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Question 1 View Details
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The passage below has been modified.
The passage below has been modified. Identify the correct form of the sentence that would be used in formal academic writing.
Correct A. The researcher's findings were published in a reputable journal.
B. The researcher's findings were published in a reputable journal.
C. The researcher's findings were published in a reputable journal.
D. The researcher's findings were published in a reputable journal.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2 View Details
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The idiom is used in the following sentence: 'He was fit to be tied when he heard the news.'
The following sentence contains an idiom. Identify the correct meaning of the idiom.
Correct A. to be very angry
B. to be very tired
C. to be very hungry
D. to be very thirsty

Correct Answer: A

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Question 3 View Details
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The phrasal verb is used in the following sentence: 'She picked up her bag and left the room.'
The following sentence contains a phrasal verb. Identify the correct meaning of the phrasal verb.
A. to give something to someone
B. to take something from someone
C. to put something in a place
Correct D. to move something to a different place

Correct Answer: D

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Question 4 View Details
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The passage below has been modified.
The following sentence contains a register shift. Identify the correct form of the sentence that would be used in formal academic writing.
Correct A. The researcher's findings were published in a reputable journal.
B. The researcher's findings were published in a reputable journal.
C. The researcher's findings were published in a reputable journal.
D. The researcher's findings were published in a reputable journal.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 5 View Details
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The passage below has been modified.
The following sentence contains a cloze test. Identify the correct word to fill in the blank.
Correct A. The researcher's findings were published in a reputable journal.
B. The researcher's findings were published in a reputable journal.
C. The researcher's findings were published in a reputable journal.
D. The researcher's findings were published in a reputable journal.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6 View Details
The phrase 'bend over backwards' is an example of a(n) _______________ idiom.
Correct A. Metaphorical expression
B. Hyperbole
C. Allusion
D. Personification

Correct Answer: A

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Question 7 View Details
The sentence 'The new policy has been implemented nationwide, affecting millions of people.' is an example of _______________.
Correct A. Passive voice
B. Active voice
C. Present perfect tense
D. Future perfect tense

Correct Answer: A

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Question 8 View Details
The passage below has been edited to remove grammatical errors. Identify the correct sentence.
Correct A. The new policy has been implemented nationwide, affecting millions of people.
B. The new policy has been implemented nationwide, affecting millions of peoples.
C. The new policy has been implemented nationwide, affecting millions peoples.
D. The new policy has been implemented nationwide, affecting millions of people's.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 9 View Details
The sentence 'By the time I arrived, they had already left.' is an example of _______________.
A. Simple past tense
B. Present perfect tense
Correct C. Past perfect tense
D. Future perfect tense

Correct Answer: C

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Question 10 View Details
The phrase 'break a leg' is an example of a(n) _______________ idiom.
Correct A. Metaphorical expression
B. Hyperbole
C. Allusion
D. Personification

