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A) To describe a noun 
 B) To connect clauses 
 C) To modify a verb, adjective, or other adverb 
 D) To express a complete thought 
 **Answer:** C) To modify a verb, adjective, or other adverb 
 **Explanation:** Adverbs provide information about how, when, where, or to what extent 
something happens. 
 
9. **Which of the following sentences demonstrates correct subject-verb agreement?** 
 A) The team are winning the game. 
 B) Each of the players have a uniform. 
 C) The group of students was excited. 
 D) The data were collected yesterday. 
 **Answer:** C) The group of students was excited. 
 **Explanation:** "Group" is a collective noun and takes a singular verb. 
 
10. **In the context of literature, what is "foreshadowing"?** 
 A) A sudden turn of events 
 B) A hint of what is to come 
 C) A detailed character description 
 D) A narrative twist 
 **Answer:** B) A hint of what is to come 
 **Explanation:** Foreshadowing provides clues about future events in a story. 
 
11. **Which of the following is an example of an oxymoron?** 
 A) Bitter sweet 
 B) Loud silence 
 C) Jumbo shrimp 
 D) All of the above 
 **Answer:** D) All of the above 
 **Explanation:** Each phrase contains contradictory terms combined to create a 
unique expression. 
 
12. **What figure of speech is used in the expression "time is a thief"?** 
 A) Simile 
 B) Metaphor 
 C) Alliteration 
 D) Personification 
 **Answer:** B) Metaphor 
 **Explanation:** This expression compares time to a thief without using "like" or "as," 
suggesting it steals moments. 
 
13. **Which sentence illustrates the use of an imperative mood?** 
 A) She is going to the store. 
 B) Please pass the salt. 
 C) They were happy. 
 D) He will finish the project. 
 **Answer:** B) Please pass the salt. 
 **Explanation:** The imperative mood gives commands or requests. 
 
14. **What is the primary function of a conjunction?** 
 A) To express a complete thought 
 B) To modify a noun 
 C) To connect words, phrases, or clauses 
 D) To provide a description 
 **Answer:** C) To connect words, phrases, or clauses 
 **Explanation:** Conjunctions link elements in a sentence. 
 
15. **Which sentence contains a conditional clause?** 
 A) I will go to the party. 
 B) If it rains, we will stay home. 
 C) He likes to read books. 
 D) She sings beautifully. 
 **Answer:** B) If it rains, we will stay home. 
 **Explanation:** The sentence includes a condition that influences the outcome. 
 
16. **What is the main purpose of a thesis statement in an essay?** 
 A) To introduce the topic 
 B) To summarize the conclusion 
 C) To present the main argument 
 D) To provide background information 
 **Answer:** C) To present the main argument 
 **Explanation:** A thesis statement articulates the central point or claim of an essay. 
 
17. **Which of the following sentences uses the correct form of "affect"?** 
 A) The weather will affect our plans. 
 B) The affect of the storm was devastating. 
 C) His speech had a strong affect on the audience. 
 D) She was affected by the news. 
 **Answer:** A) The weather will affect our plans. 
 **Explanation:** "Affect" is a verb meaning to influence. 
 
18. **Identify the type of irony in the statement: "The fire station burned down."** 
 A) Situational irony 
 B) Verbal irony 
 C) Dramatic irony 
 D) Cosmic irony 
 **Answer:** A) Situational irony 
 **Explanation:** Situational irony occurs when there is a discrepancy between what is 
expected to happen and what actually happens. 
 
19. **Which of the following sentences contains an example of hyperbole?** 
 A) I am so hungry I could eat a horse. 
 B) The cat sat on the mat.