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Unfortunately, the belief that changelings could be convinced to leave was not just an innocuous superstition; however, on some occasions, harm came to the individual who was thought to be a changeling. Which is the best way to revise and combine the underlined portion of the sentences?

A. an innocuous superstition, on some occasions, B. an innocuous superstition, but on some occasions, C. an innocuous superstition; however, on some occasions, D. an innocuous superstition: on some occasions,

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The best way to revise and combine the underlined portion of the sentences is by using a semicolon to show a stronger connection between the two ideas. Using 'however' after the semicolon helps to contrast the innocuous superstition with the negative outcome that sometimes occurred, providing a smoother flow between the ideas. Choice A is incorrect as it lacks a proper conjunction or punctuation to connect the ideas. Choice B is incorrect as 'but' does not effectively contrast the ideas as 'however' does. Choice D is incorrect as a colon is used to introduce a list or explanation, which is not suitable in this context where a contrast is needed.

Question 2 of 5

Which of the following sentences has correct pronoun-antecedent agreement?

A. The storm, which included three days of rain, was very strong, and it left half the city flooded. B. Each of the cars needs to be examined for damage by a mechanic; they may need repairs. C. The number of people who had to evacuate hasn't been confirmed, but it is small. D. Many people were able to take advantage of shelters, where they were kept safe from the storm.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Sentence C correctly maintains the pronoun-antecedent agreement. In this sentence, the antecedent is 'number of people,' and the pronoun 'it' is used to refer back to this antecedent. The singular pronoun 'it' matches the singular antecedent 'number,' making the sentence grammatically correct. Choice A is incorrect because it uses the plural pronoun 'they' to refer back to the singular antecedent 'storm.' Choice B is incorrect as it uses the plural pronoun 'they' to refer back to the singular antecedent 'each of the cars.' Choice D is incorrect because it uses the singular pronoun 'he or she' to refer back to the plural antecedent 'many people.' This creates a lack of agreement between the pronoun and its antecedent.

Question 3 of 5

Which of the following sentences follows the rules of capitalization?

A. As juveniles, African white-backed vultures are darkly colored, developing their white feathers only as they grow into adulthood. B. Ukrainians celebrate a holiday called Malanka during which men dress in costumes and masks and play tricks on their neighbors. C. Because of its distance from the sun, the planet Neptune has seasons that last the equivalent of forty-one Earth years. D. Edward Jenner, considered the Father of Immunology, invented the world's first vaccine.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: In sentence B, "Ukrainians" is capitalized because it is referring to a specific group of people, and "Malanka" is also capitalized as it is a holiday name. This follows the rules of capitalization for proper nouns. Choices A, C, and D contain correct capitalization, but they also include additional capitalizations that are unnecessary. For instance, in choice A, "African white-backed vultures" should not be capitalized unless it is part of a proper noun or a title. In choice C, while "Neptune" and "Earth" should be capitalized as they are names of celestial bodies, the word "sun" is not capitalized unless it is used as part of the proper noun "Sun." Choice D correctly capitalizes proper nouns like "Edward Jenner" and "Immunology," but the general terms like "Father" and "vaccine" do not need capitalization unless they are part of a title or a specific name.

Question 4 of 5

First and foremost, they receive an annual pension payment. T has been reviewed and changed a number of times, most recently to reflect the salary of a high-level government executive. Which of the following would NOT be an acceptable way to revise and combine the underlined portion of the sentences above?

A. annual pension payment, the amount of which B. annual pension payment; the amount of the pension C. annual pension payment; over the years since 1958, the amount of the pension D. annual pension payment, the amount of the pension.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Option C is the correct answer because it disrupts the flow of the sentence and introduces unnecessary information. The phrase 'over the years since 1958' is irrelevant in this context and does not contribute to the intended meaning of the sentence. The sentence is focused on the recent changes to the pension, not its historical evolution. Choices A, B, and D provide clear and concise ways to revise and combine the underlined portion of the sentences, maintaining a logical and relevant sentence structure.

Question 5 of 5

Which of the following sentences has the correct subject-verb agreement?

A. The Akhal-Teke horse breed, originally from Turkmenistan, has long enjoyed a reputation for bravery and fortitude. B. The employer decided that he could not, due to the high cost of health care, afford to offer other benefits to his employees. C. Though Puerto Rico is known popularly for its beaches, its landscape also includes mountains, which are home to many of the island's rural villages. D. Each of the storm chasers decides whether or not to go out when rain makes visibility low.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The subject 'employer' in sentence B agrees with the singular verb 'decided.' In subject-verb agreement, singular subjects need singular verbs, while plural subjects need plural verbs. The use of 'decided' correctly pairs with the singular subject 'employer' in this sentence. Choice A is incorrect as the subject 'Akhal-Teke horse breed' is singular and should be paired with the singular verb 'has,' not 'have.' Choice C is incorrect because the verb 'play' does not agree with the plural subject 'mountains'; it should be 'play host' or 'are home to.' Choice D is incorrect as 'Each of the storm chasers' is a singular subject and should be paired with the singular verb 'decides,' not 'decide.'

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