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  1. Which punctuation mark is used to introduce a list?

    Answer: Colon

    A colon is used to introduce a list or an explanation that follows a complete sentence.

  2. Choose the correct form: 'Neither the students nor the teacher ___ present.'

    Answer: was

    With 'neither...nor', the verb agrees with the subject closest to it ('teacher' is singular), so 'was' is correct.

  3. What is the tone of a piece of writing that uses words like 'devastating', 'tragic', and 'heartbreaking'?

    Answer: Somber

    Words like 'devastating', 'tragic', and 'heartbreaking' create a somber, mournful tone.

  4. Which sentence uses reported speech correctly?

    Answer: She said that she was tired.

    In reported speech, the tense shifts back — 'is' becomes 'was' when the reporting verb is past tense.

  5. What does 'inferring' mean in reading comprehension?

    Answer: Making a logical conclusion from clues in the text

    Inferring means drawing conclusions that are not directly stated but are suggested by evidence in the text.

  6. Which word is a synonym for 'eloquent'?

    Answer: Articulate

    'Eloquent' means fluent and persuasive in speaking or writing; 'articulate' is its closest synonym.

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