Q: Choose the series of pronouns that best completes the following sentence.
_______ is the name of the opera, and ______ role did you say Maria would pay?
Answer: c (what, which)
Q: Read the following question and choose the response that uses the correct corresponding verb tense.
Answer: a (No, because by the time I got there all the tickets had already been sold.)
Q: Choose the phrase that best completes the sentence below without creating a run-on sentence.
It’s never too late to learn how to swim ______ you may fall off a boat!
Answer: b (you never know when)
Q: Choose the series of verbs and phrases that best completes the following passage.
This dish ______ too spicy. Why _______ so much pepper?
Answer: e (a and c)
Q: Rearrange the following words to create the most logical and grammatically correct sentence.
With can’t phone, on whenever always to the time spend I speak I my friend, him
Answer: e (Whenever I can’t spend time with my friend. I always speak to him on the phone.
Q: Read the following question and choose the response that uses the correct corresponding verb tense.
Did you hear the weather report for tomorrow?
Answer: b (No, I wasn’t listening to the radio.)
Q: Choose the series of pronouns that best completes the following sentence.
Victor, who stole ______ ideas and used them to make ______ a millionaire, never once offered ______ a word of thanks.
Answer: d (our, himself, us)
Q: Which of the following sentences illustrates correct verb and verb tense usage?
Answer: e (All of the above)
Q: Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentences.
While ______ of our relatives live on the _______ hill in the country, ______of our friends live in the ________ area of the valley.
Answer: c (many, windiest, most, protected)
Q: Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence.
Knowing that February was the ______ month of the year, Cheryl planned her vacation ________.
Answer: b (shortest, accordingly)
Q: Choose the phrase that best completes the sentence below without creating a run-on sentence.
Mr. Peach has sent his four children to lvy league colleges _______ he has sacrificed his health working day and night dusty factory.
Answer: b (; however)
Q: Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentences.
I think Pamela deserves to be punished for her _______ stupid and ______ behavior.
Answer: b (total, irresponsible)
Q: Choose the series of verbs that best completes the following sentences.
If Harry ________ to the party too early, don’t let him in; he ________ outside like everyone else.
Answer: a (gets, will have to wait)
Q: Which of the following sentences illustrates the proper use of apostrophes?
Answer: a (Helga borrowed her friend’s skates for the day; however, she failed to return them.)
Q: Change the following sentences from a question to indirect speech.
“I will be moving soon.” said Alma
Answer: d (Alma says she would move soon.)
Q: Choose the series of verbs that best completes the following sentences.
Alison regrets _______ you with her remarks; she never meant ______ so.
Answer: b (to hurt, to do)
Q: Choose the series of pronouns that best completes the following sentences.
Don’t ______ think Larry should call ________ wife if _______ is going to be late for dinner?
Answer: a (you, his, he)
Q: Which of the following sentences illustrates correct pronoun usage?
Answer: e (None of the above)
Q: Complete the following sentences by choosing the phrase with the best word order from the option given.
Only after they had completed an exhaustive study ________ how to adapt the technology to the needs of our company.
Answer: c (they did begin to understand)
Q: Rearrange the following words to create the most logical and grammatically correct sentence.
days . for last has good weather few The been the not
Answer: d (The weather has not been good for the last few days)
Q: Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence.
I placed my notes ______ my desk and referred to them ______ the meeting.
Answer: b (beside, during)
Q: Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?
Answer: d (“Come here,” she said, “and let me get a good look at you.”)
Q: Complete the following sentence by choosing the phrase with the best word order from the option given.
Those who are not wise _________.
Answer: d (does not need to be necessarily stupid)
Q: Read the following question and choose the response that uses the correct corresponding verb tense.
Does Jack wear that furry hat often?
Answer: d (No, he only wears it when his ears are cold.)
Q: Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence.
Charlotte knew ________ the secret investigation ________ her past, but she closed her eyes to it and pretended it happening.
Answer: a (of, about)
Q: Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence.
The archaeologists were ______ to discover such a ________ and _______ _________ artifact at that mostly uncovered site.
Answer: b (amazed, rare, incredibly, beautiful)
Q: Choose the series of verbs that best completes the following sentence.
Everyone ________ too busy cooking and _______ the family of bears _______ from woods.
Answer: d (was, setting up, to notice, watching)
Q: Choose the series of articles and conjunctions that best completes the following sentence.
Julia, who is studying to be ________ foreign correspondent, is currently doing ______ internship in ______ Middle East _____ will return before the end of _______ year.
Answer: a {(no article required), an, the, but, the}
Q: Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?
Answer: b (We are expecting a hurricane this afternoon; therefore we have closed the school early.)
Q: Which of the following sentences illustrates the proper use of commas?
Answer: e (a and b)
Q: Change the following sentence from a quotation to indirect speech.
Rhonda says, “I get to work early every day.”
Answer: c (Rhonda has said that she got to work early every day.)
Q: Which of the following sentences illustrates correct verb and verb tense usage?
Answer: b, d {(We think the judge will have noticed something strange in her behavior.), (Somehow, all of the newspapers gotten hold the story.)}
Q: Rearrange the following words to create the most logical and grammatically correct sentences.
Last what ! It’s did you night, over After
Answer: b (After what you did last night, it’s over!)
Q: Change the following sentence from a quotation to indirect speech.
“It may snow tomorrow,” He said.
Answer: d (He said it might snow tomorrow.)
Q: Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence.
The helium _______ balloon rose ________ into the air; the villagers knew then their _______ leader was off on another mission.
Answer: c (powered, powerfully, powerful)
Q: Rearrange the following words to create the most logical and grammatically correct sentences.
Would I have it anything if had, I you known said would not bother
Answer: b (I would not have said anything if I had known it would bother you)
Q: Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence.
Charlotte knew________ the secret investigation _________her past, but she closed her eyes to it and pretended it wasn’t happening.
Answer: a. (of, about)
Q: Which of the following sentences punctuated correctly?
a. Tracy bought three suits; seven scarves; and ten pairs of shoes.
Answer: b. (We are expecting a hurricane this afternoon, therefore we have closed the school early.)
Q: Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence.
While_________of our relatives live on the__________hill in the county, _________of our friends live in the _________areas of the valley.
Answer: c. (many, windiest, most, more, protected)
Q: Complete the following sentence by choosing the phrase with the best word order from the options given.
Those who are not wise_____________.
Answer: d. (does not need to be necessarily stupid.)
Q: Rearrange the following words to create most logical and grammatically correct sentence.
days for last has good weather few The been the not
Answer: d. (The weather has not been good for the last few days)
Q: Which of the following sentence punctuated correctly?
Answer: d. (“Come here.” she said, “and let me get a good look at you.”)
Q: Change the following sentence from a quotation to indirect speech.
“Sharon must go to the bank today.” said Albert.
Answer: d. (Albert said Sharon had to go to the bank today.)
Q: Choose the option that correctly changes original sentence from active to passive.
ORIGINAL SENTENCE:
That tall man is carrying a lot of lumber.
REWRITTEN SENTENCES:
Answer: d. (A lot of lumber is being carried by that tall man.)
Q: Rearrange the following words to create most logical and grammatically correct sentence.
Sleeping likes the . midday Katie until on weekends
Answers: (Katie likes sleeping until midday on the weekends.)
Q: Choose the series of verbs that best completes the following sentence.
I find it very hard to remember ______________ letters that are entrusted to me. In fact, I remember_____________to do so dozens of times!
Answer: d. (mailing, forgetting)
Q: Choose the series of articles and conjunctions that best completes the following sentence.
Lilacs ___________ violets are usually purple, I have seen some _________ are white.
Answer: c. (and, although, that)
Q: Which of the following sentence illustrates proper use of comma?
a. Randy wanted to end the meeting, but Amy wanted to prolong it.
Answer: f. (All of the above)
Q: Which of the following sentence does NOT illustrates correct verb and tense usage?
Answer: b. (Clarabelle’s mother absolutely hated nicknames and always calls her daughter by her full name.)
Q: Change the following sentence from a quotation to indirect speech.
Carol has said, “I am responsible for this project.”
Answer: a. (Carol has said that she is responsible for this.)
Q: Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence.
Although Marvin said he had the keys___________ the flower pot, we were unable to find them___________ the dark. In the end, we waited for him at the coffee shop ____________ the corner.
Answer: a. (under, in. around)
Q: Complete the following sentence by choosing the phrase with the best word order from the options given.
The excited children who had run toward the loud _______________.
Answer: d. (music, told the others about the ice cream truck outside)
Q: Rearrange the following words to create most logical and grammatically correct sentence.
your company name? of what the is
Answer: c. (What is the name of your company?)
Q: Which of the following sentences NOT punctuated correctly?
a. All of the apple’s at the grocers were rotten so I bought oranges instead.
Answer: b. (“Seven canteens full of water should enough for the hike,” said Tabitha.)
Q: Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence.
After realizing that our hosts hadn’t actually invested _________ to ____________ party. ____________ excused ____________ from the table and slipped out the back door.
Answer: a. (us, their, we, ourselves.)
Q: Which of the following sentences illustrates the proper use of parallel construction?
Answer: b. (We painted the conference room yellow, hung a poster on the wall, and are rearranging the chairs.)
Q: Which of the following sentence uses correct pronoun usage?
a. to whom are your employees going to report while you’re gone?
Answer: e. (All of the above)
Q: Change the following sentence from a quotation to indirect speech.
“I’m not feeling well,” Agatha said.
Answer: a. (Agatha has said that she doesn’t feel well.)
Q: Which of the sentence illustrates proper sentence structure?
a. Everyone knows that a mango is much sweeter to an orange
Answer: d. (The queen had hardly finished her speech when the people began to disperse.)
Q: Which of the following sentences illustrates correct verb and verb tense usage?
Answer: b. (Until the snow does not melt, the train will not be able to move.)
Q: Which of the following sentences does NOT illustrate correct verb and verb tense usage?
Answer: c. (They was going to sell pastries as well, but then decided against it.)
Q: Which of the following sentences illustrates correct verb and verb tense usage?
Answer: d. (Have you seen the cookies that were on my desk? They seem to have disappeared.)
Q: Choose the series of articles and conjunctions that best completes the following sentence.
_______ she was feeling ill, Teresa wanted to eat only _____ apple _____ some soup.
Answer: c. (Because, an, or)
Q: Rearrange the following words to create the most logical and grammatically correct sentence.
last what ! it's did you night, over After
Answer: d. (After, it's over what you did last night!)
Q: Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence.
Jeremy drove his motorcycle _______ the bridge, _______ the hill, and _______ the diner before finally parking it _______ two police cars.
Answer: c. (across, down, past, between)
Q: Choose the series of articles and conjunctions that best completes the following sentence.
I think Fran could be ______ great public speaker, _______ she is still too shy to try it.
Answer: b. (a, but)
Q: Choose the verb that best completes the following sentence.
Do you know if Harlon ____________Japanese before moving to Japan?
Answer: a. (has studied)
Q: Rearrange the following words to create the most logical and grammatically correct sentence.
work . is always to brother willing not My
Answer: b. (My brother is not always willing to work.)
Q: Which of the following sentences illustrates proper sentence structure?
Answer: b. (Unless the world doesn't control its population, mankind will continue to face one problem after another.)
Q: Read the original sentence below and then choose the rewritten sentence that illustrates proper sentence structure.
ORIGINAL SENTENCE:
It is easy to carry solid objects, but the same cannot be said of liquids.
REWRITTEN SENTENCES:
Answer: a. (Unlike liquids, solid objects are easy to carry.)
Q: Choose the series of articles and conjunctions that best completes the following sentence.
Neither we ________ Sal, our neighbor, could understand ________ it had been our dog Rover or Sal's cat's kittens _________ had destroyed all the flower beds in the middle of _______ night.
Answer: a. (nor, whether, that, the)
Q: Which of the following sentences does NOT illustrate correct verb and verb tense usage?
Answer: c. (The Imagist movement in poetry is commonly regarded as having begun in the early twentieth century.)
Q: Which of the following sentences is NOT punctuated correctly?
Answer: a. All of the apple's at the grocer's were rotten, so I bought oranges instead.
Q: Which of the following sentences illustrates the proper use of parallel construction?
Answer: c. (Trina loved to sail, skate, swim, and surfing.)
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1. Which of the following sentences illustrates correct usage of articles and conjunctions?
Answers: • Celine lives on Arthur Street; however, she works on Beatrice Boulevard.
2. Choose the series of verbs and phrases that best completes the following passage.
This dish _________ too spicy. Why __________ so much pepper?
Answers: • is, did the chef use
3. Choose the series of articles and conjunctions that best completes the following sentence.
Neither we ________ Sal, our neighbor, could understand ________ it had been our dog Rover or Sal's cat's kittens _________ had destroyed all the flower beds in the middle of _______ night.
Answers: • nor, whether, that, the
4. Choose the series of verbs that best completes the following sentence.
Alison regrets _________ you with her remarks; she never meant _________ so.
Answers: • hurting, to do
5. Which of the following sentences is NOT punctuated correctly?
Answers: • I need you to pick up several boxes of paperclips, pens, and pencils; three pounds each of potatoes, carrots, and peas; and my dry cleaning.
6. Which of the following sentences illustrates the proper use of apostrophes?
Answers: • Helga borrowed her friend's skates for the day; however, she failed to return them.
7. Which of the following sentences does NOT illustrate correct verb and verb tense usage?
Answers: • Clarabelle's mother absolutely hated nicknames and always calls her daughter by her full name.
8. Which of the following sentences illustrates incorrect pronoun usage?
Answers: • None of the above
9. Which of the following sentences illustrate(s) the proper use of commas?
Answers: • a and b
10. Choose the series of pronouns that best completes the following sentence.
Victor, who stole _______ ideas and used them to make _______ a millionaire, never once offered _______ a word of thanks.
Answers: • our, himself, us
11. Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence.
Although the issue was very serious, the committee disposed ______ it in a few minutes and moved _______ to other business.
Answers: • of, away
12. Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following passage.
Although Marvin said he had hidden the keys _______ the flower pot, we were unable to find them _______ the dark. In the end, we waited for him at the coffee shop ___________ the corner.
Answers: • under, in, around
13. Rearrange the following words to create the most logical and grammatically correct sentence.
work . is always to brother willing not My
Answers: • My brother is not always willing to work.
14. Change the following sentence from a quotation to indirect speech.
"I'm not feeling well," Agatha said.
Answers: • Agatha said she wasn't feeling well.
15. Which of the following sentences illustrates proper sentence structure?
Answers: • The queen had hardly finished her speech when the people began to disperse.
16. Choose the verb that best completes the following sentence.
Do you know if Harlon ____________Japanese before moving to Japan?
Answers: • has studied
17. Which of the following sentences is NOT punctuated correctly?
Answers: • All of the apple's at the grocer's were rotten, so I bought oranges instead.
18. Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence.
Jeremy drove his motorcycle _______ the bridge, _______ the hill, and _______ the diner before finally parking it _______ two police cars.
Answers: • across, down, past, between
19. Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence.
The deer ran quickly _______ the trees, its hooves pounding _______ the forest floor.
Answers: • through, on
20. Which of the following sentences illustrates correct verb and verb tense usage?
Answers: • Until the snow melts, the train will not be able to move.
21. Choose the series of articles and conjunctions that best completes the following sentence.
I think Fran could be ______ great public speaker, _______ she is still too shy to try it.
Answers: • a, but
22. Which of the following sentences illustrates proper sentence structure?
Answers: • The man in the black cape mounted his powerful stallion and rode away.
23. Which of the following sentences illustrates the proper use of parallel construction?
Answers: • Tatiana declared that the people in her office are smarter than the people who work in Tad's office.
24. Choose the series of pronouns that best completes the following sentence.
After realizing that our hosts hadn't actually invited ______ to ______ party, ______ excused ______ from the table and slipped out the back door.
Answers: • us, their, we, ourselves
25. Read the following question and choose the response that uses the correct corresponding verb tense.
Does Jack wear that furry hat often?
Answers: • No, he only wears it when his ears are cold.
26. Complete the following sentence by choosing the phrase with the best word order from the options given.
The excited children, who had run toward the loud _____________ .
Answers: • music, told the others about the ice cream truck outside
27. Choose the series of verbs that best completes the following passage.
I find it very hard to remember _________ letters that are entrusted to me. In fact, I remember _________ to do so dozens of times!
Answers: • mailing, forgetting
28. Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence.
Charlotte knew ___________ the secret investigation _________ her past, but she closed her eyes to it and pretended it wasn't happening.
Answers: • of, about
29. Which of the following sentences illustrates correct verb and verb tense usage?
Answers: • Did Annabel knowingly lie on the witness stand?
30. Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence.
I think Pamela deserves to be punished for her __________ stupid and __________ behavior.
Answers: • totally, irresponsible
31. Rearrange the following words to create the most logical and grammatically correct sentence.
with can't phone . on Whenever always to the time spend I speak I my friend , him
Answers: • Whenever I can't spend time with my friend, I always speak to him on the phone.
32. Choose the series of articles and conjunctions that best completes the following sentence.
_______ she was feeling ill, Teresa wanted to eat only _____ apple _____ some soup.
Answers: • Because, an, or
33. Choose the series of pronouns that best completes the following sentence.
That house used to be ______ , but ______ have given it to ______.
Answers: • mine, I, her
34. Change the following sentence from a quotation to indirect speech.
"It may snow tomorrow," he said.
Answers: • He said it might snow the next day.
35. Which of the following sentences illustrates correct usage of articles and conjunctions?
Answers: • For my birthday, I would like a book, an hourglass, and the keys to a new boat.
36. Change the following sentence from a quotation to indirect speech.
Rhonda says, "I get to work early every day."
Answers: • Rhonda says she gets to work early every day.
37. Read the following question and choose the response that uses the correct corresponding verb tense.
Did you see the show last night?
Answers: • No, because by the time I got there all the tickets had already been sold.
38. Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence.
While __________ of our relatives live on the __________ hill in the county, __________ of our friends live in the __________ __________ areas of the valley.
Answers: • many, windiest, most, more, protected
39. Rearrange the following words to create the most logical and grammatically correct sentence.
last what ! it's did you night, over After
Answers: • After what you did last night, it's over!
40. Choose the series of pronouns that best completes the following sentence.
_______ is the name of the opera, and _______ role did you say Maria would play?
Answers: • What, which
41. Which of the following sentences does NOT illustrate proper use of articles and conjunctions?
Answers: • Bertha decided to change a locks of her house after burglars stole a computer or an oil painting.
42. Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence.
The helium-__________ balloon rose __________ into the air; the villagers knew then that their __________ leader was off on another mission.
Answers: • powered, powerfully, powerful
43. Rearrange the following words to create the most logical and grammatically correct sentence.
days . for last has good weather few The been the not
Answers: • The weather has not been good for the last few days.
44. Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?
Answers: • "Come here," she said, "and let me get a good look at you."
45. Change the following sentence from a quotation to indirect speech.
Carol has said, "I am responsible for this project."
Answers: • Carol has said that she is responsible for this project.
46. Choose the phrase that best completes the sentence below without creating a run-on sentence.
Mr. Peach has sent his four children to Ivy League colleges __________ he has sacrificed his health working day and night in that dusty factory.
Answers: • , however
47. Choose the series of pronouns that best completes the following sentence.
Don't ________ think Larry should call ________ wife if ________ is going to be late for dinner?
