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1. Which of the following options is correctly punctuated?

• A. The runaway truck, which had been parked on a steep hill, swerved and teetered before jumping a curb and slamming into a tree.
• B. The runaway truck which had been parked on a steep hill swerved and teetered before jumping a curb and slamming into a tree.
• C. The runaway truck, which had been parked on a steep hill, swerved and teetered before jumping a curb and slamming into a tree.
• D. The runaway truck which had been parked on a steep hill, swerved and teetered before jumping a curb and slamming into a tree.

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A. The sentence correctly uses commas to set off the non-essential clause 'which had been parked on a steep hill.' The use of commas before and after the clause helps to distinguish it as additional information that could be omitted without changing the essential meaning of the sentence. Choices B, C, and D lack appropriate punctuation to set off the non-essential clause, making them incorrect. In these options, the absence of commas or the placement of commas incorrectly within the sentence affects the clarity and structure of the sentence, violating punctuation rules for non-essential clauses.

2. Which word best completes the sentence: 'The scientist's breakthrough was met with _____ applause.'

• A. thunderous
• B. scattered
• C. polite
• D. hesitant

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The word 'thunderous' is the most suitable choice in this context. It accurately conveys the idea of loud, intense, and enthusiastic applause, which aligns with the significance of the breakthrough mentioned in the sentence. 'Scattered,' 'polite,' and 'hesitant' do not adequately capture the level of excitement and appreciation conveyed by the word 'thunderous' in the context of a significant scientific breakthrough.

3. Which of the following sentences is spelled correctly?

• A. He always adds insightful, relevant remarks to the conversation.
• B. Her comments were relevant to the class discussion.
• C. His remarks were not relevant to the current situation.
• D. Her suggestion has no relevance to issues discussed at the conference.

Correct answer: A

Rationale: Choice A is the correct answer. The word 'relevant' is spelled correctly in this sentence, and the sentence is well-constructed. In Choices B, C, and D, the word 'relevant' is misspelled as 'revelant,' 'relevent,' and 'relavance' respectively. These incorrect spellings make Choices B, C, and D grammatically incorrect, thereby making Choice A the only correct option.

4. Which of the following spellings is correct?

• A. Dependant
• B. Dependent
• C. Dependunt
• D. Dependent

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The correct spelling is 'dependent,' meaning someone who relies on another for support. Choice A, 'Dependant,' is a common misspelling. Choice B, 'Dependint,' is incorrect. Choice C, 'Dependunt,' is also incorrect. Therefore, the correct answer is 'Dependent.'

5. What type of sentence is the following example? Although I wished it were summer, I accepted the change of seasons, and I started to appreciate the fall.

• A. Compound
• B. Simple
• C. Complex
• D. Compound-Complex

Correct answer: C

Rationale: This sentence is a complex sentence because it consists of an independent clause ('I accepted the change of seasons, and I started to appreciate the fall') and a dependent clause ('Although I wished it were summer'). The dependent clause cannot stand alone as a complete sentence and relies on the independent clause to make sense. Choice A (Compound) is incorrect because a compound sentence requires two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction. Choice B (Simple) is incorrect as it does not account for the presence of both independent and dependent clauses. Choice D (Compound-Complex) is incorrect as it would require at least two independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses.

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