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1. Which word is not spelled correctly in the context of the following sentence? I like the way the bride’s stationery complements her wedding decor.

• A. bride’s
• B. stationery
• C. complements
• D. decor

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The word 'complements' is not spelled correctly in the context of the sentence. The correct spelling should be 'complements,' which means 'enhances or goes well with.' 'Compliments' in this context would refer to expressions of praise or admiration. The other choices ('bride’s,' 'stationery,' 'decor') are correctly spelled and fit the context of the sentence.

2. Select the word or phrase that makes this sentence grammatically correct: '____ screaming took the shopkeeper by surprise.'

• A. We
• B. They
• C. Them
• D. Our

Correct answer: D

Rationale: In this sentence, 'Our' is the possessive pronoun that correctly indicates possession, making the sentence grammatically correct. The sentence implies that the screaming belonged to a group that includes the shopkeeper. Therefore, 'Our' is the appropriate choice. The other options ('We,' 'They,' 'Them') are incorrect as they do not convey possession as required in the sentence.

3. Select the phrase in the following sentence that is not used correctly: He had never had to be on his own in the past.

• A. had never
• B. never had
• C. to be
• D. on his own

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The phrase 'to be' is not used correctly in the sentence. The correct phrase should be 'to be' in this context. The infinitive form of the verb 'be' is used after 'to.' In this sentence, the infinitive form 'to be' should follow 'had' to form the correct structure. Choices A, B, and D are all used appropriately in the sentence, focusing on the order and placement of the words in the context provided.

4. The mailperson's job is to put the __________ in every mailbox on the block.

• A. Envelopes
• B. Mail
• C. Block
• D. Every

Correct answer: A

Rationale: In this context, 'Envelopes' is the correct choice as it refers to the items (envelopes) that the mailperson is responsible for delivering. The other choices are incorrect: 'Mail' (Choice B) is too general and does not specify the items to be delivered, 'Block' (Choice C) is the location and does not make sense in the context of delivering mail, and 'Every' (Choice D) is an adjective that does not complete the sentence logically.

5. Select the phrase that makes the following sentence grammatically correct. There is a fountain ______ the driveway and the main entrance.

• A. among
• B. between
• C. by way of
• D. in conjunction with

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct preposition to use in this sentence to indicate the position of the fountain in relation to the driveway and the main entrance is 'between.' 'Between' conveys that the fountain is positioned centrally or in the middle of the driveway and the main entrance, making it the most suitable phrase to complete the sentence correctly. The other options do not accurately describe the fountain's position between two distinct locations, making them grammatically incorrect choices for this sentence.

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