which of the following words contains an exception to a spelling rule

ATI TEAS 7

ATI TEAS English

1. Which of the following words contains an exception to a spelling rule?

A. Unclear
B. Memorize
C. Noticeable
D. Grieved

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C, 'Noticeable.' This word contains an exception to the common spelling rule of dropping the 'e' before adding a suffix starting with a vowel. In this case, the 'e' is retained in 'noticeable' before adding the suffix '-able.' Choices A, B, and D do not involve any spelling rule exceptions. 'Unclear,' 'Memorize,' and 'Grieved' follow standard spelling conventions without any irregularities.

2. What type of clause is 'as the sun dipped below the horizon' in the sentence 'We sat on the beach as the sun dipped below the horizon'?

A. Independent clause
B. Subordinate clause
C. Appositive clause
D. Noun clause

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The clause 'as the sun dipped below the horizon' functions as a subordinate clause because it provides additional information about the main clause 'We sat on the beach,' indicating a dependent relationship between the two clauses. An independent clause can stand alone as a complete sentence, which is not the case here. Appositive clauses rename or explain nouns, while noun clauses act as nouns within a sentence. In this context, 'as the sun dipped below the horizon' acts as a dependent clause, making it a subordinate clause.

3. Which of the following uses correct spelling?

A. Leslie knew that training for the Philadelphia Marathon would take discipline and perseverance, but she was up to the challenge.
B. Leslie knew that training for the Philadelphia Marathon would take discipline and perseverance, but she was up to the challenge.
C. Leslie knew that training for the Philadelphia Marathon would take disiplin and perservearance, but she was up to the challenge.
D. Leslie knew that training for the Philadelphia Marathon would take discipline and perseverance, but she was up to the challenge.

Correct answer: D

Rationale: Option D correctly spells the words 'discipline' and 'perseverance.' The correct spelling of these words is crucial for effective communication and clarity in writing. In options A, B, and C, there are misspellings of 'discipline' and 'perseverance,' which can lead to confusion and impact the overall quality of the writing. Thus, option D is the correct choice as it accurately represents the correct spelling of both words.

4. Which sentence avoids a dangling modifier?

A. Walking down the street, a bird swooped down from a tree.
B. Having finished the report, it was time for lunch.
C. Reading the book, I learned a lot about ancient history.
D. Exhausted from the hike, the tent was a welcome sight.

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Option C correctly places the participle phrase 'Reading the book' directly in front of the subject 'I,' ensuring that there is no dangling modifier. This structure establishes a clear connection between the action described in the introductory phrase and the subject performing the action, resulting in a grammatically correct sentence. Choice A, B, and D have dangling modifiers. In choice A, the phrase 'Walking down the street' should be followed by the noun it is describing to avoid the dangling modifier. Choice B has a dangling modifier as 'Having finished the report' does not have a clear subject to relate to. Choice D also has a dangling modifier as 'Exhausted from the hike' is not properly connected to the subject in the sentence.

5. Which of the following words functions as a pronoun in the sentence below? Anne-Charlotte and I will be driving together to the picnic this weekend.

A. Be
B. This
C. Together
D. I

Correct answer: D

Rationale: In the sentence provided, 'I' functions as a pronoun. A pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun. In this case, 'I' replaces the name of the speaker (the person talking), making it a pronoun. 'Be' is a verb, 'this' is a demonstrative pronoun, and 'together' is an adverb indicating the manner in which Anne-Charlotte and the speaker will be driving. Therefore, 'I' is the correct answer.