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1. Which of the following words or phrases fits best in the sentence below? Derek insists on working out daily ___________ his time is limited.

• A. despite
• B. due to
• C. even if
• D. whereas

Correct answer: A

Rationale: In the sentence, the word 'despite' is the best fit to convey the meaning that Derek insists on working out daily regardless of the limitation of his time. 'Despite' is used to show contrast or defiance against a situation or condition, making it the most suitable choice among the options provided. Choice B, 'due to,' would imply that Derek is working out daily because his time is limited, which is not the intended meaning of the sentence. Choice C, 'even if,' suggests a conditional scenario which does not align with the context of Derek's daily routine. Choice D, 'whereas,' introduces a comparison between two contrasting clauses, which does not fit the sentence where the focus is on Derek's persistence in working out despite limited time.

2. Scissors should never be ___________ by the handle.

• A. Carry
• B. Carries
• C. Carried
• D. Carrying

Correct answer: C

Rationale: 'Carried' is correct because 'should never be' requires the past participle form of the verb 'carry' to complete the sentence properly. The sentence is in the passive voice, indicating that the action is being done to the scissors, not by them. Choices A, B, and D are incorrect as they do not form the correct past participle form needed in this context.

3. Select the word or phrase that makes this sentence grammatically correct: 'Theo was in great shape; he ____ all the way back to the pier.'

• A. swam
• B. swimmed
• C. swum
• D. swim

Correct answer: A

Rationale: In this sentence, the correct choice is 'swam,' which is the past tense of 'swim.' Therefore, 'swam' correctly completes the sentence: 'Theo was in great shape; he swam all the way back to the pier.' 'Swimmed' is not a valid past tense form of 'swim,' 'swum' is the past participle form and doesn't fit the context, and 'swim' is the base form of the verb and is not suitable in this case.

4. The blue whale is the largest animal _________ the world.

• A. In
• B. On
• C. Of
• D. At

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is 'B: On.' The phrase 'on the world' is incorrect. The preposition 'on' is used to indicate position or location, making it the appropriate choice in this context. Therefore, the correct sentence should read: 'The blue whale is the largest animal on the world.' Choices A, C, and D are incorrect because 'in,' 'of,' and 'at' are not suitable prepositions to describe the blue whale's size in relation to the world.

5. Select the word or phrase that makes this sentence grammatically correct. The children started ___________ away their trash without being asked.

• A. throw
• B. to throw
• C. threw
• D. threwing

Correct answer: B

Rationale: In this sentence, 'to throw' is the correct form to use after the verb 'started' to indicate the action that the children began doing. The infinitive form 'to throw' is needed after the verb 'started' to show the purpose or action that is about to happen. When an action follows another action that has already started, the infinitive form is typically used to express the purpose or intention behind the subsequent action, making 'to throw' the most appropriate choice. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect because 'throw' is not the correct form to follow 'started' as it needs an infinitive form, 'threw' is the past tense which is not suitable in this context, and 'threwing' is an incorrect form of the verb that does not exist in standard English.

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