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1. I truly believe that one cup of coffee a day is neither too much nor too little caffeine for me, but exactly the right amount. Which of the following words is misspelled in the sentence above?

• A. caffeine
• B. truly
• C. neither
• D. exactly

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: 'caffeine.' The word 'caffeine' is spelled with only one 'e' after the 'f,' not 'caffiene.' 'Truly,' 'neither,' and 'exactly' are all spelled correctly in the sentence provided.

2. Which of the following words is a synonym for 'happy'?

• A. Sad
• B. Joyful
• C. Angry
• D. Tired

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is 'B: Joyful.' 'Joyful' is a synonym for 'happy' as both words convey feelings of pleasure, contentment, and delight. Choice 'A: Sad' is incorrect as it is an antonym of 'happy,' representing feelings of sorrow or unhappiness. 'Angry' in choice 'C' and 'Tired' in choice 'D' are also incorrect as they represent different emotional states and do not share the same meaning as 'happy.'

3. Which of the following sentences contains a homograph?

• A. Suddenly he tore up the drawing that had taken him weeks to create.
• B. The short ceremony was dreadful in the rain.
• C. He imagined what he might do in a similar situation.
• D. Raised beds produce more vegetables than those grown directly in soil.

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D. 'Raised' is a homograph, as it can mean both 'lifted' and 'cultivated.' In this context, 'raised' refers to beds that are lifted above the ground, as well as beds that are cultivated for growing vegetables. Choices A, B, and C do not contain homographs. In choice A, 'tore' is a homograph (past tense of 'tear' as in ripping or crying), but the question specifically asks for a homograph sentence, not a single word.

4. Identify the interjection in the following sentence: Ouch! I stubbed my toe on the table leg.

• A. table
• B. leg
• C. ouch
• D. stubbed

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C, 'ouch'. Interjections are words or phrases used to express strong emotions or sudden feelings. In this sentence, 'ouch' expresses pain, making it an interjection in the given context. Choices A, B, and D are incorrect as they do not represent interjections. 'Table' and 'leg' are nouns, while 'stubbed' is a past tense verb, none of which serve as interjections in this sentence.

5. 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.

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