Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D. A complex sentence consists of an independent clause and at least one dependent clause. In this case, 'Tabitha tried rock climbing' is the independent clause, and 'despite having a fear of heights' is the dependent clause, making it a complex sentence.
Choice A has been corrected to include a complete dependent clause, 'despite her fear of heights.'
Choice B is incorrect because the semicolon does not appropriately connect the clauses.
Choice C is incorrect as it combines two independent clauses without a dependent clause.
Therefore, only choice D correctly forms a complex sentence with an independent and dependent clause.

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.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is 'A: Coordinate clause.' In the sentence 'I ate, and he drank,' 'I ate' and 'he drank' are coordinate clauses. They are both independent clauses that are joined by the coordinating conjunction 'and.' A coordinate clause is a type of independent clause that is equally important and balanced within a sentence. A dependent clause cannot stand alone as a complete sentence and relies on an independent clause. A subordinate clause is a type of dependent clause that functions within a sentence to provide additional information but does not express a complete thought. An independent clause, on the other hand, can stand alone as a complete sentence.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct definition of the word translucent is letting some light through. Translucent materials allow light to pass through, but they are not completely clear or transparent, unlike transparent materials.
Choice A, 'Blocking all light,' is incorrect because translucent materials do not block all light.
Choice B, 'Blinding with light,' is incorrect as it does not describe the property of translucency.
Choice C, 'Giving off colorful light,' is also incorrect as it does not accurately define the term translucent.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A. The sentence is missing quotation marks around 'When is the assignment due?'. Quotation marks are essential to indicate that the words enclosed are being directly quoted.
Choice B is incorrect because a semicolon is not needed in this context.
Choice C is incorrect as a comma is already present after 'He asked' to separate the introductory clause.
Choice D is incorrect because the sentence does lack proper punctuation, which are the quotation marks.