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1. Which of the following words functions as a pronoun in the sentence below? Anne-Charlotte and I will be driving together to the picnic this weekend.

• A. Be
• B. This
• C. Together
• D. I

Correct answer: D

Rationale: In the sentence provided, 'I' functions as a pronoun. A pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun. In this case, 'I' replaces the name of the speaker (the person talking), making it a pronoun. 'Be' is a verb, 'this' is a demonstrative pronoun, and 'together' is an adverb indicating the manner in which Anne-Charlotte and the speaker will be driving. Therefore, 'I' is the correct answer.

2. Choose the correct verb form: 'Neither of the boys ____ interested in the game.'

• A. is
• B. are
• C. were
• D. be

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The subject 'Neither' is singular, so the correct verb form to use is 'is.' In this sentence, 'boys' is part of a prepositional phrase 'of the boys' and does not affect the verb agreement. 'Are' (choice B) is plural and does not match the singular subject. 'Were' (choice C) is past tense and not suitable for the present context. 'Be' (choice D) is an infinitive form and does not agree with the subject.

3. Which word is a synonym for 'brief'?

• A. Short
• B. Long
• C. Detailed
• D. Wordy

Correct answer: A

Rationale: 'Short' is the correct answer because it is a synonym for 'brief,' meaning concise or not lengthy. 'Long' (Choice B) is the opposite of 'brief.' 'Detailed' (Choice C) and 'Wordy' (Choice D) both imply a level of depth or excess information, making them incorrect choices.

4. Which word best completes the sentence: 'The students _______ finished their exams.'

• A. has
• B. have
• C. is
• D. was

Correct answer: B

Rationale: In the sentence, 'The students' is referring to a plural subject. Since 'students' is plural, the correct verb should also be plural. 'Have' is the correct verb form for the plural subject 'students' in this sentence. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect because 'has' and 'is' are singular verbs, while 'was' is past tense and does not agree with the present tense of 'finished.' Therefore, the correct choice is B: 'have.'

5. Laura was stuck in traffic on her way to a concert and thought she would miss the concert. Which of the following options uses correct grammar to combine the sentences above for clarity?

• A. Because Laura was on her way to a concert, she was stuck in traffic and thought she would miss the concert.
• B. Laura was on her way to a concert and she thought she would miss the concert. Laura was stuck in traffic.
• C. Laura was on her way to a concert, but because she was stuck in traffic, she thought she would miss the concert.
• D. Laura thought she would miss the concert because she was on her way to the concert, but was stuck in traffic.

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Option C combines the ideas in a clear and logical manner by explaining that Laura was on her way to a concert, got stuck in traffic, and thought she would miss the concert. This choice maintains the correct sequence of events, highlighting the cause-effect relationship between being stuck in traffic and potentially missing the concert. Choices A, B, and D either disrupt the logical sequence of events or introduce redundancy in the information provided, making them less effective in conveying the intended message.

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