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  1. A jar contains 5 red marbles, 3 blue marbles, and 2 green marbles. What is the probability of randomly selecting a blue marble?

    Answer: 3/10

    There are 3 blue marbles out of 10 total marbles, so the probability is 3/10.

  2. Which sentence uses a semicolon correctly?

    Answer: He studied hard; therefore, he passed the exam.

    A semicolon can join two independent clauses, especially when the second begins with a conjunctive adverb like 'therefore.'

  3. Which type of essay relies primarily on the writer's personal experience and reflections?

    Answer: Narrative/personal essay

    A narrative or personal essay uses first-person voice and focuses on the writer's own experiences and reflections.

  4. Solve for x: 2x − 3 = 11

    Answer: x = 7

    Adding 3 to both sides gives 2x = 14; dividing by 2 gives x = 7.

  5. Which of the following is an example of a compound sentence?

    Answer: Maria studied hard, and she aced the test.

    A compound sentence contains two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction like 'and.'

  6. A car depreciates in value by 15% each year. If it is worth $20,000 today, what will it be worth after one year?

    Answer: $17,000

    15% of $20,000 = $3,000; $20,000 − $3,000 = $17,000.

  7. What literary device is used when an author gives human qualities to a non-human entity?

    Answer: Personification

    Personification attributes human characteristics or emotions to animals, objects, or abstract ideas.