ELA Language

Question 1

Which of the following sentences uses the word "ambiguous" correctly?

Accepted Answer

The professor gave an ambiguous explanation that left us unsure.

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The ambiguous of the weather caused confusion.

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He was ambiguous when asked about his plans.

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The ambiguous road led to a dead end.

Question 2

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

Accepted Answer

I bought apples, bananas, and grapes.

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I bought, apples bananas and grapes.

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I bought apples, bananas and, grapes.

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I bought apples bananas and grapes.

Question 3

Which of the following sentences is a compound sentence?

Accepted Answer

I wanted to buy a cake, but the store was closed.

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I went to the store because I needed milk.

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After we finished the meeting, we went for lunch.

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Although it was late, he continued working.

Question 4

Which of the following sentences uses the word "affect" correctly?

Accepted Answer

The heavy rain will affect the game.

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The new law will have a positive affect on the community.

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His affect was cold and distant.

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The company had a large affect on the environment.

Question 5

Which sentence contains correct pronoun agreement?

Accepted Answer

If anyone needs help, they should ask the teacher.

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Each of the students has their own locker.

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Neither of the dogs forgot their leash.

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The team lost their game last night.