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  1. Which sentence contains a dangling modifier?

    Answer: After finishing the exam, the results were posted.

    In 'After finishing the exam, the results were posted,' the results cannot finish an exam — the modifier dangles without a proper subject.

  2. Choose the word most similar in meaning to PROFICIENT.

    Answer: Skilled

    Proficient means competent and skilled in a particular area, making skilled the correct synonym.

  3. CARTOGRAPHER is to MAPS as LEXICOGRAPHER is to:

    Answer: Dictionaries

    A cartographer makes maps; a lexicographer compiles and writes dictionaries.

  4. Choose the word most OPPOSITE in meaning to DILIGENT.

    Answer: Lazy

    Diligent means showing careful and persistent work or effort; its antonym is lazy, meaning unwilling to work.

  5. Which word best completes the sentence? 'The officer's report was praised for its _______ analysis of the situation.'

    Answer: Astute

    Astute means having an ability to accurately assess situations, making it the best fit for a praised, insightful report.

  6. Identify the correct use of a SEMICOLON.

    Answer: The unit advanced; the enemy retreated.

    A semicolon correctly joins two independent clauses; 'The unit advanced' and 'the enemy retreated' are both complete sentences.

  7. COLD is to FRIGID as HOT is to:

    Answer: Scalding

    Frigid is an intensified form of cold; scalding is the comparable extreme intensification of hot.