IAR ELA Writing and Vocabulary 2

Question 1

Which sentence uses a semicolon correctly?

Accepted Answer

We hiked all day; we were exhausted.

Answer

A semicolon joins two independent clauses without a conjunction.

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

A collective noun like 'committee' acting as one unit takes the singular pronoun 'its.'

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Again

Answer

The prefix 're-' means 'again,' so 'reconstruct' means to build again.

Question 4

Which transition word best signals a contrast between two ideas?

Accepted Answer

However

Answer

'However' signals a contrast, while the others show result, addition, or similarity.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Kind and generous

Answer

'Benevolent' means showing kindness and goodwill toward others.

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