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  1. Identify the figure of speech: 'Life is a journey.'

    Answer: Metaphor

    This is a metaphor — it directly compares life to a journey without using 'like' or 'as'.

  2. Which sentence contains a dangling modifier?

    Answer: Running fast, the bus was caught.

    'Running fast, the bus was caught' has a dangling modifier — the bus cannot run fast; the subject of the modifier is missing.

  3. What is the difference between 'affect' and 'effect'?

    Answer: 'Affect' is usually a verb; 'effect' is usually a noun

    'Affect' is typically used as a verb (to influence), while 'effect' is typically used as a noun (the result).

  4. In comprehension, what does 'explicit information' refer to?

    Answer: Information directly stated in the text

    Explicit information is clearly and directly stated in the text, requiring no inference.

  5. Which of the following is an example of a compound sentence?

    Answer: She studied hard, and she passed the exam.

    A compound sentence joins two independent clauses with a coordinating conjunction such as 'and'.

  6. What is the function of an apostrophe in 'the teacher's book'?

    Answer: To show possession

    The apostrophe followed by 's' indicates that the book belongs to the teacher — it shows possession.

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