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Usage and Punctuation Answers

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Read the passage.The flu and the common cold are both respiratory illnesses, but they are caused by different viruses. Because these two types of illnesses have similar symptoms, it can be difficult to tell the difference between them based on symptoms alone. In general, the flu is worse than the common cold, and symptoms are more common and intense. Colds are usually milder than flus. People with colds are more likely to have a runny or stuffy nose. Colds generally do not result in serious health problems, such as pneumonia or bacterial infections. The flu, on the other hand, can lead to very serious complications.

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In general . . . symptoms are more common and intense. Colds are usually milder than flus.
B
In general, the flu is . . . more common and intense. Colds are usually milder than flus.
C
In general, the flu is worse than . . . common and intense. Colds are usually milder than flus.
D
In general, the flu is worse . . . and symptoms are more common and intense. Colds are usually milder than flus.
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Which sentence uses capitalization correctly?

A
Last year’s festival in Carlos Garcia park was an enormous success.
B
That musician plays the violin and joined the Symphony just last year.
C
You should visit the Grand Canyon next time you are in the southwest.
D
This year Ray Wallace will run against Governor Anna Lee in the election.
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Read the passage.The environmental and social benefits of high-speed rail are numerous. High-speed trains are certainly fast. High-speed trains are also operable and reliable in all kinds of weather. They are environmentally friendly and energy efficient. More importantly, they decrease greenhouse gas emissions and improve air quality. The high-speed rail lines currently under construction in Los Angeles, Chicago, Orlando, and Albany are anticipated for completion by 2023. The future is bright for high-speed rail.

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The high-speed rail lines currently . . . in Los Angeles, Chicago, Orlando, and Albany are anticipated for completion by 2023.
B
The high-speed rail lines . . . are anticipated for completion by 2023.
C
The high-speed rail lines currently under construction in Los Angeles, Chicago, Orlando, and Albany . . . 2023.
D
The high-speed rail lines currently under construction . . . are anticipated for completion by 2023.
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Read the passage.The Humane Society of the United States [HSUS] is headquartered in Washington, DC, and was founded by a group of journalists in 1954. The organization employs 528 workers. It is the 136th-largest charity in the United States and boasts over 1,500 volunteers. The Humane Society’s mission focuses on five issues: factory farming, animal fighting, the fur trade, puppy mills, and wildlife abuse. Less than a decade ago, the HSUS began pursuing global work through an affiliate. Today there are staff members working in 17 different nations.

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Less than a decade ago, the HSUS began pursuing global work [work outside of the United States] through an affiliate.
B
Less than a decade ago, the HSUS began pursuing global work through an affiliate [Humane Society International].
C
Less than a decade [eight years] ago, the HSUS began pursuing global work through an affiliate.
D
Less than a decade ago, the HSUS [Humane Society of the United States] began pursuing global work through an affiliate.
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Read the passage.The iconic Mount Rushmore has become a symbol of the United States. The rushmore monument was undertaken to increase Black Hills tourism. A congressional delegation voted to approve funding for the project in 1926. Carving of the massive monument took approximately 14 years and resulted in no fatalities. Rushmore has been overseen by the National Park Service since 1933.

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The iconic mount Rushmore has become a symbol of the United States.
B
The Rushmore monument was undertaken to increase Black Hills tourism.
C
A Congressional Delegation voted to approve funding for the project in 1926.
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Rushmore has been overseen by the National Park service since 1933.
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Which sentence uses capitalization correctly?

A
How did senator Gutierrez vote on the new tax bill?
B
This summer I plan on visiting family in the Northeast.
C
My Friend has lived in North Dakota for about 15 years.
D
A famous novel the Great Gatsby was first published in 1925.
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Read the sentence carefully.A student who submits a research paper with a weak thesis and multiple sources are going to receive a higher grade than students who submit a research paper with a strong thesis and only a few sources.Which sentence corrects the error in subject-verb agreement?

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A student who submits a research paper with a weak thesis and multiple sources is going to receive a higher grade than students who submit a research paper with a strong thesis and only a few sources.
B
A student who submits a research paper with a weak thesis and multiple sources is going to receive a higher grade than students who submits a research paper with a strong thesis and only a few sources.
C
A student who submit a research paper with a weak thesis and multiple sources are going to receive a higher grade than students who submit a research paper with a strong thesis and only a few sources.
D
A student who submits a research paper with a weak thesis and multiple sources are going to receive a higher grade than students who submits a research paper with a strong thesis and only a few sources.
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Which sentence uses capitalization correctly?

A
I think my Aunt should consider calling ahead to see if we can get a reservation.
B
My High School has been taking a field trip to a farm outside of Iowa City for years.
C
I asked my neighbor if She would pick up my mail while I am out of town.
D
The detective said, “If you see or hear anything, please don’t hesitate to call me.”
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Which sentence uses correct subject-verb agreement?

A
A good coach teach focus and persistence.
B
The athlete trains for several hours every day.
C
Athletes at all levels can improves with practice.
D
The student handbook explain the contest rules.

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