Answers: • you, his, he
48. Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence.
Knowing that February was the _________ month of the year, Cheryl planned her vacation ___________.
Answers: • shortest, accordingly
49. Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence.
I placed my notes _______ my desk and referred to them _______ the meeting.
Answers: • beside, during
50. Which of the following sentences illustrates correct pronoun usage?
Answers: • None of the above
51. Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence.
Jack, leaning casually ________ the tree, watched as Sally walked slowly ________ him.
Answers: • against, toward
52. Read the following question and choose the response that uses the correct corresponding verb tense.
Will you be going to the company picnic this year?
Answers: • Yes, and I plan on swimming, fishing, and eating all day!
53. Choose the series of verbs that best completes the following sentence.
Everyone __________ too busy cooking and __________ the campsite __________ the family of bears __________ from the woods.
Answers: • was, setting up, to notice, watching
54. Change the following sentence from a quotation to indirect speech.
"I can meet with you at noon," said Peter.
Answers: • Peter said he could meet with me at noon.
55. Choose the phrase that best completes the sentence below without creating a run-on sentence.
It's never too late to learn how to swim ________________ you may fall off a boat!
Answers: • , you never know when
56. Complete the following sentence by choosing the phrase with the best word order from the options given.
Only after they had completed an exhaustive study __________ how to adapt the technology to the needs of our company.
Answers: • they did begin to understand
57. Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence.
Of the two books, Sam's is definitely the __________ ; however, even though Sandra's didn't turn out as __________ as expected, she still did a __________ job of writing it.
Answers: • better, well, good
58. Change the following sentence from a quotation to indirect speech.
"I will be moving soon," said Alma.
Answers: • Alma said she would be moving soon.
59. Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence.
The archaeologists were ________ to discover such a __________ and __________ _________ artifact at that mostly uncovered site.
Answers: • amazed, rare, incredibly, beautiful
60. Read the original sentence below and then choose the rewritten sentence that illustrates proper sentence structure.
ORIGINAL SENTENCE:
It is easy to carry solid objects, but the same cannot be said of liquids.
REWRITTEN SENTENCES:
Answers: • Unlike liquids; solid objects can easily be carried.
61. Complete the following sentence by choosing the phrase with the best word order from the options given.
Those who are not wise ____________ .
Answers: • need not to be necessarily stupid
62. Change the following sentence from a quotation to indirect speech.
Jerry said, "I saw my cousin at the fair."
Answers: • Jerry said he had seen his cousin at the fair.
63. Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence.
The _______ , _______ odor was ________ coming from the chemistry lab up the street.
Answers: • nasty, pungent, clearly
64. Choose the series of verbs that best completes the following sentence.
If Harry __________ to the party too early, don't let him in; he __________ outside like everyone else.
Answers: • gets, will have to wait
65. Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence.
Whiskey, my pet squirrel, jumped ________ my head and ________ the windowsill.
Answers: • over, onto
66. Rearrange the following words to create the most logical and grammatically correct sentence.
sleeping likes the . midday Katie until on weekends
Answers: • Katie likes sleeping until midday on the weekends.
67. Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence.
We were surprised when the ________ parade ________ turned into a ________ party!
Answers: • dull, suddenly, wild
68. Choose the option that correctly changes the original sentence from active voice to passive voice.
ORIGINAL SENTENCE:
That tall man is carrying a lot of lumber.
REWRITTEN SENTENCES:
Answers: • A lot of lumber is being carried by that tall man.
69. Rearrange the following words to create the most logical and grammatically correct sentence.
would I have it anything if had . I you known said would not bother
Answers: • I would not have said anything if I had known it would bother you.
70. Change the following sentence from a quotation to indirect speech.
"Sharon must go to the bank today," said Albert.
Answers: • Albert said Sharon had to go to the bank that day.
71. Choose the series of articles and conjunctions that best completes the following sentence.
Lilacs ______ violets are usually purple, ______ I have seen some ______ are white.
Answers: • and, however, that
72. Choose the series of articles and conjunctions that best completes the following sentence.
Julia, who is studying to be _______foreign correspondent, is currently doing _______ internship in _______ Middle East _______ will return before the end of _______ year.
Answers: • a, an, the, but, the
73. Rearrange the following words to create the most logical and grammatically correct sentence.
your company name ? of What the is
Answers: • What is the name of your company?
Previous test answers:
Question 1: Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence.
Charlotte knew ________ the secret investigation ________ her past, but she closed her eyes to it and pretended it happening.
Ans: a. of, about
b. about, into
c. about, on
d. of, after
Question 2: Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence.
I think Pamela deserves to be punished for her________stupid and________behavior.
Answer: b. totally, irresponsible
Question 3: Which of the following sentences punctuated correctly?
a. Tracy bought three suits; seven scarves; and ten pairs of shoes.
Answer: b. We are expecting a hurricane this afternoon, therefore we have closed the school early.
Question 4: Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence.
While __________ of our relatives live on the __________ hill in the county, __________ of our friends live in the __________ __________ areas of the valley.
a. more, windy, many, most, protection
ans : b. most, windier, more, most, protective
ans: c. many, windiest, most, more, protected
d. many, winding, more, most, protected
Question 5: Choose the series of pronouns that best completes the following sentence.
Don't ________ think Larry should call ________ wife if ________ is going to be late for dinner?
Ans: a. you, his, he
b. we, your, his
c. he, his, he
d. you, his, himself
Question 6: Question 24: Rearrange the following words to create the most logical and grammatically correct sentence.
days . for last has good weather few The been the not
a. weather for The last few good has not been the days.
b. The good days has not been for the last few weather.
c. The few days has not been good for the last weather.
Answers: d. The weather has not been good for the last few days.
Question 7: Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence. Knowing that February was the___________month of the year, Cheryl planned her vacation____________.
a. short, in accordance
Answers: b. shortest, accordingly
Ans: c. shorter, according
d. shortness, accordion
Question 8: Rearrange the following words to create most logical and grammatically correct sentence.
Answer: e. Whenever I can’t spend time with my friend, I always speak to him on the phone.
Which of the following sentence does NOT illustrates correct verb and tense usage?
Answer: b. Clarabelle’s mother absolutely hated nicknames and always calls her daughter by her full name.
Question 9: Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence.
Victor, who stole ____________ ideas and used them to make _________ a millionaire, never once offered ______________ a world of thanks.
Answer: d. our, himself, us
Question 10: Which of the following sentence uses correct pronoun usage?
a. to whom are your employees going to report while you’re gone?
Answer: e. All of the above
Question 11: Choose the series of verbs that best completes the following sentence.
If Harry _____to the party too early, don't let him in; he _____ outside like everyone else.
Ans: a. gets, will have to wait
b. got, waitsc. gets, is waiting
d. has gotten, must be waiting
Question 12: Choose the phrase that best completes the sentence below without creating a run-on sentence.
Mr. Peach has sent his four children to Ivy League colleges __________ he has sacrificed his health working day and night in that dusty factory.
a. however
Ans: b. ; however,
c. , however
d. however,
Question 13: Complete the following sentence by choosing the phrase with the best word order from the options given.
Those who are not wise ____________ .
Ans: a. do not need be necessarily stupid
b. need not necessarily be stupid
c. need not to be necessarily stupid
d. does not need to be necessarily stupid
Question 14: Which of the following sentences illustrates correct pronoun usage?
Answer: e (None of the above)
Question 15: Complete the following sentences by choosing the phrase with the best word order from the option given.
Only after they had completed an exhaustive study ________ how to adapt the technology to the needs of our company.
Answer: c (they did begin to understand)
Question 16: Which of the following sentences illustrates the proper use of commas?
Answer: e (a and b)
Question 17: Which of the following sentence illustrates correct pronoun usage?
Answer: e. None of the above
Question 18: Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence.
________ is the name of the opera, and ________ role did you say Maria would play?
a. This, which
b. Who, that
Answers: c. What, which
d. Which, what
Question 19: Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence.
The deer ran quickly ______ the trees, its hooves pounding ______ the forest floor.
Answers: a. amid, from
b. over, at
c. through, on
d. throughout, on
Question 20: Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence.
Jeremy drove his motorcycle _______ the bridge, _______ the hill, and _______ the diner before finally parking it _______ two police cars.
a. beside, among, behind, near
b. beneath, over, under, on
Answers: c. across, down, past, between
d. under, around, through, into
Question 21: Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence.
Jack, leaning casually ________ the tree, watched as Sally walked slowly ________ him.
Answers: a.) against, towards
b.) toward, against
Answers: c.) upon, past
d.) off, beside
e.) against, toward
Question 22: Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence.
Although the issue was very serious, the committee disposed ______ it in a few minutes and moved _______ to other business.
a. onto, off
Answers: b. of, away
c. on, out
d. of, on
Question 23: Choose the series of pronouns that best completes the following sentence.
That house used to be ______ , but ______ have given it to ______.
a. my, I, her
b. mine, me, her
Answers: c. mine, I, her
d. myself, she, her
Question 24: Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence.
Of the two books, Sam’s is definitely the __________ ; however, even though Sandra’s didn’t turn out as __________ as expected, she still did a __________ job of writing it.
Answers: a. better, well, good
b. best, good, good
c. better, good, better
d. best, well, well
Question 25: Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence.
The helium _______ balloon rose ________ into the air; the villagers knew then their _______ leader was off on another mission.
Ans: c (powered, powerfully, powerful)
Question 26: Rearrange the following words to create most logical and grammatically correct sentence.
your company name? of what the is
a. What is the company of your name?
b. your company What is the name of?
Answers: c. What is the name of your company?
d. The name of your company What is?
Question 27: Rearrange the following words to create most logical and grammatically correct sentence.
Sleeping likes the Midday Katie until on weekends
a. sleeping Katie likes until midday on the weekends.
b. Katie likes sleeping until weekends on the midday.
c. Katie likes on sleeping until the midday weekends.
d. Katie likes sleeping on midday until the weekends.
Answers: e. Katie likes sleeping until midday on the weekends.
Question 28: Read the following question and choose the response that uses the correct corresponding verb tense.
Does Jack wear that furry hat often?
a. No, he just liked to wear it for fun sometimes.
b. Yes, but don’t said anything about it to him.
c. Yes, and it can so annoying!
Ans: d. No, he only wears it when his ears are cold.
Question 29: Read the following question and choose the response that uses the correct corresponding verb tense.
Did you see the show last night?
Answers: a. No, because by the time I got there all the tickets had already been sold.
b. Yes, and it was one of the best shows I had ever seen.
c. Yes, but my seat was behind a pole so I couldn't barely see anything.
d. No, but I am hope to see it tonight.
Question 30: Read the following question and choose the response that uses the correct corresponding verb tense.
Did you hear the weather report for tomorrow?
a. Yes, it will to clear up by noon.
Answers: b. No, I wasn't listening to the radio.
c. Yes, they have said it will have snowed.
d. No, but I think it had snowed.
Question 31: Which of the following sentence illustrates correct pronoun usage?
a. is those the set of plates the bride wanted, or did she want this set?
d. Whose book is that-his or our?
Answers: e. None of the above
Question 32: Which of the following sentences illustrates proper sentence structure?
a. Everyone knows that a mango is much sweeter to an orange.
b. I saw the girl with my own eyes who said she had been abducted by aliens.
c. Either one of you should try and to fix their broken fence.
Answers: d. The queen had hardly finished her speech when the people began to disperse.
Question 33: Change the following sentence from a quotation to indirect speech.
Rhonda says, "I get to work early every day."
Answers: a. Rhonda says she gets to work early every day.
b. Rhonda said she gets to work early every day.
c. Rhonda has said that she got to work early every day.
d. Rhonda says she had gotten to work early every day.
Question 34: Change the following sentence from a quotation to indirect speech.
Jerry said, “I saw my cousin at the fair.”
a. Jerry had said he’d seen his cousin at the fair.
Answers: b. Jerry said he had seen his cousin at the fair.
c. Jerry said he’d saw his cousin at the fair.
Ans: d. Jerry says he saw his cousin at the fair.
Question 35: Change the following sentences from a question to indirect speech.
“I will be moving soon.” said Alma
Answers: a. Alma said she would be moving soon.
b. Alma said she will move soon.
c. Alma says she'll be moving soon.
d. Alma says she would move soon.
Question 36: Change the following sentence from a quotation to indirect speech.
“I’m not feeling well,” Agatha said.
a. Agatha has said that she doesn't feel well.
b. According to Agatha, she isn't feeling well.
Answers: c. Agatha said she wasn't feeling well.
d. Agatha says she isn't feeling well.
Question 37: Change the following sentence from a quotation to indirect speech.
“Sharon must go to the bank today.” said Albert.
a. Albert says Sharon will have to go to the bank today.
b. Albert said Sharon has to go to the bank today.
Ans: c. Albert says Sharon must go to the bank today.
Answers: d. Albert said Sharon had to go to the bank today.
Question 38: Choose the option that correctly changes the original sentence from active voice to passive voice.
ORIGINAL SENTENCE:
That tall man is carrying a lot of lumber.
REWRITTEN SENTENCES:
a. The tall man carries a lot of lumber.
b. Is being carried by that tall man, the lumber.
Ans: c. the lumber is carried by the tall man.
Answers: d. a lot of lumber is being carried by that tall man.
Question 39: Choose the series of verbs that best completes the following sentence.
Everyone ____________too busy cooking and __________ the campsite ____________ the family _________ from the woods.
a. were, setting up, to notice, watch
b. was, set up, noticing, to watch
c. is, setting, to notice, watching
Answers: d. was, setting up, to notice, watching
Question 40: Choose the series of verbs that best completes the following sentence.
I find it very hard to remember _____ letters that are entrusted to me. In fact, I remember_____to do so dozens of times!
a. to mail, forgetting
b. mailing, to forget
c. to mail, to forget
Answers: d. mailing, forgetting
Question 41: Choose the series of articles and conjunctions that best completes the following sentence.
Lilacs ___________ violets are usually purple; I have seen some _________ are white.
a. and, however, that
Answers: b. or, yet, which
c. and, although, that
d. or, but, and
Question 42: Which of the following sentences does not illustrates correct pronoun usage?
Ans: e (all are correct)
Question 43: Which of the following sentences illustrates correct usage of articles and conjunctions?
Answers: a. Celine lives on Arthur Street; however, she works on Beatrice Boulevard.
b. I would eat a peach every day if I could, nor the doctor told me I couldn’t.
c. Will Gertrude play the piano or an harp at the concert?
d. Although she is angry at them, neither her son and her father will be at the party.
Question 44: Choose the series of articles and conjunctions that best completes the following sentence.
_______ she was feeling ill, Teresa wanted to eat only _____ apple _____ some soup.
a. Yet, the, or
b. After, an, and
Answers: c. Because, an, or
d. If, a, and
Question 45: opt for the series of verbs that best completes the subsequent sentences.
If Harry certain to the party too early, don’t let him in; he's outside like everybody else.
Answers: a. gets, will have to wait
or = Ans: a (gets, can have to be compelled to wait)
b. got, waits
c. gets, is waiting
d. has gotten, must be waiting
Question 46: Choose the series of articles and conjunctions that best completes the following sentence.
I think Fran could be _____ great public speaker, ______ she is still too shy to try it.
a. the, although
Answers: b. a, but
c. an, however
d. a, and
Question 47: Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence.
We were surprised when the ________ parade ________ turned into a ________ party!
Answers: a.) dull, suddenly, wild
b.) duller, all of a sudden, wilder
c.) dullest, suddenly, wildest
d.) dull, sudden, wild
Question 48: amendment the subsequent sentence from a quotation to indirect speech.
“It might snow tomorrow,” He said.
Ans: d (He said it would snow tomorrow.)
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1. Which of the following sentences illustrates correct usage of articles and conjunctions?
Answers: • Celine lives on Arthur Street; however, she works on Beatrice Boulevard.
2. Choose the series of verbs and phrases that best completes the following passage.
This dish _________ too spicy. Why __________ so much pepper?
Answers: • is, did the chef use
3. Choose the series of articles and conjunctions that best completes the following sentence.
Neither we ________ Sal, our neighbor, could understand ________ it had been our dog Rover or Sal's cat's kittens _________ had destroyed all the flower beds in the middle of _______ night.
Answers: • nor, whether, that, the
4. Choose the series of verbs that best completes the following sentence.
Alison regrets _________ you with her remarks; she never meant _________ so.
Answers: • hurting, to do
5. Which of the following sentences is NOT punctuated correctly?
Answers: • I need you to pick up several boxes of paperclips, pens, and pencils; three pounds each of potatoes, carrots, and peas; and my dry cleaning.
6. Which of the following sentences illustrates the proper use of apostrophes?
Answers: • Helga borrowed her friend's skates for the day; however, she failed to return them.
7. Which of the following sentences does NOT illustrate correct verb and verb tense usage?
Answers: • Clarabelle's mother absolutely hated nicknames and always calls her daughter by her full name.
8. Which of the following sentences illustrates incorrect pronoun usage?
Answers: • None of the above
9. Which of the following sentences illustrate(s) the proper use of commas?
Answers: • a and b
10. Choose the series of pronouns that best completes the following sentence.
Victor, who stole _______ ideas and used them to make _______ a millionaire, never once offered _______ a word of thanks.
Answers: • our, himself, us
11. Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence.
Although the issue was very serious, the committee disposed ______ it in a few minutes and moved _______ to other business.
Answers: • of, away
12. Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following passage.
Although Marvin said he had hidden the keys _______ the flower pot, we were unable to find them _______ the dark. In the end, we waited for him at the coffee shop ___________ the corner.
Answers: • under, in, around
13. Rearrange the following words to create the most logical and grammatically correct sentence.
work . is always to brother willing not My
Answers: • My brother is not always willing to work.
14. Change the following sentence from a quotation to indirect speech.
"I'm not feeling well," Agatha said.
Answers: • Agatha said she wasn't feeling well.
15. Which of the following sentences illustrates proper sentence structure?
Answers: • The queen had hardly finished her speech when the people began to disperse.
16. Choose the verb that best completes the following sentence.
Do you know if Harlon ____________Japanese before moving to Japan?
Answers: • has studied
17. Which of the following sentences is NOT punctuated correctly?
Answers: • All of the apple's at the grocer's were rotten, so I bought oranges instead.
18. Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence.
Jeremy drove his motorcycle _______ the bridge, _______ the hill, and _______ the diner before finally parking it _______ two police cars.
Answers: • across, down, past, between
19. Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence.
The deer ran quickly _______ the trees, its hooves pounding _______ the forest floor.
Answers: • through, on
20. Which of the following sentences illustrates correct verb and verb tense usage?
Answers: • Until the snow melts, the train will not be able to move.
21. Choose the series of articles and conjunctions that best completes the following sentence.
I think Fran could be ______ great public speaker, _______ she is still too shy to try it.
Answers: • a, but
22. Which of the following sentences illustrates proper sentence structure?
Answers: • The man in the black cape mounted his powerful stallion and rode away.
23. Which of the following sentences illustrates the proper use of parallel construction?
Answers: • Tatiana declared that the people in her office are smarter than the people who work in Tad's office.
24. Choose the series of pronouns that best completes the following sentence.
After realizing that our hosts hadn't actually invited ______ to ______ party, ______ excused ______ from the table and slipped out the back door.
Answers: • us, their, we, ourselves
25. Read the following question and choose the response that uses the correct corresponding verb tense.
Does Jack wear that furry hat often?
