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1. Select the subject with which the underlined verb must agree: 'Everyone I know has the day off, but my boss wants me to work.'

• A. Everyone
• B. I
• C. day
• D. boss

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is 'A: Everyone.' In the sentence, the verb 'has' must agree with the singular subject 'Everyone.' 'I,' 'day,' and 'boss' are not the subjects that the verb 'has' must agree with. 'I' is the object pronoun, 'day' is the object of the preposition 'off,' and 'boss' is part of the second clause and not the subject that governs the verb agreement in the first clause.

2. Which of the following defines the word 'omnipotent'?

• A. Well-worn
• B. Overreaching
• C. All-powerful
• D. Angry

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C: 'All-powerful'. 'Omnipotent' means having unlimited power or authority. Choice A, 'Well-worn', does not relate to the definition of omnipotent. Choice B, 'Overreaching', implies extending beyond proper limits but does not capture the essence of unlimited power. Choice D, 'Angry', does not align with the meaning of omnipotent.

3. When writing a letter to the school board of a public school, which of the following greetings would be most appropriate?

• A. Dearest School Board,
• B. To Whom It May Concern,
• C. Dear Sir and/or Ma’am,
• D. Hello all,

Correct answer: C

Rationale: When addressing a formal letter to the school board, 'Dear Sir and/or Ma’am' is the most appropriate greeting as it shows respect and professionalism. Choice A, 'Dearest School Board,' is too informal and overly personal for a professional communication. Choice B, 'To Whom It May Concern,' is more suitable for general inquiries when the recipient is unknown, not for addressing a specific group like a school board. Choice D, 'Hello all,' is too casual and lacks the formality required when addressing a school board.

4. Choose the sentence with the correct pronoun usage.

• A. “This mystery concerns my friend Watson and me.”
• B. “This mystery concerns me and my friend Watson.”
• C. “This mystery concerns my friend Watson and I.”
• D. “This mystery concerns I and my friend Watson.”

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct pronoun usage is 'me' when it is the object of a verb or preposition. In this sentence, 'me' is the object of the verb 'concerns,' so it should be used instead of 'I.' Additionally, the correct order for objects in a sentence is 'my friend Watson and me.' Choice B is incorrect because 'me' should come before 'my friend Watson' to maintain the correct order. Choice C is incorrect as 'I' is incorrectly used instead of 'me.' Choice D is incorrect because 'I' is used incorrectly as the object pronoun, and the order is reversed.

5. His charismatic personality, organizational abilities, sheer determination, and rhetorical skills enabled him to quickly rise through the chapter’s ranks. Which of the following revisions maintains the correct tense?

• A. NO CHANGE
• B. are enabling him to quickly rise
• C. enabled him to quickly rise
• D. will enable him to quickly rise

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Choice C, 'enabled him to quickly rise,' is the correct answer as it maintains the past tense to match the context of the sentence. The sentence describes actions that have already occurred, so the past tense 'enabled' is appropriate. Choice A is incorrect as it does not provide the correct tense for the sentence. Choice B is incorrect as it uses the present continuous tense, which is not suitable for the context of the sentence. Choice D is incorrect as it uses the future tense, which does not align with the past actions described in the sentence.

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