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1. Which of the following is an example of deliberate plagiarism?

• A. A student copies an informational source intending to paraphrase it.
• B. A writer forgets to include quotation marks around a direct quote.
• C. A student submits a paper they found on the internet.
• D. A writer omits a source citation because they believe the information is common knowledge.

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C. Submitting a paper found on the internet as one's own work is a clear example of deliberate plagiarism. Choice A is not deliberate plagiarism as the student intends to paraphrase the source, although it may still be considered plagiarism if not properly cited. Choice B is a form of plagiarism known as improper citation but does not involve deliberate intent to pass off someone else's work as one's own. Choice D is also a form of plagiarism known as inadequate citation or failure to attribute, but it does not constitute deliberate plagiarism as the writer's intention is not to deceive but rather a failure in acknowledging sources properly.

2. What is the complete subject in the sentence: Sandra’s principal reason for choosing the job was that it would be full-time and would offer benefits?

• A. Sandra’s principal reason for choosing the job
• B. Sandra’s principal reason
• C. Sandra’s principal
• D. Sandra

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The complete subject in a sentence includes all the words that describe the main focus of the sentence. In this case, the complete subject is "Sandra’s principal reason for choosing the job" as it encompasses all the relevant details about Sandra and her reason for selecting the job. Choice A is the correct answer because it provides the most comprehensive and specific information, making it the complete subject. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect as they do not include all the necessary elements to form the complete subject and do not convey the full context of the sentence.

3. Identify the noun in the following sentence: The aroma of freshly baked bread filled the kitchen.

• A. filled
• B. kitchen
• C. aroma
• D. freshly

Correct answer: C

Rationale: A noun is a word that names a person, place, thing, or idea. In the given sentence, 'aroma' is the noun as it names a specific thing, in this case, a smell. 'Filled' is a verb showing an action, 'kitchen' is a place, and 'freshly' is an adverb modifying the adjective 'baked.' Therefore, 'aroma' is the correct choice as the noun in this sentence.

4. It was not a compact city but was instead divided into separate districts. What is the meaning of the homograph 'compact' in the sentence above?

• A. A small case for holding makeup
• B. To compress
• C. Closely packed together
• D. Very tidy

Correct answer: C

Rationale: In this context, the term 'compact' refers to things being 'closely packed together.' The city was not compact in the sense of being closely packed together, but rather divided into separate districts. Choice A, 'A small case for holding makeup,' is not relevant to the context of the sentence. Choice B, 'To compress,' does not fit the sentence's context as it refers to the action of pressing things together. Choice D, 'Very tidy,' is also unrelated to the meaning of 'compact' in the sentence.

5. Which of the following examples is a complete sentence?

• A. Let me know.
• B. On the subject of philosophy.
• C. Depending on the type of books you like.
• D. Where there are lots of people.

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: 'Let me know.' This is a complete sentence as it contains a subject ('me') and a verb ('know'). Choice B, 'On the subject of philosophy,' is a prepositional phrase and does not form a complete sentence as it lacks a subject and verb. Choice C, 'Depending on the type of books you like,' is a dependent clause and does not stand alone as a complete sentence. Choice D, 'Where there are lots of people,' is a dependent clause as it begins with a subordinating conjunction ('where') and does not function as a complete sentence on its own.

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