which of the following best explains the purpose of the parentheses in the sentence
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1. Which of the following best explains the purpose of the parentheses in the sentence?

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The purpose of the parentheses in the sentence is to set off useful information that does not fit directly into the flow of the sentence. Parentheses are commonly used to provide additional details, explanations, or examples that are helpful but not essential to the main point of the sentence. In this case, the information about the Austro-Hungarian Empire is presented in parentheses to offer context but is not crucial to the main idea being communicated. Choices A, B, and C are incorrect as they do not accurately describe the function of parentheses in this context.

2. Select the correct verbs to complete the following sentences: Where _________ everyone? What ___________ they doing?

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: 'is, are'. 'Where is everyone?' requires the singular verb 'is' to agree with 'everyone'. 'What are they doing?' requires the plural verb 'are' to match the plural subject 'they'. Option A 'is, is', does not provide correct subject-verb agreement in the second sentence. Option C 'are, is' and Option D 'are, are' do not maintain consistent subject-verb agreement within the sentences.

3. What part of speech is the word 'disappointed' in the sentence 'I was disappointed by the outcome'?

Correct answer: C

Rationale: In the sentence 'I was disappointed by the outcome,' 'disappointed' is used to describe the subject 'I,' indicating its quality. This function classifies 'disappointed' as an adjective. Adjectives modify nouns or pronouns by giving more information about their attributes. Therefore, the correct answer is 'Adjective.' The other choices are incorrect because: - 'Verb' refers to an action word or a state of being, which 'disappointed' is not performing in this sentence. - 'Noun' represents a person, place, thing, or idea, and 'disappointed' does not serve this function in the given sentence. - 'Adverb' modifies verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs, but 'disappointed' is not modifying any of these in the sentence provided.

4. Which sentence contains a misplaced modifier?

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A. In sentence A, the modifier 'Running through the park' is misplaced because it makes it seem like the dog was the one running through the park rather than the intended meaning that the speaker was running through the park. In choices B, C, and D, the modifiers are correctly placed, providing clear and concise descriptions without causing confusion about who or what is performing the action.

5. Which of the following substitutions best captures the meaning of the underlined words in the sentence below? "She was perturbed by the loud noise coming from the construction site."

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The word 'perturbed' in the sentence conveys a sense of being troubled, disturbed, or bothered by something. Therefore, the most suitable substitution is 'bothered by.' Option A correctly captures the feeling of being unsettled due to the loud noise. Choice B, 'excited about,' does not align with the negative connotation of 'perturbed.' Choice C, 'occupied exclusively with,' introduces a different concept unrelated to feeling troubled by the noise. Choice D, 'confused by,' does not accurately reflect the feeling of being troubled or bothered by the situation described in the sentence. Thus, 'bothered by' is the most appropriate substitution in this context.

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