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1. Which of the following represents the correct plural form of the word 'syllabus'?

• A. Syllabus
• B. Syllaba
• C. Syllabi
• D. Syllabis

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The correct plural form of 'syllabus' is 'syllabi.' In English, when a word ends in -us, the plural form is often changed to -i. Therefore, 'Syllabi' is the correct plural form. Choice A, 'Syllabus,' is the singular form, not the plural. Choice B, 'Syllaba,' does not follow the standard pluralization rule for words ending in -us. Choice D, 'Syllabis,' is an incorrect plural form that does not follow the standard English pluralization rules.

2. Which of the following pieces of information would NOT support a thesis about the importance of hands-on learning in early education?

• A. Building structures with blocks helps develop fine-motor skills.
• B. Using modeling clay helps strengthen small finger and hand muscles.
• C. Learning to take good notes helps young students become better listeners.
• D. Hopscotch helps children develop coordination and counting skills.

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C. Taking good notes is not a hands-on activity; it is a cognitive skill that does not involve physical interaction or manipulation. Choices A, B, and D all involve physical activities that directly engage a child's hands and body, supporting the thesis about the importance of hands-on learning in early education. Building structures with blocks, using modeling clay, and playing hopscotch all require physical manipulation and engagement, which are key aspects of hands-on learning.

3. Philadelphia is home to some excellent walking tours where visitors can learn more about the culture and rich history of the city of brotherly love. What are the adjectives in the preceding sentence?

• A. Philadelphia, tours, visitors, culture, history, city, love
• B. Excellent, walking, rich, brotherly
• C. Is, can, learn
• D. To, about, of

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The adjectives in the sentence are 'excellent,' 'walking,' 'rich,' and 'brotherly.' Adjectives are words that modify or describe nouns, and in this case, these words provide additional information about the walking tours and the history of Philadelphia. Choices A, C, and D do not contain adjectives. Choice A consists of nouns, Choice C includes verbs, and Choice D contains prepositions, none of which are adjectives as they do not describe or modify nouns.

4. Identify the noun clause in the sentence: 'My biggest fear is that I wouldn't live life to the fullest.'

• A. 'My biggest fear'
• B. 'that I wouldn't live life to the fullest'
• C. 'life'
• D. 'the fullest'

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B, 'that I wouldn't live life to the fullest.' This clause functions as the object of the verb 'is,' making it a noun clause. Noun clauses act as nouns within a sentence, often functioning as subjects, objects, or complements. Choice A ('My biggest fear') is a noun phrase, not a clause. Choice C ('life') and Choice D ('the fullest') are singular nouns and not clauses.

5. What is the part of speech of the word 'fresh' in the sentence: 'We need to come up with a fresh approach to this problem'?

• A. Noun
• B. Verb
• C. Adverb
• D. Adjective

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The word 'fresh' is functioning as an adjective in the sentence because it describes the noun 'approach.' In this context, 'fresh' provides a characteristic or quality of the approach, indicating that it is new or innovative. Choices A, B, and C are incorrect. 'Fresh' is not a noun (A), as it is not the name of a person, place, thing, or idea. It is not a verb (B) because it is not expressing an action or state of being. Additionally, 'fresh' is not an adverb (C) that modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb. Therefore, the correct answer is D: 'Adjective.'

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