GMAS English Language Arts 5

Question 1

A student reads two articles about school uniforms—one arguing for and one against them. What is the best way to synthesize these texts in a written response?

Accepted Answer

Identify key agreements and disagreements, then draw a conclusion supported by both texts

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Summarize only the article that agrees with the student's opinion

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List every point from both articles without any analysis

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Copy the most persuasive sentences from each article

Question 2

Which sentence uses an appositive correctly?

Accepted Answer

Marcus, my best friend, won the spelling bee.

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Marcus my best friend, won the spelling bee.

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Marcus, my best friend won the spelling bee.

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Marcus, my best friend won, the spelling bee.

Question 3

In a narrative text, what is the purpose of rising action?

Accepted Answer

To build tension and develop the conflict toward the climax

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To introduce the setting and main characters

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To resolve the central conflict

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To reveal the theme of the story

Question 4

Which word is an antonym for 'benevolent'?

Accepted Answer

Malevolent

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Generous

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Charitable

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Compassionate

Question 5

An author writes a biography of a historical figure using only primary sources such as letters and diaries. What is the main advantage of this approach?

Accepted Answer

Primary sources provide firsthand accounts, offering more direct and authentic evidence.

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Primary sources are always easier to read than secondary sources.

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Primary sources contain fewer factual errors than secondary sources.

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Primary sources include analysis and interpretation by historians.

Question 6

Which rhetorical appeal relies primarily on logic, data, and reasoned argument?

Accepted Answer

Logos

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Ethos

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Pathos

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Kairos

Question 7

A student revises a paragraph to improve its coherence. Which strategy is most effective?

Accepted Answer

Using transitional words and phrases to show how ideas connect

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Adding more sentences to make the paragraph longer

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Replacing every simple sentence with a complex one

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Removing all adjectives to make the writing more direct