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1. Xan was worried about the epidemic she heard about on the news. In the word 'epidemic,' the prefix 'epi-' most closely means:

• A. Badly
• B. On
• C. A lot
• D. A little

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is 'B: On.' The prefix 'epi-' means 'on' or 'upon,' as seen in the word 'epidemic.' An epidemic refers to a situation where a disease spreads rapidly and affects many people. Choice 'A: Badly' is incorrect as it does not accurately represent the meaning of the prefix 'epi-.' Choices 'C: A lot' and 'D: A little' are also incorrect as they are not related to the prefix 'epi-' in the context of the word 'epidemic.'

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. In the sentence, 'The receptionist explained that we would be the next to see the doctor,' which of the following is the complete predicate?

• A. explained that we would be the next to see the doctor
• B. next to see the doctor
• C. explained that we would be next
• D. see the doctor

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The complete predicate is 'explained that we would be the next to see the doctor.' In a sentence, the complete predicate includes the main verb (explained) and all the words that complete its meaning (that we would be the next to see the doctor). Choices B, C, and D do not constitute the complete predicate as they do not include the main verb 'explained' and all associated words that complete its meaning.

4. In the sentence, “We will depart as a class, but when we arrive we will split up into small groups,” which part(s) is/are prepositional phrase(s)?

• A. “as a class”
• B. “when we arrive”
• C. “into small groups”
• D. (a) and (c) but not (b)

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The prepositional phrases in the sentence are 'as a class' and 'into small groups,' making choices (a) and (c) correct. The phrase 'when we arrive' is not a prepositional phrase but rather a subordinate clause indicating a time. Prepositional phrases typically begin with a preposition (as, into) and end with a noun, pronoun, gerund, or clause. Therefore, the correct answer is option D, as it correctly identifies the prepositional phrases in the sentence.

5. Hampton's greatest achievement as the leader of the BPP may be his fight against street gang violence in Chicago. Which of these, if any, is misspelled?

• A. None of these are misspelled.
• B. greatest
• C. achievement
• D. leader

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A. All the words in the sentence are spelled correctly, so there is no misspelling present. 'Greatest,' 'achievement,' and 'leader' are all spelled correctly. Choice B, 'greatest,' is correctly spelled as it refers to the highest rank or importance. Choice C, 'achievement,' is also spelled correctly, denoting something accomplished successfully. Choice D, 'leader,' is the correct spelling for a person who leads or commands a group.

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