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1. Select the meaning of the word 'somnambulist' 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.' A somnambulist is someone who walks or performs other activities while asleep, commonly known as a sleepwalker. In the given sentence, the context of waking up outside in pajamas in the middle of the night indicates an occurrence associated with sleepwalking. Choice A, 'Explorer,' is incorrect as it does not relate to the behavior described. Choice B, 'Magician,' is not related to the context of sleepwalking. Choice C, 'Insomniac,' refers to a person who has difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep, which is not the meaning conveyed in the sentence. Therefore, 'D: Sleepwalker' is the most appropriate choice based on the context clues provided.

2. Which of the following choices contains an error in verb tense?

• A. She said that she would finish the report yesterday.
• B. We went to the store last week.
• C. They had seen the movie before it was released.
• D. The dogs will play outside when we arrive.

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is choice A, 'She said that she would finish the report yesterday.' This sentence contains a verb tense error. The reported speech 'She said' requires the verb 'would' to maintain the past tense. Choices B and D are correct as they use the appropriate verb tenses 'went' and 'will play.' Choice C is also correct as it uses 'was released' to match the past perfect tense 'had seen.'

3. Which word in the following sentence is an adverb?

• A. Likely
• B. Annoyed
• C. Assigned
• D. Unnecessary

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is 'A: Likely.' An adverb is a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb. In this sentence, 'likely' is an adverb that modifies the verb 'annoyed,' expressing the probability or likelihood of the action. The other choices, 'B: Annoyed,' 'C: Assigned,' and 'D: Unnecessary,' are not adverbs. 'Annoyed' is a past tense verb, 'Assigned' is a past tense verb, and 'Unnecessary' is an adjective describing the type of busy work assigned. Therefore, 'A: Likely' is the only adverb in the sentence.

4. Which of the following uses commas in a series correctly?

• A. Jericka went to the store for milk, bread, and eggs.
• B. For breakfast, Jason wanted to make French toast, bacon, and eggs.
• C. Aj had a lot to do the next day, including homework, hockey practice, and chores.
• D. Paz's mom, dad, and sister would come to watch his game.

Correct answer: A

Rationale: Option A is the correct answer as it uses commas to separate items in a series ('milk, bread, and eggs'). In option B, the comma after 'bacon' is unnecessary. Option C correctly uses commas to separate the items in the series ('homework, hockey practice, and chores'). Option D incorrectly omits commas between 'mom' and 'dad,' and 'dad' and 'sister,' making it incorrect for a series of three or more items.

5. Identify the main clause in the sentence: 'Although she was tired, she finished her work on time.'

• A. Although she was tired
• B. She was tired
• C. She finished her work on time
• D. Finished her work on time

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The main clause is the independent clause that can stand alone as a complete sentence. In this sentence, 'She finished her work on time' is the main clause because it expresses a complete thought independently. Choices A and B are subordinate clauses as they cannot stand alone as complete sentences. Choice D lacks the subject 'she,' making it incomplete and not a main clause.

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