GED Reasoning Through Language Arts Writing 4

Question 1

Which sentence uses a semicolon correctly?

Accepted Answer

He was tired; however, he kept working.

Answer

A semicolon is correctly used before conjunctive adverbs like 'however' to join two independent clauses.

Question 2

Which revision best improves the clarity of this sentence: 'The report that the manager who was hired last year wrote was confusing.'?

Accepted Answer

The report written by the manager hired last year was confusing.

Answer

Moving the participial phrase 'written by the manager hired last year' reduces nested clauses and improves readability.

Question 3

In an extended response, what is the PRIMARY purpose of a concluding paragraph?

Accepted Answer

To restate the thesis and summarize the main points

Answer

A concluding paragraph reinforces the essay's argument by restating the thesis and summarizing key supporting points.

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of a run-on sentence?

Accepted Answer

The movie was long it was also very boring.

Answer

Two independent clauses joined without a conjunction or punctuation form a run-on sentence.

Question 5

Which word best completes this sentence: 'The committee made its decision _____ careful deliberation.'?

Accepted Answer

after

Answer

'After' correctly indicates that the deliberation came before the decision in time.

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