GMAS English Language Arts (ELA) Domains 3

Question 1

A student is writing a research report and finds two sources that disagree. What should the student do?

Accepted Answer

Evaluate both sources for credibility and note the disagreement in the report

Answer

Evaluating source credibility and acknowledging disagreements demonstrates critical thinking and strengthens research integrity.

Question 2

Which sentence is an example of a complex sentence?

Accepted Answer

Although it was raining, the game continued.

Answer

A complex sentence contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause, as shown by the subordinating conjunction 'although.'

Question 3

What is the meaning of the Latin root 'bene' as found in words like 'beneficial' and 'benefit'?

Accepted Answer

Good or well

Answer

The Latin root 'bene' means 'good' or 'well,' which is why 'beneficial' means producing good results.

Question 4

In literary analysis, what does 'theme' refer to?

Accepted Answer

The central message or life lesson conveyed by the story

Answer

Theme is the central idea or message about life and human experience that the author conveys through the story.

Question 5

Which revision BEST improves the vague sentence: 'The person went to the place and did something'?

Accepted Answer

The firefighter rushed to the burning building and began evacuating residents.

Answer

Specific nouns and vivid verbs replace vague language to create a clear, precise sentence.

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