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1. Select the correct verb to complete the following sentence: 'The girls on the team are excited to play in the championships.'

• A. is
• B. am
• C. are
• D. ares

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The correct verb to use in this sentence is 'are.' In English grammar, when the subject is plural like 'girls,' the correct form of the verb to use is 'are.' Choices A, B, and D are incorrect because 'is' is singular, 'am' is first-person singular, and 'ares' is not a valid verb form in English. Therefore, the correct answer is 'are' to match the plural subject 'girls.'

2. Which of the following sentences shows correct word usage?

• A. It's often been said that work is better than rest.
• B. Its often been said that work is better than rest.
• C. It’s often been said that work is better than rest.
• D. Its often been said that work is better than rest.

Correct answer: C

Rationale: In this sentence, 'It’s' is the contraction for 'it is,' and 'than' is used correctly for comparisons (e.g., better than). Therefore, sentence C is correct because it uses 'It’s' (it is) and 'than' (for comparison) properly. Choices A, B, and D are incorrect. Choice A lacks the necessary apostrophe in 'It's' (it is) and incorrectly uses 'then' instead of 'than.' Choice B incorrectly uses 'Its' (possessive form) instead of 'It’s.' Choice D lacks the necessary apostrophe in 'It's' (it is) and incorrectly uses 'then' instead of 'than.'

3. In which of the following situations would it be best to use informal language?

• A. In a seminar
• B. Writing a postcard
• C. Talking to your boss
• D. Participating in a professional conference

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is writing a postcard (Choice B). A postcard is a casual form of communication, typically sent to friends or family, making it a suitable context for informal language. Using informal language in a seminar (Choice A) would be inappropriate as it is a formal setting where professional language is expected. Talking to your boss (Choice C) and participating in a professional conference (Choice D) also require formal language to maintain professionalism and respect for the workplace environment.

4. Xan was worried about the epidemic she heard about on the news. In the word 'epidemic,' the prefix 'epi-' most closely means:

• A. Badly
• B. On
• C. A lot
• D. A little

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is 'B: On.' The prefix 'epi-' means 'on' or 'upon,' as seen in the word 'epidemic.' An epidemic refers to a situation where a disease spreads rapidly and affects many people. Choice 'A: Badly' is incorrect as it does not accurately represent the meaning of the prefix 'epi-.' Choices 'C: A lot' and 'D: A little' are also incorrect as they are not related to the prefix 'epi-' in the context of the word 'epidemic.'

5. Which of the following sentences uses correct subject-verb agreement?

• A. There are two constellations that can be seen from the back of the house.
• B. At least four of the sheep need to be sheared before the end of summer.
• C. Lots of people were auditioning for the singing competition on Saturday.
• D. Everyone in the group has completed the assignment on time.

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Choice C is the correct answer as it demonstrates proper subject-verb agreement. 'Lots of people' is a plural subject, requiring the plural verb 'were.' The verb 'auditioning' is also in the correct tense to match the subject. Choices A, B, and D contain errors in subject-verb agreement. In Choice A, 'There is two constellations' should be corrected to 'There are two constellations' to match the plural subject. In Choice B, 'four of the sheep needs' should be 'four of the sheep need' to agree with the plural subject. In Choice D, 'Everyone in the group have completed' should be 'Everyone in the group has completed' to match the singular subject 'Everyone.'

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