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1. What is the third-person singular, present tense form of the verb 'paint' in the sentence 'The artist paints breathtaking landscapes'?

• A. painted
• B. paints
• C. painting
• D. painter

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is 'B' because in the present tense, the third-person singular form of the verb 'paint' is 'paints.' When conjugating verbs, it is essential to match the verb form with the subject. 'Paints' is the correct form for the third-person singular subject 'artist' in this sentence. Choices 'A,' 'C,' and 'D' are incorrect. 'A' is in the past tense, 'C' is a gerund form, and 'D' is a noun, not a verb form, which does not match the tense and subject in the sentence.

2. Identify the type of clause in the sentence: 'While the rain poured, they huddled inside for warmth.'

• A. Main clause
• B. Subordinate clause
• C. Appositive clause
• D. Noun clause

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The clause 'While the rain poured' is a subordinate clause because it cannot stand alone as a complete sentence and provides additional information about the main action 'they huddled inside'. Subordinate clauses typically begin with subordinating conjunctions like 'while', 'because', 'if', etc. They rely on the main clause for context and meaning. In this sentence, the main action is 'they huddled inside,' making 'While the rain poured' a subordinate clause. The other choices are incorrect: An appositive clause renames or explains a noun, a noun clause functions as a noun within a sentence, and a main clause can stand alone as a complete sentence.

3. In which of the following situations would you use formal language?

• A. Texting a friend
• B. A family reunion
• C. Skyping your grandparents
• D. At a Parent-Teacher meeting

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D: At a Parent-Teacher meeting. A Parent-Teacher meeting is a formal setting where professional communication is expected. Using formal language in this context shows respect and professionalism. Choices A, B, and C involve informal or casual situations where using formal language may not be necessary or appropriate. Texting a friend, attending a family reunion, or Skyping with grandparents are typically more informal interactions where a more relaxed communication style is acceptable.

4. Which of the following words is hyphenated correctly?

• A. Ex-president
• B. Hyperactive
• C. Self-made
• D. Mid-America

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is 'Mid-America.' It is correctly hyphenated as it combines 'Mid' and 'America' to form a compound noun. Choice A, 'Ex-president,' should be hyphenated to show the prefix 'Ex-' before 'president.' Choice B, 'Hyperactive,' should not be hyphenated as 'hyper' is a prefix. Choice C, 'Self-made,' should be hyphenated to connect 'self' and 'made' in this compound adjective.

5. In which of the following words does the suffix make the root word an adjective?

• A. Created
• B. Pointing
• C. Childlike
• D. Suburbanite

Correct answer: C

Rationale: 'Childlike' is an adjective formed by adding the suffix '-like' to the noun 'child.' The suffix '-like' is commonly used to transform a noun into an adjective by indicating a resemblance or characteristic associated with the root noun. Choices A, B, and D do not follow the same pattern. 'Created' is a past participle, 'pointing' is a present participle, and 'suburbanite' is a noun derived from 'suburban.' Therefore, 'Childlike' is the only word where the suffix directly converts the root word into an adjective.

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