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1. Which of the examples uses the correct plural form?

• A. Tomatoes
• B. Analysis
• C. Cacti
• D. Criterion

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The correct plural form of 'cactus' is 'cacti' according to the English language rules for forming plural nouns ending in -us. The word 'cacti' is the plural form of 'cactus,' which follows this particular rule. Choice A 'Tomatoes' is incorrect because the correct plural form of 'tomato' is 'tomatoes,' not 'tomatos.' Choice B 'Analysis' is incorrect as it is already the plural form. Choice D 'Criterion' is incorrect as its plural form is 'criteria,' not 'criterion.'

2. Which of the following words is written in the correct plural form?

• A. oxen
• B. styles
• C. monarchies
• D. clutches

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is 'B: styles.' 'Styles' is the correct plural form of 'style.' 'Oxes' in choice A is incorrect; the plural of 'ox' is 'oxen.' 'Monarchys' in choice C is incorrect; the correct plural form of 'monarchy' is 'monarchies.' 'Clutchs' in choice D is incorrect; the correct plural form of 'clutch' is 'clutches.' Therefore, 'styles' is the only word written in the correct plural form among the choices provided.

3. We rejoiced as 'hackers.' Which of the following is the best revision of the sentence?

• A. NO CHANGE
• B. To a nagging technology problem, we rejoiced as 'hackers.'
• C. We rejoiced when we figured out how to 'hack' a solution to a nagging technological problem.
• D. To 'hack' our way to a solution, we had to rejoice.

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Option C is the best revision as it provides clarity and context to the sentence. It conveys the idea that the individuals rejoiced after successfully finding a creative solution to a persistent technological issue. Choice A is incorrect as it leaves the sentence unchanged without adding any context. Choice B introduces the phrase 'nagging technology problem,' which alters the original meaning and is not as concise as the correct answer. Choice D alters the sentence structure and does not effectively convey the intended meaning of rejoicing after finding a solution.

4. Which of the following sentences is written in the active voice?

• A. John threw the ball.
• B. The ball was thrown by John.
• C. The ball had been thrown by John.
• D. The ball is thrown by John.

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is B: 'John threw the ball.' Active voice sentences have the subject performing the action, which is the case in this sentence where 'John' is the subject performing the action 'threw.' Choices A, C, and D are in passive voice where the subject receives the action rather than performing it.

5. 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.

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