Question

question 3
wanting to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the alaska purchase, ______ up with a motto that best captured the states unique character. the commission selected
orth to the future,\ submitted by juneau journalist richard peter, as its winning entry.
which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of standard english?
a) a contest sponsored by the alaska centennial commission would award $300 to an individual who came
b) an award of $300 would go to an individual in a contest sponsored by the alaska centennial commission for coming
c) $300 would be awarded to an individual by the alaska centennial commission in a contest for coming
d) the alaska centennial commission sponsored a contest that would award $300 to an individual who came

question 4
one of the few african american global explorers during the turn of the 20th century, ______
which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of standard english?
a) matthew henson made several treks across greenland between 1891 and 1909.
b) 1891 and 1909 were the years between which matthew henson made several treks across greenland.
c) greenland was where matthew henson made several treks between 1891 and 1909.
d) several treks across greenland were made by matthew henson between 1891 and 1909.

Explanation:

For Question 3:

• Option A has an incorrect verb - tense “would award” in the context of past - tense narration.
• Option B has an awkward word - order with “an award of $300 would go to an individual”.
• Option C has an unclear and convoluted structure.
• Option D has the correct subject - verb agreement and a clear, natural - sounding structure.

For Question 4:

• Option A has the correct subject - modifier agreement. “Matthew Henson” is the subject that the modifier “One of the few African American global explorers during the turn of the 20th century” is referring to.
• Option B has an incorrect word - order, making the modifier not directly related to the subject.
• Option C makes “Greenland” the subject instead of “Matthew Henson” which is incorrect as per the modifier.
• Option D has a passive voice construction which makes the connection between the modifier and the subject less clear.

Answer:

Question 3: D. the Alaska Centennial Commission sponsored a contest that would award $300 to an individual who came
Question 4: A. Matthew Henson made several treks across Greenland between 1891 and 1909.