Unit 4 of 5
Study guide for CLEP CLEP College Composition — Unit 4: Revision, Editing, and Mechanics. Practice questions, key concepts, and exam tips.
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Which revision of the sentence "Having studied for three years, the exam was easily passed by the student" best corrects errors in parallelism, modifier placement, and diction?
Having studied for three years, the student easily passed the exam
The exam was passed easily by the student, who had studied for three years
Having studied for three years, the student passed the exam with great ease
The student, having studied for three years, found the exam to be easy to pass
The exam, which the student had studied for three years to pass, was passed easily
Answer: A — Option "Having studied for three years, the student easily passed the exam" correctly revises the sentence to ensure parallelism by maintaining a consistent subject-verb structure, places the modifier 'Having studied for three years' next to the subject it modifies ('the student'), and uses appropriate diction ('easily passed' instead of 'was easily passed').
The company is currently hiring, and they offer their employees comprehensive benefits, including health insurance and retirement plans, which are only available to those who have been with the company for more than five years, but the new employee does not receive these benefits until they have completed their probation period, after which each one can take advantage of them; however, the benefits that the company provides to its employees are generous, and everyone appreciate them. Which version of the underlined phrase 'everyone appreciate them' is most grammatically correct?
everyone appreciates
every person appreciates
everybody appreciate
all people appreciate
each individual appreciate
Answer: A — The subject-verb agreement requires that the verb 'appreciate' agree in number with the pronoun 'everyone', which is a singular subject, so 'appreciates' is the correct form of the verb.
Which of the following is the most logical order of paragraphs in an essay that discusses the benefits and drawbacks of online learning?
Introduction, benefits, drawbacks, conclusion
Drawbacks, benefits, introduction, conclusion
Conclusion, introduction, benefits, drawbacks
Benefits, conclusion, introduction, drawbacks
Introduction, conclusion, benefits, drawbacks
Answer: A — This order makes the most sense because it introduces the topic, presents the positive aspects, discusses the negative aspects, and then summarizes the main points in the conclusion, creating a logical flow of ideas.
In context, which of the following is the best revision of sentence 3: 'You go to the gym to work out, but they have a lot of equipment.'
You go to the gym to work out, but they have a lot of equipment.
You go to the gym to work out, but it has a lot of equipment.
When you go to the gym to work out, they have a lot of equipment.
You go to the gym to work out; they have a lot of equipment.
You go to the gym to work out, and they have a lot of equipment.
Answer: B — You go to the gym to work out, but it has a lot of equipment. is correct because it maintains consistent point-of-view.
Which sentence most clearly serves as a thesis statement for an essay about the impact of social media on relationships?
While social media has many benefits, such as increased connectivity, its effects on personal relationships are multifaceted and far-reaching.
Social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter have become integral parts of daily life.
The rise of social media has led to a significant increase in social connections for many people.
People spend a lot of time on social media, often to the detriment of other aspects of their lives.
Understanding the nuances of human communication is essential in today's digital age.
Answer: A — This sentence is the clearest thesis statement because it not only introduces the topic of social media's impact on relationships but also hints at the complexity of this impact, suggesting that the essay will explore both the positive and negative effects, thus providing a clear direction for the essay.
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