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1. Eventually, he stopped hiding the fact that he did not know Spanish and admitted that he had been deceiving them for months. Which of the following words is misspelled in the sentence above?

• A. hiding
• B. admitted
• C. deceiving
• D. eventually

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is 'B' – 'admitted'. The word 'admited' is misspelled; the correct spelling is 'admitted.' 'Hiding,' 'deceiving,' and 'eventually' are all spelled correctly in the sentence provided. 'Hiding' is the action of concealing something, 'deceiving' is the act of causing someone to believe something that is not true, and 'eventually' means at some later time or in the end. These words are correctly spelled and used in the context of the sentence.

2. Which of the following sentences follows the rules of capitalization?

• A. Dashiell visited his cousin Elaine on Tuesday.
• B. Juniper sent a card to Uncle Archibald, who has been unwell.
• C. Flicka and her mother spent the day setting up the rummage sale.
• D. Lowell and his twin sister look alike but have very different personalities.

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B. Titles used before names, like 'Uncle' in 'Uncle Archibald,' should be capitalized. In choices A, C, and D, 'cousin,' 'mother,' and 'sister' are common nouns and should not be capitalized unless used before the name as part of the title. Therefore, they are incorrect choices. Choice B demonstrates proper capitalization rules by capitalizing 'Uncle Archibald,' making it the correct option.

3. What is the main purpose of a thesis statement?

• A. To summarize the essay
• B. To state the main idea of the essay
• C. To ask a question
• D. To provide evidence

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The main purpose of a thesis statement is to clearly state the main idea or argument of the essay. It serves as a roadmap for the reader, outlining the central point that the essay will address. Choice A, 'To summarize the essay,' is incorrect because while a thesis statement does provide a concise summary of the main point, its primary function is to present the main idea, not summarize the entire essay. Choice C, 'To ask a question,' is incorrect as a thesis statement is a declarative statement that asserts a position or argument rather than posing a question. Choice D, 'To provide evidence,' is incorrect because a thesis statement does not offer evidence but rather sets the direction and focus for the evidence that will be presented in the essay.

4. Identify the conjunction in the following sentence:

• A. went
• B. to
• C. but
• D. they

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is 'C: but.' Conjunctions are words that connect words, phrases, or clauses. In the sentence 'He went to the store, but they were already closed,' 'but' is a conjunction that joins two contrasting ideas - him going to the store and finding it closed. Choice 'A: went' is a verb, not a conjunction. Choice 'B: to' is a preposition, not a conjunction. Choice 'D: they' is a pronoun, not a conjunction.

5. Identify the preposition in the following sentence: It's really hot in that room.

• A. It
• B. hot
• C. in
• D. that

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is "C: in." A preposition is a word that shows the relationship of a noun or pronoun to another word in the sentence. In this sentence, 'in' is the preposition, indicating the location of the heat relative to the room. Choices A, B, and D are not prepositions. 'It' is a pronoun, 'hot' is an adjective, and 'that' is a demonstrative pronoun in this context, not a preposition.

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