The eye drops were intended to _____ the pupils for the eye exam.

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Question 1 of 4

The eye drops were intended to _____ the pupils for the eye exam.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is 'dilate.' Eye drops are used to dilate the pupils, meaning to widen or enlarge them, which is necessary for an eye exam to allow more light to enter the eye. 'Constrict' (choice B) means to make smaller, which is the opposite effect needed for an eye exam. 'Enlarge' (choice C) is similar in meaning to dilate but is not the correct term used in this context. 'Decrease' (choice D) means to make less or reduce, which is also the opposite of what is required for an eye exam.

Question 2 of 4

Which sentence uses the word 'present' as an adjective?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The sentence 'She was present at the meeting' uses 'present' as an adjective. In this context, 'present' describes her state of being at the meeting. The other choices use 'present' as a verb (to give), a noun (a gift), and a verb (to show), making them incorrect in the context of looking for the adjective use of 'present'.

Question 3 of 4

Which phrase best completes the sentence: 'Despite _____, he managed to complete the race.'

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is 'A: his injury.' In the context of completing a race, an injury would be a significant obstacle to overcome. While choices B, C, and D could also pose challenges, an injury is the most severe hindrance that would make completing a race particularly difficult. His condition, pain, or fatigue may affect performance, but they are not as directly impactful as an injury in this scenario.

Question 4 of 4

Which of the following sentences is written in the passive voice?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: 'The homework was completed by the student.' This sentence is in the passive voice because the subject (homework) is being acted upon by the student. In passive voice constructions, the subject receives the action rather than performing it. Choices B, C, and D are in active voice where the subject performs the action. In choice B, 'The student completed the homework,' the subject (student) is the one performing the action of completing the homework.

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