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1. Select the meaning of the word 'somnambulist' in the sentence based on the context clues: 'If you wake up outside in your pajamas in the middle of the night, you may be a somnambulist.'

• A. Explorer
• B. Magician
• C. Insomniac
• D. Sleepwalker

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is 'D: Sleepwalker.' A somnambulist is someone who walks or performs other activities while asleep, commonly known as a sleepwalker. In the given sentence, the context of waking up outside in pajamas in the middle of the night indicates an occurrence associated with sleepwalking. Choice A, 'Explorer,' is incorrect as it does not relate to the behavior described. Choice B, 'Magician,' is not related to the context of sleepwalking. Choice C, 'Insomniac,' refers to a person who has difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep, which is not the meaning conveyed in the sentence. Therefore, 'D: Sleepwalker' is the most appropriate choice based on the context clues provided.

2. 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.'

3. 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.

4. Which word completes the sentence 'He was ____ by the unexpected turn of events.'?

• A. elated (joyful)
• B. bewildered (confused)
• C. vindicated (justified)
• D. apathetic (uninterested)

Correct answer: B

Rationale: In the sentence, 'He was bewildered by the unexpected turn of events,' the word 'bewildered' means confused, which is the most suitable choice to convey the feeling caused by unexpected events. 'Elated' means joyful, 'vindicated' means justified, and 'apathetic' means uninterested, making them less fitting in the context of being surprised or thrown off by unexpected events.

5. During the Civil War, the United States, still a fairly young country, was divided into the North and South on strongly felt issues. President Abraham Lincoln took a stand on the side of the North, which ultimately emerged victorious. What is the most appropriate topic sentence for the passage below?

• A. The Civil War was a war that was not easily won, but hard fought.
• B. The Civil War ended in 1865.
• C. Jefferson Davis was the President of the Confederate States.
• D. Many countries have had civil wars.

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The topic sentence sets the stage for the discussion that follows. Choice A, 'The Civil War was a war that was not easily won, but hard fought,' is the most appropriate as it introduces the theme of the challenges faced during the Civil War and the determination required for victory. Choice B, 'The Civil War ended in 1865,' is a factual statement but does not lead into the paragraph content. Choice C, 'Jefferson Davis was the President of the Confederate States,' introduces a different historical figure not central to the paragraph. Choice D, 'Many countries have had civil wars,' is a broad statement not related to the specific context of the Civil War in the United States.

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