OST Purpose and Usage 2

Question 1

A student writes an essay arguing that schools should start later in the morning. What is the primary purpose of this essay?

Accepted Answer

To persuade readers that later school start times are beneficial

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To entertain readers with funny stories about tired students

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To inform readers about the history of school schedules

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To describe a typical morning routine at a high school

Question 2

Which sentence uses the word 'principal' correctly?

Accepted Answer

The principal reason for the delay was bad weather.

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She was the principle leader of the group.

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Following this principle is key to success.

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The principle office is located downtown.

Question 3

A news article begins: 'Scientists have discovered a new species of deep-sea fish near the coast of Japan.' What is the author's most likely purpose?

Accepted Answer

To inform readers about a scientific discovery

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To persuade readers to protect ocean life

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To entertain readers with an adventure story

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To describe the beauty of the Japanese coast

Question 4

Select the sentence that uses correct subject-verb agreement.

Accepted Answer

The group of scientists has published its findings.

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The team of players are warming up on the field.

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Neither the coach nor the players was ready.

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Each of the students have completed their assignment.

Question 5

An author uses the phrase 'the clock is ticking' to create urgency in a story. This is an example of which type of figurative language?

Accepted Answer

Idiom

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Simile

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Personification

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Hyperbole

Question 6

Which sentence correctly uses a comma in a compound sentence?

Accepted Answer

She studied hard, but she still felt nervous about the test.

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She studied hard but, she still felt nervous about the test.

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She studied hard but she still felt nervous, about the test.

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She studied, hard but she still felt nervous about the test.

Question 7

A recipe booklet is written to teach readers how to prepare meals. What is its primary purpose?

Accepted Answer

Inform

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Persuade

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Entertain

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Reflect