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Competency 1—Knowledge of effective use of the English language at the postsecondary level

DIRECTIONS: Read the question and select the best response.

Determine the effect of the use of a semicolon in the student writing sample.

Beowulf is widely regarded as the oldest literary work in the English language. While technically true, this distinction is misleading; Beowulf was written in Old English.

Choose an answer

It asks the reader to make a connection back to the opening sentence.
It reflects a lack of understanding of sentence structure.
It shows sophistication and variety in writing style.
It demonstrates the student's desire for brevity.

Enter to expand or collapse answer.Answer expanded: Correct Response: C.