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Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C because the sentence correctly uses double quotation marks for the dialogue spoken by Grady. The dialogue itself is enclosed within double quotation marks, while the entire sentence is enclosed within single quotation marks. This is the standard convention for punctuating dialogue in writing. Incorrect choices: A: Incorrect use of single and double quotation marks. The entire sentence should be enclosed in single quotation marks, not double. B: Missing quotation marks around the dialogue spoken by Grady. Dialogue should be enclosed in quotation marks. D: The entire sentence should be enclosed in single quotation marks, not double.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C because it maintains clarity and correct sentence structure. In this sentence, the subject "she" is followed by the verb "says," then the direct statement she is making. Choice C correctly places "that some of the outfits that students wear to school are distracting and inappropriate" after "She says," making it a clear and coherent sentence. Choices A, B, and D all have issues with sentence structure and clarity. Choice A places "she is saying" in the middle of the sentence, disrupting the flow. Choice B incorrectly separates "she says" from the statement it is introducing. Choice D creates a confusing structure by placing "that students wear outfits to school" at the end of the sentence. These choices do not effectively communicate the intended message compared to choice C.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D because it correctly uses a semicolon to separate two independent clauses. The semicolon is used to connect closely related ideas without the need for a conjunction. In this sentence, the two clauses "Beatrice is very intelligent" and "she just does not apply herself well enough in her classes to make good grades" are both independent and related. Option A is incorrect because it uses a semicolon before a conjunction ("however"), which is unnecessary. Option B is incorrect because it uses a colon, which should be reserved for introducing a list or explanation, not separating independent clauses. Option C is incorrect because it uses a semicolon incorrectly after a conjunction ("however").

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The prefix "trans-" means "across" or "beyond." In the sentence, it indicates movement or change from one place to another. It is commonly used in words like "transport" or "translate." Options B, C, and D do not capture the essence of movement or change across something, making them incorrect. Option A aligns perfectly with the meaning of "trans-" in this context.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A because it correctly uses commas to set off a non-essential element. In this case, "who lives next door" is a non-essential element providing additional information but not necessary for the sentence's core meaning. By placing commas before and after the phrase, the sentence indicates that the information is extra and can be omitted without changing the main message. In choices B, C, and D, the lack of commas or improper placement of commas fails to indicate the non-essential nature of the information, making the sentences grammatically incorrect.