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1. Which word is used incorrectly in the following sentence? Many pass through those doors, but only a few deserve their degrees.

• A. pass
• B. through
• C. deserve
• D. degree

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The word 'deserve' should be used instead of 'deserves' to match the plural subject 'few'. The subject 'few' is plural, so the verb should also be plural. Therefore, the correct sentence should be 'but only a few deserve their degrees.' Choices A, B, and D are used correctly in the sentence and do not need any changes.

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

• A. We
• B. They
• C. Them
• D. Our

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is 'Our.' In this sentence, the possessive pronoun 'Our' is needed to show ownership and make the sentence grammatically correct. 'Screaming our took the shopkeeper by surprise' indicates that the shopkeeper was surprised by the screaming of a group or individuals related to 'our.' Choices A, B, and C are incorrect as they are pronouns referring to people ('We', 'They', 'Them'), not possessive pronouns that indicate ownership.

3. What punctuation is needed in this sentence to make it correct? I will check the supply closet, and you can look in the laundry.

• A. Period
• B. Comma
• C. Colon
• D. Semicolon

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: 'Comma.' In the sentence, a comma is needed to separate the independent clauses 'I will check the supply closet' and 'you can look in the laundry.' This comma helps to indicate a pause between the two related but separate actions that each person is taking. Choice A (Period) is incorrect because a period would create two separate sentences. Choice C (Colon) is incorrect as a colon is used to introduce a list or explanation. Choice D (Semicolon) is incorrect as a semicolon is used to connect two closely related independent clauses without a coordinating conjunction.

4. Select the phrase in the sentence that is not used correctly. Until his trip to Puerto Rico, Javier had never seen his ancestral home.

• A. Until his trip
• B. had never
• C. never seen
• D. his ancestral home

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The phrase 'never seen' in the sentence is not used correctly. The correct phrase should be 'never seen,' which is the past participle form of the verb 'see.' In this context, 'seen' is the correct past participle to use with 'had never.' Choice A, 'Until his trip,' is correct as it sets the time frame. Choice B, 'had never,' is also correct as it indicates the past perfect tense. Choice D, 'his ancestral home,' is also used correctly as it refers to the place Javier had never seen before.

5. Which word is not used correctly in the context of the following sentence: 'There is no real distinction between the two treatment protocols recommended online.'

• A. real
• B. among
• C. protocols
• D. online

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct word that should replace 'among' in the sentence is 'between' when referring to a distinction between two things. 'Among' is used when referring to more than two items or when the items are part of a group. In this context, 'between' is more appropriate as there are only two treatment protocols being compared.

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