SAEE SAEE Language Usage 5

Question 1

Which sentence demonstrates correct use of a colon?

Accepted Answer

She needed the following: milk, eggs, and bread.

Answer

A colon follows a complete independent clause to introduce a list or explanation.

Question 2

Which word is spelled correctly?

Accepted Answer

accommodate

Answer

'Accommodate' has double 'c' and double 'm' — a common spelling error to watch for.

Question 3

Choose the sentence that avoids redundancy.

Accepted Answer

The audit revealed several discrepancies.

Answer

'Returned back,' 'repeated again,' and 'collaborated together' are all redundant; 'revealed' stands alone without repetition.

Question 4

Which sentence uses 'effect' and 'affect' correctly?

Accepted Answer

Stress can affect your health.

Answer

'Affect' is a verb meaning to influence; 'effect' is typically a noun meaning a result.

Question 5

Which sentence correctly uses a hyphen?

Accepted Answer

She is a well-known author.

Answer

Compound modifiers before a noun are hyphenated: 'well-known' modifies 'author' and comes before it.

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