NEDP Reading and Writing 2

Question 1

Which sentence contains a correctly placed comma?

Accepted Answer

I enjoy hiking, camping, and fishing.

Answer

Items in a series should be separated by commas. The serial comma before 'and' is correct usage.

Question 2

What is the main purpose of a topic sentence in a paragraph?

Accepted Answer

To state the main idea of the paragraph

Answer

A topic sentence states the central idea of the paragraph and tells readers what to expect.

Question 3

Which word is a synonym for 'eloquent'?

Accepted Answer

Articulate

Answer

'Eloquent' means fluent and persuasive in speech or writing; 'articulate' shares this meaning.

Question 4

Read this sentence: 'The report was written by the team.' This is an example of which voice?

Accepted Answer

Passive voice

Answer

In passive voice, the subject (the report) receives the action rather than performing it.

Question 5

What does the prefix 'mis-' mean in the word 'misunderstand'?

Accepted Answer

Wrongly or incorrectly

Answer

The prefix 'mis-' means wrongly or badly, as in misunderstand (to understand incorrectly).

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