IAR ELA Writing and Vocabulary 2

Question 1

Which sentence uses a semicolon correctly?

Accepted Answer

We hiked all day; we were exhausted.

Answer

We hiked all day; and we were exhausted.

Answer

We hiked all day, we were exhausted.

Answer

We hiked; all day we were exhausted.

Question 2

Read the sentence: 'The committee made their decision quickly.' Which revision corrects the agreement error?

Accepted Answer

The committee made its decision quickly.

Answer

The committee make their decision quickly.

Answer

The committee made they decision quickly.

Answer

The committees made their decision quickly.

Question 3

In the word 'reconstruct,' what does the prefix 're-' mean?

Accepted Answer

Again

Answer

Before

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Against

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Without

Question 4

Which transition word best signals a contrast between two ideas?

Accepted Answer

However

Answer

Therefore

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Furthermore

Answer

Likewise

Question 5

What is the meaning of 'benevolent' as used in 'a benevolent leader'?

Accepted Answer

Kind and generous

Answer

Strict and harsh

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Wealthy and proud

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Quiet and shy

Question 6

Which sentence is written in the active voice?

Accepted Answer

The dog chased the ball.

Answer

The ball was chased by the dog.

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The ball had been chased.

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The ball was being chased.

Question 7

Which choice correctly punctuates this introductory phrase: 'After the storm passed ___ we cleaned the yard'?

Accepted Answer

, (comma)

Answer

; (semicolon)

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: (colon)

Answer

no punctuation