Correct Answer: C

Rationale: In the sentence 'She baked a delicious cake for the party,' the verb 'baked' is an action performed by the subject 'She.' The direct object is the recipient of the action, which in this case is 'cake.' It answers the question 'What did she bake?' making 'cake' the direct object in the sentence. Choice A 'for the party' is a prepositional phrase indicating the purpose, not the direct object. Choice B 'delicious' describes the cake but is not the direct object. Choice D 'baked' is the verb itself, not the direct object receiving the action.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: In this sentence, 'important' is the positive form of the adjective. When comparing two things, the comparative form is used, which is 'more important' in this case. 'More important' indicates a higher degree of importance when comparing two things. Therefore, 'more important' is the correct comparative form of the adjective 'important' in this context. Choice A ('important') is the positive form, not the comparative form. Choice B ('importantly') is an adverb, not a comparative form of the adjective. Choice D ('most important') is the superlative form, used to show the highest degree of importance among three or more things, not for comparing two things.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: In this sentence, the word 'utter' best fits as it emphasizes the absolute and complete accuracy of the experiment. 'Utter' means total or complete, and in this context, it conveys a sense of total precision. Choices A, B, and D do not carry the same connotation of absolute precision. 'Extreme' and 'remarkable' may imply a high level of precision but not necessarily absolute or complete precision. 'Great' is a more general term that does not specifically emphasize the completeness of the precision required in conducting the experiment.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The given sentence combines multiple independent clauses without appropriate punctuation or conjunctions, creating a run-on sentence. A run-on sentence occurs when two or more independent clauses are joined without the necessary punctuation or coordination. In this case, the sentence lacks the proper conjunction or punctuation between 'store' and 'bought,' resulting in a run-on sentence. Choice B, 'Comma splice,' is incorrect because a comma splice involves joining two independent clauses with just a comma, which is not the case in the given sentence. Choice C, 'Dangling modifier,' is incorrect as there are no misplaced modifiers in the sentence. Choice D, 'Subject-verb agreement,' is also incorrect as the error in the sentence does not involve subject-verb agreement but rather the incorrect combination of independent clauses.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is 'Idyllic' because it accurately captures the peaceful and picturesque nature of the setting. The image of a lone cabin nestled among towering pines with smoke curling from its chimney into the crisp mountain air evokes a sense of tranquility and beauty. 'Bland' (choice A) is incorrect as it suggests something dull or uninteresting, which does not align with the vivid imagery described. 'Urban' (choice B) is also incorrect as it refers to a city or town setting, which is the opposite of the isolated cabin in the mountains. 'Sterile' (choice D) is incorrect as it conveys a lack of warmth and character, which is not reflective of the cozy and inviting atmosphere portrayed in the description.