Tone, Purpose, and Grammar Assessment

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Which sentence demonstrates correct subject-verb agreement?

  • Each of the students have completed the assignment.
  • The team of scientists are presenting their findings.
  • Neither the cat nor the dogs is allowed on the couch.
  • The data suggests a need for further research. (correct)

In the sentence, 'The dog wagged its tail,' what is the correct type and use of the pronoun?

  • Possessive pronoun, modifies 'dog'
  • Reflexive pronoun, object
  • Personal pronoun, subject
  • Possessive pronoun, modifies 'tail' (correct)

Choose the word that best completes the sentence: 'The speaker's ______ delivery captivated the audience.'

  • Inept
  • Eloquent (correct)
  • Stilted
  • Mundane

A passage describing the history of the internet, detailing its origins and development, primarily serves what purpose?

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What is the tone of a passage that uses sarcasm and irony to criticize political corruption?

<p>Satirical (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which sentence correctly uses a pronoun to avoid ambiguity?

<p>Because the car was old, it needed repairs. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to 'ephemeral'.

<p>Permanent (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A speech intended to inspire citizens to support a new environmental initiative primarily aims at:

<p>Persuading (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What tone is conveyed in a passage filled with vivid descriptions of nature and reflective introspection?

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Which sentence has the correct subject-verb agreement?

<p>Politics makes for strange bedfellows. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the sentence, 'Everyone should bring their own lunch,' which correction is most appropriate?

<p>Change 'their' to 'his or her&quot; (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Choose the word that best completes the sentence: 'The detective noticed a ______ discrepancy in the suspect's alibi.'

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An essay arguing for stricter gun control laws is primarily an example of what?

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What type of tone is evident in a eulogy delivered at a funeral?

<p>Somber (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Choose the sentence with correct pronoun usage:

<p>Neither John nor Tom wanted his car. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Select the word that is closest in meaning to 'ubiquitous'.

<p>Common (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A manual providing step-by-step instructions for assembling a product primarily serves to:

<p>Instruct (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Identify which of the options is an example of an objective tone:

<p>The study revealed a significant correlation between exercise and mental health. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Choose the word that is most similar in meaning to 'vindicate'.

<p>Exonerate (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

What is Tone?

The author's attitude toward the subject matter, conveyed through word choice and style.

What is Purpose?

The author's reason for writing: to inform, persuade, entertain, or express.

What is Persuasion?

To convince the reader to agree with a certain point of view.

What is Exposition?

To explain or describe a topic using facts and information.

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What is a Pronoun?

A word that replaces a noun (e.g., he, she, it, they).

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What is Pronoun Agreement?

Pronouns must agree in number (singular/plural) and gender with the nouns they replace.

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What is Subject-Verb Agreement?

Verbs must agree in number with their subjects (singular/plural).

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What is Vocabulary?

The ability to understand and use words effectively.

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What are Possessive Pronouns?

His, her, its, their, my, your, our

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What is a Metaphor?

A direct comparison between two things, saying one IS the other

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What is a Simile?

Comparison between two things using 'like' or 'as.

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What is the Main Idea?

The central topic or idea the author conveys in their writing.

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What is Supporting Detail?

Facts, statistics, examples, and anecdotes that support the main idea.

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Study Notes

  • A 45-item questionnaire will assess the ability to identify a passage's tone and purpose, such as persuasion or exposition.
  • The questionnaire will also test simple grammar, including subject-verb agreement and pronoun usage.
  • Vocabulary will be assessed.

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