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  1. A student writes: 'The team played good in the championship.' What grammatical error is present?

    Answer: Incorrect use of an adjective instead of an adverb

    'Good' is an adjective; 'well' is the correct adverb to modify the verb 'played.'

  2. Which of the following is an irrational number?

    Answer: √7

    √7 cannot be expressed as a ratio of integers and its decimal expansion is non-terminating and non-repeating, making it irrational.

  3. What is the primary purpose of a thesis statement in an essay?

    Answer: To state the writer's main claim or central argument

    A thesis statement presents the writer's central argument or position that will be supported throughout the essay.

  4. What is 30% of 250?

    Answer: 75

    30% of 250 = 0.30 × 250 = 75.

  5. Which text structure uses signal words such as 'first,' 'next,' and 'finally'?

    Answer: Sequence/chronological order

    Signal words like 'first,' 'next,' and 'finally' indicate a sequence or chronological text structure.

  6. Simplify: 3(2x + 4) − 2(x − 1)

    Answer: 4x + 14

    3(2x+4) − 2(x−1) = 6x + 12 − 2x + 2 = 4x + 14.

  7. Which type of context clue uses a synonym or restatement to clarify an unfamiliar word?

    Answer: Definition/restatement clue

    A definition or restatement clue directly explains the unfamiliar word using a synonym or restated meaning nearby in the text.