Answers: • No, he only wears it when his ears are cold.
26. Complete the following sentence by choosing the phrase with the best word order from the options given.
The excited children, who had run toward the loud _____________ .
Answers: • music, told the others about the ice cream truck outside
27. Choose the series of verbs that best completes the following passage.
I find it very hard to remember _________ letters that are entrusted to me. In fact, I remember _________ to do so dozens of times!
Answers: • mailing, forgetting
28. Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence.
Charlotte knew ___________ the secret investigation _________ her past, but she closed her eyes to it and pretended it wasn't happening.
Answers: • of, about
29. Which of the following sentences illustrates correct verb and verb tense usage?
Answers: • Did Annabel knowingly lie on the witness stand?
30. Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence.
I think Pamela deserves to be punished for her __________ stupid and __________ behavior.
Answers: • totally, irresponsible
31. Rearrange the following words to create the most logical and grammatically correct sentence.
with can't phone . on Whenever always to the time spend I speak I my friend , him
Answers: • Whenever I can't spend time with my friend, I always speak to him on the phone.
32. Choose the series of articles and conjunctions that best completes the following sentence.
_______ she was feeling ill, Teresa wanted to eat only _____ apple _____ some soup.
Answers: • Because, an, or
33. Choose the series of pronouns that best completes the following sentence.
That house used to be ______ , but ______ have given it to ______.
Answers: • mine, I, her
34. Change the following sentence from a quotation to indirect speech.
"It may snow tomorrow," he said.
Answers: • He said it might snow the next day.
35. Which of the following sentences illustrates correct usage of articles and conjunctions?
Answers: • For my birthday, I would like a book, an hourglass, and the keys to a new boat.
36. Change the following sentence from a quotation to indirect speech.
Rhonda says, "I get to work early every day."
Answers: • Rhonda says she gets to work early every day.
37. Read the following question and choose the response that uses the correct corresponding verb tense.
Did you see the show last night?
Answers: • No, because by the time I got there all the tickets had already been sold.
38. Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence.
While __________ of our relatives live on the __________ hill in the county, __________ of our friends live in the __________ __________ areas of the valley.
Answers: • many, windiest, most, more, protected
39. Rearrange the following words to create the most logical and grammatically correct sentence.
last what ! it's did you night, over After
Answers: • After what you did last night, it's over!
40. Choose the series of pronouns that best completes the following sentence.
_______ is the name of the opera, and _______ role did you say Maria would play?
Answers: • What, which
41. Which of the following sentences does NOT illustrate proper use of articles and conjunctions?
Answers: • Bertha decided to change a locks of her house after burglars stole a computer or an oil painting.
42. Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence.
The helium-__________ balloon rose __________ into the air; the villagers knew then that their __________ leader was off on another mission.
Answers: • powered, powerfully, powerful
43. Rearrange the following words to create the most logical and grammatically correct sentence.
days . for last has good weather few The been the not
Answers: • The weather has not been good for the last few days.
44. Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?
Answers: • "Come here," she said, "and let me get a good look at you."
45. Change the following sentence from a quotation to indirect speech.
Carol has said, "I am responsible for this project."
Answers: • Carol has said that she is responsible for this project.
46. Choose the phrase that best completes the sentence below without creating a run-on sentence.
Mr. Peach has sent his four children to Ivy League colleges __________ he has sacrificed his health working day and night in that dusty factory.
Answers: • , however
47. Choose the series of pronouns that best completes the following sentence.
Don't ________ think Larry should call ________ wife if ________ is going to be late for dinner?
Answers: • you, his, he
48. Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence.
Knowing that February was the _________ month of the year, Cheryl planned her vacation ___________.
Answers: • shortest, accordingly
49. Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence.
I placed my notes _______ my desk and referred to them _______ the meeting.
Answers: • beside, during
50. Which of the following sentences illustrates correct pronoun usage?
Answers: • None of the above
51. Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence.
Jack, leaning casually ________ the tree, watched as Sally walked slowly ________ him.
Answers: • against, toward
52. Read the following question and choose the response that uses the correct corresponding verb tense.
Will you be going to the company picnic this year?
Answers: • Yes, and I plan on swimming, fishing, and eating all day!
53. Choose the series of verbs that best completes the following sentence.
Everyone __________ too busy cooking and __________ the campsite __________ the family of bears __________ from the woods.
Answers: • was, setting up, to notice, watching
54. Change the following sentence from a quotation to indirect speech.
"I can meet with you at noon," said Peter.
Answers: • Peter said he could meet with me at noon.
55. Choose the phrase that best completes the sentence below without creating a run-on sentence.
It's never too late to learn how to swim ________________ you may fall off a boat!
Answers: • , you never know when
56. Complete the following sentence by choosing the phrase with the best word order from the options given.
Only after they had completed an exhaustive study __________ how to adapt the technology to the needs of our company.
Answers: • they did begin to understand
57. Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence.
Of the two books, Sam's is definitely the __________ ; however, even though Sandra's didn't turn out as __________ as expected, she still did a __________ job of writing it.
Answers: • better, well, good
58. Change the following sentence from a quotation to indirect speech.
"I will be moving soon," said Alma.
Answers: • Alma said she would be moving soon.
59. Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence.
The archaeologists were ________ to discover such a __________ and __________ _________ artifact at that mostly uncovered site.
Answers: • amazed, rare, incredibly, beautiful
60. Read the original sentence below and then choose the rewritten sentence that illustrates proper sentence structure.
ORIGINAL SENTENCE:
It is easy to carry solid objects, but the same cannot be said of liquids.
REWRITTEN SENTENCES:
Answers: • Unlike liquids; solid objects can easily be carried.
61. Complete the following sentence by choosing the phrase with the best word order from the options given.
Those who are not wise ____________ .
Answers: • need not to be necessarily stupid
62. Change the following sentence from a quotation to indirect speech.
Jerry said, "I saw my cousin at the fair."
Answers: • Jerry said he had seen his cousin at the fair.
63. Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence.
The _______ , _______ odor was ________ coming from the chemistry lab up the street.
Answers: • nasty, pungent, clearly
64. Choose the series of verbs that best completes the following sentence.
If Harry __________ to the party too early, don't let him in; he __________ outside like everyone else.
Answers: • gets, will have to wait
65. Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence.
Whiskey, my pet squirrel, jumped ________ my head and ________ the windowsill.
Answers: • over, onto
66. Rearrange the following words to create the most logical and grammatically correct sentence.
sleeping likes the . midday Katie until on weekends
Answers: • Katie likes sleeping until midday on the weekends.
67. Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence.
We were surprised when the ________ parade ________ turned into a ________ party!
Answers: • dull, suddenly, wild
68. Choose the option that correctly changes the original sentence from active voice to passive voice.
ORIGINAL SENTENCE:
That tall man is carrying a lot of lumber.
REWRITTEN SENTENCES:
Answers: • A lot of lumber is being carried by that tall man.
69. Rearrange the following words to create the most logical and grammatically correct sentence.
would I have it anything if had . I you known said would not bother
Answers: • I would not have said anything if I had known it would bother you.
70. Change the following sentence from a quotation to indirect speech.
"Sharon must go to the bank today," said Albert.
Answers: • Albert said Sharon had to go to the bank that day.
71. Choose the series of articles and conjunctions that best completes the following sentence.
Lilacs ______ violets are usually purple, ______ I have seen some ______ are white.
Answers: • and, however, that
72. Choose the series of articles and conjunctions that best completes the following sentence.
Julia, who is studying to be _______foreign correspondent, is currently doing _______ internship in _______ Middle East _______ will return before the end of _______ year.
Answers: • a, an, the, but, the
73. Rearrange the following words to create the most logical and grammatically correct sentence.
your company name ? of What the is
Answers: • What is the name of your company?
Previous test answers:
Question 1: Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence.
Charlotte knew ________ the secret investigation ________ her past, but she closed her eyes to it and pretended it happening.
Ans: a. of, about
b. about, into
c. about, on
d. of, after
Question 2: Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence.
I think Pamela deserves to be punished for her________stupid and________behavior.
Answer: b. totally, irresponsible
Question 3: Which of the following sentences punctuated correctly?
a. Tracy bought three suits; seven scarves; and ten pairs of shoes.
Answer: b. We are expecting a hurricane this afternoon, therefore we have closed the school early.
Question 4: Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence.
While __________ of our relatives live on the __________ hill in the county, __________ of our friends live in the __________ __________ areas of the valley.
a. more, windy, many, most, protection
ans : b. most, windier, more, most, protective
ans: c. many, windiest, most, more, protected
d. many, winding, more, most, protected
Question 5: Choose the series of pronouns that best completes the following sentence.
Don't ________ think Larry should call ________ wife if ________ is going to be late for dinner?
Ans: a. you, his, he
b. we, your, his
c. he, his, he
d. you, his, himself
Question 6: Question 24: Rearrange the following words to create the most logical and grammatically correct sentence.
days . for last has good weather few The been the not
a. weather for The last few good has not been the days.
b. The good days has not been for the last few weather.
c. The few days has not been good for the last weather.
Answers: d. The weather has not been good for the last few days.
Question 7: Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence. Knowing that February was the___________month of the year, Cheryl planned her vacation____________.
a. short, in accordance
Answers: b. shortest, accordingly
Ans: c. shorter, according
d. shortness, accordion
Question 8: Rearrange the following words to create most logical and grammatically correct sentence.
Answer: e. Whenever I can’t spend time with my friend, I always speak to him on the phone.
Which of the following sentence does NOT illustrates correct verb and tense usage?
Answer: b. Clarabelle’s mother absolutely hated nicknames and always calls her daughter by her full name.
Question 9: Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence.
Victor, who stole ____________ ideas and used them to make _________ a millionaire, never once offered ______________ a world of thanks.
Answer: d. our, himself, us
Question 10: Which of the following sentence uses correct pronoun usage?
a. to whom are your employees going to report while you’re gone?
Answer: e. All of the above
Question 11: Choose the series of verbs that best completes the following sentence.
If Harry _____to the party too early, don't let him in; he _____ outside like everyone else.
Ans: a. gets, will have to wait
b. got, waitsc. gets, is waiting
d. has gotten, must be waiting
Question 12: Choose the phrase that best completes the sentence below without creating a run-on sentence.
Mr. Peach has sent his four children to Ivy League colleges __________ he has sacrificed his health working day and night in that dusty factory.
a. however
Ans: b. ; however,
c. , however
d. however,
Question 13: Complete the following sentence by choosing the phrase with the best word order from the options given.
Those who are not wise ____________ .
Ans: a. do not need be necessarily stupid
b. need not necessarily be stupid
c. need not to be necessarily stupid
d. does not need to be necessarily stupid
Question 14: Which of the following sentences illustrates correct pronoun usage?
Answer: e (None of the above)
Question 15: Complete the following sentences by choosing the phrase with the best word order from the option given.
Only after they had completed an exhaustive study ________ how to adapt the technology to the needs of our company.
Answer: c (they did begin to understand)
Question 16: Which of the following sentences illustrates the proper use of commas?
Answer: e (a and b)
Question 17: Which of the following sentence illustrates correct pronoun usage?
Answer: e. None of the above
Question 18: Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence.
________ is the name of the opera, and ________ role did you say Maria would play?
a. This, which
b. Who, that
Answers: c. What, which
d. Which, what
Question 19: Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence.
The deer ran quickly ______ the trees, its hooves pounding ______ the forest floor.
Answers: a. amid, from
b. over, at
c. through, on
d. throughout, on
Question 20: Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence.
Jeremy drove his motorcycle _______ the bridge, _______ the hill, and _______ the diner before finally parking it _______ two police cars.
a. beside, among, behind, near
b. beneath, over, under, on
Answers: c. across, down, past, between
d. under, around, through, into
Question 21: Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence.
Jack, leaning casually ________ the tree, watched as Sally walked slowly ________ him.
Answers: a.) against, towards
b.) toward, against
Answers: c.) upon, past
d.) off, beside
e.) against, toward
Question 22: Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence.
Although the issue was very serious, the committee disposed ______ it in a few minutes and moved _______ to other business.
a. onto, off
Answers: b. of, away
c. on, out
d. of, on
Question 23: Choose the series of pronouns that best completes the following sentence.
That house used to be ______ , but ______ have given it to ______.
a. my, I, her
b. mine, me, her
Answers: c. mine, I, her
d. myself, she, her
Question 24: Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence.
Of the two books, Sam’s is definitely the __________ ; however, even though Sandra’s didn’t turn out as __________ as expected, she still did a __________ job of writing it.
Answers: a. better, well, good
b. best, good, good
c. better, good, better
d. best, well, well
Question 25: Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence.
The helium _______ balloon rose ________ into the air; the villagers knew then their _______ leader was off on another mission.
Ans: c (powered, powerfully, powerful)
Question 26: Rearrange the following words to create most logical and grammatically correct sentence.
your company name? of what the is
a. What is the company of your name?
b. your company What is the name of?
Answers: c. What is the name of your company?
d. The name of your company What is?
Question 27: Rearrange the following words to create most logical and grammatically correct sentence.
Sleeping likes the Midday Katie until on weekends
a. sleeping Katie likes until midday on the weekends.
b. Katie likes sleeping until weekends on the midday.
c. Katie likes on sleeping until the midday weekends.
d. Katie likes sleeping on midday until the weekends.
Answers: e. Katie likes sleeping until midday on the weekends.
Question 28: Read the following question and choose the response that uses the correct corresponding verb tense.
Does Jack wear that furry hat often?
a. No, he just liked to wear it for fun sometimes.
b. Yes, but don’t said anything about it to him.
c. Yes, and it can so annoying!
Ans: d. No, he only wears it when his ears are cold.
Question 29: Read the following question and choose the response that uses the correct corresponding verb tense.
Did you see the show last night?
Answers: a. No, because by the time I got there all the tickets had already been sold.
b. Yes, and it was one of the best shows I had ever seen.
c. Yes, but my seat was behind a pole so I couldn't barely see anything.
d. No, but I am hope to see it tonight.
Question 30: Read the following question and choose the response that uses the correct corresponding verb tense.
Did you hear the weather report for tomorrow?
a. Yes, it will to clear up by noon.
Answers: b. No, I wasn't listening to the radio.
c. Yes, they have said it will have snowed.
d. No, but I think it had snowed.
Question 31: Which of the following sentence illustrates correct pronoun usage?
a. is those the set of plates the bride wanted, or did she want this set?
d. Whose book is that-his or our?
Answers: e. None of the above
Question 32: Which of the following sentences illustrates proper sentence structure?
a. Everyone knows that a mango is much sweeter to an orange.
b. I saw the girl with my own eyes who said she had been abducted by aliens.
c. Either one of you should try and to fix their broken fence.
Answers: d. The queen had hardly finished her speech when the people began to disperse.
Question 33: Change the following sentence from a quotation to indirect speech.
Rhonda says, "I get to work early every day."
Answers: a. Rhonda says she gets to work early every day.
b. Rhonda said she gets to work early every day.
c. Rhonda has said that she got to work early every day.
d. Rhonda says she had gotten to work early every day.
Question 34: Change the following sentence from a quotation to indirect speech.
Jerry said, “I saw my cousin at the fair.”
a. Jerry had said he’d seen his cousin at the fair.
Answers: b. Jerry said he had seen his cousin at the fair.
c. Jerry said he’d saw his cousin at the fair.
Ans: d. Jerry says he saw his cousin at the fair.
Question 35: Change the following sentences from a question to indirect speech.
“I will be moving soon.” said Alma
Answers: a. Alma said she would be moving soon.
b. Alma said she will move soon.
c. Alma says she'll be moving soon.
d. Alma says she would move soon.
Question 36: Change the following sentence from a quotation to indirect speech.
“I’m not feeling well,” Agatha said.
a. Agatha has said that she doesn't feel well.
b. According to Agatha, she isn't feeling well.
Answers: c. Agatha said she wasn't feeling well.
d. Agatha says she isn't feeling well.
Question 37: Change the following sentence from a quotation to indirect speech.
“Sharon must go to the bank today.” said Albert.
a. Albert says Sharon will have to go to the bank today.
b. Albert said Sharon has to go to the bank today.
Ans: c. Albert says Sharon must go to the bank today.
Answers: d. Albert said Sharon had to go to the bank today.
Question 38: Choose the option that correctly changes the original sentence from active voice to passive voice.
ORIGINAL SENTENCE:
That tall man is carrying a lot of lumber.
REWRITTEN SENTENCES:
a. The tall man carries a lot of lumber.
b. Is being carried by that tall man, the lumber.
Ans: c. the lumber is carried by the tall man.
Answers: d. a lot of lumber is being carried by that tall man.
Question 39: Choose the series of verbs that best completes the following sentence.
Everyone ____________too busy cooking and __________ the campsite ____________ the family _________ from the woods.
a. were, setting up, to notice, watch
b. was, set up, noticing, to watch
c. is, setting, to notice, watching
Answers: d. was, setting up, to notice, watching
Question 40: Choose the series of verbs that best completes the following sentence.
I find it very hard to remember _____ letters that are entrusted to me. In fact, I remember_____to do so dozens of times!
a. to mail, forgetting
b. mailing, to forget
c. to mail, to forget
Answers: d. mailing, forgetting
Question 41: Choose the series of articles and conjunctions that best completes the following sentence.
Lilacs ___________ violets are usually purple; I have seen some _________ are white.
a. and, however, that
Answers: b. or, yet, which
c. and, although, that
d. or, but, and
Question 42: Which of the following sentences does not illustrates correct pronoun usage?
Ans: e (all are correct)
Question 43: Which of the following sentences illustrates correct usage of articles and conjunctions?
Answers: a. Celine lives on Arthur Street; however, she works on Beatrice Boulevard.
b. I would eat a peach every day if I could, nor the doctor told me I couldn’t.
c. Will Gertrude play the piano or an harp at the concert?
d. Although she is angry at them, neither her son and her father will be at the party.
Question 44: Choose the series of articles and conjunctions that best completes the following sentence.
_______ she was feeling ill, Teresa wanted to eat only _____ apple _____ some soup.
a. Yet, the, or
b. After, an, and
Answers: c. Because, an, or
d. If, a, and
Question 45: opt for the series of verbs that best completes the subsequent sentences.
If Harry certain to the party too early, don’t let him in; he's outside like everybody else.
Answers: a. gets, will have to wait
or = Ans: a (gets, can have to be compelled to wait)
b. got, waits
c. gets, is waiting
d. has gotten, must be waiting
Question 46: Choose the series of articles and conjunctions that best completes the following sentence.
I think Fran could be _____ great public speaker, ______ she is still too shy to try it.
a. the, although
Answers: b. a, but
c. an, however
d. a, and
Question 47: Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence.
We were surprised when the ________ parade ________ turned into a ________ party!
Answers: a.) dull, suddenly, wild
b.) duller, all of a sudden, wilder
c.) dullest, suddenly, wildest
d.) dull, sudden, wild
Question 48: amendment the subsequent sentence from a quotation to indirect speech.
“It might snow tomorrow,” He said.
Ans: d (He said it would snow tomorrow.)
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Question 1: Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence.
Charlotte knew ________ the secret investigation ________ her past, but she closed her eyes to it and pretended it happening.
Ans: a. of, about
b. about, into
c. about, on
d. of, after
Question 2: Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence.
I think Pamela deserves to be punished for her________stupid and________behavior.
