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1. Which of the following sets of words correctly fill in the blanks in the sentence below: We cannot allow the budget cuts to _______ the plans to improve education; the futures of _______ children are at stake.

• A. effect; your
• B. affect; you're
• C. affect; your
• D. effect; you're

Correct answer: C

Rationale: In this sentence, 'affect' is the correct verb meaning 'to influence,' and 'your' is the correct possessive pronoun. Therefore, the sentence should read, 'We cannot allow the budget cuts to affect the plans to improve education; the futures of your children are at stake.' Choice A is incorrect because 'effect' is a noun, not a verb, and 'your' is the correct possessive pronoun. Choice B is incorrect because 'you're' is a contraction for 'you are,' which does not make sense in this context. Choice D is incorrect because 'effect' should be 'affect' as the verb is needed to show influence.

2. Which example uses quotations correctly?

• A. "I'm not going to spoil my appetite," said Philip, as he pushed the plate of cookies away.
• B. "I'm not going to spoil my appetite," said Philip, as he pushed the plate of cookies away.
• C. "I'm not going to spoil my appetite," said Philip, "as he pushed the plate of cookies away."
• D. "I'm not going to spoil my appetite," said Philip, as he pushed the plate of cookies away.

Correct answer: D

Rationale: Choice D is the correct answer as it uses quotation marks to properly set off the spoken words. In this sentence, the spoken words by Philip are enclosed within double quotation marks and correctly punctuated with a comma before the attribution 'said Philip.' Choices A, B, and C contain errors such as missing commas, incorrect placement of quotation marks, or incorrect punctuation within the quoted speech. For example, in Choice A, there should be a comma after 'appetite' within the quotation. In Choice B, the comma should be placed inside the quotation marks. Choice C incorrectly places the attribution 'said Philip' within the quotation of spoken words, which is not the standard practice.

3. Identify the subject in the following sentence: 'The red car parked in the driveway.'

• A. driveway
• B. red
• C. car
• D. the

Correct answer: C

Rationale: In the sentence 'The red car parked in the driveway,' the subject is 'car' because it is the noun that is performing the action of parking. The subject is typically the main noun that the rest of the sentence revolves around. 'Driveway' is part of the prepositional phrase 'in the driveway.' 'Red' is an adjective describing the car, and 'the' is an article providing information about the car but not the main noun carrying out the action.

4. Identify the interrogative sentence in the following options:

• A. The delicious pie disappeared quickly.
• B. What is your favorite color?
• C. Please open the window.
• D. He ran as fast as he could.

Correct answer: B

Rationale: An interrogative sentence is a type of sentence that asks a question. In this case, choice B 'What is your favorite color?' is an interrogative sentence because it is asking a question and ends with a question mark. Choices A, C, and D are not interrogative sentences as they do not pose a question to elicit a response. Choice A is a declarative sentence, choice C is an imperative sentence, and choice D is also a declarative sentence.

5. Identify the type of clause in the sentence: 'I ate, and he drank.'

• A. Coordinate clause
• B. Dependent clause
• C. Subordinate clause
• D. Independent clause

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is 'A: Coordinate clause.' In the sentence 'I ate, and he drank,' 'I ate' and 'he drank' are coordinate clauses. They are both independent clauses that are joined by the coordinating conjunction 'and.' A coordinate clause is a type of independent clause that is equally important and balanced within a sentence. A dependent clause cannot stand alone as a complete sentence and relies on an independent clause. A subordinate clause is a type of dependent clause that functions within a sentence to provide additional information but does not express a complete thought. An independent clause, on the other hand, can stand alone as a complete sentence.

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