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1. In the sentence 'The house was dilapidated,' what effect does the word 'dilapidated' have on the reader's understanding?

• A. Creates a sense of mystery.
• B. Emphasizes the large size of the house.
• C. Suggests the house is in poor condition.
• D. Implies the house is haunted.

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The word 'dilapidated' specifically describes the deteriorating state of the house, indicating that it is in poor condition. This choice best reflects the impact the word has on the reader's understanding. Choice A, 'Creates a sense of mystery,' is incorrect as 'dilapidated' does not inherently imply mystery but rather a state of disrepair. Choice B, 'Emphasizes the large size of the house,' is incorrect as 'dilapidated' does not relate to the size but rather the condition. Choice D, 'Implies the house is haunted,' is incorrect as 'dilapidated' does not directly suggest haunting, but only poor maintenance or disuse.

2. How should the following sentence be correctly punctuated: 'She asked me if I wanted to go to the movies with her'?

• A. She asked me, if I wanted to go to the movies with her.
• B. She asked me: if I wanted to go to the movies with her?
• C. She asked me, if I wanted, to go to the movies with her.
• D. She asked me if I wanted to go to the movies with her.

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D because it uses a question mark within the quoted material as it is a direct question. In this case, the sentence is a reported question, so it does not need additional punctuation within the reported speech. Choice A is incorrect as it incorrectly adds a comma before 'if.' Choice B is incorrect because a colon is not appropriate before 'if' in this context. Choice C is incorrect as it adds an unnecessary comma after 'wanted.'

3. What transition should be added to the beginning of sentence 2 below: Mr. Shanbourne just nodded?

• A. Surprisingly
• B. Actually
• C. Furthermore
• D. Instead

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct transition to add at the beginning of sentence 2 is 'Surprisingly.' This transition sets the tone for something unexpected or contrary to what was anticipated, emphasizing Mr. Shanbourne's reaction as not typical or predicted. Option B, 'Actually,' would not fit well as it does not imply any sense of surprise or contrast. Option C, 'Furthermore,' is used to add information rather than to indicate a surprising turn of events. Option D, 'Instead,' suggests a replacement or choice between alternatives, which is not suitable in this context.

4. What kind of error is present in the following sentence? 'This summer, I'm planning to travel to Italy, take a Mediterranean cruise, going to Pompeii, and eat a lot of Italian food.'

• A. Parallelism
• B. Sentence fragment
• C. Misplaced modifier
• D. Subject-verb agreement

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The sentence lacks parallel structure. The list of actions in the sentence should be presented in the same grammatical form. 'Travel to Italy,' 'take a Mediterranean cruise,' and 'go to Pompeii' should all be in the same form. To correct this, the sentence should be revised to: 'travel to Italy, take a Mediterranean cruise, visit Pompeii, and eat a lot of Italian food.' Choices B, C, and D are incorrect. The sentence is a complete sentence, not a fragment. There are no misplaced modifiers, and subject-verb agreement is not the issue in this sentence.

5. What specific task should you perform if you are the last one to leave the office?

• A. Ensure you are the last one to leave the office.
• B. Check to see that the coffee maker in the breakroom is unplugged.
• C. We appreciate your cooperation.
• D. This will make life easier for everyone.

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: 'Check to see that the coffee maker in the breakroom is unplugged.' This task is explicitly mentioned in the memo as one of the tasks to be performed when leaving the office. Choices A, C, and D are not specific tasks listed in the memo and do not directly relate to the instructions provided. Therefore, they are incorrect choices. It is essential to pay attention to the specific details mentioned in the instructions to identify the correct task to perform.

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