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1. 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.

2. Which of the following sets of words correctly fill in the blanks in the sentence below: We cannot allow the budget cuts to _______ the plans to improve education; the futures of _______ children are at stake.

• A. effect; your
• B. affect; you're
• C. affect; your
• D. effect; you're

Correct answer: C

Rationale: In this sentence, 'affect' is the correct verb meaning 'to influence,' and 'your' is the correct possessive pronoun. Therefore, the sentence should read, 'We cannot allow the budget cuts to affect the plans to improve education; the futures of your children are at stake.' Choice A is incorrect because 'effect' is a noun, not a verb, and 'your' is the correct possessive pronoun. Choice B is incorrect because 'you're' is a contraction for 'you are,' which does not make sense in this context. Choice D is incorrect because 'effect' should be 'affect' as the verb is needed to show influence.

3. Where can you typically find the thesis statement of an essay?

• A. Conclusion
• B. Introduction
• C. Body paragraph
• D. Bibliography

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The thesis statement of an essay is usually located in the introduction. This is where the author establishes the main idea or argument that will be developed throughout the essay. The conclusion (Choice A) summarizes the main points and restates the thesis but does not introduce it. Body paragraphs (Choice C) provide supporting details and arguments, while the bibliography (Choice D) lists the sources used in the essay, not the thesis statement.

4. A teacher notices that, when students are talking to each other between classes, they are using their own unique vocabulary words and expressions to talk about their daily lives. When the teacher hears these non-standard words that are specific to one age or cultural group, what type of language is she listening to?

• A. Slang
• B. Jargon
• C. Dialect
• D. Vernacular

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is 'Slang.' Slang refers to informal words or phrases that are specific to a particular group of people, such as young people or a specific culture. In this scenario, the teacher is hearing non-standard words and expressions used by students, which aligns with the definition of slang. Jargon typically refers to specialized terminology used within a specific profession or group. Dialect refers to a particular form of a language that is specific to a region or social group. Vernacular refers to the everyday language spoken by people in a particular region or country.

5. Which of the following is the plural form of the word 'chief'?

• A. chiefs
• B. chieves
• C. chievs
• D. chiefes

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is 'chiefs.' 'Chief' follows the standard rule for forming the plural by adding an 's' at the end. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect as they do not follow the standard pluralization rule for the word 'chief.' 'Chieves,' 'chievs,' and 'chiefes' are not valid plural forms of 'chief.'

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