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  1. Which sentence uses the correct verb tense consistently?

    Answer: She walked in and saw him.

    Both verbs stay in the past tense for consistency.

  2. Which is the best word choice for formal writing?

    Answer: children

    'Children' is the most formal and precise choice.

  3. Which sentence correctly uses 'its' and 'it's'?

    Answer: It's time to feed the dog its food.

    'It's' means 'it is' and 'its' shows possession.

  4. What is the main purpose of an outline before writing?

    Answer: To organize ideas logically

    An outline arranges ideas in a logical order before drafting.

  5. Which sentence eliminates wordiness best?

    Answer: Because it rained, we left.

    'Because' replaces the wordy phrase 'due to the fact that.'

  6. Which sentence correctly uses a colon?

    Answer: I need the following: eggs, milk, and bread.

    A colon follows a complete clause to introduce a list.

  7. Which choice best combines: 'The movie was long. It was boring.'?

    Answer: The movie was long and boring.

    Combining with 'and' creates a smooth, concise sentence.