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1. When selecting a color palette for a presentation, what is the best approach?

• A. Utilize as many vibrant colors as possible to grab attention.
• B. Stick to a monochrome palette for a minimalist look.
• C. Select complementary colors that create harmony and contrast.
• D. Use the same colors as your company logo for consistency.

Correct answer: C

Rationale: When selecting a color palette for a presentation, the best approach is to choose complementary colors that create harmony and contrast. This selection ensures that the colors work well together, enhancing visual interest and clarity in your presentation slides. Complementary colors help in making your slides more appealing and engaging for the audience, as they provide a balanced and visually pleasing combination. Option A, utilizing as many vibrant colors as possible, can lead to a cluttered and distracting presentation. Option B, sticking to a monochrome palette, may lack the visual interest needed in a presentation. Option D, using the same colors as your company logo, may not always provide the necessary variety and contrast required for an effective presentation.

2. A student reads the following sentence: A hundred years ago, automobiles were rare, but now cars are ubiquitous. However, she doesn't know what the word ubiquitous means. Which key context clue is essential to decipher the word's meaning?

• A. Ago
• B. Cars
• C. Now
• D. Rare

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The key context clue essential to decipher the word 'ubiquitous' is the word 'now.' By comparing the rarity of automobiles a hundred years ago to their ubiquity now, the student can infer that 'ubiquitous' means something that is commonplace or found everywhere. Choice A ('Ago') refers to the past and does not provide information about the current state of cars. Choice B ('Cars') only contrasts rare and ubiquitous without indicating the change over time. Choice D ('Rare') simply contrasts with 'ubiquitous' without showing the transition from rarity to ubiquity.

3. Surely, he thought, I can’t trust this enticing yet dubious offer, although I could use the opportunity more than I’d like to admit. 'Although' is which part of speech?

• A. Adverb
• B. Preposition
• C. Conjunction
• D. Adjective

Correct answer: C

Rationale: 'Although' is a conjunction because it connects two clauses in the sentence. In the given sentence, 'although' introduces a dependent clause ('although I could use the opportunity more than I’d like to admit') and connects it to the independent clause ('Surely, he thought, I can’t trust this enticing yet dubious offer'). This conjunction shows the contrast between the two ideas. Choices A, B, and D are incorrect because 'although' does not function as an adverb, preposition, or adjective in this context.

4. Which of the following points of view is indicated by the word 'she' in the sentence: 'She went to the store after school'?

• A. first-person singular
• B. third-person plural
• C. second-person plural
• D. third-person singular

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is 'third-person singular.' In the sentence 'She went to the store after school,' the word 'she' is a third-person pronoun, indicating that the narrator is talking about someone else (not themselves) in singular form. First-person singular involves the narrator talking about themselves, second-person plural would involve addressing a group of people, and third-person plural would refer to multiple individuals, which are not the case in this sentence.

5. Which of the following sentences uses figurative language?

• A. The scientist conducted an experiment.
• B. The child ran like a cheetah.
• C. The book contained many pages.
• D. The teacher explained the concept clearly.

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Choice B is the correct answer as it uses a simile, comparing the child's speed to that of a cheetah. Figurative language uses words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation, making the sentence more vivid and imaginative. In this case, the simile enhances the description of the child's speed by likening it to the swift and agile movement of a cheetah. Choices A, C, and D do not use figurative language. Option A is a straightforward statement about a scientist conducting an experiment without any figurative elements. Option C is a factual statement about a book having many pages without any figurative language. Option D is a clear explanation by a teacher without any figurative language present.

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