OST Purpose and Usage 4

Question 1

Which transition word best shows a cause-and-effect relationship between two sentences?

Accepted Answer

Therefore

Answer

However

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Meanwhile

Answer

Similarly

Question 2

A short story describes a character's fear of public speaking through internal thoughts and physical sensations. The author's primary purpose is most likely to —

Accepted Answer

entertain readers by exploring a relatable human experience

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inform readers about anxiety disorders

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persuade readers to take public speaking classes

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describe techniques for overcoming stage fright

Question 3

Which sentence contains a dangling modifier?

Accepted Answer

While reading the book, the phone rang.

Answer

After finishing the project, the team celebrated.

Answer

Covered in mud, the dog ran through the house.

Answer

Exhausted from the hike, she sat down to rest.

Question 4

A scientist writes a report about the effects of microplastics on marine ecosystems, using charts and citations. What is the primary purpose?

Accepted Answer

To inform readers about research findings

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To entertain with an underwater adventure

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To persuade governments to ban all plastics

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To describe the beauty of marine life

Question 5

Select the sentence that correctly uses an apostrophe.

Accepted Answer

The dogs' leashes were tangled together.

Answer

The dog's' bowl was empty.

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The dogs leash was found in the yard.

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The dogs were chasing it's tail.

Question 6

Which word is a more precise and formal synonym for 'bad' in academic writing?

Accepted Answer

Detrimental

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Awful

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Terrible

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Lousy

Question 7

A fundraising letter for a hospital opens with a story about a child who was saved by donors' contributions. Why does the author use this technique?

Accepted Answer

To appeal to readers' emotions and motivate them to donate

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To provide factual statistics about hospital funding

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To explain the medical procedures used to treat the child

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To inform readers about hospital operations