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1. Which of the following transitional words or phrases can be used to indicate contrast?

• A. Regardless
• B. Furthermore
• C. Additionally
• D. Moreover

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct transitional words or phrases that indicate contrast are 'Regardless' and 'On the other hand.' 'Regardless' introduces a contrasting idea, while 'On the other hand' explicitly signals a shift in perspective or introduces an opposing viewpoint. 'Furthermore' and 'Moreover' are not used to indicate contrast; instead, they are used to add more information or support to a related point.

2. Identify the main clause in the sentence: 'Although she was tired, she finished her work on time.'

• A. Although she was tired
• B. She was tired
• C. She finished her work on time
• D. Finished her work on time

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The main clause is the independent clause that can stand alone as a complete sentence. In this sentence, 'She finished her work on time' is the main clause because it expresses a complete thought independently. Choices A and B are subordinate clauses as they cannot stand alone as complete sentences. Choice D lacks the subject 'she,' making it incomplete and not a main clause.

3. Which of the following examples correctly uses quotation marks?

• A. “Where the Red Fern Grows” was one of my favorite novels as a child.
• B. Though he is famous for his roles in films like “The Great Gatsby” and “Titanic,” Leonardo DiCaprio has never won an Oscar.
• C. Sylvia Plath’s poem, “Daddy,” will be the subject of this week’s group discussion.
• D. “The New York Times” reported that many fans are disappointed in some of the trades made by the Yankees this off-season.

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct use of quotation marks in choice A is to enclose the title of a book, 'Where the Red Fern Grows,' indicating that it is a specific title that should be distinguished from the rest of the sentence. Choice B incorrectly uses quotation marks for movie titles, which should be italicized or underlined. Choice C correctly uses quotation marks for the title of a poem. Choice D has an extra space before the opening quotation mark, which is incorrect.

4. Which of the following pieces of writing should include citations?

• A. A comparison of the language used in two different Shakespeare plays
• B. A news article describing a burglary
• C. A description of your favorite play
• D. A personal essay about your lifelong interest in marine biology

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A. A comparison of the language used in two different Shakespeare plays should include citations to support the analysis. Citations are necessary in academic or analytical pieces to give credit to the original sources, especially when comparing specific works. Choices B, C, and D do not require citations as they are more subjective or personal in nature. Choice B, a news article, should be based on facts and not personal analysis. Choice C is a personal opinion, and choice D is a personal essay based on the author's experiences and interests, where citations are not typically needed.

5. Which of the following sentences correctly uses parallel structure?

• A. She likes hiking, swimming, and to run.
• B. She likes hiking, swimming, and running.
• C. She likes hiking, to swim, and running.
• D. She likes hiking, and she likes swimming and running.

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B. Parallel structure ensures that items in a series or list are in the same grammatical form. In choice A, 'to run' disrupts the parallel structure since 'hiking' and 'swimming' are gerunds. Choice C similarly breaks the parallelism by using 'to swim' in a different form. Choice D is incorrect because it lacks consistent parallelism, as 'hiking' is not followed by gerunds like 'swimming' and 'running.' Therefore, only choice B maintains proper parallel structure by using gerunds ('hiking,' 'swimming,' and 'running') consistently.

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