be a 'somnambulist'.

• A. Explorer
• B. Magician
• C. Insomniac
• D. Sleepwalker

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D: 'Sleepwalker'. The word 'somnambulist' refers to a sleepwalker, as indicated by the context of waking up outside in pajamas in the middle of the night. A sleepwalker is someone who walks while asleep, and this matches the situation described in the sentence. Choices A, B, and C are incorrect because they do not align with the behavior of walking during sleep, which is characteristic of a somnambulist/sleepwalker.

3. What is the definition of a homophone?

• A. Words with opposite meanings
• B. Words that sound the same
• C. Synonyms
• D. Words with similar spellings

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct definition of a homophone is a word that sounds the same as another word but has a different meaning and often different spelling. Choice A, 'Words with opposite meanings,' is incorrect as homophones do not necessarily have opposite meanings. Choice C, 'Synonyms,' is incorrect because homophones are not words with the same meaning. Choice D, 'Words with similar spellings,' is also incorrect as homophones may have different spellings.

4. Which of the following choices would be the best beginning for an essay titled “Scientists Debate: Global Climate Change”?

• A. The Earth is heating up. The polar ice caps are melting, and whole species are going extinct while governments and scientists argue over rules and regulations.
• B. The argument seems to be about whether climate change is really happening and if so, who causes it. Some scientists argue that people are causing the change.
• C. If the Earth heats up, what will our new world look like? Scientists who have dedicated their lives to understanding climate change have projected a series of scenarios that could happen.
• D. While few people can understand all of the issues related to climate change, one thing is sure: scientists do not agree. There seem to be several different views on how to look at climate change data.

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Choice C would be the best beginning for an essay on 'Scientists Debate: Global Climate Change' because it sets the stage for discussion by introducing the potential consequences of Earth heating up and inviting readers to consider the implications. It also highlights the expertise of scientists who have dedicated their lives to understanding climate change, positioning them as credible sources for further discussion on the topic. The other choices either focus on the existing debate without providing a broader context (A and D) or present a narrow view on whether climate change is real and human-caused (B) without delving into the broader implications and discussions within the scientific community.

5. Everyday items like potatoes, bread, onions, and even saliva are the tools of art conservators, who work to clean and restore works of art. Which of the following is misspelled in the sentence above?

• A. potatoes
• B. saliva
• C. conservators
• D. restore

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct spelling is 'potatoes,' with the correct plural form being used in this context. The other choices are spelled correctly: 'saliva,' 'conservators,' and 'restore.' 'Saliva' refers to a bodily fluid, 'conservators' are professionals who work on art conservation, and 'restore' means to bring something back to its original condition or state.

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