PARCC Word Usage 2

Question 1

Which sentence uses "affect" correctly?

Accepted Answer

The cold weather did not affect the game.

Answer

"Affect" is a verb meaning to influence, so it correctly fits "did not affect the game."

Question 2

Choose the correct word: "The committee will _____ the new policy next week."

Accepted Answer

adopt

Answer

"Adopt" means to formally accept or put into practice, which fits accepting a policy.

Question 3

Which sentence uses "fewer" correctly?

Accepted Answer

We need fewer chairs for the meeting.

Answer

"Fewer" is used with countable nouns like chairs, while "less" is used with uncountable nouns.

Question 4

Identify the correct usage: "_____ going to be late if we don't hurry."

Accepted Answer

They're

Answer

"They're" is the contraction of "they are," which fits the sentence.

Question 5

Which word correctly completes the sentence: "The teacher gave good _____ about the test."

Accepted Answer

advice

Answer

"Advice" is the noun meaning guidance, while "advise" is the verb.

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