1.
Bruce Bliven, jr. wrote the Wonderful Writing Machine.
Correct Answer
B. Incorrect
Explanation
The statement "Bruce Bliven, jr. wrote the Wonderful Writing Machine" is incorrect.
2.
Secretary of state Haig remarked: "This is not an experience I haven't been through before."
Correct Answer
B. Incorrect
Explanation
The given answer "Incorrect" is correct because the statement made by Secretary of State Haig is a double negative, which creates a positive meaning. Therefore, the correct statement should be "This is an experience I have been through before."
3.
Adam Smithson has been a professor of biology at a large university for ten years.
Correct Answer
A. Correct
Explanation
The given statement states that Adam Smithson has been a professor of biology at a large university for ten years. This implies that he has the necessary qualifications and experience to hold the position of a professor. Hence, the answer is correct.
4.
As he left Highway 6 onto Route 37, his car veered off the road.
Correct Answer
A. Correct
5.
The Oval office is much larger than Dr. Merwin's office.
Correct Answer
B. Incorrect
Explanation
The given statement states that the Oval office is larger than Dr. Merwin's office, but the correct answer is "Incorrect." This means that the statement is not true. The comparison between the two offices suggests that Dr. Merwin's office is actually larger than the Oval office, contradicting the given statement.
6.
She stated that she choked on the french toast because it was covered with syrup.
Correct Answer
B. Incorrect
7.
The artists wanted more privacy so they moved fifteen miles West of town.
Correct Answer
B. Incorrect
8.
Mr. Wilson always signed his letters with his full name: Charles Edmund Wilson, Senior Vice-President.
Correct Answer
A. Correct
Explanation
Mr. Wilson always signs his letters with his full name, including his title and position within the company. By signing as Charles Edmund Wilson, Senior Vice-President, he is clearly indicating his role and authority within the organization. This helps to establish his credibility and ensure that recipients of his letters are aware of his position.
9.
Which sentence uses capitalization CORRECTLY?
Correct Answer
A. My favorite season is Summer.
Explanation
Proper nouns, such as the names of seasons, cities, and days of the week, should be capitalized. In option (a), "Summer" is correctly capitalized. The other options contain capitalization errors: "i" should be "I," "new york city" should be "New York City," and "december" and "thursday" should be capitalized.
10.
The First Lady to enter the room was seated by the bench.
Correct Answer
B. Incorrect
Explanation
The sentence states that the "First Lady" was seated by the bench, implying that there are multiple ladies present and the "First Lady" was the one who was seated. However, the word "First" suggests that there are more than one lady entering the room, which contradicts the statement that only one lady entered the room. Therefore, the answer is incorrect.