Answer: b. totally, irresponsible
Question 3: Which of the following sentences punctuated correctly?
a. Tracy bought three suits; seven scarves; and ten pairs of shoes.
Answer: b. We are expecting a hurricane this afternoon, therefore we have closed the school early.
Question 4: Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence.
While __________ of our relatives live on the __________ hill in the county, __________ of our friends live in the __________ __________ areas of the valley.
a. more, windy, many, most, protection
ans : b. most, windier, more, most, protectivec. many, windiest, most, more, protected
d. many, winding, more, most, protected
Question 5: Choose the series of pronouns that best completes the following sentence.
Don't ________ think Larry should call ________ wife if ________ is going to be late for dinner?
Ans: a. you, his, he
b. we, your, his
c. he, his, he
d. you, his, himself
Question 6: Question 24: Rearrange the following words to create the most logical and grammatically correct sentence.
days . for last has good weather few The been the not
a. weather for The last few good has not been the days.
b. The good days has not been for the last few weather.
c. The few days has not been good for the last weather.
Answers: d. The weather has not been good for the last few days.
Question 7: Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence. Knowing that February was the___________month of the year, Cheryl planned her vacation____________.
a. short, in accordance
Answers: b. shortest, accordingly
Ans: c. shorter, according
d. shortness, accordion
Question 8: Rearrange the following words to create most logical and grammatically correct sentence.
Answer: e. Whenever I can’t spend time with my friend, I always speak to him on the phone.
Which of the following sentence does NOT illustrates correct verb and tense usage?
Answer: b. Clarabelle’s mother absolutely hated nicknames and always calls her daughter by her full name.
Question 9: Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence.
Victor, who stole ____________ ideas and used them to make _________ a millionaire, never once offered ______________ a world of thanks.
Answer: d. our, himself, us
Question 10: Which of the following sentence uses correct pronoun usage?
a. to whom are your employees going to report while you’re gone?
Answer: e. All of the above
Question 11: Choose the series of verbs that best completes the following sentence.
If Harry _____to the party too early, don't let him in; he _____ outside like everyone else.
Ans: a. gets, will have to wait
b. got, waitsc. gets, is waiting
d. has gotten, must be waiting
Question 12: Choose the phrase that best completes the sentence below without creating a run-on sentence.
Mr. Peach has sent his four children to Ivy League colleges __________ he has sacrificed his health working day and night in that dusty factory.
a. however
Ans: b. ; however,
c. , however
d. however,
Question 13: Complete the following sentence by choosing the phrase with the best word order from the options given.
Those who are not wise ____________ .
Ans: a. do not need be necessarily stupid
b. need not necessarily be stupid
c. need not to be necessarily stupid
d. does not need to be necessarily stupid
Question 14: Which of the following sentences illustrates correct pronoun usage?
Answer: e (None of the above)
Question 15: Complete the following sentences by choosing the phrase with the best word order from the option given.
Only after they had completed an exhaustive study ________ how to adapt the technology to the needs of our company.
Answer: c (they did begin to understand)
Question 16: Which of the following sentences illustrates the proper use of commas?
Answer: e (a and b)
Question 17: Which of the following sentence illustrates correct pronoun usage?
Answer: e. None of the above
Question 18: Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence.
________ is the name of the opera, and ________ role did you say Maria would play?
a. This, which
b. Who, that
Answers: c. What, which
d. Which, what
Question 19: Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence.
The deer ran quickly ______ the trees, its hooves pounding ______ the forest floor.
Answers: a. amid, from
b. over, at
c. through, on
d. throughout, on
Question 20: Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence.
Jeremy drove his motorcycle _______ the bridge, _______ the hill, and _______ the diner before finally parking it _______ two police cars.
a. beside, among, behind, near
b. beneath, over, under, on
Answers: c. across, down, past, between
d. under, around, through, into
Question 21: Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence.
Jack, leaning casually ________ the tree, watched as Sally walked slowly ________ him.
Answers: a.) against, towards
b.) toward, against
Answers: c.) upon, past
d.) off, beside
e.) against, toward
Question 22: Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence.
Although the issue was very serious, the committee disposed ______ it in a few minutes and moved _______ to other business.
a. onto, off
Answers: b. of, away
c. on, out
d. of, on
Question 23: Choose the series of pronouns that best completes the following sentence.
That house used to be ______ , but ______ have given it to ______.
a. my, I, her
b. mine, me, her
Answers: c. mine, I, her
d. myself, she, her
Question 24: Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence.
Of the two books, Sam’s is definitely the __________ ; however, even though Sandra’s didn’t turn out as __________ as expected, she still did a __________ job of writing it.
Answers: a. better, well, good
b. best, good, good
c. better, good, better
d. best, well, well
Question 25: Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence.
The helium _______ balloon rose ________ into the air; the villagers knew then their _______ leader was off on another mission.
Ans: c (powered, powerfully, powerful)
Question 26: Rearrange the following words to create most logical and grammatically correct sentence.
your company name? of what the is
a. What is the company of your name?
b. your company What is the name of?
Answers: c. What is the name of your company?
d. The name of your company What is?
Question 27: Rearrange the following words to create most logical and grammatically correct sentence.
Sleeping likes the Midday Katie until on weekends
a. sleeping Katie likes until midday on the weekends.
b. Katie likes sleeping until weekends on the midday.
c. Katie likes on sleeping until the midday weekends.
d. Katie likes sleeping on midday until the weekends.
Answers: e. Katie likes sleeping until midday on the weekends.
Question 28: Read the following question and choose the response that uses the correct corresponding verb tense.
Does Jack wear that furry hat often?
a. No, he just liked to wear it for fun sometimes.
b. Yes, but don’t said anything about it to him.
c. Yes, and it can so annoying!
Ans: d. No, he only wears it when his ears are cold.
Question 29: Read the following question and choose the response that uses the correct corresponding verb tense.
Did you see the show last night?
Answers: a. No, because by the time I got there all the tickets had already been sold.
b. Yes, and it was one of the best shows I had ever seen.
c. Yes, but my seat was behind a pole so I couldn't barely see anything.
d. No, but I am hope to see it tonight.
Question 30: Read the following question and choose the response that uses the correct corresponding verb tense.
Did you hear the weather report for tomorrow?
a. Yes, it will to clear up by noon.
Answers: b. No, I wasn't listening to the radio.
c. Yes, they have said it will have snowed.
d. No, but I think it had snowed.
Question 31: Which of the following sentence illustrates correct pronoun usage?
a. is those the set of plates the bride wanted, or did she want this set?
d. Whose book is that-his or our?
Answers: e. None of the above
Question 32: Which of the following sentences illustrates proper sentence structure?
a. Everyone knows that a mango is much sweeter to an orange.
b. I saw the girl with my own eyes who said she had been abducted by aliens.
c. Either one of you should try and to fix their broken fence.
Answers: d. The queen had hardly finished her speech when the people began to disperse.
Question 33: Change the following sentence from a quotation to indirect speech.
Rhonda says, "I get to work early every day."
Answers: a. Rhonda says she gets to work early every day.
b. Rhonda said she gets to work early every day.
c. Rhonda has said that she got to work early every day.
d. Rhonda says she had gotten to work early every day.
Question 34: Change the following sentence from a quotation to indirect speech.
Jerry said, “I saw my cousin at the fair.”
a. Jerry had said he’d seen his cousin at the fair.
Answers: b. Jerry said he had seen his cousin at the fair.
c. Jerry said he’d saw his cousin at the fair.
Ans: d. Jerry says he saw his cousin at the fair.
Question 35: Change the following sentences from a question to indirect speech.
“I will be moving soon.” said Alma
Answers: a. Alma said she would be moving soon.
b. Alma said she will move soon.
c. Alma says she'll be moving soon.
d. Alma says she would move soon.
Question 36: Change the following sentence from a quotation to indirect speech.
“I’m not feeling well,” Agatha said.
a. Agatha has said that she doesn't feel well.
b. According to Agatha, she isn't feeling well.
Answers: c. Agatha said she wasn't feeling well.
d. Agatha says she isn't feeling well.
Question 37: Change the following sentence from a quotation to indirect speech.
“Sharon must go to the bank today.” said Albert.
a. Albert says Sharon will have to go to the bank today.
b. Albert said Sharon has to go to the bank today.
Ans: c. Albert says Sharon must go to the bank today.
Answers: d. Albert said Sharon had to go to the bank today.
Question 38: Choose the option that correctly changes the original sentence from active voice to passive voice.
ORIGINAL SENTENCE:
That tall man is carrying a lot of lumber.
REWRITTEN SENTENCES:
a. The tall man carries a lot of lumber.
b. Is being carried by that tall man, the lumber.
Ans: c. the lumber is carried by the tall man.
Answers: d. a lot of lumber is being carried by that tall man.
Question 39: Choose the series of verbs that best completes the following sentence.
Everyone ____________too busy cooking and __________ the campsite ____________ the family _________ from the woods.
a. were, setting up, to notice, watch
b. was, set up, noticing, to watch
c. is, setting, to notice, watching
Answers: d. was, setting up, to notice, watching
Question 40: Choose the series of verbs that best completes the following sentence.
I find it very hard to remember _____ letters that are entrusted to me. In fact, I remember_____to do so dozens of times!
a. to mail, forgetting
b. mailing, to forget
c. to mail, to forget
Answers: d. mailing, forgetting
Question 41: Choose the series of articles and conjunctions that best completes the following sentence.
Lilacs ___________ violets are usually purple; I have seen some _________ are white.
a. and, however, that
Answers: b. or, yet, which
c. and, although, that
d. or, but, and
Question 42: Which of the following sentences does not illustrates correct pronoun usage?
Ans: e (all are correct)
Question 43: Which of the following sentences illustrates correct usage of articles and conjunctions?
Answers: a. Celine lives on Arthur Street; however, she works on Beatrice Boulevard.
b. I would eat a peach every day if I could, nor the doctor told me I couldn’t.
c. Will Gertrude play the piano or an harp at the concert?
d. Although she is angry at them, neither her son and her father will be at the party.
Question 44: Choose the series of articles and conjunctions that best completes the following sentence.
_______ she was feeling ill, Teresa wanted to eat only _____ apple _____ some soup.
a. Yet, the, or
b. After, an, and
Answers: c. Because, an, or
d. If, a, and
Question 45: opt for the series of verbs that best completes the subsequent sentences.
If Harry certain to the party too early, don’t let him in; he's outside like everybody else.
Answers: a. gets, will have to wait
or = Ans: a (gets, can have to be compelled to wait)
b. got, waits
c. gets, is waiting
d. has gotten, must be waiting
Question 46: Choose the series of articles and conjunctions that best completes the following sentence.
I think Fran could be _____ great public speaker, ______ she is still too shy to try it.
a. the, although
Answers: b. a, but
c. an, however
d. a, and
Question 47: Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence.
We were surprised when the ________ parade ________ turned into a ________ party!
Answers: a.) dull, suddenly, wild
b.) duller, all of a sudden, wilder
c.) dullest, suddenly, wildest
d.) dull, sudden, wild
Question 48: amendment the subsequent sentence from a quotation to indirect speech.
“It might snow tomorrow,” He said.
Ans: d (He said it would snow tomorrow.)
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Question 1: Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence.
Charlotte knew ________ the secret investigation ________ her past, but she closed her eyes to it and pretended it happening.
Ans: a. of, about
b. about, into
c. about, on
d. of, after
Question 2: Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence.
I think Pamela deserves to be punished for her________stupid and________behavior.
Answer: b. totally, irresponsible
Question 3: Which of the following sentences punctuated correctly?
a. Tracy bought three suits; seven scarves; and ten pairs of shoes.
Answer: b. We are expecting a hurricane this afternoon, therefore we have closed the school early.
Question 4: Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence.
While __________ of our relatives live on the __________ hill in the county, __________ of our friends live in the __________ __________ areas of the valley.
a. more, windy, many, most, protection
ans : b. most, windier, more, most, protective
ans: c. many, windiest, most, more, protected
d. many, winding, more, most, protected
Question 5: Choose the series of pronouns that best completes the following sentence.
Don't ________ think Larry should call ________ wife if ________ is going to be late for dinner?
Ans: a. you, his, he
b. we, your, his
c. he, his, he
d. you, his, himself
Question 6: Question 24: Rearrange the following words to create the most logical and grammatically correct sentence.
days . for last has good weather few The been the not
a. weather for The last few good has not been the days.
b. The good days has not been for the last few weather.
c. The few days has not been good for the last weather.
Answers: d. The weather has not been good for the last few days.
Question 7: Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence. Knowing that February was the___________month of the year, Cheryl planned her vacation____________.
a. short, in accordance
Answers: b. shortest, accordingly
Ans: c. shorter, according
d. shortness, accordion
Question 8: Rearrange the following words to create most logical and grammatically correct sentence.
Answer: e. Whenever I can’t spend time with my friend, I always speak to him on the phone.
Which of the following sentence does NOT illustrates correct verb and tense usage?
Answer: b. Clarabelle’s mother absolutely hated nicknames and always calls her daughter by her full name.
Question 9: Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence.
Victor, who stole ____________ ideas and used them to make _________ a millionaire, never once offered ______________ a world of thanks.
Answer: d. our, himself, us
Question 10: Which of the following sentence uses correct pronoun usage?
a. to whom are your employees going to report while you’re gone?
Answer: e. All of the above
Question 11: Choose the series of verbs that best completes the following sentence.
If Harry _____to the party too early, don't let him in; he _____ outside like everyone else.
Ans: a. gets, will have to wait
b. got, waitsc. gets, is waiting
d. has gotten, must be waiting
Question 12: Choose the phrase that best completes the sentence below without creating a run-on sentence.
Mr. Peach has sent his four children to Ivy League colleges __________ he has sacrificed his health working day and night in that dusty factory.
a. however
Ans: b. ; however,
c. , however
d. however,
Question 13: Complete the following sentence by choosing the phrase with the best word order from the options given.
Those who are not wise ____________ .
Ans: a. do not need be necessarily stupid
b. need not necessarily be stupid
c. need not to be necessarily stupid
d. does not need to be necessarily stupid
Question 14: Which of the following sentences illustrates correct pronoun usage?
Answer: e (None of the above)
Question 15: Complete the following sentences by choosing the phrase with the best word order from the option given.
Only after they had completed an exhaustive study ________ how to adapt the technology to the needs of our company.
Answer: c (they did begin to understand)
Question 16: Which of the following sentences illustrates the proper use of commas?
Answer: e (a and b)
Question 17: Which of the following sentence illustrates correct pronoun usage?
Answer: e. None of the above
Question 18: Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence.
________ is the name of the opera, and ________ role did you say Maria would play?
a. This, which
b. Who, that
Answers: c. What, which
d. Which, what
Question 19: Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence.
The deer ran quickly ______ the trees, its hooves pounding ______ the forest floor.
Answers: a. amid, from
b. over, at
c. through, on
d. throughout, on
Question 20: Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence.
Jeremy drove his motorcycle _______ the bridge, _______ the hill, and _______ the diner before finally parking it _______ two police cars.
a. beside, among, behind, near
b. beneath, over, under, on
Answers: c. across, down, past, between
d. under, around, through, into
Question 21: Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence.
Jack, leaning casually ________ the tree, watched as Sally walked slowly ________ him.
Answers: a.) against, towards
b.) toward, against
Answers: c.) upon, past
d.) off, beside
e.) against, toward
Question 22: Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence.
Although the issue was very serious, the committee disposed ______ it in a few minutes and moved _______ to other business.
a. onto, off
Answers: b. of, away
c. on, out
d. of, on
Question 23: Choose the series of pronouns that best completes the following sentence.
That house used to be ______ , but ______ have given it to ______.
a. my, I, her
b. mine, me, her
Answers: c. mine, I, her
d. myself, she, her
Question 24: Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence.
Of the two books, Sam’s is definitely the __________ ; however, even though Sandra’s didn’t turn out as __________ as expected, she still did a __________ job of writing it.
Answers: a. better, well, good
b. best, good, good
c. better, good, better
d. best, well, well
Question 25: Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence.
The helium _______ balloon rose ________ into the air; the villagers knew then their _______ leader was off on another mission.
Ans: c (powered, powerfully, powerful)
Question 26: Rearrange the following words to create most logical and grammatically correct sentence.
your company name? of what the is
a. What is the company of your name?
b. your company What is the name of?
Answers: c. What is the name of your company?
d. The name of your company What is?
Question 27: Rearrange the following words to create most logical and grammatically correct sentence.
Sleeping likes the Midday Katie until on weekends
a. sleeping Katie likes until midday on the weekends.
b. Katie likes sleeping until weekends on the midday.
c. Katie likes on sleeping until the midday weekends.
d. Katie likes sleeping on midday until the weekends.
Answers: e. Katie likes sleeping until midday on the weekends.
Question 28: Read the following question and choose the response that uses the correct corresponding verb tense.
Does Jack wear that furry hat often?
a. No, he just liked to wear it for fun sometimes.
b. Yes, but don’t said anything about it to him.
c. Yes, and it can so annoying!
Ans: d. No, he only wears it when his ears are cold.
Question 29: Read the following question and choose the response that uses the correct corresponding verb tense.
Did you see the show last night?
Answers: a. No, because by the time I got there all the tickets had already been sold.
b. Yes, and it was one of the best shows I had ever seen.
c. Yes, but my seat was behind a pole so I couldn't barely see anything.
d. No, but I am hope to see it tonight.
Question 30: Read the following question and choose the response that uses the correct corresponding verb tense.
Did you hear the weather report for tomorrow?
a. Yes, it will to clear up by noon.
Answers: b. No, I wasn't listening to the radio.
c. Yes, they have said it will have snowed.
d. No, but I think it had snowed.
Question 31: Which of the following sentence illustrates correct pronoun usage?
a. is those the set of plates the bride wanted, or did she want this set?
d. Whose book is that-his or our?
Answers: e. None of the above
Question 32: Which of the following sentences illustrates proper sentence structure?
a. Everyone knows that a mango is much sweeter to an orange.
b. I saw the girl with my own eyes who said she had been abducted by aliens.
c. Either one of you should try and to fix their broken fence.
Answers: d. The queen had hardly finished her speech when the people began to disperse.
Question 33: Change the following sentence from a quotation to indirect speech.
Rhonda says, "I get to work early every day."
Answers: a. Rhonda says she gets to work early every day.
b. Rhonda said she gets to work early every day.
c. Rhonda has said that she got to work early every day.
d. Rhonda says she had gotten to work early every day.
Question 34: Change the following sentence from a quotation to indirect speech.
Jerry said, “I saw my cousin at the fair.”
a. Jerry had said he’d seen his cousin at the fair.
Answers: b. Jerry said he had seen his cousin at the fair.
c. Jerry said he’d saw his cousin at the fair.
Ans: d. Jerry says he saw his cousin at the fair.
Question 35: Change the following sentences from a question to indirect speech.
“I will be moving soon.” said Alma
Answers: a. Alma said she would be moving soon.
b. Alma said she will move soon.
c. Alma says she'll be moving soon.
d. Alma says she would move soon.
Question 36: Change the following sentence from a quotation to indirect speech.
“I’m not feeling well,” Agatha said.
a. Agatha has said that she doesn't feel well.
b. According to Agatha, she isn't feeling well.
Answers: c. Agatha said she wasn't feeling well.
d. Agatha says she isn't feeling well.
