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1. Which of the following prefixes means 'with'?

• A. bio-
• B. per-
• C. con-
• D. trans-

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is 'C: con-'. The prefix 'con-' means 'with', indicating being together or having a connection. - 'Bio-' means life or living organisms, not 'with'. - 'Per-' means through or completely, not 'with'. - 'Trans-' means across or beyond, not 'with'. Therefore, 'con-' is the only prefix among the options provided that signifies the meaning 'with'.

2. Which of the following is NOT an effective brainstorming strategy?

• A. Making a list of possible topics/subtopics
• B. Daydreaming until inspiration strikes
• C. Freewriting, then reading over what you wrote
• D. Asking yourself who, what, where, when, why, and how

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Daydreaming is a passive process and may not always lead to concrete ideas. Effective brainstorming involves actively generating ideas through structured methods. Making a list of topics/subtopics helps organize thoughts, freewriting encourages continuous idea flow, and asking specific questions prompts deeper thinking and idea generation. Daydreaming, on the other hand, lacks structure and may not consistently yield productive results in a brainstorming session.

3. Based on the word choices in the following sentence, which of the following is the most likely meaning of the prefix per-?

• A. Across
• B. By
• C. With
• D. Through

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The prefix 'per-' commonly means 'through,' indicating movement from one side to the other or completely through something. In this context, 'through' is the most fitting interpretation as it aligns with the idea of complete passage or thorough involvement. The other options do not convey the concept of going completely through something. 'Across' implies moving from one side to another but not necessarily all the way through. 'By' denotes proximity or secondary involvement rather than passage through. 'With' indicates accompaniment or association, which is not reflective of the prefix per- in terms of movement or completion.

4. Which of the following correctly completes the sentence? 'A childhood reading of Tales from Shakespeare permanently _____ Helene’s interest in studying the Great Bard.'

• A. piqued
• B. peaked
• C. peked
• D. peeked

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The word 'piqued' means to stimulate or arouse interest or curiosity. In this context, the sentence is referring to Helene’s interest in Shakespeare being stirred or awakened, which makes 'piqued' the correct word. Both 'peaked' and 'peeked' have different meanings (reaching the highest point and looking quickly, respectively) that do not fit the sentence. 'Peked' is not a valid word and does not make sense in the context of the sentence. Therefore, option 'A' is the correct choice.

5. Laura was stuck in traffic on her way to a concert and thought she would miss the concert. Which of the following options uses correct grammar to combine the sentences above for clarity?

• A. Because Laura was on her way to a concert, she was stuck in traffic and thought she would miss the concert.
• B. Laura was on her way to a concert and she thought she would miss the concert. Laura was stuck in traffic.
• C. Laura was on her way to a concert, but because she was stuck in traffic, she thought she would miss the concert.
• D. Laura thought she would miss the concert because she was on her way to the concert, but was stuck in traffic.

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Option C combines the ideas in a clear and logical manner by explaining that Laura was on her way to a concert, got stuck in traffic, and thought she would miss the concert. This choice maintains the correct sequence of events, highlighting the cause-effect relationship between being stuck in traffic and potentially missing the concert. Choices A, B, and D either disrupt the logical sequence of events or introduce redundancy in the information provided, making them less effective in conveying the intended message.

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