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1. Which sentence uses the past perfect tense correctly?

• A. By the time I arrived, the party had already begun.
• B. I wish I had studied harder for the exam.
• C. We will have finished the project by Monday.
• D. She had been waiting for hours before he finally showed up.

Correct answer: A

Rationale: Option A correctly uses the past perfect tense to show an action that was completed before another past action. In this sentence, 'the party had already begun' indicates that the party started before 'I arrived.' This structure is typical of the past perfect tense. Choice B uses the past perfect tense but does not demonstrate the sequence of actions in the past. Choice C uses the future perfect tense, indicating completion of an action by a future time. Choice D uses the past perfect continuous tense, not the simple past perfect tense required by the question.

2. Which of the following pairs of words includes a suffix that changes the meaning of the second word from the first?

• A. fort; fortification
• B. mount; dismount
• C. flee; fleeing
• D. fame; famous

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D. Adding the suffix '-ous' to 'fame' changes it to an adjective, 'famous,' altering the meaning of the word. Choice A is incorrect because 'fortification' is derived from 'fort' but does not change its meaning significantly. Choice B is incorrect as 'dismount' is related to 'mount' but signifies the opposite action rather than a change in meaning. Choice C is incorrect as 'fleeing' is simply the present participle form of 'flee' and does not alter its fundamental meaning.

3. 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'.

4. Which of the following sentences would be classified as informal language?

• A. I'm counting on you to finish this before the deadline.
• B. The deadline presented by the CEO is non-negotiable.
• C. Every member of the department must meet the deadline.
• D. The time period prior to the deadline is extremely significant.

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: "I'm counting on you to finish this before the deadline." This sentence is classified as informal language due to the use of contractions (I'm) and the casual tone of the phrase. The other choices (B, C, D) are more formal in nature. Choice B uses formal language with terms like 'non-negotiable.' Choice C is a general statement about meeting a deadline without any informal language, and choice D discusses the significance of the time period before a deadline in a formal manner.

5. Which word in the sentence 'The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog' demonstrates alliteration?

• A. quick
• B. brown
• C. fox
• D. jumps

Correct answer: A

Rationale: Alliteration is the repetition of the initial consonant sound in neighboring words. In the sentence 'The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog,' 'quick' and 'brown' both start with the 'k' sound, but only 'quick' aligns with the definition of alliteration as it repeats the 'k' sound found at the beginning of the words.

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