Correct Answer: A

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Question 11 View Details
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The passage below has been modified from its original form.
The passage below has been modified from its original form. Identify the word that has been changed and explain the change in terms of lexical semantics.
A. The word 'sophisticated' has been replaced with 'sophisticated' in the passage.
Correct B. The word 'sophisticated' has been replaced with 'simplistic' in the passage.
C. The word 'sophisticated' has been replaced with 'complicated' in the passage.
D. The word 'sophisticated' has been replaced with 'complex' in the passage.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 12 View Details
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The following sentence contains a phrasal verb.
The following sentence contains a phrasal verb. Identify the phrasal verb and explain its meaning.
Correct A. The phrasal verb is 'pick up' and it means to take something.
B. The phrasal verb is 'pick up' and it means to leave something.
C. The phrasal verb is 'pick up' and it means to find something.
D. The phrasal verb is 'pick up' and it means to drop something.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 13 View Details
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The following passage is written in a formal register.
The following passage is written in a formal register. Identify the register and explain why it is formal.
Correct A. The register is formal because it is written in a professional tone.
B. The register is formal because it is written in a casual tone.
C. The register is formal because it is written in a technical tone.
D. The register is formal because it is written in a conversational tone.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 14 View Details
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The following passage contains a metaphor.
The following passage contains a metaphor. Identify the metaphor and explain its meaning.
Correct A. The metaphor is 'life is a journey' and it means that life is a series of experiences.
B. The metaphor is 'life is a journey' and it means that life is a destination.
C. The metaphor is 'life is a journey' and it means that life is a struggle.
D. The metaphor is 'life is a journey' and it means that life is a pleasure.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 15 View Details
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The following passage is written in a persuasive register.
The following passage is written in a persuasive register. Identify the register and explain why it is persuasive.
Correct A. The register is persuasive because it is written in a convincing tone.
B. The register is persuasive because it is written in a neutral tone.
C. The register is persuasive because it is written in a technical tone.
D. The register is persuasive because it is written in a conversational tone.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 16 View Details
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The following passage contains a simile.
The following passage contains a simile. Identify the simile and explain its meaning.
Correct A. The simile is 'he ran like a cheetah' and it means that he ran quickly.
B. The simile is 'he ran like a cheetah' and it means that he ran slowly.
C. The simile is 'he ran like a cheetah' and it means that he ran steadily.
D. The simile is 'he ran like a cheetah' and it means that he ran erratically.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 17 View Details
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The following passage is written in a formal register.
The following passage is written in a formal register. Identify the register and explain why it is formal.
Correct A. The register is formal because it is written in a professional tone.
B. The register is formal because it is written in a casual tone.
C. The register is formal because it is written in a technical tone.
D. The register is formal because it is written in a conversational tone.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 18 View Details
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The following passage contains a metaphor.
The following passage contains a metaphor. Identify the metaphor and explain its meaning.
Correct A. The metaphor is 'life is a journey' and it means that life is a series of experiences.
B. The metaphor is 'life is a journey' and it means that life is a destination.
C. The metaphor is 'life is a journey' and it means that life is a struggle.
D. The metaphor is 'life is a journey' and it means that life is a pleasure.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19 View Details
The following passage is written in a persuasive register. Identify the register and explain why it is persuasive.
A. The register is persuasive because it is written in a convincing tone.
B. The register is persuasive because it is written in a neutral tone.
C. The register is persuasive because it is written in a technical tone.
D. The register is persuasive because it is written in a conversational tone.

Correct Answer: VIEW ANSWER

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Question 20 View Details
The phrase 'burn the midnight oil' is an example of an idiom that uses which of the following grammatical structures?
Correct A. Metaphorical expression
B. Hyperbole
C. Allusion
D. Personification

Correct Answer: A

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Question 21 View Details
Which of the following sentences is an example of a sentence with a dangling modifier?
Correct A. The dog, being very hungry, ate the food.
B. The teacher gave the student a book.
C. The sun was shining brightly in the clear blue sky.
D. The baby laughed at the clown.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 22 View Details
The sentence 'The new employee, who was very nervous, made a good impression.' is an example of which of the following grammatical structures?
Correct A. Relative clause
B. Adjective clause
C. Noun clause
D. Adverbial clause

Correct Answer: A

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Question 23 View Details
The phrase 'break a leg' is an example of which of the following idioms?
Correct A. Wish someone good luck
B. Express sympathy for someone
C. Convey a message of congratulations
D. Offer words of encouragement

Correct Answer: A

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Question 24 View Details
The sentence 'The book, which was written by John Grisham, is a bestseller.' is an example of which of the following grammatical structures?
Correct A. Relative clause
B. Adjective clause
C. Noun clause
D. Adverbial clause

Correct Answer: A

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Question 25 View Details
The phrase 'bend over backwards' is an example of which of the following idioms?
Correct A. Make a great effort
B. Show willingness to help
C. Express a strong opinion
D. Offer a compromise

Correct Answer: A

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