ABLE Core Knowledge 3

Question 1

Which sentence demonstrates correct subject-verb agreement?

Accepted Answer

Neither the manager nor the employees were informed.

Answer

When using 'neither/nor,' the verb agrees with the subject closest to it — 'employees' is plural, so 'were' is correct.

Question 2

What is the definition of 'inference' in reading comprehension?

Accepted Answer

Drawing a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning

Answer

An inference is a logical conclusion drawn from textual evidence combined with the reader's prior knowledge.

Question 3

Which sentence contains a dangling modifier?

Accepted Answer

Running quickly, the bus was caught by Maria.

Answer

In 'Running quickly, the bus was caught by Maria,' the participial phrase incorrectly modifies 'the bus' instead of the person running.

Question 4

What is the meaning of the word 'ambiguous'?

Accepted Answer

Open to more than one interpretation

Answer

'Ambiguous' describes language or situations that can be understood in more than one way, creating uncertainty.

Question 5

Which organizational pattern presents events in the order they occurred?

Accepted Answer

Chronological order

Answer

Chronological order arranges information sequentially from earliest to latest event, often using signal words like 'first,' 'then,' and 'finally.'

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