OCCT Language Arts & Reading 5

Question 1

Which sentence uses parallel structure?

Accepted Answer

She likes hiking, swimming, and riding bikes.

Answer

All items in the list use the same -ing form.

Question 2

What does the idiom 'break the ice' mean?

Accepted Answer

To ease tension at the start of an interaction

Answer

The idiom means to start conversation and relieve social awkwardness.

Question 3

In a plot diagram, the climax is:

Accepted Answer

The turning point of greatest tension

Answer

The climax is the peak of conflict and a turning point in the story.

Question 4

Which pronoun correctly completes: 'The award was given to Maria and ____.'

Accepted Answer

me

Answer

'Me' is the object pronoun following the preposition 'to'.

Question 5

Which detail would most weaken an argument that school uniforms improve grades?

Accepted Answer

A study showing no grade change in schools with uniforms

Answer

Direct evidence of no change contradicts the claim.

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