Question 37: Change the following sentence from a quotation to indirect speech.
“Sharon must go to the bank today.” said Albert.
a. Albert says Sharon will have to go to the bank today.
b. Albert said Sharon has to go to the bank today.
Ans: c. Albert says Sharon must go to the bank today.
Answers: d. Albert said Sharon had to go to the bank today.
Question 38: Choose the option that correctly changes the original sentence from active voice to passive voice.
ORIGINAL SENTENCE:
That tall man is carrying a lot of lumber.
REWRITTEN SENTENCES:
a. The tall man carries a lot of lumber.
b. Is being carried by that tall man, the lumber.
Ans: c. the lumber is carried by the tall man.
Answers: d. a lot of lumber is being carried by that tall man.
Question 39: Choose the series of verbs that best completes the following sentence.
Everyone ____________too busy cooking and __________ the campsite ____________ the family _________ from the woods.
a. were, setting up, to notice, watch
b. was, set up, noticing, to watch
c. is, setting, to notice, watching
Answers: d. was, setting up, to notice, watching
Question 40: Choose the series of verbs that best completes the following sentence.
I find it very hard to remember _____ letters that are entrusted to me. In fact, I remember_____to do so dozens of times!
a. to mail, forgetting
b. mailing, to forget
c. to mail, to forget
Answers: d. mailing, forgetting
Question 41: Choose the series of articles and conjunctions that best completes the following sentence.
Lilacs ___________ violets are usually purple; I have seen some _________ are white.
a. and, however, that
Answers: b. or, yet, which
c. and, although, that
d. or, but, and
Question 42: Which of the following sentences does not illustrates correct pronoun usage?
Ans: e (all are correct)
Question 43: Which of the following sentences illustrates correct usage of articles and conjunctions?
Answers: a. Celine lives on Arthur Street; however, she works on Beatrice Boulevard.
b. I would eat a peach every day if I could, nor the doctor told me I couldn’t.
c. Will Gertrude play the piano or an harp at the concert?
d. Although she is angry at them, neither her son and her father will be at the party.
Question 44: Choose the series of articles and conjunctions that best completes the following sentence.
_______ she was feeling ill, Teresa wanted to eat only _____ apple _____ some soup.
a. Yet, the, or
b. After, an, and
Answers: c. Because, an, or
d. If, a, and
Question 45: opt for the series of verbs that best completes the subsequent sentences.
If Harry certain to the party too early, don’t let him in; he's outside like everybody else.
Answers: a. gets, will have to wait
or = Ans: a (gets, can have to be compelled to wait)
b. got, waits
c. gets, is waiting
d. has gotten, must be waiting
Question 46: Choose the series of articles and conjunctions that best completes the following sentence.
I think Fran could be _____ great public speaker, ______ she is still too shy to try it.
a. the, although
Answers: b. a, but
c. an, however
d. a, and
Question 47: Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence.
We were surprised when the ________ parade ________ turned into a ________ party!
Answers: a.) dull, suddenly, wild
b.) duller, all of a sudden, wilder
c.) dullest, suddenly, wildest
d.) dull, sudden, wild
Question 48: amendment the subsequent sentence from a quotation to indirect speech.
“It might snow tomorrow,” He said.
Ans: d (He said it would snow tomorrow.)
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Question 1: Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence.
Charlotte knew________the secret investigation_________her past, but she closed her eyes to it and pretended it wasn’t happening.
Answer: a. of, about
Question 2: Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence.
I think Pamela deserves to be punished for her________stupid and________behavior.
Answer: b. totally, irresponsibleodesk test answer
Question 3: Which of the following sentences punctuated correctly?
Answer: b. We are expecting a hurricane this afternoon, therefore we have closed the school early.
Question 4: Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence.
While_________of our relatives live on the__________hill in the county, _________of our friends live in the _________areas of the valley.
Answer: c. many, windiest, most, more, protected
Question 5: Complete the following sentence by choosing the phrase with the best word order from the options given.
Those who are not wise_____________.
Answer: d. does not need to be necessarily stupid.
Question 6:
Choose the series of pronouns that best completes the following sentence.
Don’t _________think Larry should call__________wife if______________is going to be late for dinner?
Answer: a. you, his, he
Question 7:
Rearrange the following words to create most logical and grammatically correct sentence.
days for last has good weather few The been the not
Answer:d. The weather has not been good for the last few days
Question 8:
Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence.
Knowing that February was the___________month of the year, Cheryl planned her vacation____________.
Answer: b. shortest, accordingly
Question 9:
Rearrange the following words to create most logical and grammatically correct sentence.
Answer: e. Whenever I can’t spend time with my friend, I always speak to him on the phone.
Question 10:
Read the following question and choose the response that uses the correct corresponding verb tense.
Does Jack wear that furry hat often?
Answer: d. No, he only wears it when his ears are cold.
Question 11:
Which of the following sentence illustrates correct pronoun usage?
a. is those the set of plates the bride wanted, or did she want this set?
d.Whose book is that-his or our?
Answer: e. None of the above
Question 12:
Which of the sentence illustrates proper sentence structure?
a. Everyone knows that a mango is much sweeter to an orange
Answer: d. The queen had hardly finished her speech when the people began to disperse.
Question 13:
Change the following sentence from a quotation to indirect speech.
“It may snow tomorrow.” he said.
Answer: d. He said it might snow tomorrow.
Question 14:
Which of the following sentence punctuated correctly?
Answer: d. “Come here.” she said, “and let me get a good look at you.”
Question 15:
Change the following sentence from a quotation to indirect speech.
“Sharon must go to the bank today.” said Albert.
Answer: d. Albert said Sharon had to go to the bank today.
Question 16:
Choose the option that correctly changes original sentence from active to passive.
ORIGINAL SENTENCE:
That tall man is carrying a lot of lumber.
REWRITTEN SENTENCES:
Answer: d. A lot of lumber is being carried by that tall man.
Question 17:
Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence.
I placed my notes__________my desk and referred to them____________ the meeting.
Answer: b. beside, during
Question 18:
Rearrange the following words to create most logical and grammatically correct sentence.
Sleeping likes the . midday Katie until on weekends
Answers: Katie likes sleeping until midday on the weekends.
Question 19:
Choose the series of verbs that best completes the following sentence.
Everyone ____________too busy cooking and __________ the campsite ____________ the family _________ from the woods.
Answers: d. was, setting up, to notice, watching
Question 20:
Choose the series of verbs that best completes the following sentence.
I find it very hard to remember ______________ letters that are entrusted to me. In fact, I remember_____________to do so dozens of times!
Answer: d. mailing, forgetting
Question 21:
Choose the series of articles and conjunctions that best completes the following sentence.
Lilacs ___________ violets are usually purple, I have seen some _________ are white.
Answer: c. and, although, that
Questions 22:
Complete the following sentence by choosing the phrase with the best word order from the options given.
Only after they had an exhaustive study__________ how to adapt the technology to the needs of our company.
Answer: c. they did begin to understand
Question 23:
Which of the following sentence illustrates proper use of comma?
a. Randy wanted to end the meeting, but Amy wanted to prolong it.
e. a and b
answer: f. All of the above
Question 24:
Which of the following sentence does NOT illustrates correct verb and tense usage?
Answer: b. Clarabelle’s mother absolutely hated nicknames and always calls her daughter by her full name.
Question 25:
Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence.
Victor, who stole ____________ ideas and used them to make _________ a millionaire, never once offered ______________ a world of thanks.
Answer: d. our, himself, us
Question 26:
Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence.
______________ is the name of the opera, and ___________ role did you say Maria would play?
Answer: c. What, which
Question 27:
Choose the verbs and phrases that best completes the following sentence.
This dish _____________ too spicy. Why ___________ so pepper?
Answer: e. a and c
Question 28:
Change the following sentence from a quotation to indirect speech.
Carol has said, “I am responsible for this project.”
Answer: a. Carol has said that she is responsible for this.
Question 29:
Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence.
Although Marvin said he had the keys___________ the flower pot, we were unable to find them___________ the dark. In the end, we waited for him at the coffee shop ____________ the corner.
Answer: a. under, in. around
Question 30:
Complete the following sentence by choosing the phrase with the best word order from the options given.
The excited children who had run toward the loud _______________.
Answer:d. music, told the others about the ice cream truck outside.
Question 31:
Rearrange the following words to create most logical and grammatically correct sentence.
your company name? of what the is
Answer: c. What is the name of your company?
Question 32:
Which of the following sentences NOT punctuated correctly?
a. All of the apple’s at the grocers were rotten so I bought oranges instead.
Answer: b. “Seven canteens full of water should enough for the hike,” said Tabitha.
Question 33:
Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence.
After realizing that our hosts hadn’t actually invested _________ to ____________ party. ____________ excused ____________ from the table and slipped out the back door.
Answer: a. us, their, we, ourselves.
Question 34:
Which of the following sentences illustrates the proper use of parallel construction?
Answer: b. We painted the conference room yellow, hung a poster on the wall, and are rearranging the chairs.
Question 35:
Which of the following sentence uses correct pronoun usage?
a. to whom are your employees going to report while you’re gone?
Answer: e. All of the above
Question 36:
Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence.
The archeologists were_____________ to discover such a __________ and__________ ____________ artifact at that mostly uncovered site.
Answer: b. amazed, rare, incredibly, beautiful
Question 37:
Change the following sentence from a quotation to indirect speech.
“I’m not feeling well,” Agatha said.
Answer: a. Agatha has said that she doesn’t feel well.
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Ques 1: Choose the series of pronouns that best completes the following sentence.
_______ is the name of the opera, and ______ role did you say Maria would pay?
Ans: c (what, which)
Ques 2: Read the following question and choose the response that uses the correct corresponding verb tense.
Ans: a (No, because by the time I got there all the tickets had already been sold.)
Ques 3: Choose the phrase that best completes the sentence below without creating a run-on sentence.
It’s never too late to learn how to swim ______ you may fall off a boat!
Ans: b (you never know when)
Ques 4: Choose the series of verbs and phrases that best completes the following passage.
This dish ______ too spicy. Why _______ so much pepper?
Ans: e (a and c)
Ques 5: Rearrange the following words to create the most logical and grammatically correct sentence.
With can’t phone, on whenever always to the time spend I speak I my friend, him
Ans: e (Whenever I can’t spend time with my friend. I always speak to him on the phone.
Ques 6: Read the following question and choose the response that uses the correct corresponding verb tense.
Did you hear the weather report for tomorrow?
Ans: b (No, I wasn’t listening to the radio.)
Ques 7: Choose the series of pronouns that best completes the following sentence.
Victor, who stole ______ ideas and used them to make ______ a millionaire, never once offered ______ a word of thanks.
Ans: d (our, himself, us)
Ques 8: Which of the following sentences illustrates correct verb and verb tense usage?
Ans: e (All of the above)
Ques 9: Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentences.
While ______ of our relatives live on the _______ hill in the country, ______of our friends live in the ________ area of the valley.
Ans: c (many, windiest, most, protected)
Ques 10: Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence.
Knowing that February was the ______ month of the year, Cheryl planned her vacation ________.
Ans: b (shortest, accordingly)
Ques 11: Choose the phrase that best completes the sentence below without creating a run-on sentence.
Mr. Peach has sent his four children to lvy league colleges _______ he has sacrificed his health working day and night dusty factory.
Ans: b (; however)
Ques 12: Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentences.
I think Pamela deserves to be punished for her _______ stupid and ______ behavior.
Ans: c (total, irresponsible)
Ques 13: Choose the series of verbs that best completes the following sentences.
If Harry ________ to the party too early, don’t let him in; he ________ outside like everyone else.
Ans: a (gets, will have to wait)
Ques 14: Which of the following sentences illustrates the proper use of parallel construction?
Ans: b (Although Tommy was failing his biology class at college, he was passing his chemistry class)
Ques 15: Which of the following sentences illustrates the proper use of apostrophes?
Ans: a (Helga borrowed her friend’s skates for the day; however, she failed to return them.)
Ques 16: Change the following sentences from a question to indirect speech.
“I will be moving soon.” said Alma
Ans: d (Alma says she would move soon.)
Ques 17: Choose the series of verbs that best completes the following sentences.
Alison regrets _______ you with her remarks; she never meant ______ so.
Ans: b (to hurt, to do)
Ques 18: Choose the series of pronouns that best completes the following sentences.
Don’t ______ think Larry should call ________ wife if _______ is going to be late for dinner?
Ans: a (you, his, he)
Ques 19: Which of the following sentences illustrates correct pronoun usage?
Ans: e (None of the above)
Ques 20: Complete the following sentences by choosing the phrase with the best word order from the option given.
Only after they had completed an exhaustive study ________ how to adapt the technology to the needs of our company.
Ans: c (they did begin to understand)
Ques 21: Rearrange the following words to create the most logical and grammatically correct sentence.
days . for last has good weather few The been the not
Ans: d (The weather has not been good for the last few days)
Ques 22: Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence.
I placed my notes ______ my desk and referred to them ______ the meeting.
Ans: b (beside, during)
Ques 23: Which of the following sentences illustrates correct pronoun usage?
Ans: e (all of the above)
Ques 24: Which of the following sentences illustrates proper sentence structure?
Ans: d (The queen had hardly finished her speech when the people began to disperse.
Ques 25: Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?
Ans: d (“Come here,” she said, “and let me get a good look at you.”)
Ques 26: Complete the following sentence by choosing the phrase with the best word order from the option given.
Those who are not wise _________.
Ans: d (does not need to be necessarily stupid)
Ques 27: Read the following question and choose the response that uses the correct corresponding verb tense.
Does Jack wear that furry hat often?
Ans: d (No, he only wears it when his ears are cold.)
Ques 28: Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence.
Charlotte knew ________ the secret investigation ________ her past, but she closed her eyes to it and pretended it happening.
Ans: a (of, about)
Ques 29: Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence.
The archaeologists were ______ to discover such a ________ and _______ _________ artifact at that mostly uncovered site.
Ans: b (amazed, rare, incredibly, beautiful)
Ques 30: Choose the series of verbs that best completes the following sentence.
Everyone ________ too busy cooking and _______ the family of bears _______ from woods.
Ans: d (was, setting up, to notice, watching)
Ques 31: Choose the series of articles and conjunctions that best completes the following sentence.
Julia, who is studying to be ________ foreign correspondent, is currently doing ______ internship in ______ Middle East _____ will return before the end of _______ year.
Ans: a {(no article required), an, the, but, the}
Ques 32: Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?
Ans: b (We are expecting a hurricane this afternoon; therefore we have closed the school early.)
Ques 33: Which of the following sentences illustrates the proper use of commas?
Ans: e (a and b)
Ques 34: Change the following sentence from a quotation to indirect speech.
Rhonda says, “I get to work early every day.”
Ans: c (Rhonda has said that she got to work early every day.)
Ques 35: Which of the following sentences does not illustrates correct pronoun usage?
Ans: e (all are correct)
Ques 36: Which of the following sentences illustrates correct verb and verb tense usage?
Ans: b, d {(We think the judge will have noticed something strange in her behavior.), (Somehow, all of the newspapers gotten hold the story.)}
Ques 37: Rearrange the following words to create the most logical and grammatically correct sentences.
Last what ! It’s did you night, over After
Ans: b (After what you did last night, it’s over!)
Ques 38: Change the following sentence from a quotation to indirect speech.
“It may snow tomorrow,” He said.
Ans: d (He said it might snow tomorrow.)
Ques 39:Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence.
The helium _______ balloon rose ________ into the air; the villagers knew then their _______ leader was off on another mission.
Ans: c (powered, powerfully, powerful)
Ques 40: Rearrange the following words to create the most logical and grammatically correct sentences.
Would I have it anything if had, I you known said would not bother
Ans: b (I would not have said anything if I had known it would bother you)
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_______ is the name of the opera, and ______ role did you say Maria would pay?
Answer: c (what, which)
Q: Read the following question and choose the response that uses the correct corresponding verb tense.
Answer: a (No, because by the time I got there all the tickets had already been sold.)
Q: Choose the phrase that best completes the sentence below without creating a run-on sentence.
It’s never too late to learn how to swim ______ you may fall off a boat!
Answer: b (you never know when)
Q: Choose the series of verbs and phrases that best completes the following passage.
This dish ______ too spicy. Why _______ so much pepper?
Answer: e (a and c)
Q: Rearrange the following words to create the most logical and grammatically correct sentence.
With can’t phone, on whenever always to the time spend I speak I my friend, him
Answer: e (Whenever I can’t spend time with my friend. I always speak to him on the phone.
Q: Read the following question and choose the response that uses the correct corresponding verb tense.
Did you hear the weather report for tomorrow?
Answer: b (No, I wasn’t listening to the radio.)
Q: Choose the series of pronouns that best completes the following sentence.
Victor, who stole ______ ideas and used them to make ______ a millionaire, never once offered ______ a word of thanks.
Answer: d (our, himself, us)
Q: Which of the following sentences illustrates correct verb and verb tense usage?
Answer: e (All of the above)
Q: Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentences.
While ______ of our relatives live on the _______ hill in the country, ______of our friends live in the ________ area of the valley.
Answer: c (many, windiest, most, protected)
Q: Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence.
Knowing that February was the ______ month of the year, Cheryl planned her vacation ________.
Answer: b (shortest, accordingly)
Q: Choose the phrase that best completes the sentence below without creating a run-on sentence.
Mr. Peach has sent his four children to lvy league colleges _______ he has sacrificed his health working day and night dusty factory.
Answer: b (; however)
Q: Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentences.
I think Pamela deserves to be punished for her _______ stupid and ______ behavior.
Answer: b (total, irresponsible)
Q: Choose the series of verbs that best completes the following sentences.
If Harry ________ to the party too early, don’t let him in; he ________ outside like everyone else.
Answer: a (gets, will have to wait)
Q: Which of the following sentences illustrates the proper use of apostrophes?
Answer: a (Helga borrowed her friend’s skates for the day; however, she failed to return them.)
Q: Change the following sentences from a question to indirect speech.
“I will be moving soon.” said Alma
Answer: d (Alma says she would move soon.)
Q: Choose the series of verbs that best completes the following sentences.
Alison regrets _______ you with her remarks; she never meant ______ so.
Answer: b (to hurt, to do)
Q: Choose the series of pronouns that best completes the following sentences.
Don’t ______ think Larry should call ________ wife if _______ is going to be late for dinner?
Answer: a (you, his, he)
Q: Which of the following sentences illustrates correct pronoun usage?
Answer: e (None of the above)
Q: Complete the following sentences by choosing the phrase with the best word order from the option given.
Only after they had completed an exhaustive study ________ how to adapt the technology to the needs of our company.
Answer: c (they did begin to understand)
Q: Rearrange the following words to create the most logical and grammatically correct sentence.
days . for last has good weather few The been the not
Answer: d (The weather has not been good for the last few days)
Q: Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence.
I placed my notes ______ my desk and referred to them ______ the meeting.
Answer: b (beside, during)
Q: Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?
Answer: d (“Come here,” she said, “and let me get a good look at you.”)
Q: Complete the following sentence by choosing the phrase with the best word order from the option given.
Those who are not wise _________.
Answer: d (does not need to be necessarily stupid)
Q: Read the following question and choose the response that uses the correct corresponding verb tense.
Does Jack wear that furry hat often?
Answer: d (No, he only wears it when his ears are cold.)
Q: Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence.
