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1. The plane ride was terrible, and they got home three hours late: _______ they never made it to the wedding.

• A. although
• B. conversely
• C. unless
• D. consequently

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is 'consequently.' In this sentence, 'consequently' is used to show the result of their late arrival, leading to them missing the wedding. 'Although' (choice A) is incorrect because it suggests a contrast rather than a cause-effect relationship. 'Conversely' (choice B) is also incorrect as it indicates a contrasting idea. 'Unless' (choice C) introduces a condition, which doesn't fit the context of the sentence. Therefore, 'consequently' best connects the delay to missing the wedding.

2. What does the phrase 'to be on the same page' mean?

• A. To be physically close
• B. To agree or understand each other
• C. To be sharing the same goal
• D. To be facing the same direction

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: 'To agree or understand each other.' The phrase 'to be on the same page' is an idiom that means to agree or understand each other. It implies being in sync or having a shared understanding with someone else. Choice A, 'To be physically close,' is incorrect as the phrase does not refer to physical proximity. Choice C, 'To be sharing the same goal,' is incorrect because while being on the same page may involve a shared goal, it primarily emphasizes agreement or mutual understanding. Choice D, 'To be facing the same direction,' is incorrect as it does not capture the essence of mutual agreement or understanding conveyed by the idiom.

3. The day was cold and wet. Jesse was worried that he would not beat his best time. Jesse had trained for the marathon for 6 months. Which of the following options uses correct grammar to combine the sentences for clarity?

• A. The day was cold and wet, and Jesse was worried that he would not beat his best time. Jesse had trained for the marathon for 6 months.
• B. Jesse was worried that he would not beat his best time because the day was cold and wet, and he had trained for the marathon for 6 months.
• C. Because Jesse had trained for the marathon for 6 months, he was worried that he would not beat his best time. The day was cold and wet.
• D. Jesse had trained for the marathon for 6 months, but because the day was cold and wet, Jesse was worried that he would not beat his best time.

Correct answer: D

Rationale: Sentence D is the correct choice as it combines the sentences logically and clearly, showing cause and effect. It effectively connects the reason for Jesse's worry (the cold and wet day) with his training for the marathon. Choice A lacks a conjunction before 'Jesse was worried,' making it less clear. Choice B changes the sequence of events and weakens the cause-effect relationship. Choice C incorrectly places the reason for worry after the effect, leading to confusion in the sentence structure.

4. The following words share a common Greek-based suffix: anthropology, biology, cosmetology, etymology, and genealogy. What is the most likely meaning of the suffix -logy?

• A. Record
• B. Study
• C. Science
• D. Technique

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: 'Study.' The suffix -logy is derived from the Greek word 'logia,' meaning 'the study of.' In words like anthropology (study of humans), biology (study of life), cosmetology (study of cosmetics), etymology (study of word origins), and genealogy (study of family history), the suffix -logy indicates a field of study or discipline. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect because the suffix -logy does not signify 'record,' 'science,' or 'technique,' but rather the concept of 'study' or 'science of.'

5. What is the correct plural of chair?

• A. Chair
• B. Chairs
• C. Chaires
• D. Chairies

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct plural form of 'chair' is 'chairs,' following the regular pluralization rule by adding 's.' Choices C and D, 'Chaires' and 'Chairies,' are incorrect because they do not follow the standard English pluralization rule. Choice A, 'Chair,' is the singular form and not the plural form of the word.

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