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1. What is the underlined portion of the sentence an example of? New students should report to the student center.

• A. Dependent clause
• B. Adverbial phrase
• C. Adjective clause
• D. Noun phrase

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D, 'Noun phrase.' In the sentence 'New students should report to the student center,' the underlined portion 'new students' is a noun phrase functioning as the subject of the sentence. A dependent clause is a group of words with a subject and verb that does not express a complete thought, which is not the case here. An adverbial phrase modifies a verb, adjective, or adverb and typically answers questions like 'how,' 'when,' 'where,' or 'why,' which is not applicable in this context. An adjective clause is a group of words that describe a noun, but 'new students' in the sentence is not serving as a descriptive element of another noun; instead, it is the main subject.

2. Which of the following describes a visual tool that a writer uses to diagram ideas around a central concept?

• A. Bar graph
• B. Citation
• C. Revision
• D. Mind map

Correct answer: D

Rationale: A mind map is a visual tool commonly used by writers to diagram ideas around a central concept. It helps in brainstorming and organizing thoughts by visually representing the relationships between different ideas. Choice A, a bar graph, is a graphical representation of data typically used to compare quantities. Choice B, a citation, is a reference to a source used in writing to give credit. Choice C, revision, refers to the act of reviewing, editing, and improving written work.

3. Which of the following represents the correct plural form of the word 'syllabus'?

• A. Syllabus
• B. Syllaba
• C. Syllabi
• D. Syllabis

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The correct plural form of 'syllabus' is 'syllabi.' In English, when a word ends in -us, the plural form is often changed to -i. Therefore, 'Syllabi' is the correct plural form. Choice A, 'Syllabus,' is the singular form, not the plural. Choice B, 'Syllaba,' does not follow the standard pluralization rule for words ending in -us. Choice D, 'Syllabis,' is an incorrect plural form that does not follow the standard English pluralization rules.

4. If you go to the market, please pick up some beef, carrots, and celery, and I will make some of that delicious stew we had last week. Which comma should be removed in the sentence above?

• A. The comma after the word 'market'
• B. The comma after the word 'beef'
• C. The comma after the word 'celery'
• D. The comma after the word 'delicious'

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The comma after 'delicious' is unnecessary as it separates the adjective 'delicious' from the noun 'stew'. In this case, 'delicious' is describing the type of stew, so the comma should be removed to maintain correct sentence structure. The other commas in the sentence are correctly used to separate items in a list and after introductory phrases, making them necessary for clarity and grammatical correctness.

5. Her new tennis racket cost her a hundred dollars, but it was worth the steep price tag. Which of the following words from the sentence is slang?

• A. cost
• B. dollars
• C. steep
• D. tag

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: 'dollars.' 'Bucks' is a slang term for dollars. The use of 'bucks' in this sentence is informal and colloquial compared to the other word choices, making it the slang word in the sentence. 'Cost,' 'steep,' and 'tag' are all standard English words that are not considered slang in this context.

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