Question: After serving the community for 30 years, Kids First Academy (Forest Glen Campus) will close this Friday. The owners of the preschool cited low enrollment and increasing building costs as reasons for their decision. This school year 63 students were enrolled, compared with 75 students the previous school year.Which language feature does this passage contain?

Answer: precise words

Question: PudgePudge is an American bulldog with a lot of personality. Like most American bulldogs, he has a rather square head with ears that seem somewhat on the small side for such a massive cranium. His ears are indicative of his mood.Pudge has an impressive vocabulary for a dog, though clearly he gets frustrated when his family does not understand him. His "give me food right now and no one gets hurt" bark, however, is unmistakable. Occasionally he displays an understanding on par with at least the average high school senior, especially if the language in question involves eating poultry or going for a walk.Pudge does not like to deviate from his routine. As soon as anyone gets up, he gets up, too, and utters his feed-me bark. Once he eats, he has to go outside and patrol the backyard.Which sentence is the best addition for the end of Paragraph 1, based on meaning and style?

Answer: When he is extremely relaxed and lying on his side, his ears stick straight up.

Question: Pudge is an American bulldog with a lot of personality. Like most American bulldogs, he has a rather square head with ears that seem somewhat on the small side for such a massive cranium. His ears are indicative of his mood.Pudge has an impressive vocabulary for a dog, though clearly he gets frustrated when his family does not understand him. His "give me food right now and no one gets hurt" bark, however, is unmistakable. Occasionally he displays an understanding on par with at least the average high school senior, especially if the language in question involves eating poultry or going for a walk.Pudge does not like to deviate from his routine. As soon as anyone gets up, he gets up, too, and utters his feed-me bark. Once he eats, he has to go outside and patrol the backyard.Which excerpt was most likely written to evoke humor?

Answer: "Occasionally he displays an understanding on par with at least the average high school senior, especially if the language in question involves eating poultry or going for a walk."

Question: Commas with AppositivesWhen a sentence contains a word, phrase, or clause that gives information about the subject noun, that word, phrase, or clause may or may not need to be set off by commas. Commas are used if the information in the word, phrase, or clause is interesting but not essential to the meaning of the sentence. Commas are not used when the information in the word, phrase, or clause must be included because the sentence would be unclear or incorrect without it.Which sentence is written in compliance with the guidelines for commas?

Answer: The famous author Judy Blume is coming to speak at our school.

Question: ApostrophesThe apostrophe is a widely misused punctuation mark. In proper usage, the apostrophe indicates either a possessive case or where a letter or letters have been removed. An apostrophe is used to indicate a plural in only one special case—when there is a lowercase letter that is plural, such as in the phrase mind your p's and q's.Select the sentence that violates the guidelines for apostrophes.

Answer: She runs around in circle's, trying to run and jump at the same time.

Question: Read the passage.After serving the community for 30 years, Kids First Academy (Forest Glen Campus) will close this Friday. The owners of the preschool cited low enrollment and increasing building costs as reasons for their decision. This school year 63 students were enrolled, compared with 75 students the previous school year.Which term best describes the language in this passage?

Answer: direct

Question: PudgePudge is an American bulldog with a lot of personality. Like most American bulldogs, he has a rather square head with ears that seem somewhat on the small side for such a massive cranium. His ears are indicative of his mood.Pudge has an impressive vocabulary for a dog, though clearly he gets frustrated when his family does not understand him. His "give me food right now and no one gets hurt" bark, however, is unmistakable. Occasionally he displays an understanding on par with at least the average high school senior, especially if the language in question involves eating poultry or going for a walk.Pudge does not like to deviate from his routine. As soon as anyone gets up, he gets up, too, and utters his feed-me bark. Once he eats, he has to go outside and patrol the backyard.Which sentence is the best addition for the end of Paragraph 2, based on meaning and style?

Answer: Pudge will sacrifice his principles for chicken.

Question: PudgePudge is an American bulldog with a lot of personality. Like most American bulldogs, he has a rather square head with ears that seem somewhat on the small side for such a massive cranium. His ears are indicative of his mood.Pudge has an impressive vocabulary for a dog, though clearly he gets frustrated when his family does not understand him. His "give me food right now and no one gets hurt" bark, however, is unmistakable. Occasionally he displays an understanding on par with at least the average high school senior, especially if the language in question involves eating poultry or going for a walk.Pudge does not like to deviate from his routine. As soon as anyone gets up, he gets up, too, and utters his feed-me bark. Once he eats, he has to go outside and patrol the backyard.For which type of publication would the writing style in this passage be most appropriate?

Answer: a student essay

Question: Commas with AppositivesWhen a sentence contains a word, phrase, or clause that gives information about the subject noun, that word, phrase, or clause may or may not need to be set off by commas. Commas are used if the information in the word, phrase, or clause is interesting but not essential to the meaning of the sentence. Commas are not used when the information in the word, phrase, or clause must be included because the sentence would be unclear or incorrect without it.Which sentence is written in compliance with the guidelines for commas?

Answer: Katie's blanket, which she's had since she was four, is starting to look scruffy.

Question: ApostrophesThe apostrophe is a widely misused punctuation mark. In proper usage, the apostrophe indicates either a possessive case or where a letter or letters have been removed. An apostrophe is used to indicate a plural in only one special case—when there is a lowercase letter that is plural, such as in the phrase mind your p's and q's.Select the sentence that violates the guidelines for apostrophes

Answer: All employee's must wash their hands before returning to work.