Charlotte knew ________ the secret investigation ________ her past, but she closed her eyes to it and pretended it happening.
Answer: a (of, about)
Q: Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence.
The archaeologists were ______ to discover such a ________ and _______ _________ artifact at that mostly uncovered site.
Answer: b (amazed, rare, incredibly, beautiful)
Q: Choose the series of verbs that best completes the following sentence.
Everyone ________ too busy cooking and _______ the family of bears _______ from woods.
Answer: d (was, setting up, to notice, watching)
Q: Choose the series of articles and conjunctions that best completes the following sentence.
Julia, who is studying to be ________ foreign correspondent, is currently doing ______ internship in ______ Middle East _____ will return before the end of _______ year.
Answer: a {(no article required), an, the, but, the}
Q: Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?
Answer: b (We are expecting a hurricane this afternoon; therefore we have closed the school early.)
Q: Which of the following sentences illustrates the proper use of commas?
Answer: e (a and b)
Q: Change the following sentence from a quotation to indirect speech.
Rhonda says, “I get to work early every day.”
Answer: c (Rhonda has said that she got to work early every day.)
Q: Which of the following sentences illustrates correct verb and verb tense usage?
Answer: b, d {(We think the judge will have noticed something strange in her behavior.), (Somehow, all of the newspapers gotten hold the story.)}
Q: Rearrange the following words to create the most logical and grammatically correct sentences.
Last what ! It’s did you night, over After
Answer: b (After what you did last night, it’s over!)
Q: Change the following sentence from a quotation to indirect speech.
“It may snow tomorrow,” He said.
Answer: d (He said it might snow tomorrow.)
Q: Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence.
The helium _______ balloon rose ________ into the air; the villagers knew then their _______ leader was off on another mission.
Answer: c (powered, powerfully, powerful)
Q: Rearrange the following words to create the most logical and grammatically correct sentences.
Would I have it anything if had, I you known said would not bother
Answer: b (I would not have said anything if I had known it would bother you)
Q: Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence.
Charlotte knew________ the secret investigation _________her past, but she closed her eyes to it and pretended it wasn’t happening.
Answer: a. (of, about)
Q: Which of the following sentences punctuated correctly?
a. Tracy bought three suits; seven scarves; and ten pairs of shoes.
Answer: b. (We are expecting a hurricane this afternoon, therefore we have closed the school early.)
Q: Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence.
While_________of our relatives live on the__________hill in the county, _________of our friends live in the _________areas of the valley.
Answer: c. (many, windiest, most, more, protected)
Q: Complete the following sentence by choosing the phrase with the best word order from the options given.
Those who are not wise_____________.
Answer: d. (does not need to be necessarily stupid.)
Q: Rearrange the following words to create most logical and grammatically correct sentence.
days for last has good weather few The been the not
Answer: d. (The weather has not been good for the last few days)
Q: Which of the following sentence punctuated correctly?
Answer: d. (“Come here.” she said, “and let me get a good look at you.”)
Q: Change the following sentence from a quotation to indirect speech.
“Sharon must go to the bank today.” said Albert.
Answer: d. (Albert said Sharon had to go to the bank today.)
Q: Choose the option that correctly changes original sentence from active to passive.
ORIGINAL SENTENCE:
That tall man is carrying a lot of lumber.
REWRITTEN SENTENCES:
Answer: d. (A lot of lumber is being carried by that tall man.)
Q: Rearrange the following words to create most logical and grammatically correct sentence.
Sleeping likes the . midday Katie until on weekends
Answers: (Katie likes sleeping until midday on the weekends.)
Q: Choose the series of verbs that best completes the following sentence.
I find it very hard to remember ______________ letters that are entrusted to me. In fact, I remember_____________to do so dozens of times!
Answer: d. (mailing, forgetting)
Q: Choose the series of articles and conjunctions that best completes the following sentence.
Lilacs ___________ violets are usually purple, I have seen some _________ are white.
Answer: c. (and, although, that)
Q: Which of the following sentence illustrates proper use of comma?
a. Randy wanted to end the meeting, but Amy wanted to prolong it.
Answer: f. (All of the above)
Q: Which of the following sentence does NOT illustrates correct verb and tense usage?
Answer: b. (Clarabelle’s mother absolutely hated nicknames and always calls her daughter by her full name.)
Q: Change the following sentence from a quotation to indirect speech.
Carol has said, “I am responsible for this project.”
Answer: a. (Carol has said that she is responsible for this.)
Q: Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence.
Although Marvin said he had the keys___________ the flower pot, we were unable to find them___________ the dark. In the end, we waited for him at the coffee shop ____________ the corner.
Answer: a. (under, in. around)
Q: Complete the following sentence by choosing the phrase with the best word order from the options given.
The excited children who had run toward the loud _______________.
Answer: d. (music, told the others about the ice cream truck outside)
Q: Rearrange the following words to create most logical and grammatically correct sentence.
your company name? of what the is
Answer: c. (What is the name of your company?)
Q: Which of the following sentences NOT punctuated correctly?
a. All of the apple’s at the grocers were rotten so I bought oranges instead.
Answer: b. (“Seven canteens full of water should enough for the hike,” said Tabitha.)
Q: Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence.
After realizing that our hosts hadn’t actually invested _________ to ____________ party. ____________ excused ____________ from the table and slipped out the back door.
Answer: a. (us, their, we, ourselves.)
Q: Which of the following sentences illustrates the proper use of parallel construction?
Answer: b. (We painted the conference room yellow, hung a poster on the wall, and are rearranging the chairs.)
Q: Which of the following sentence uses correct pronoun usage?
a. to whom are your employees going to report while you’re gone?
Answer: e. (All of the above)
Q: Change the following sentence from a quotation to indirect speech.
“I’m not feeling well,” Agatha said.
Answer: a. (Agatha has said that she doesn’t feel well.)
Q: Which of the sentence illustrates proper sentence structure?
a. Everyone knows that a mango is much sweeter to an orange
Answer: d. (The queen had hardly finished her speech when the people began to disperse.)
Q: Which of the following sentences illustrates correct verb and verb tense usage?
Answer: b. (Until the snow does not melt, the train will not be able to move.)
Q: Which of the following sentences does NOT illustrate correct verb and verb tense usage?
Answer: c. (They was going to sell pastries as well, but then decided against it.)
Q: Which of the following sentences illustrates correct verb and verb tense usage?
Answer: d. (Have you seen the cookies that were on my desk? They seem to have disappeared.)
Q: Choose the series of articles and conjunctions that best completes the following sentence.
_______ she was feeling ill, Teresa wanted to eat only _____ apple _____ some soup.
Answer: c. (Because, an, or)
Q: Rearrange the following words to create the most logical and grammatically correct sentence.
last what ! it's did you night, over After
Answer: d. (After, it's over what you did last night!)
Q: Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence.
Jeremy drove his motorcycle _______ the bridge, _______ the hill, and _______ the diner before finally parking it _______ two police cars.
Answer: c. (across, down, past, between)
Q: Choose the series of articles and conjunctions that best completes the following sentence.
I think Fran could be ______ great public speaker, _______ she is still too shy to try it.
Answer: b. (a, but)
Q: Choose the verb that best completes the following sentence.
Do you know if Harlon ____________Japanese before moving to Japan?
Answer: a. (has studied)
Q: Rearrange the following words to create the most logical and grammatically correct sentence.
work . is always to brother willing not My
Answer: b. (My brother is not always willing to work.)
Q: Which of the following sentences illustrates proper sentence structure?
Answer: b. (Unless the world doesn't control its population, mankind will continue to face one problem after another.)
Q: Read the original sentence below and then choose the rewritten sentence that illustrates proper sentence structure.
ORIGINAL SENTENCE:
It is easy to carry solid objects, but the same cannot be said of liquids.
REWRITTEN SENTENCES:
Answer: a. (Unlike liquids, solid objects are easy to carry.)
Q: Choose the series of articles and conjunctions that best completes the following sentence.
Neither we ________ Sal, our neighbor, could understand ________ it had been our dog Rover or Sal's cat's kittens _________ had destroyed all the flower beds in the middle of _______ night.
Answer: a. (nor, whether, that, the)
Q: Which of the following sentences does NOT illustrate correct verb and verb tense usage?
Answer: c. (The Imagist movement in poetry is commonly regarded as having begun in the early twentieth century.)
Q: Which of the following sentences is NOT punctuated correctly?
Answer: a. All of the apple's at the grocer's were rotten, so I bought oranges instead.
Q: Which of the following sentences illustrates the proper use of parallel construction?
Answer: c. (Trina loved to sail, skate, swim, and surfing.)
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1. Which of the following sentences illustrates correct usage of articles and conjunctions?
Answers: • Celine lives on Arthur Street; however, she works on Beatrice Boulevard.
2. Choose the series of verbs and phrases that best completes the following passage.
This dish _________ too spicy. Why __________ so much pepper?
Answers: • is, did the chef use
3. Choose the series of articles and conjunctions that best completes the following sentence.
Neither we ________ Sal, our neighbor, could understand ________ it had been our dog Rover or Sal's cat's kittens _________ had destroyed all the flower beds in the middle of _______ night.
Answers: • nor, whether, that, the
4. Choose the series of verbs that best completes the following sentence.
Alison regrets _________ you with her remarks; she never meant _________ so.
Answers: • hurting, to do
5. Which of the following sentences is NOT punctuated correctly?
Answers: • I need you to pick up several boxes of paperclips, pens, and pencils; three pounds each of potatoes, carrots, and peas; and my dry cleaning.
6. Which of the following sentences illustrates the proper use of apostrophes?
Answers: • Helga borrowed her friend's skates for the day; however, she failed to return them.
7. Which of the following sentences does NOT illustrate correct verb and verb tense usage?
Answers: • Clarabelle's mother absolutely hated nicknames and always calls her daughter by her full name.
8. Which of the following sentences illustrates incorrect pronoun usage?
Answers: • None of the above
9. Which of the following sentences illustrate(s) the proper use of commas?
Answers: • a and b
10. Choose the series of pronouns that best completes the following sentence.
Victor, who stole _______ ideas and used them to make _______ a millionaire, never once offered _______ a word of thanks.
Answers: • our, himself, us
11. Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence.
Although the issue was very serious, the committee disposed ______ it in a few minutes and moved _______ to other business.
Answers: • of, away
12. Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following passage.
Although Marvin said he had hidden the keys _______ the flower pot, we were unable to find them _______ the dark. In the end, we waited for him at the coffee shop ___________ the corner.
Answers: • under, in, around
13. Rearrange the following words to create the most logical and grammatically correct sentence.
work . is always to brother willing not My
Answers: • My brother is not always willing to work.
14. Change the following sentence from a quotation to indirect speech.
"I'm not feeling well," Agatha said.
Answers: • Agatha said she wasn't feeling well.
15. Which of the following sentences illustrates proper sentence structure?
Answers: • The queen had hardly finished her speech when the people began to disperse.
16. Choose the verb that best completes the following sentence.
Do you know if Harlon ____________Japanese before moving to Japan?
Answers: • has studied
17. Which of the following sentences is NOT punctuated correctly?
Answers: • All of the apple's at the grocer's were rotten, so I bought oranges instead.
18. Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence.
Jeremy drove his motorcycle _______ the bridge, _______ the hill, and _______ the diner before finally parking it _______ two police cars.
Answers: • across, down, past, between
19. Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence.
The deer ran quickly _______ the trees, its hooves pounding _______ the forest floor.
Answers: • through, on
20. Which of the following sentences illustrates correct verb and verb tense usage?
Answers: • Until the snow melts, the train will not be able to move.
21. Choose the series of articles and conjunctions that best completes the following sentence.
I think Fran could be ______ great public speaker, _______ she is still too shy to try it.
Answers: • a, but
22. Which of the following sentences illustrates proper sentence structure?
Answers: • The man in the black cape mounted his powerful stallion and rode away.
23. Which of the following sentences illustrates the proper use of parallel construction?
Answers: • Tatiana declared that the people in her office are smarter than the people who work in Tad's office.
24. Choose the series of pronouns that best completes the following sentence.
After realizing that our hosts hadn't actually invited ______ to ______ party, ______ excused ______ from the table and slipped out the back door.
Answers: • us, their, we, ourselves
25. Read the following question and choose the response that uses the correct corresponding verb tense.
Does Jack wear that furry hat often?
Answers: • No, he only wears it when his ears are cold.
26. Complete the following sentence by choosing the phrase with the best word order from the options given.
The excited children, who had run toward the loud _____________ .
Answers: • music, told the others about the ice cream truck outside
27. Choose the series of verbs that best completes the following passage.
I find it very hard to remember _________ letters that are entrusted to me. In fact, I remember _________ to do so dozens of times!
Answers: • mailing, forgetting
28. Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence.
Charlotte knew ___________ the secret investigation _________ her past, but she closed her eyes to it and pretended it wasn't happening.
Answers: • of, about
29. Which of the following sentences illustrates correct verb and verb tense usage?
Answers: • Did Annabel knowingly lie on the witness stand?
30. Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence.
I think Pamela deserves to be punished for her __________ stupid and __________ behavior.
Answers: • totally, irresponsible
31. Rearrange the following words to create the most logical and grammatically correct sentence.
with can't phone . on Whenever always to the time spend I speak I my friend , him
Answers: • Whenever I can't spend time with my friend, I always speak to him on the phone.
32. Choose the series of articles and conjunctions that best completes the following sentence.
_______ she was feeling ill, Teresa wanted to eat only _____ apple _____ some soup.
Answers: • Because, an, or
33. Choose the series of pronouns that best completes the following sentence.
That house used to be ______ , but ______ have given it to ______.
Answers: • mine, I, her
34. Change the following sentence from a quotation to indirect speech.
"It may snow tomorrow," he said.
Answers: • He said it might snow the next day.
35. Which of the following sentences illustrates correct usage of articles and conjunctions?
Answers: • For my birthday, I would like a book, an hourglass, and the keys to a new boat.
36. Change the following sentence from a quotation to indirect speech.
Rhonda says, "I get to work early every day."
Answers: • Rhonda says she gets to work early every day.
37. Read the following question and choose the response that uses the correct corresponding verb tense.
Did you see the show last night?
Answers: • No, because by the time I got there all the tickets had already been sold.
38. Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence.
While __________ of our relatives live on the __________ hill in the county, __________ of our friends live in the __________ __________ areas of the valley.
Answers: • many, windiest, most, more, protected
39. Rearrange the following words to create the most logical and grammatically correct sentence.
last what ! it's did you night, over After
Answers: • After what you did last night, it's over!
40. Choose the series of pronouns that best completes the following sentence.
_______ is the name of the opera, and _______ role did you say Maria would play?
Answers: • What, which
41. Which of the following sentences does NOT illustrate proper use of articles and conjunctions?
Answers: • Bertha decided to change a locks of her house after burglars stole a computer or an oil painting.
42. Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence.
The helium-__________ balloon rose __________ into the air; the villagers knew then that their __________ leader was off on another mission.
Answers: • powered, powerfully, powerful
43. Rearrange the following words to create the most logical and grammatically correct sentence.
days . for last has good weather few The been the not
Answers: • The weather has not been good for the last few days.
44. Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?
Answers: • "Come here," she said, "and let me get a good look at you."
45. Change the following sentence from a quotation to indirect speech.
Carol has said, "I am responsible for this project."
Answers: • Carol has said that she is responsible for this project.
46. Choose the phrase that best completes the sentence below without creating a run-on sentence.
Mr. Peach has sent his four children to Ivy League colleges __________ he has sacrificed his health working day and night in that dusty factory.
Answers: • , however
47. Choose the series of pronouns that best completes the following sentence.
Don't ________ think Larry should call ________ wife if ________ is going to be late for dinner?
Answers: • you, his, he
48. Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence.
Knowing that February was the _________ month of the year, Cheryl planned her vacation ___________.
Answers: • shortest, accordingly
49. Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence.
I placed my notes _______ my desk and referred to them _______ the meeting.
Answers: • beside, during
50. Which of the following sentences illustrates correct pronoun usage?
Answers: • None of the above
51. Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence.
Jack, leaning casually ________ the tree, watched as Sally walked slowly ________ him.
Answers: • against, toward
52. Read the following question and choose the response that uses the correct corresponding verb tense.
Will you be going to the company picnic this year?
Answers: • Yes, and I plan on swimming, fishing, and eating all day!
53. Choose the series of verbs that best completes the following sentence.
Everyone __________ too busy cooking and __________ the campsite __________ the family of bears __________ from the woods.
Answers: • was, setting up, to notice, watching
54. Change the following sentence from a quotation to indirect speech.
"I can meet with you at noon," said Peter.
Answers: • Peter said he could meet with me at noon.
55. Choose the phrase that best completes the sentence below without creating a run-on sentence.
It's never too late to learn how to swim ________________ you may fall off a boat!
Answers: • , you never know when
56. Complete the following sentence by choosing the phrase with the best word order from the options given.
Only after they had completed an exhaustive study __________ how to adapt the technology to the needs of our company.
Answers: • they did begin to understand
57. Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence.
Of the two books, Sam's is definitely the __________ ; however, even though Sandra's didn't turn out as __________ as expected, she still did a __________ job of writing it.
Answers: • better, well, good
58. Change the following sentence from a quotation to indirect speech.
"I will be moving soon," said Alma.
Answers: • Alma said she would be moving soon.
59. Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence.
The archaeologists were ________ to discover such a __________ and __________ _________ artifact at that mostly uncovered site.
Answers: • amazed, rare, incredibly, beautiful
60. Read the original sentence below and then choose the rewritten sentence that illustrates proper sentence structure.
ORIGINAL SENTENCE:
It is easy to carry solid objects, but the same cannot be said of liquids.
REWRITTEN SENTENCES:
Answers: • Unlike liquids; solid objects can easily be carried.
61. Complete the following sentence by choosing the phrase with the best word order from the options given.
Those who are not wise ____________ .
Answers: • need not to be necessarily stupid
62. Change the following sentence from a quotation to indirect speech.
Jerry said, "I saw my cousin at the fair."
Answers: • Jerry said he had seen his cousin at the fair.
63. Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence.
The _______ , _______ odor was ________ coming from the chemistry lab up the street.
Answers: • nasty, pungent, clearly
64. Choose the series of verbs that best completes the following sentence.
If Harry __________ to the party too early, don't let him in; he __________ outside like everyone else.
Answers: • gets, will have to wait
65. Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence.
Whiskey, my pet squirrel, jumped ________ my head and ________ the windowsill.
Answers: • over, onto
66. Rearrange the following words to create the most logical and grammatically correct sentence.
sleeping likes the . midday Katie until on weekends
Answers: • Katie likes sleeping until midday on the weekends.
67. Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence.
We were surprised when the ________ parade ________ turned into a ________ party!
Answers: • dull, suddenly, wild
68. Choose the option that correctly changes the original sentence from active voice to passive voice.
ORIGINAL SENTENCE:
That tall man is carrying a lot of lumber.
REWRITTEN SENTENCES:
Answers: • A lot of lumber is being carried by that tall man.
69. Rearrange the following words to create the most logical and grammatically correct sentence.
would I have it anything if had . I you known said would not bother
Answers: • I would not have said anything if I had known it would bother you.
70. Change the following sentence from a quotation to indirect speech.
"Sharon must go to the bank today," said Albert.
Answers: • Albert said Sharon had to go to the bank that day.
