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1. The lake was clear and shimmering, and it was such a friendly day; therefore, he dove right in. Which of the following describes the grammar problem in the sentence above?

• A. Ambiguous word choice
• B. Inappropriate transition word choice
• C. Tense disagreement
• D. Incomplete sentence

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: Ambiguous word choice. In this sentence, the word 'friendly' is ambiguous and does not clearly convey the intended meaning. The context of the sentence suggests that 'friendly' is used inappropriately to describe a day, making the sentence unclear. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect because the issue in the sentence does not relate to transition words, tense disagreement, or an incomplete sentence.

2. 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.

3. Hampton was born and raised in Maywood, a suburb of Chicago, Illinois, in 1948. Which revision best improves the sentence?

• A. NO CHANGE
• B. in Maywood, of Chicago, Illinois in 1948.
• C. in Maywood, of Chicago, Illinois, in 1948.
• D. in Chicago, Illinois of Maywood in 1948.

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The corrected choice C 'in Maywood, of Chicago, Illinois, in 1948.' is the best revision as it places commas around the city and state, as well as around the year, improving clarity and readability. Choice A is incorrect as it does not provide the necessary punctuation for clarity. Choice B incorrectly places 'of Chicago' between 'Maywood' and 'Illinois,' disrupting the flow of information. Choice D reverses the order of 'Chicago, Illinois' and 'Maywood,' making it structurally incorrect.

4. Be sure to prepare for an interview, including for an internship. Read any materials sent to you, and practice answering questions out loud so that you're less nervous during the actual interview. Be on time, dress appropriately for the type of job you're interviewing for, and thank the interviewers for interviewing you even if the interview doesn't go as well as you hope. Which of the following styles of writing is illustrated in the passage?

• A. Formal
• B. Informal
• C. Colloquial
• D. Slang

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is 'B - Informal.' The passage provides practical advice in a casual and conversational tone, making it suitable for informal writing. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect. 'Formal' writing would be more structured and sophisticated, often used in professional or academic settings. 'Colloquial' writing involves informal, everyday language specific to a particular region or group, which is not the case here. 'Slang' is informal language that is more casual and may not be appropriate for professional advice like in the given passage.

5. Knitting is my favorite hobby... Which of the following sentences does not fit with the rest of the paragraph above?

• A. There are other benefits of knitting, too.
• B. The repetition of stitch after stitch is so relaxing.
• C. A ball of wool holds so much potential and is also a sustainable resource.
• D. It helped me.

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The sentence about the ball of wool being a sustainable resource introduces a new idea that doesn't align with the other ideas in the paragraph, which focus on relaxation and health benefits. Choices A, B, and D all relate to the positive aspects and personal experience with knitting, which are in line with the paragraph's context. Choice A expands on the benefits of knitting, choice B highlights the relaxing nature of the activity, and choice D indicates a personal benefit obtained from knitting.

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