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1. A student is writing a paper for their basic anatomy class and is unsure how they should cite their sources. What should the student do?

• A. Look for a citation style online and use it.
• B. Find out from the instructor what citation style to use.
• C. Use the citation style used in other science classes.
• D. Alternate between different citation styles, assuming that one will be correct.

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is to find out from the instructor what citation style to use. In academic writing, it is essential to follow the specific guidelines provided by the instructor to ensure consistency and correctness. Option A is not recommended as different disciplines may have different citation requirements. Option C is not advisable as citation styles can vary between different fields even within the broader category of science. Option D is incorrect as using multiple citation styles in the same paper can lead to confusion and lack of clarity.

2. Which word best completes the sentence: 'The scientist's breakthrough was met with _____ applause.'

• A. thunderous
• B. scattered
• C. polite
• D. hesitant

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The word 'thunderous' is the most suitable choice in this context. It accurately conveys the idea of loud, intense, and enthusiastic applause, which aligns with the significance of the breakthrough mentioned in the sentence. 'Scattered,' 'polite,' and 'hesitant' do not adequately capture the level of excitement and appreciation conveyed by the word 'thunderous' in the context of a significant scientific breakthrough.

3. First and foremost, they receive an annual pension payment. T has been reviewed and changed a number of times, most recently to reflect the salary of a high-level government executive. Which of the following would NOT be an acceptable way to revise and combine the underlined portion of the sentences above?

• A. annual pension payment, the amount of which
• B. annual pension payment; the amount of the pension
• C. annual pension payment; over the years since 1958, the amount of the pension
• D. annual pension payment, the amount of the pension.

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Option C is the correct answer because it disrupts the flow of the sentence and introduces unnecessary information. The phrase 'over the years since 1958' is irrelevant in this context and does not contribute to the intended meaning of the sentence. The sentence is focused on the recent changes to the pension, not its historical evolution. Choices A, B, and D provide clear and concise ways to revise and combine the underlined portion of the sentences, maintaining a logical and relevant sentence structure.

4. Which of the following sentences uses proper capitalization?

• A. Last summer, my family went on a trip to Niagara Falls in New York.
• B. Last summer, my family went on a trip to Niagara Falls in New York.
• C. Last summer, my family went on a trip to Niagara Falls in New York.
• D. Last summer, my family went on a trip to Niagara Falls in New York.

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The correct sentence uses lowercase 'summer' and capitalizes 'Niagara Falls.' Choice A incorrectly capitalizes 'Summer,' while Choice B incorrectly capitalizes 'niagara falls' and should have 'New York' capitalized. Choice D incorrectly capitalizes 'Summer' and 'new york.'

5. Identify the adverb in the sentence: 'She quickly finished her homework.'

• A. She
• B. Finished
• C. Quickly
• D. Homework

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is 'C: Quickly.' Adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs. In this sentence, 'quickly' describes how she finished her homework. Choice A 'She' is a pronoun, choice B 'Finished' is the verb, and choice D 'Homework' is a noun, making them incorrect choices for adverbs.

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