71. Choose the series of articles and conjunctions that best completes the following sentence.
Lilacs ______ violets are usually purple, ______ I have seen some ______ are white.
Answers: • and, however, that
72. Choose the series of articles and conjunctions that best completes the following sentence.
Julia, who is studying to be _______foreign correspondent, is currently doing _______ internship in _______ Middle East _______ will return before the end of _______ year.
Answers: • a, an, the, but, the
73. Rearrange the following words to create the most logical and grammatically correct sentence.
your company name ? of What the is
Answers: • What is the name of your company?
Previous test answers:
Question 1: Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence.
Charlotte knew ________ the secret investigation ________ her past, but she closed her eyes to it and pretended it happening.
Ans: a. of, about
b. about, into
c. about, on
d. of, after
Question 2: Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence.
I think Pamela deserves to be punished for her________stupid and________behavior.
Answer: b. totally, irresponsible
Question 3: Which of the following sentences punctuated correctly?
a. Tracy bought three suits; seven scarves; and ten pairs of shoes.
Answer: b. We are expecting a hurricane this afternoon, therefore we have closed the school early.
Question 4: Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence.
While __________ of our relatives live on the __________ hill in the county, __________ of our friends live in the __________ __________ areas of the valley.
a. more, windy, many, most, protection
ans : b. most, windier, more, most, protective
ans: c. many, windiest, most, more, protected
d. many, winding, more, most, protected
Question 5: Choose the series of pronouns that best completes the following sentence.
Don't ________ think Larry should call ________ wife if ________ is going to be late for dinner?
Ans: a. you, his, he
b. we, your, his
c. he, his, he
d. you, his, himself
Question 6: Question 24: Rearrange the following words to create the most logical and grammatically correct sentence.
days . for last has good weather few The been the not
a. weather for The last few good has not been the days.
b. The good days has not been for the last few weather.
c. The few days has not been good for the last weather.
Answers: d. The weather has not been good for the last few days.
Question 7: Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence. Knowing that February was the___________month of the year, Cheryl planned her vacation____________.
a. short, in accordance
Answers: b. shortest, accordingly
Ans: c. shorter, according
d. shortness, accordion
Question 8: Rearrange the following words to create most logical and grammatically correct sentence.
Answer: e. Whenever I can’t spend time with my friend, I always speak to him on the phone.
Which of the following sentence does NOT illustrates correct verb and tense usage?
Answer: b. Clarabelle’s mother absolutely hated nicknames and always calls her daughter by her full name.
Question 9: Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence.
Victor, who stole ____________ ideas and used them to make _________ a millionaire, never once offered ______________ a world of thanks.
Answer: d. our, himself, us
Question 10: Which of the following sentence uses correct pronoun usage?
a. to whom are your employees going to report while you’re gone?
Answer: e. All of the above
Question 11: Choose the series of verbs that best completes the following sentence.
If Harry _____to the party too early, don't let him in; he _____ outside like everyone else.
Ans: a. gets, will have to wait
b. got, waitsc. gets, is waiting
d. has gotten, must be waiting
Question 12: Choose the phrase that best completes the sentence below without creating a run-on sentence.
Mr. Peach has sent his four children to Ivy League colleges __________ he has sacrificed his health working day and night in that dusty factory.
a. however
Ans: b. ; however,
c. , however
d. however,
Question 13: Complete the following sentence by choosing the phrase with the best word order from the options given.
Those who are not wise ____________ .
Ans: a. do not need be necessarily stupid
b. need not necessarily be stupid
c. need not to be necessarily stupid
d. does not need to be necessarily stupid
Question 14: Which of the following sentences illustrates correct pronoun usage?
Answer: e (None of the above)
Question 15: Complete the following sentences by choosing the phrase with the best word order from the option given.
Only after they had completed an exhaustive study ________ how to adapt the technology to the needs of our company.
Answer: c (they did begin to understand)
Question 16: Which of the following sentences illustrates the proper use of commas?
Answer: e (a and b)
Question 17: Which of the following sentence illustrates correct pronoun usage?
Answer: e. None of the above
Question 18: Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence.
________ is the name of the opera, and ________ role did you say Maria would play?
a. This, which
b. Who, that
Answers: c. What, which
d. Which, what
Question 19: Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence.
The deer ran quickly ______ the trees, its hooves pounding ______ the forest floor.
Answers: a. amid, from
b. over, at
c. through, on
d. throughout, on
Question 20: Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence.
Jeremy drove his motorcycle _______ the bridge, _______ the hill, and _______ the diner before finally parking it _______ two police cars.
a. beside, among, behind, near
b. beneath, over, under, on
Answers: c. across, down, past, between
d. under, around, through, into
Question 21: Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence.
Jack, leaning casually ________ the tree, watched as Sally walked slowly ________ him.
Answers: a.) against, towards
b.) toward, against
Answers: c.) upon, past
d.) off, beside
e.) against, toward
Question 22: Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence.
Although the issue was very serious, the committee disposed ______ it in a few minutes and moved _______ to other business.
a. onto, off
Answers: b. of, away
c. on, out
d. of, on
Question 23: Choose the series of pronouns that best completes the following sentence.
That house used to be ______ , but ______ have given it to ______.
a. my, I, her
b. mine, me, her
Answers: c. mine, I, her
d. myself, she, her
Question 24: Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence.
Of the two books, Sam’s is definitely the __________ ; however, even though Sandra’s didn’t turn out as __________ as expected, she still did a __________ job of writing it.
Answers: a. better, well, good
b. best, good, good
c. better, good, better
d. best, well, well
Question 25: Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence.
The helium _______ balloon rose ________ into the air; the villagers knew then their _______ leader was off on another mission.
Ans: c (powered, powerfully, powerful)
Question 26: Rearrange the following words to create most logical and grammatically correct sentence.
your company name? of what the is
a. What is the company of your name?
b. your company What is the name of?
Answers: c. What is the name of your company?
d. The name of your company What is?
Question 27: Rearrange the following words to create most logical and grammatically correct sentence.
Sleeping likes the Midday Katie until on weekends
a. sleeping Katie likes until midday on the weekends.
b. Katie likes sleeping until weekends on the midday.
c. Katie likes on sleeping until the midday weekends.
d. Katie likes sleeping on midday until the weekends.
Answers: e. Katie likes sleeping until midday on the weekends.
Question 28: Read the following question and choose the response that uses the correct corresponding verb tense.
Does Jack wear that furry hat often?
a. No, he just liked to wear it for fun sometimes.
b. Yes, but don’t said anything about it to him.
c. Yes, and it can so annoying!
Ans: d. No, he only wears it when his ears are cold.
Question 29: Read the following question and choose the response that uses the correct corresponding verb tense.
Did you see the show last night?
Answers: a. No, because by the time I got there all the tickets had already been sold.
b. Yes, and it was one of the best shows I had ever seen.
c. Yes, but my seat was behind a pole so I couldn't barely see anything.
d. No, but I am hope to see it tonight.
Question 30: Read the following question and choose the response that uses the correct corresponding verb tense.
Did you hear the weather report for tomorrow?
a. Yes, it will to clear up by noon.
Answers: b. No, I wasn't listening to the radio.
c. Yes, they have said it will have snowed.
d. No, but I think it had snowed.
Question 31: Which of the following sentence illustrates correct pronoun usage?
a. is those the set of plates the bride wanted, or did she want this set?
d. Whose book is that-his or our?
Answers: e. None of the above
Question 32: Which of the following sentences illustrates proper sentence structure?
a. Everyone knows that a mango is much sweeter to an orange.
b. I saw the girl with my own eyes who said she had been abducted by aliens.
c. Either one of you should try and to fix their broken fence.
Answers: d. The queen had hardly finished her speech when the people began to disperse.
Question 33: Change the following sentence from a quotation to indirect speech.
Rhonda says, "I get to work early every day."
Answers: a. Rhonda says she gets to work early every day.
b. Rhonda said she gets to work early every day.
c. Rhonda has said that she got to work early every day.
d. Rhonda says she had gotten to work early every day.
Question 34: Change the following sentence from a quotation to indirect speech.
Jerry said, “I saw my cousin at the fair.”
a. Jerry had said he’d seen his cousin at the fair.
Answers: b. Jerry said he had seen his cousin at the fair.
c. Jerry said he’d saw his cousin at the fair.
Ans: d. Jerry says he saw his cousin at the fair.
Question 35: Change the following sentences from a question to indirect speech.
“I will be moving soon.” said Alma
Answers: a. Alma said she would be moving soon.
b. Alma said she will move soon.
c. Alma says she'll be moving soon.
d. Alma says she would move soon.
Question 36: Change the following sentence from a quotation to indirect speech.
“I’m not feeling well,” Agatha said.
a. Agatha has said that she doesn't feel well.
b. According to Agatha, she isn't feeling well.
Answers: c. Agatha said she wasn't feeling well.
d. Agatha says she isn't feeling well.
Question 37: Change the following sentence from a quotation to indirect speech.
“Sharon must go to the bank today.” said Albert.
a. Albert says Sharon will have to go to the bank today.
b. Albert said Sharon has to go to the bank today.
Ans: c. Albert says Sharon must go to the bank today.
Answers: d. Albert said Sharon had to go to the bank today.
Question 38: Choose the option that correctly changes the original sentence from active voice to passive voice.
ORIGINAL SENTENCE:
That tall man is carrying a lot of lumber.
REWRITTEN SENTENCES:
a. The tall man carries a lot of lumber.
b. Is being carried by that tall man, the lumber.
Ans: c. the lumber is carried by the tall man.
Answers: d. a lot of lumber is being carried by that tall man.
Question 39: Choose the series of verbs that best completes the following sentence.
Everyone ____________too busy cooking and __________ the campsite ____________ the family _________ from the woods.
a. were, setting up, to notice, watch
b. was, set up, noticing, to watch
c. is, setting, to notice, watching
Answers: d. was, setting up, to notice, watching
Question 40: Choose the series of verbs that best completes the following sentence.
I find it very hard to remember _____ letters that are entrusted to me. In fact, I remember_____to do so dozens of times!
a. to mail, forgetting
b. mailing, to forget
c. to mail, to forget
Answers: d. mailing, forgetting
Question 41: Choose the series of articles and conjunctions that best completes the following sentence.
Lilacs ___________ violets are usually purple; I have seen some _________ are white.
a. and, however, that
Answers: b. or, yet, which
c. and, although, that
d. or, but, and
Question 42: Which of the following sentences does not illustrates correct pronoun usage?
Ans: e (all are correct)
Question 43: Which of the following sentences illustrates correct usage of articles and conjunctions?
Answers: a. Celine lives on Arthur Street; however, she works on Beatrice Boulevard.
b. I would eat a peach every day if I could, nor the doctor told me I couldn’t.
c. Will Gertrude play the piano or an harp at the concert?
d. Although she is angry at them, neither her son and her father will be at the party.
Question 44: Choose the series of articles and conjunctions that best completes the following sentence.
_______ she was feeling ill, Teresa wanted to eat only _____ apple _____ some soup.
a. Yet, the, or
b. After, an, and
Answers: c. Because, an, or
d. If, a, and
Question 45: opt for the series of verbs that best completes the subsequent sentences.
If Harry certain to the party too early, don’t let him in; he's outside like everybody else.
Answers: a. gets, will have to wait
or = Ans: a (gets, can have to be compelled to wait)
b. got, waits
c. gets, is waiting
d. has gotten, must be waiting
Question 46: Choose the series of articles and conjunctions that best completes the following sentence.
I think Fran could be _____ great public speaker, ______ she is still too shy to try it.
a. the, although
Answers: b. a, but
c. an, however
d. a, and
Question 47: Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence.
We were surprised when the ________ parade ________ turned into a ________ party!
Answers: a.) dull, suddenly, wild
b.) duller, all of a sudden, wilder
c.) dullest, suddenly, wildest
d.) dull, sudden, wild
Question 48: amendment the subsequent sentence from a quotation to indirect speech.
“It might snow tomorrow,” He said.
Ans: d (He said it would snow tomorrow.)
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1. Which of the following sentences illustrates correct usage of articles and conjunctions?
Answers: • Celine lives on Arthur Street; however, she works on Beatrice Boulevard.
2. Choose the series of verbs and phrases that best completes the following passage.
This dish _________ too spicy. Why __________ so much pepper?
Answers: • is, did the chef use
3. Choose the series of articles and conjunctions that best completes the following sentence.
Neither we ________ Sal, our neighbor, could understand ________ it had been our dog Rover or Sal's cat's kittens _________ had destroyed all the flower beds in the middle of _______ night.
Answers: • nor, whether, that, the
4. Choose the series of verbs that best completes the following sentence.
Alison regrets _________ you with her remarks; she never meant _________ so.
Answers: • hurting, to do
5. Which of the following sentences is NOT punctuated correctly?
Answers: • I need you to pick up several boxes of paperclips, pens, and pencils; three pounds each of potatoes, carrots, and peas; and my dry cleaning.
6. Which of the following sentences illustrates the proper use of apostrophes?
Answers: • Helga borrowed her friend's skates for the day; however, she failed to return them.
7. Which of the following sentences does NOT illustrate correct verb and verb tense usage?
Answers: • Clarabelle's mother absolutely hated nicknames and always calls her daughter by her full name.
8. Which of the following sentences illustrates incorrect pronoun usage?
Answers: • None of the above
9. Which of the following sentences illustrate(s) the proper use of commas?
Answers: • a and b
10. Choose the series of pronouns that best completes the following sentence.
Victor, who stole _______ ideas and used them to make _______ a millionaire, never once offered _______ a word of thanks.
Answers: • our, himself, us
11. Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence.
Although the issue was very serious, the committee disposed ______ it in a few minutes and moved _______ to other business.
Answers: • of, away
12. Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following passage.
Although Marvin said he had hidden the keys _______ the flower pot, we were unable to find them _______ the dark. In the end, we waited for him at the coffee shop ___________ the corner.
Answers: • under, in, around
13. Rearrange the following words to create the most logical and grammatically correct sentence.
work . is always to brother willing not My
Answers: • My brother is not always willing to work.
14. Change the following sentence from a quotation to indirect speech.
"I'm not feeling well," Agatha said.
Answers: • Agatha said she wasn't feeling well.
15. Which of the following sentences illustrates proper sentence structure?
Answers: • The queen had hardly finished her speech when the people began to disperse.
16. Choose the verb that best completes the following sentence.
Do you know if Harlon ____________Japanese before moving to Japan?
Answers: • has studied
17. Which of the following sentences is NOT punctuated correctly?
Answers: • All of the apple's at the grocer's were rotten, so I bought oranges instead.
18. Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence.
Jeremy drove his motorcycle _______ the bridge, _______ the hill, and _______ the diner before finally parking it _______ two police cars.
Answers: • across, down, past, between
19. Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence.
The deer ran quickly _______ the trees, its hooves pounding _______ the forest floor.
Answers: • through, on
20. Which of the following sentences illustrates correct verb and verb tense usage?
Answers: • Until the snow melts, the train will not be able to move.
21. Choose the series of articles and conjunctions that best completes the following sentence.
I think Fran could be ______ great public speaker, _______ she is still too shy to try it.
Answers: • a, but
22. Which of the following sentences illustrates proper sentence structure?
Answers: • The man in the black cape mounted his powerful stallion and rode away.
23. Which of the following sentences illustrates the proper use of parallel construction?
Answers: • Tatiana declared that the people in her office are smarter than the people who work in Tad's office.
24. Choose the series of pronouns that best completes the following sentence.
After realizing that our hosts hadn't actually invited ______ to ______ party, ______ excused ______ from the table and slipped out the back door.
Answers: • us, their, we, ourselves
25. Read the following question and choose the response that uses the correct corresponding verb tense.
Does Jack wear that furry hat often?
Answers: • No, he only wears it when his ears are cold.
26. Complete the following sentence by choosing the phrase with the best word order from the options given.
The excited children, who had run toward the loud _____________ .
Answers: • music, told the others about the ice cream truck outside
27. Choose the series of verbs that best completes the following passage.
I find it very hard to remember _________ letters that are entrusted to me. In fact, I remember _________ to do so dozens of times!
Answers: • mailing, forgetting
28. Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence.
Charlotte knew ___________ the secret investigation _________ her past, but she closed her eyes to it and pretended it wasn't happening.
Answers: • of, about
29. Which of the following sentences illustrates correct verb and verb tense usage?
Answers: • Did Annabel knowingly lie on the witness stand?
30. Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence.
I think Pamela deserves to be punished for her __________ stupid and __________ behavior.
Answers: • totally, irresponsible
31. Rearrange the following words to create the most logical and grammatically correct sentence.
with can't phone . on Whenever always to the time spend I speak I my friend , him
Answers: • Whenever I can't spend time with my friend, I always speak to him on the phone.
32. Choose the series of articles and conjunctions that best completes the following sentence.
_______ she was feeling ill, Teresa wanted to eat only _____ apple _____ some soup.
Answers: • Because, an, or
33. Choose the series of pronouns that best completes the following sentence.
That house used to be ______ , but ______ have given it to ______.
Answers: • mine, I, her
34. Change the following sentence from a quotation to indirect speech.
"It may snow tomorrow," he said.
Answers: • He said it might snow the next day.
35. Which of the following sentences illustrates correct usage of articles and conjunctions?
Answers: • For my birthday, I would like a book, an hourglass, and the keys to a new boat.
36. Change the following sentence from a quotation to indirect speech.
Rhonda says, "I get to work early every day."
Answers: • Rhonda says she gets to work early every day.
37. Read the following question and choose the response that uses the correct corresponding verb tense.
Did you see the show last night?
Answers: • No, because by the time I got there all the tickets had already been sold.
38. Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence.
While __________ of our relatives live on the __________ hill in the county, __________ of our friends live in the __________ __________ areas of the valley.
Answers: • many, windiest, most, more, protected
39. Rearrange the following words to create the most logical and grammatically correct sentence.
last what ! it's did you night, over After
Answers: • After what you did last night, it's over!
40. Choose the series of pronouns that best completes the following sentence.
_______ is the name of the opera, and _______ role did you say Maria would play?
Answers: • What, which
41. Which of the following sentences does NOT illustrate proper use of articles and conjunctions?
Answers: • Bertha decided to change a locks of her house after burglars stole a computer or an oil painting.
42. Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence.
The helium-__________ balloon rose __________ into the air; the villagers knew then that their __________ leader was off on another mission.
Answers: • powered, powerfully, powerful
43. Rearrange the following words to create the most logical and grammatically correct sentence.
days . for last has good weather few The been the not
Answers: • The weather has not been good for the last few days.
44. Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?
Answers: • "Come here," she said, "and let me get a good look at you."
45. Change the following sentence from a quotation to indirect speech.
Carol has said, "I am responsible for this project."
Answers: • Carol has said that she is responsible for this project.
46. Choose the phrase that best completes the sentence below without creating a run-on sentence.
Mr. Peach has sent his four children to Ivy League colleges __________ he has sacrificed his health working day and night in that dusty factory.
Answers: • , however
47. Choose the series of pronouns that best completes the following sentence.
Don't ________ think Larry should call ________ wife if ________ is going to be late for dinner?
Answers: • you, his, he
48. Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence.
Knowing that February was the _________ month of the year, Cheryl planned her vacation ___________.
Answers: • shortest, accordingly
49. Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence.
I placed my notes _______ my desk and referred to them _______ the meeting.
