Good test-taking skills include reading each question carefully, thinking through each answer choice, and carefuly marking the correct answer on the answer sheet. Choose the answer that is the most effective substitute for the underlined part of the sentence. If no substitute is necessary, choose Leave as is.

A: Leave as is.

B: reading each question carefully, thinking through each answer choice, and carefully mark the correct answer on the answer sheet

C: reading each question carefully, think through each answer choice, and carefully marking the correct answer on the answer sheet

D: To read each question carefully, thinking through each answer choice, and carefully marking the correct answer on the answer sheet

it is A. i just took the test and got it right.

Explanation:

the sentence does not violate the phrase structure second rule (introduced by noam chomsky) because noun phrases consist of a determiner such as a, the or every, and a noun. in the sentence, the noun phrase the cake includes a determiner (the) and a noun (cake).

on the other hand, the first rule indicates that a sentence encloses a noun phrase, followed by a verb phrase. the example sentence can be analysed as follows:

john (n) + ate (v) + the (det) + cake (n).

as you read the passage below, consider how dana gioia uses

evidence, such as facts or examples, to support claims.

reasoning to develop ideas and to connect claims and evidence.

stylistic or persuasive elements, such as word choice or appeals to emotion, to add power to the ideas expressed.

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