COOP Language Arts 5

Question 1

Which sentence contains a misplaced modifier?

Accepted Answer

She almost drove her children to school every day.

Answer

'Almost' should come before 'every day' to avoid implying she nearly drove them (but didn't) daily.

Question 2

Which transition word best signals a contrast between two ideas?

Accepted Answer

however

Answer

'However' is used to introduce a contrasting idea or exception.

Question 3

What is the function of a subordinating conjunction?

Accepted Answer

to introduce a dependent clause and show its relationship to the main clause

Answer

Subordinating conjunctions (because, although, since) introduce dependent clauses and link them to independent clauses.

Question 4

Which sentence is the best example of a compound-complex sentence?

Accepted Answer

Because it rained, we stayed inside, and we watched a movie.

Answer

A compound-complex sentence has at least one dependent clause and two or more independent clauses.

Question 5

The word 'candid' most nearly means:

Accepted Answer

truthful and straightforward

Answer

Candid means honest and direct in expression or opinion.

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