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Identify the correct sentence structure.

• She enjoys reading books, and he likes playing guitar.

• She enjoys reading books and he likes playing guitar.

• She enjoys reading books, he likes playing guitar.

• She enjoys reading books; and he likes playing guitar.

Choose the correct synonym for 'elaborate'.

• Simple

• Complicated

• Brief

• Easy

What is the main theme of a story?

• The setting of the story

• The central idea or message

• The main character

• The plot twist

Which word is an antonym of 'abundant'?

• Plentiful

• Scarce

• Ample

• Bountiful

Identify the correct use of a semicolon.

• I have a big test tomorrow; I can't go out tonight.

• I have a big test tomorrow, I can't go out tonight.

• I have a big test tomorrow; and I can't go out tonight.

• I have a big test tomorrow: I can't go out tonight.

What is a metaphor?

• A comparison using 'like' or 'as'

• An exaggeration for effect

• A direct comparison without using 'like' or 'as'

• A statement that contradicts itself

Choose the sentence with the correct subject-verb agreement.

• The team are winning the match.

• The team is winning the match.

• The team were winning the match.

• The team be winning the match.

What is the purpose of a thesis statement in an essay?

• To introduce the topic

• To provide evidence

• To state the main argument

• To conclude the essay

Which sentence is in passive voice?

• The cat chased the mouse.

• The mouse was chased by the cat.

• The cat is chasing the mouse.

• The mouse chases the cat.

Identify the adverb in the following sentence: 'She sings beautifully.'

• She

• Sings

• Beautifully

• None