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1. Select the word from the following sentence that has more than one meaning: 'Javier was overjoyed when he finally finished his application for college.'

• A. Overjoyed
• B. Finally
• C. Application
• D. College

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is 'C: Application.' In the sentence, 'application' can refer to a formal request (such as a college application) or the act of applying something (like applying for a job). The word 'overjoyed' (A) only has one meaning, conveying extreme happiness. 'Finally' (B) indicates the completion of a task or reaching the end of something, without multiple interpretations. 'College' (D) refers specifically to an educational institution and does not have multiple meanings in this context.

2. Which of the following uses correct spelling?

• A. Leslie knew that training for the Philadelphia Marathon would take discipline and perseverance, but she was up to the challenge.
• B. Leslie knew that training for the Philadelphia Marathon would take discipline and perseverance, but she was up to the challenge.
• C. Leslie knew that training for the Philadelphia Marathon would take disiplin and perservearance, but she was up to the challenge.
• D. Leslie knew that training for the Philadelphia Marathon would take discipline and perseverance, but she was up to the challenge.

Correct answer: D

Rationale: Option D correctly spells the words 'discipline' and 'perseverance.' The correct spelling of these words is crucial for effective communication and clarity in writing. In options A, B, and C, there are misspellings of 'discipline' and 'perseverance,' which can lead to confusion and impact the overall quality of the writing. Thus, option D is the correct choice as it accurately represents the correct spelling of both words.

3. A teacher wants to counsel a student about using the word ain’t in a research paper for a high school English class. What advice should the teacher give?

• A. Ain’t is not in the dictionary, so it isn’t a word.
• B. Because the student isn’t in college yet, ain’t is an appropriate expression for a high school writer.
• C. Ain’t is incorrect English and should not be part of a serious student’s vocabulary because it sounds uneducated.
• D. Ain’t is a colloquial expression, and while it may be appropriate in a conversational setting, it is not standard in academic writing.

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The teacher should advise the student that 'ain’t' is a colloquial expression, and while it may be suitable in informal or conversational settings, it is not standard in academic writing. Using colloquialisms like 'ain’t' in formal research papers can diminish the professionalism and clarity of the writing. Choice A is incorrect as the presence of a word in the dictionary does not solely determine its appropriateness in formal writing. Choice B is incorrect because the student's academic level does not justify the use of non-standard English. Choice C is incorrect as it focuses on the perceived uneducated sound of 'ain’t' rather than its appropriateness in formal writing, which is the key concern for the research paper in question.

4. Which word is spelled correctly?

• A. Accommodate
• B. Acquiesce
• C. Perceive
• D. Dilemma

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct spelling for the word 'to submit or agree without protest' is 'acquiesce,' making option B the correct choice. Choice A, 'Accommodate,' refers to providing lodging or fitting in with someone's needs. Choice C, 'Perceive,' means to become aware or conscious of something. Choice D, 'Dilemma,' is a situation requiring a choice between equally undesirable alternatives. Therefore, options A, C, and D are spelled correctly but are not the correct answer based on the definition provided in the question.

5. Which of the following pairs of words includes a suffix that changes the meaning of the second word from the first?

• A. fort; fortification
• B. mount; dismount
• C. flee; fleeing
• D. fame; famous

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D. Adding the suffix '-ous' to 'fame' changes it to an adjective, 'famous,' altering the meaning of the word. Choice A is incorrect because 'fortification' is derived from 'fort' but does not change its meaning significantly. Choice B is incorrect as 'dismount' is related to 'mount' but signifies the opposite action rather than a change in meaning. Choice C is incorrect as 'fleeing' is simply the present participle form of 'flee' and does not alter its fundamental meaning.

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