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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. Reread the following sentence from the passage: 'Don't hit me with arguments about greater freedom for workers.' Which of the following would be a more formal way to rewrite the sentence?

• A. I disagree with the argument about contract workers having greater freedom.
• B. Stop telling me that freelancers have more freedom!
• C. Is there actually freedom for workers?
• D. I've already heard.

Correct answer: A

Rationale: Choice A, 'I disagree with the argument about contract workers having greater freedom,' is the correct answer. This sentence rephrases the original statement in a more formal and respectful tone, which is suitable for formal writing. Choice B is too direct and lacks formality. Choice C does not address the argument directly and poses a question instead of providing a formal statement. Choice D is dismissive and does not offer a formal rewrite of the original sentence.

3. Which of the following is a correctly punctuated compound sentence?

• A. The moonlight glowed white on the roof next door, and the sky was a gentle summer blue.
• B. The raspberries we just picked from the garden are ripe and sweet.
• C. She spent all afternoon studying for the biology test, but she neglected to work on her psychology paper.
• D. The man often drew sketches in his room, but he never liked to show his art to anyone.

Correct answer: A

Rationale: Choice A is the correct answer as it presents a correctly punctuated compound sentence. It consists of two independent clauses separated by a comma and the coordinating conjunction 'and.' This punctuation accurately connects the two related ideas. Choice B is incorrect because it lacks a comma before the coordinating conjunction 'and,' making it a run-on sentence. Choice C is incorrect due to the use of a semicolon before the coordinating conjunction 'but,' which is unnecessary in this context. Choice D is incorrect as it lacks a comma before the coordinating conjunction 'but,' resulting in a comma splice error.

4. Among the following transitional words or phrases, which one indicates contrast?

• A. Regardless
• B. Furthermore
• C. Subsequently
• D. It may appear

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The transitional word 'Regardless' indicates a contrast or opposition between ideas. It is often used to show that a particular fact or situation is true or relevant despite other circumstances, highlighting a contradiction or opposing viewpoint. 'Furthermore' (choice B) is used to add more information or provide additional support rather than indicate contrast. 'Subsequently' (choice C) shows a sequence of events or a cause-and-effect relationship, not a contrast. 'It may appear' (choice D) introduces a condition or possibility, but it does not signal a contrast between ideas. Therefore, 'Regardless' is the correct choice to indicate contrast among the options provided.

5. Select the context clue from the following sentence that helps you define the word pungent: 'The pungent odor in the room made everyone’s eyes tear for a few minutes.'

• A. odor
• B. room
• C. made
• D. tear

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is 'A: odor.' In the sentence provided, 'odor' serves as the context clue that helps define 'pungent' as a strong smell. The word 'pungent' commonly refers to something having a sharply strong scent, and 'odor' directly relates to this meaning in the sentence. Choices 'B: room,' 'C: made,' and 'D: tear' do not provide contextual information about the meaning of 'pungent,' making them incorrect choices for defining the word in this context.

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