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  1. Which sentence avoids a dangling modifier?

    Answer: Walking to school, I got caught in the rain.

    The modifier 'walking to school' correctly attaches to 'I', the person doing the walking.

  2. Which is the most precise word to replace 'good' in 'a good argument'?

    Answer: compelling

    'Compelling' precisely describes a persuasive, strong argument.

  3. How should examples be used in a TOEFL Independent essay?

    Answer: To support and develop your main points

    Specific examples support and strengthen your main arguments.

  4. Which sentence uses the correct verb tense for a general truth?

    Answer: Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius.

    General truths take the simple present tense ('boils').

  5. What does 'coherence' refer to in essay writing?

    Answer: The logical flow and connection of ideas

    Coherence is how logically and smoothly ideas connect throughout the essay.

  6. Which sentence correctly fixes the run-on: 'The essay was long it was interesting'?

    Answer: The essay was long, but it was interesting.

    Adding a comma and conjunction 'but' correctly joins the two clauses.

  7. Which article correctly completes: 'She wrote _____ excellent essay'?

    Answer: an

    'An' is used before words beginning with a vowel sound, like 'excellent'.