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Pronoun Agreement and Reference — Cumulative exam Answers

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Which best states the structure of the section entitled “Solitude” in Walden?

A
Thoreau describes a sequence of events he enjoys at night, and then compares himself to others who do not understand his pleasure in being alone in nature.
B
Thoreau compares the nighttime and daytime landscapes, and then concludes that they are alike, much as all people are alike.
C
Thoreau describes the effect that being alone in the evening has on him, and then describes the effect the same circumstance has on a friend of his.
D
Thoreau explains that whatever concerns he has had during the day are resolved by a walk in the evening, and then advises other people to follow his example.
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Read the sentence.Mark Twain is a pseudonym for the writer’s legal name, Samuel L. Clemens.Based on the prefix, pseudo-, what does the word “pseudonym” mean?

A
real name
B
given name
C
fake name
D
legal name
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Which information is necessary to include when framing a direct quote?

A
the author’s name
B
date the source was published
C
parentheses around direct quotes
D
the author’s occupation
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An e-mail to your boss asking for a raise in salary would most likely use what type of language?

A
formal
B
informal
C
jargon
D
casual
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Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

A
The man was wet; he was standing in the rain without an umbrella.
B
The man was wet, he was standing in the rain without an umbrella.
C
The man was wet he was standing in the rain without an umbrella.
D
The man was wet: he was standing in the rain without an umbrella.
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Read the sentence. Timothy walk to school everyday, and he lives four miles away. Which is the best revision of the underlined word?

A
walks
B
walked
C
walking
D
would walk
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Read the paragraph.Competitive sports are valuable activities for young people today. They emphasize the importance of being part of a team and working toward a common goal. Competitive sports give today's youth an advantage as athletes tend to be more confident in themselves and their abilities. Participation in competitive sports is strongly recommended for our students.Which strategy does the author use in her choice of language to convey her message?

A
sequence of events
B
facts and statement
C
persuasive influence
D
experts’ logic and reason
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Which best defines the term "universal theme”?

A
a technique used to analyze stories and poems
B
how an author conveys the tone of a text
C
a big idea that relates to most people
D
a specific message found in a text
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Read the sentence. The team raises most of their money at the bake sale.The error in this sentence is a

A
pronoun-antecedent voice agreement error.
B
pronoun-antecedent number agreement error.
C
pronoun-antecedent gender agreement error.
D
pronoun-antecedent subject agreement error.
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Which statements describe the Middle Ages? Choose four answers.

A
It was a period of time between 500 and 1500 CE.
B
It was a period characterized by democratic rule.
C
Catholicism was the dominant religion in Europe.
D
The monarchy and the Church were very powerful.
E
A rising middle class was challenging class distinctions.
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Read the paragraph.[1] Studies have shown that kids who eat healthy food have more energy. [2] When students are more energized, they get better grades. [3] Still, half the Lincoln High students eat pizza at its lunchtime. [4] The school plans to start offering healthier options like salads and fruit as an alternative.Which sentence contains a pronoun-antecedent error?

A
sentence 4
B
sentence 3
C
sentence 2
D
sentence 1
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Read the paragraph.Length multiplied by width equals the square footage of a room. If the room is L-shaped, you can break the space down into several different squares or rectangles. You may want to measure in inches to figure out the total square inches. Then divide that by 144 to figure out the total square footage.This passage is most appropriate for

A
professional architects.
B
professional construction workers.
C
students studying advanced mathematics.
D
students learning architectural design.

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