1.) The president stated that he “will not sign the bill they [Republican members of the House] have been talking about.”
Why are brackets used in the above quote?
A) to indicate a change made to the quote
B) to specify where the the House of Representatives is located
C) to indicate who the pronoun "they" is referring to
D) to clarify that the President will not sign the bill

5.) Is Grammar Important?
By: Carole Jenkins
(1) Do you moan and groan whenever a teacher says that you need to improve your grammar? (2) Do you take offense when someone tells you that you made a mistake in grammar? (3) Do you feel that studying and learning grammar is boring and unnecessary? (4) I hated studying grammar when I was in school.

(5) English is a very tricky language loaded with many rules and just as many exceptions to those rules. (6)By knowing these rules and exceptions, you'll be a better reader, writer, listener, and speaker. (7)Communicating with others is what it's all about.

(8) Organizing a sentence so that it gets across your intended meaning is important. (9) In order to do this, you have to know the parts of a sentence (subject, predicate, phrase, clause, etc.) and the parts of speech (noun, verb, adjective, etc.) (10) Knowing the elements of a sentence and how sentences are structured can help you to get across your intended meanings in your writing and speaking. (11) You will also understand others as you read and listen.

(12) Knowledge and understanding of English grammar can help you to see patterns of different languages and dialects as you read and study literature. (13) Learning a foreign language, such as French or Spanish, is based on your mastery of the basic rules of English grammar. (14) Understanding the tenses of verbs, subject-verb agreement, sentence structure, and parts of speech form the foundation for learning new languages.

(15) As you read and study assignments in all of your classes, knowing basic grammar can help you to comprehend the text. (16) When you come across a difficult passage, analyzing the sentence structure can often help you to figure out the meaning of difficult sentences. (17) This can lead to an analysis and understanding of an author's writing style and can, in turn, lead to comprehension of the text.

(18) You are probably wondering how all of the rules and their exceptions will be remembered by you. (19) Don't worry! (20) There are many grammar guides and style manuals available to help you. (21) These are quick references that can be consulted as the need arises. (22) Even your English teacher who has been teaching for thirty years relies on a reference book now and then!

(23) Have I convinced you that the study of grammar is important and well worth your effort? (24) I hope so!
Sentence 7 contains an example of pronoun ambiguity. To what does it's refer?
A) grammar.
B) writing style.
C) a tricky language.
D) a foreign language.

10.)
You have been assigned to write a paragraph describing a recipe you know and love. Which choice would make the most appropriate introduction?
A) Making bourbon creme pie is fun and easy.
B) I have become quite a chef in my old age.
C) The first thing to do is to prepare the eggs.
D) The last time I prepared bourbon creme pie wasn't one of my finest moments.

Over the past ten years more than two dozen athletes have died from the medical condition known as heatstroke. Heatstroke occurs when the body’s internal temperature becomes so elevated that its cooling system begins shutting down. Who is most at risk? Surprisingly, it is younger athletes. They often either do not recognize or ignore the warning signs until it’s too late. To make matters worse, children’s bodies are much less efficient than adults at cooling themselves. A promising new product hopes to end the all too common heatstroke trend. It is called a thermometer pill.
Which phrase BEST describes the sequence of information in the first paragraph?
A) It addresses the tragedy of heatstroke, then introduces the passage topic.
B) It addresses the history of thermometer pills, then presents its benefits.
C) It addresses the symptoms of heatstroke, then introduces the history of the passage topic.
D) It addresses the various dangers faced by young athletes, then presents the advantages of the thermometer pill.