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Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A because there is an error in the verb tense. The sentence "She said that she would finish the report yesterday" has a mismatch in tenses - "would finish" is in the future tense, while "yesterday" indicates the past. This creates a contradiction in the timeline of events. In contrast, choices B, C, and D all maintain consistency in their verb tenses, with past tense used for past events and future tense used for future events.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: 'worryed' should be 'worried'. The error in the sentence is a misspelling of the word 'worried'. The correct spelling should be 'worried' as it is the past tense of the verb 'worry'. The other choices are incorrect because: A: 'family' should not be pluralized to 'families' as it refers to a singular group in this context. C: 'airport' is already correct and does not need to be changed. D: 'their' is the correct possessive pronoun for 'flight', so 'there' is incorrect in this context.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: Prewriting. This stage involves brainstorming, outlining, and planning the content of the writing before starting the first draft. It helps in organizing thoughts, developing ideas, and setting a clear direction for the writing. Prewriting is essential for laying a strong foundation for the writing process. Revising (B), Conferencing (C), and Editing (D) come after the first draft is written and focus on refining and improving the content, structure, and grammar of the writing. Therefore, prewriting is the key initial step that should be completed before starting the first draft.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: Surprisingly. This transition is appropriate because it introduces information that may be unexpected or contrary to what is expected. In this case, Mr. Shanbourne's nod may have been unexpected or surprising to the reader. The transition effectively sets up a contrast between what is expected and what actually happens in the sentence. Summary of other choices: B: Actually - This transition does not convey the element of surprise or contrast that is needed in this context. C: Furthermore - This transition indicates adding more information rather than introducing a surprising or unexpected event. D: Instead - While this transition implies a contrast, it does not convey the sense of surprise or unexpectedness that is required in this sentence.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C because "Aunt Darla" should not be capitalized unless "Aunt" is used as a part of her name. In this case, "aunt" is a common noun, not a proper noun. A: Correctly capitalizes proper nouns like Christmas, South, Mississippi. B: Correctly capitalizes proper nouns like East Texas, Piney Woods. D: Correctly capitalizes proper nouns like Susan.