OST Purpose and Usage 5

Question 1

A student revises the sentence 'The cat sat on the mat' to 'The sleek tabby sprawled lazily across the woven mat.' What is the primary effect of this revision?

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It adds vivid detail that creates a clearer, more specific image

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It changes the author's purpose from persuasive to informative

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It removes unnecessary information to improve conciseness

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It corrects a grammatical error in the original sentence

Question 2

Which sentence is written in active voice?

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The school board approved the new attendance policy.

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The homework was completed by the students before class.

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A touchdown was scored by the quarterback in overtime.

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The experiment results were recorded by the lab team.

Question 3

A speech at a graduation ceremony uses phrases like 'your future is bright' and 'the world awaits you.' The speaker's primary purpose is to —

Accepted Answer

inspire and motivate graduates as they begin a new chapter

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inform graduates about career options available to them

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persuade graduates to continue their education

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describe the challenges graduates will face in life

Question 4

Which sentence correctly uses 'fewer' versus 'less'?

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She made fewer mistakes on the second test.

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There is less students in the classroom today.

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I have fewer money than I thought.

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We need less volunteers for the event.

Question 5

An author writes a satirical article that uses humor and exaggeration to criticize government waste. The primary purpose is to —

Accepted Answer

entertain readers while also making a critical point about society

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inform readers about government spending statistics

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describe the daily work of government officials

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persuade readers to vote in the next election

Question 6

Which sentence demonstrates correct parallel structure?

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She enjoys hiking, swimming, and cycling on weekends.

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She enjoys hiking, to swim, and cycling on weekends.

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She enjoys hiking, swimming, and to cycle on weekends.

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She enjoys to hike, swimming, and cycling on weekends.

Question 7

A student argues that the author of a novel uses first-person narration 'to make the story feel more personal and immediate.' This is a claim about the author's —

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craft and purpose

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setting

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plot structure

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theme