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1. Which of the following is an example of a correctly punctuated sentence?

• A. Beatrice is very intelligent; however, she just does not apply herself well enough in her classes to make good grades.
• B. Beatrice is very intelligent: she just does not apply herself well enough in her classes to make good grades.
• C. Beatrice is very intelligent; she just does not apply herself well enough in her classes to make good grades.
• D. Beatrice is very intelligent; she just does not apply herself well enough in her classes to make good grades.

Correct answer: D

Rationale: Option D is the correct answer as it uses a semicolon to correctly separate two independent clauses. In this sentence, 'Beatrice is very intelligent' and 'she just does not apply herself well enough in her classes to make good grades' are two independent clauses that are related but can stand alone as separate sentences. The semicolon is the appropriate punctuation mark to link these two closely related ideas. Choices A, B, and C are incorrect because they either use a comma splice (A), a colon (B), or lack appropriate punctuation (C) to separate the independent clauses.

2. Which of the following is a run-on sentence?

• A. I went to the store, and I bought some milk.
• B. The cat slept on the mat; she purred softly.
• C. He studied hard, so he passed the exam.
• D. We can go to the park, or we can stay home.

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: 'The cat slept on the mat; she purred softly.' This sentence is a run-on because it contains two independent clauses ('The cat slept on the mat' and 'she purred softly') without proper punctuation. Choice A is incorrect as it is a compound sentence with a coordinating conjunction 'and' joining two independent clauses. Choice C is also incorrect as it is a compound sentence connected by a coordinating conjunction 'so.' Choice D is not a run-on sentence; it is a compound sentence with a coordinating conjunction 'or' joining two independent clauses.

3. Which of the following answer choices is spelled correctly?

• A. intrude
• B. aclimate
• C. wisen
• D. alude

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct spelling is 'intrude,' which means to enter a place or situation where one is unwelcome or not invited. The other answer choices, 'aclimate,' 'wisen,' and 'alude,' are misspelled. 'Aclimate' should be spelled as 'acclimate,' meaning to become accustomed to a new climate or environment. 'Wisen' is likely intended to be 'wisen' but is not a recognized word. 'Alude' should be spelled as 'allude,' meaning to suggest or call attention to indirectly.

4. Which sentence uses strong verbs to create a more vivid image?

• A. The car moved slowly down the street.
• B. The car drove sluggishly down the road.
• C. The car inched down the avenue.
• D. The car traveled down the thoroughfare.

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is option C: 'The car inched down the avenue.' The verb 'inched' in this sentence creates a more vivid image of the car's slow movement compared to the other choices. 'Inched' conveys a slower and more deliberate movement, enhancing the descriptive quality of the sentence. Choices A, B, and D lack the strong and vivid verb 'inched' present in option C, making them less effective in painting a clear picture of the car's movement.

5. Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

• A. One of my favorite places to visit is San Francisco, California, and I'll never forget my trip there from June 2011.
• B. One of my favorite places to visit is San Francisco, California, and I'll never forget my trip there from June 2011.
• C. One of my favorite places to visit is San Francisco, California, and I'll never forget my trip there from June 2011.
• D. One of my favorite places to visit is San Francisco, California, and I'll never forget my trip there from June, 2011.

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Choice C is the correct answer. The sentence is punctuated correctly with commas separating the city, state, and the rest of the sentence. In Choice A, there should be a comma after 'California' to correctly separate the city and state. Choice B lacks a comma after 'California,' creating a run-on sentence. Choice D incorrectly uses a comma before the year '2011,' which disrupts the flow of the sentence.

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