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1. In the sentence, “We will depart as a class, but when we arrive we will split up into small groups,” which part(s) is/are prepositional phrase(s)?

• A. “as a class”
• B. “when we arrive”
• C. “into small groups”
• D. (a) and (c) but not (b)

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The prepositional phrases in the sentence are 'as a class' and 'into small groups,' making choices (a) and (c) correct. The phrase 'when we arrive' is not a prepositional phrase but rather a subordinate clause indicating a time. Prepositional phrases typically begin with a preposition (as, into) and end with a noun, pronoun, gerund, or clause. Therefore, the correct answer is option D, as it correctly identifies the prepositional phrases in the sentence.

2. Which of the following sentences contains a homophone error?

• A. Their decision to stay home was vindicated when they heard about what happened.
• B. Jane was given a prescription for oral paste to put on her mouth ulcers.
• C. The team from Cincinnati led the league in scoring last year.
• D. What effect will this new legislation have on hospital policy?

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B because 'aural' and 'oral' are homophones, but they have different meanings. 'Aural' refers to hearing, while 'oral' refers to the mouth or spoken words. In the context of treating mouth ulcers, the correct term should be 'oral paste.' Choices A, C, and D do not contain homophone errors. In choice A, 'heard' is correctly used in the context of listening. Choice C is grammatically correct and does not involve homophones. Choice D correctly uses 'effect' and does not involve homophones.

3. Select the meaning of the highlighted word in the sentence based on the context clues: If you wake up outside in your pajamas in the middle of the night, you may be a 'somnambulist'.

• A. Explorer
• B. Magician
• C. Insomniac
• D. Sleepwalker

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D: 'Sleepwalker'. The word 'somnambulist' refers to a sleepwalker, as indicated by the context of waking up outside in pajamas in the middle of the night. A sleepwalker is someone who walks while asleep, and this matches the situation described in the sentence. Choices A, B, and C are incorrect because they do not align with the behavior of walking during sleep, which is characteristic of a somnambulist/sleepwalker.

4. Parrots, among the most intelligent birds in the world, have been prized pets for many centuries; in fact, the first recorded instance of parrot training was written in the thirteenth century. Which of the following is a synonym for prized as used in the sentence?

• A. unlikely
• B. misunderstood
• C. rewarded
• D. valued

Correct answer: D

Rationale: In the context of the sentence, 'prized' is used to describe how much people value parrots as pets. Synonyms for 'prized' in this context would include esteemed, cherished, or valued, making option D the most suitable choice. Options A, B, and C do not accurately capture the meaning of 'prized' in this sentence.

5. Caret, carrot, and to, two, and too share something in common. They:

• A. Are nouns
• B. Are monosyllabic
• C. Are homophones
• D. Represent things in nature

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C. Caret, carrot, and to, two, and too are all examples of homophones. Homophones are words that sound alike but have different meanings and spellings. In this case, while these words are spelled differently and have different meanings, they are pronounced the same way. Choices A, B, and D are incorrect because these words being discussed do not all fall under the same grammatical category as nouns, monosyllabic words, or representations of things in nature. The commonality among these words lies in being homophones, not in being nouns, monosyllabic, or representations of nature.

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