English Language Arts Flashcards
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Read the following: 'The new policy may reduce costs in the short term, but it is likely to have unforeseen consequences down the road.' What logical fallacy, if any, is present?
Answer: No fallacy — this is a reasonable cautionary statement
Acknowledging possible unforeseen consequences is a reasonable caution, not a logical fallacy; it does not make an unjustified leap or attack a person.
Which sentence correctly uses a comma after an introductory element?
Answer: After the game, the team celebrated at the restaurant.
A comma is required after an introductory prepositional phrase or clause to separate it from the main clause.
In a literary text, 'foreshadowing' refers to:
Answer: Hints or clues that suggest what will happen later in the story
Foreshadowing is a literary device in which the author plants clues early in the narrative that hint at future events.
Which of the following sentences contains a dangling modifier?
Answer: Tired and hungry, the meal was eaten quickly.
'Tired and hungry, the meal was eaten quickly' is incorrect because the meal cannot be tired and hungry — the modifier dangles without a proper subject.
A student is writing an argumentative essay claiming that schools should extend the school day. Which of the following is the most relevant and credible piece of evidence to include?
Answer: A research study showing improved test scores in districts with extended school hours
A peer-reviewed or credible research study with measurable outcomes is the strongest and most relevant evidence for an academic argument.
The word 'ostracize' means to exclude someone from a group. Which context clue in the sentence best helps reveal this meaning? 'After his controversial remarks, the senator was ostracized — no colleagues would sit with him or return his calls.'
Answer: 'No colleagues would sit with him or return his calls' describes being excluded
The elaboration 'no colleagues would sit with him or return his calls' directly illustrates what it means to be ostracized — cut off from social interaction.
Which of the following best describes the difference between a fact and an opinion?
Answer: Facts can be verified by evidence; opinions express personal beliefs or judgments.
A fact is a verifiable statement supported by evidence, while an opinion reflects a personal belief, value, or judgment that may not be objectively proven.