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1. Which of the following choices would be the best beginning for an essay titled “Scientists Debate: Global Climate Change”?

• A. The Earth is heating up. The polar ice caps are melting, and whole species are going extinct while governments and scientists argue over rules and regulations.
• B. The argument seems to be about whether climate change is really happening and if so, who causes it. Some scientists argue that people are causing the change.
• C. If the Earth heats up, what will our new world look like? Scientists who have dedicated their lives to understanding climate change have projected a series of scenarios that could happen.
• D. While few people can understand all of the issues related to climate change, one thing is sure: scientists do not agree. There seem to be several different views on how to look at climate change data.

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Choice C would be the best beginning for an essay on 'Scientists Debate: Global Climate Change' because it sets the stage for discussion by introducing the potential consequences of Earth heating up and inviting readers to consider the implications. It also highlights the expertise of scientists who have dedicated their lives to understanding climate change, positioning them as credible sources for further discussion on the topic. The other choices either focus on the existing debate without providing a broader context (A and D) or present a narrow view on whether climate change is real and human-caused (B) without delving into the broader implications and discussions within the scientific community.

2. How should the following sentence be correctly punctuated: 'She asked me if I wanted to go to the movies with her'?

• A. She asked me, if I wanted to go to the movies with her.
• B. She asked me: if I wanted to go to the movies with her?
• C. She asked me, if I wanted, to go to the movies with her.
• D. She asked me if I wanted to go to the movies with her.

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D because it uses a question mark within the quoted material as it is a direct question. In this case, the sentence is a reported question, so it does not need additional punctuation within the reported speech. Choice A is incorrect as it incorrectly adds a comma before 'if.' Choice B is incorrect because a colon is not appropriate before 'if' in this context. Choice C is incorrect as it adds an unnecessary comma after 'wanted.'

3. Why is it not recommended to edit while writing your first draft?

• A. It is considered prewriting.
• B. It wastes effort.
• C. It clouds judgment.
• D. It changes the organization.

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: 'It wastes effort.' Editing while writing the first draft can be counterproductive as it interrupts the flow of ideas and slows down the writing process. Instead of focusing on perfecting each sentence or paragraph, it is more beneficial to get all ideas down first during the initial drafting phase. Choice A is incorrect as editing is not part of the prewriting stage. Choice C is incorrect because editing may affect the quality of judgment but is not the primary reason to avoid it during the first draft. Choice D is incorrect because changes in organization can be made during the revision stage, not necessarily while writing the initial draft.

4. Parrots, among the most intelligent birds in the world, have been prized pets for many centuries; in fact, the first recorded instance of parrot training was written in the thirteenth century. Which of the following is a synonym for prized as used in the sentence?

• A. unlikely
• B. misunderstood
• C. rewarded
• D. valued

Correct answer: D

Rationale: In the context of the sentence, 'prized' is used to describe how much people value parrots as pets. Synonyms for 'prized' in this context would include esteemed, cherished, or valued, making option D the most suitable choice. Options A, B, and C do not accurately capture the meaning of 'prized' in this sentence.

5. Which of the following root words means far?

• A. tele
• B. trans
• C. post
• D. ante

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is 'tele,' which means far. This root word is commonly found in words like 'telephone' and 'television,' where 'tele' indicates a distance or far-reaching transmission. 'Trans' (choice B) means across or beyond, not specifically far. 'Post' (choice C) means after or later, and 'ante' (choice D) means before or prior, neither of which conveys the meaning of far.

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