THEA THEA Writing 2

Question 1

Which sentence contains a dangling modifier?

Accepted Answer

Running to catch the bus, the bag was dropped.

Answer

In option B, the participial phrase 'Running to catch the bus' has no clear subject to modify — the bag cannot run.

Question 2

Which of the following best uses a semicolon correctly?

Accepted Answer

She studied hard; she still failed the exam.

Answer

A semicolon correctly joins two independent clauses without a coordinating conjunction.

Question 3

In an argumentative essay, what is the primary purpose of a counterargument?

Accepted Answer

To acknowledge and then refute an opposing viewpoint

Answer

Acknowledging and refuting a counterargument strengthens the writer's credibility and overall argument.

Question 4

Which word choice error appears in this sentence: 'The affect of the medicine was immediate'?

Accepted Answer

'affect' should be 'effect'

Answer

'Effect' is the noun meaning result; 'affect' is typically a verb meaning to influence.

Question 5

Which revision improves the following wordy sentence: 'Due to the fact that it was raining, we stayed inside'?

Accepted Answer

Because it was raining, we stayed inside.

Answer

Replacing 'due to the fact that' with 'because' eliminates unnecessary wordiness.

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