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1. I can't believe that beret I was planning to buy is 100 bucks. Which of the following words from the sentence above is slang?

• A. I can't believe that beret I was planning to buy is 100 bucks.
• B. bucks
• C. can't
• D. beret

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is 'Bucks.' In informal language, 'bucks' is commonly used as slang for dollars or money. This usage deviates from formal language and is considered slang. The other choices ('A', 'C', and 'D') are standard English terms and do not carry the same informal connotation as 'bucks.'

2. Choose the correct verb form: 'Neither of the boys ____ interested in the game.'

• A. is
• B. are
• C. were
• D. be

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The subject 'Neither' is singular, so the correct verb form to use is 'is.' In this sentence, 'boys' is part of a prepositional phrase 'of the boys' and does not affect the verb agreement. 'Are' (choice B) is plural and does not match the singular subject. 'Were' (choice C) is past tense and not suitable for the present context. 'Be' (choice D) is an infinitive form and does not agree with the subject.

3. Which version of the sentence does NOT contain any misspelled words?

• A. The suspect remained detained while the police conducted their inquisition.
• B. The suspect remained detained while the police conducted their inquisition.
• C. The suspect remained detained while the police conducted their inquisition.
• D. The suspect remained detained while the police conducted their inquisition.

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The correct version of the sentence is option D: 'The suspect remained detained while the police conducted their inquisition.' This option is correct as it does not contain any misspelled words. 'Inquisition' is spelled correctly in this option, while the other options have misspelled variations of the word. Option A, B, and C all contain misspelled versions of 'inquisition,' making them incorrect choices.

4. What is the main function of transition words and phrases in writing?

• A. To add unnecessary embellishments and fluff.
• B. To emphasize specific words or phrases in the text.
• C. To connect ideas smoothly and guide the reader's flow.
• D. To introduce opposing viewpoints and counterarguments.

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The main function of transition words and phrases in writing is to connect ideas smoothly and guide the reader's flow. They serve to establish logical relationships between different parts of the text, ensuring coherence and facilitating a clear progression of thoughts. Choice A is incorrect as transition words are meant to enhance clarity and coherence, not add unnecessary embellishments. Choice B is incorrect because while transition words can provide emphasis, their primary role is in facilitating the flow of ideas. Choice D is also incorrect as introducing opposing viewpoints and counterarguments is typically done through different means such as specific phrases or signal words.

5. What kind of error does the following sentence contain? Forgetting that he was supposed to meet his girlfriend for dinner, Anita was mad when Fred showed up late.

• A. Parallelism
• B. Run-on sentence
• C. Misplaced modifier
• D. Subject-verb agreement

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C, misplaced modifier. In this sentence, the modifier 'Forgetting that he was supposed to meet his girlfriend for dinner' is placed incorrectly, suggesting that Anita forgot, when it was actually Fred who forgot. The modifier should be positioned closer to 'Fred' to clarify the intended meaning. Choices A, B, and D are incorrect. Parallelism is not an issue in this sentence, it is not a run-on sentence as it is grammatically correct, and there is no subject-verb agreement error present.

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