COOP Language Arts 2

Question 1

Which sentence uses a semicolon correctly?

Accepted Answer

She studied hard; she passed the test.

Answer

A semicolon joins two independent clauses without a coordinating conjunction.

Question 2

Which word is the antonym of 'benevolent'?

Accepted Answer

malicious

Answer

Benevolent means well-meaning and kind, so malicious (intending harm) is its antonym.

Question 3

Identify the participial phrase in: 'Running down the hill, Maria tripped.'

Accepted Answer

Running down the hill

Answer

A participial phrase begins with a participle and modifies a noun; 'Running down the hill' modifies Maria.

Question 4

Which sentence demonstrates correct subject-verb agreement?

Accepted Answer

Each of the boys is ready.

Answer

'Each' is singular and requires the singular verb 'is.'

Question 5

What is the meaning of the prefix 'circum-' in the word 'circumnavigate'?

Accepted Answer

around

Answer

Circum- means around, so circumnavigate means to travel all the way around something.

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