Answers: • beside, during
50. Which of the following sentences illustrates correct pronoun usage?
Answers: • None of the above
51. Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence.
Jack, leaning casually ________ the tree, watched as Sally walked slowly ________ him.
Answers: • against, toward
52. Read the following question and choose the response that uses the correct corresponding verb tense.
Will you be going to the company picnic this year?
Answers: • Yes, and I plan on swimming, fishing, and eating all day!
53. Choose the series of verbs that best completes the following sentence.
Everyone __________ too busy cooking and __________ the campsite __________ the family of bears __________ from the woods.
Answers: • was, setting up, to notice, watching
54. Change the following sentence from a quotation to indirect speech.
"I can meet with you at noon," said Peter.
Answers: • Peter said he could meet with me at noon.
55. Choose the phrase that best completes the sentence below without creating a run-on sentence.
It's never too late to learn how to swim ________________ you may fall off a boat!
Answers: • , you never know when
56. Complete the following sentence by choosing the phrase with the best word order from the options given.
Only after they had completed an exhaustive study __________ how to adapt the technology to the needs of our company.
Answers: • they did begin to understand
57. Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence.
Of the two books, Sam's is definitely the __________ ; however, even though Sandra's didn't turn out as __________ as expected, she still did a __________ job of writing it.
Answers: • better, well, good
58. Change the following sentence from a quotation to indirect speech.
"I will be moving soon," said Alma.
Answers: • Alma said she would be moving soon.
59. Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence.
The archaeologists were ________ to discover such a __________ and __________ _________ artifact at that mostly uncovered site.
Answers: • amazed, rare, incredibly, beautiful
60. Read the original sentence below and then choose the rewritten sentence that illustrates proper sentence structure.
ORIGINAL SENTENCE:
It is easy to carry solid objects, but the same cannot be said of liquids.
REWRITTEN SENTENCES:
Answers: • Unlike liquids; solid objects can easily be carried.
61. Complete the following sentence by choosing the phrase with the best word order from the options given.
Those who are not wise ____________ .
Answers: • need not to be necessarily stupid
62. Change the following sentence from a quotation to indirect speech.
Jerry said, "I saw my cousin at the fair."
Answers: • Jerry said he had seen his cousin at the fair.
63. Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence.
The _______ , _______ odor was ________ coming from the chemistry lab up the street.
Answers: • nasty, pungent, clearly
64. Choose the series of verbs that best completes the following sentence.
If Harry __________ to the party too early, don't let him in; he __________ outside like everyone else.
Answers: • gets, will have to wait
65. Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence.
Whiskey, my pet squirrel, jumped ________ my head and ________ the windowsill.
Answers: • over, onto
66. Rearrange the following words to create the most logical and grammatically correct sentence.
sleeping likes the . midday Katie until on weekends
Answers: • Katie likes sleeping until midday on the weekends.
67. Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence.
We were surprised when the ________ parade ________ turned into a ________ party!
Answers: • dull, suddenly, wild
68. Choose the option that correctly changes the original sentence from active voice to passive voice.
ORIGINAL SENTENCE:
That tall man is carrying a lot of lumber.
REWRITTEN SENTENCES:
Answers: • A lot of lumber is being carried by that tall man.
69. Rearrange the following words to create the most logical and grammatically correct sentence.
would I have it anything if had . I you known said would not bother
Answers: • I would not have said anything if I had known it would bother you.
70. Change the following sentence from a quotation to indirect speech.
"Sharon must go to the bank today," said Albert.
Answers: • Albert said Sharon had to go to the bank that day.
71. Choose the series of articles and conjunctions that best completes the following sentence.
Lilacs ______ violets are usually purple, ______ I have seen some ______ are white.
Answers: • and, however, that
72. Choose the series of articles and conjunctions that best completes the following sentence.
Julia, who is studying to be _______foreign correspondent, is currently doing _______ internship in _______ Middle East _______ will return before the end of _______ year.
Answers: • a, an, the, but, the
73. Rearrange the following words to create the most logical and grammatically correct sentence.
your company name ? of What the is
Answers: • What is the name of your company?
Previous test answers:
Question 1: Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence.
Charlotte knew ________ the secret investigation ________ her past, but she closed her eyes to it and pretended it happening.
Ans: a. of, about
b. about, into
c. about, on
d. of, after
Question 2: Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence.
I think Pamela deserves to be punished for her________stupid and________behavior.
Answer: b. totally, irresponsible
Question 3: Which of the following sentences punctuated correctly?
a. Tracy bought three suits; seven scarves; and ten pairs of shoes.
Answer: b. We are expecting a hurricane this afternoon, therefore we have closed the school early.
Question 4: Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence.
While __________ of our relatives live on the __________ hill in the county, __________ of our friends live in the __________ __________ areas of the valley.
a. more, windy, many, most, protection
ans : b. most, windier, more, most, protective
ans: c. many, windiest, most, more, protected
d. many, winding, more, most, protected
Question 5: Choose the series of pronouns that best completes the following sentence.
Don't ________ think Larry should call ________ wife if ________ is going to be late for dinner?
Ans: a. you, his, he
b. we, your, his
c. he, his, he
d. you, his, himself
Question 6: Question 24: Rearrange the following words to create the most logical and grammatically correct sentence.
days . for last has good weather few The been the not
a. weather for The last few good has not been the days.
b. The good days has not been for the last few weather.
c. The few days has not been good for the last weather.
Answers: d. The weather has not been good for the last few days.
Question 7: Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence. Knowing that February was the___________month of the year, Cheryl planned her vacation____________.
a. short, in accordance
Answers: b. shortest, accordingly
Ans: c. shorter, according
d. shortness, accordion
Question 8: Rearrange the following words to create most logical and grammatically correct sentence.
Answer: e. Whenever I can’t spend time with my friend, I always speak to him on the phone.
Which of the following sentence does NOT illustrates correct verb and tense usage?
Answer: b. Clarabelle’s mother absolutely hated nicknames and always calls her daughter by her full name.
Question 9: Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence.
Victor, who stole ____________ ideas and used them to make _________ a millionaire, never once offered ______________ a world of thanks.
Answer: d. our, himself, us
Question 10: Which of the following sentence uses correct pronoun usage?
a. to whom are your employees going to report while you’re gone?
Answer: e. All of the above
Question 11: Choose the series of verbs that best completes the following sentence.
If Harry _____to the party too early, don't let him in; he _____ outside like everyone else.
Ans: a. gets, will have to wait
b. got, waitsc. gets, is waiting
d. has gotten, must be waiting
Question 12: Choose the phrase that best completes the sentence below without creating a run-on sentence.
Mr. Peach has sent his four children to Ivy League colleges __________ he has sacrificed his health working day and night in that dusty factory.
a. however
Ans: b. ; however,
c. , however
d. however,
Question 13: Complete the following sentence by choosing the phrase with the best word order from the options given.
Those who are not wise ____________ .
Ans: a. do not need be necessarily stupid
b. need not necessarily be stupid
c. need not to be necessarily stupid
d. does not need to be necessarily stupid
Question 14: Which of the following sentences illustrates correct pronoun usage?
Answer: e (None of the above)
Question 15: Complete the following sentences by choosing the phrase with the best word order from the option given.
Only after they had completed an exhaustive study ________ how to adapt the technology to the needs of our company.
Answer: c (they did begin to understand)
Question 16: Which of the following sentences illustrates the proper use of commas?
Answer: e (a and b)
Question 17: Which of the following sentence illustrates correct pronoun usage?
Answer: e. None of the above
Question 18: Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence.
________ is the name of the opera, and ________ role did you say Maria would play?
a. This, which
b. Who, that
Answers: c. What, which
d. Which, what
Question 19: Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence.
The deer ran quickly ______ the trees, its hooves pounding ______ the forest floor.
Answers: a. amid, from
b. over, at
c. through, on
d. throughout, on
Question 20: Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence.
Jeremy drove his motorcycle _______ the bridge, _______ the hill, and _______ the diner before finally parking it _______ two police cars.
a. beside, among, behind, near
b. beneath, over, under, on
Answers: c. across, down, past, between
d. under, around, through, into
Question 21: Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence.
Jack, leaning casually ________ the tree, watched as Sally walked slowly ________ him.
Answers: a.) against, towards
b.) toward, against
Answers: c.) upon, past
d.) off, beside
e.) against, toward
Question 22: Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence.
Although the issue was very serious, the committee disposed ______ it in a few minutes and moved _______ to other business.
a. onto, off
Answers: b. of, away
c. on, out
d. of, on
Question 23: Choose the series of pronouns that best completes the following sentence.
That house used to be ______ , but ______ have given it to ______.
a. my, I, her
b. mine, me, her
Answers: c. mine, I, her
d. myself, she, her
Question 24: Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence.
Of the two books, Sam’s is definitely the __________ ; however, even though Sandra’s didn’t turn out as __________ as expected, she still did a __________ job of writing it.
Answers: a. better, well, good
b. best, good, good
c. better, good, better
d. best, well, well
Question 25: Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence.
The helium _______ balloon rose ________ into the air; the villagers knew then their _______ leader was off on another mission.
Ans: c (powered, powerfully, powerful)
Question 26: Rearrange the following words to create most logical and grammatically correct sentence.
your company name? of what the is
a. What is the company of your name?
b. your company What is the name of?
Answers: c. What is the name of your company?
d. The name of your company What is?
Question 27: Rearrange the following words to create most logical and grammatically correct sentence.
Sleeping likes the Midday Katie until on weekends
a. sleeping Katie likes until midday on the weekends.
b. Katie likes sleeping until weekends on the midday.
c. Katie likes on sleeping until the midday weekends.
d. Katie likes sleeping on midday until the weekends.
Answers: e. Katie likes sleeping until midday on the weekends.
Question 28: Read the following question and choose the response that uses the correct corresponding verb tense.
Does Jack wear that furry hat often?
a. No, he just liked to wear it for fun sometimes.
b. Yes, but don’t said anything about it to him.
c. Yes, and it can so annoying!
Ans: d. No, he only wears it when his ears are cold.
Question 29: Read the following question and choose the response that uses the correct corresponding verb tense.
Did you see the show last night?
Answers: a. No, because by the time I got there all the tickets had already been sold.
b. Yes, and it was one of the best shows I had ever seen.
c. Yes, but my seat was behind a pole so I couldn't barely see anything.
d. No, but I am hope to see it tonight.
Question 30: Read the following question and choose the response that uses the correct corresponding verb tense.
Did you hear the weather report for tomorrow?
a. Yes, it will to clear up by noon.
Answers: b. No, I wasn't listening to the radio.
c. Yes, they have said it will have snowed.
d. No, but I think it had snowed.
Question 31: Which of the following sentence illustrates correct pronoun usage?
a. is those the set of plates the bride wanted, or did she want this set?
d. Whose book is that-his or our?
Answers: e. None of the above
Question 32: Which of the following sentences illustrates proper sentence structure?
a. Everyone knows that a mango is much sweeter to an orange.
b. I saw the girl with my own eyes who said she had been abducted by aliens.
c. Either one of you should try and to fix their broken fence.
Answers: d. The queen had hardly finished her speech when the people began to disperse.
Question 33: Change the following sentence from a quotation to indirect speech.
Rhonda says, "I get to work early every day."
Answers: a. Rhonda says she gets to work early every day.
b. Rhonda said she gets to work early every day.
c. Rhonda has said that she got to work early every day.
d. Rhonda says she had gotten to work early every day.
Question 34: Change the following sentence from a quotation to indirect speech.
Jerry said, “I saw my cousin at the fair.”
a. Jerry had said he’d seen his cousin at the fair.
Answers: b. Jerry said he had seen his cousin at the fair.
c. Jerry said he’d saw his cousin at the fair.
Ans: d. Jerry says he saw his cousin at the fair.
Question 35: Change the following sentences from a question to indirect speech.
“I will be moving soon.” said Alma
Answers: a. Alma said she would be moving soon.
b. Alma said she will move soon.
c. Alma says she'll be moving soon.
d. Alma says she would move soon.
Question 36: Change the following sentence from a quotation to indirect speech.
“I’m not feeling well,” Agatha said.
a. Agatha has said that she doesn't feel well.
b. According to Agatha, she isn't feeling well.
Answers: c. Agatha said she wasn't feeling well.
d. Agatha says she isn't feeling well.
Question 37: Change the following sentence from a quotation to indirect speech.
“Sharon must go to the bank today.” said Albert.
a. Albert says Sharon will have to go to the bank today.
b. Albert said Sharon has to go to the bank today.
Ans: c. Albert says Sharon must go to the bank today.
Answers: d. Albert said Sharon had to go to the bank today.
Question 38: Choose the option that correctly changes the original sentence from active voice to passive voice.
ORIGINAL SENTENCE:
That tall man is carrying a lot of lumber.
REWRITTEN SENTENCES:
a. The tall man carries a lot of lumber.
b. Is being carried by that tall man, the lumber.
Ans: c. the lumber is carried by the tall man.
Answers: d. a lot of lumber is being carried by that tall man.
Question 39: Choose the series of verbs that best completes the following sentence.
Everyone ____________too busy cooking and __________ the campsite ____________ the family _________ from the woods.
a. were, setting up, to notice, watch
b. was, set up, noticing, to watch
c. is, setting, to notice, watching
Answers: d. was, setting up, to notice, watching
Question 40: Choose the series of verbs that best completes the following sentence.
I find it very hard to remember _____ letters that are entrusted to me. In fact, I remember_____to do so dozens of times!
a. to mail, forgetting
b. mailing, to forget
c. to mail, to forget
Answers: d. mailing, forgetting
Question 41: Choose the series of articles and conjunctions that best completes the following sentence.
Lilacs ___________ violets are usually purple; I have seen some _________ are white.
a. and, however, that
Answers: b. or, yet, which
c. and, although, that
d. or, but, and
Question 42: Which of the following sentences does not illustrates correct pronoun usage?
Ans: e (all are correct)
Question 43: Which of the following sentences illustrates correct usage of articles and conjunctions?
Answers: a. Celine lives on Arthur Street; however, she works on Beatrice Boulevard.
b. I would eat a peach every day if I could, nor the doctor told me I couldn’t.
c. Will Gertrude play the piano or an harp at the concert?
d. Although she is angry at them, neither her son and her father will be at the party.
Question 44: Choose the series of articles and conjunctions that best completes the following sentence.
_______ she was feeling ill, Teresa wanted to eat only _____ apple _____ some soup.
a. Yet, the, or
b. After, an, and
Answers: c. Because, an, or
d. If, a, and
Question 45: opt for the series of verbs that best completes the subsequent sentences.
If Harry certain to the party too early, don’t let him in; he's outside like everybody else.
Answers: a. gets, will have to wait
or = Ans: a (gets, can have to be compelled to wait)
b. got, waits
c. gets, is waiting
d. has gotten, must be waiting
Question 46: Choose the series of articles and conjunctions that best completes the following sentence.
I think Fran could be _____ great public speaker, ______ she is still too shy to try it.
a. the, although
Answers: b. a, but
c. an, however
d. a, and
Question 47: Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence.
We were surprised when the ________ parade ________ turned into a ________ party!
Answers: a.) dull, suddenly, wild
b.) duller, all of a sudden, wilder
c.) dullest, suddenly, wildest
d.) dull, sudden, wild
Question 48: amendment the subsequent sentence from a quotation to indirect speech.
“It might snow tomorrow,” He said.
Ans: d (He said it would snow tomorrow.)
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Question 1: Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence.
Charlotte knew ________ the secret investigation ________ her past, but she closed her eyes to it and pretended it happening.
Ans: a. of, about
b. about, into
c. about, on
d. of, after
Question 2: Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence.
I think Pamela deserves to be punished for her________stupid and________behavior.
Answer: b. totally, irresponsible
Question 3: Which of the following sentences punctuated correctly?
a. Tracy bought three suits; seven scarves; and ten pairs of shoes.
Answer: b. We are expecting a hurricane this afternoon, therefore we have closed the school early.
Question 4: Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence.
While __________ of our relatives live on the __________ hill in the county, __________ of our friends live in the __________ __________ areas of the valley.
a. more, windy, many, most, protection
ans : b. most, windier, more, most, protectivec. many, windiest, most, more, protected
d. many, winding, more, most, protected
Question 5: Choose the series of pronouns that best completes the following sentence.
Don't ________ think Larry should call ________ wife if ________ is going to be late for dinner?
Ans: a. you, his, he
b. we, your, his
c. he, his, he
d. you, his, himself
Question 6: Question 24: Rearrange the following words to create the most logical and grammatically correct sentence.
days . for last has good weather few The been the not
a. weather for The last few good has not been the days.
b. The good days has not been for the last few weather.
c. The few days has not been good for the last weather.
Answers: d. The weather has not been good for the last few days.
Question 7: Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence. Knowing that February was the___________month of the year, Cheryl planned her vacation____________.
a. short, in accordance
Answers: b. shortest, accordingly
Ans: c. shorter, according
d. shortness, accordion
Question 8: Rearrange the following words to create most logical and grammatically correct sentence.
Answer: e. Whenever I can’t spend time with my friend, I always speak to him on the phone.
Which of the following sentence does NOT illustrates correct verb and tense usage?
Answer: b. Clarabelle’s mother absolutely hated nicknames and always calls her daughter by her full name.
Question 9: Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence.
Victor, who stole ____________ ideas and used them to make _________ a millionaire, never once offered ______________ a world of thanks.
Answer: d. our, himself, us
Question 10: Which of the following sentence uses correct pronoun usage?
a. to whom are your employees going to report while you’re gone?
Answer: e. All of the above
Question 11: Choose the series of verbs that best completes the following sentence.
If Harry _____to the party too early, don't let him in; he _____ outside like everyone else.
Ans: a. gets, will have to wait
b. got, waitsc. gets, is waiting
d. has gotten, must be waiting
Question 12: Choose the phrase that best completes the sentence below without creating a run-on sentence.
Mr. Peach has sent his four children to Ivy League colleges __________ he has sacrificed his health working day and night in that dusty factory.
a. however
Ans: b. ; however,
c. , however
d. however,
Question 13: Complete the following sentence by choosing the phrase with the best word order from the options given.
Those who are not wise ____________ .
Ans: a. do not need be necessarily stupid
b. need not necessarily be stupid
c. need not to be necessarily stupid
d. does not need to be necessarily stupid
Question 14: Which of the following sentences illustrates correct pronoun usage?
Answer: e (None of the above)
Question 15: Complete the following sentences by choosing the phrase with the best word order from the option given.
Only after they had completed an exhaustive study ________ how to adapt the technology to the needs of our company.
Answer: c (they did begin to understand)
Question 16: Which of the following sentences illustrates the proper use of commas?
Answer: e (a and b)
Question 17: Which of the following sentence illustrates correct pronoun usage?
Answer: e. None of the above
Question 18: Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence.
________ is the name of the opera, and ________ role did you say Maria would play?
a. This, which
b. Who, that
Answers: c. What, which
d. Which, what
Question 19: Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence.
The deer ran quickly ______ the trees, its hooves pounding ______ the forest floor.
Answers: a. amid, from
b. over, at
c. through, on
d. throughout, on
Question 20: Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence.
Jeremy drove his motorcycle _______ the bridge, _______ the hill, and _______ the diner before finally parking it _______ two police cars.
a. beside, among, behind, near
b. beneath, over, under, on
Answers: c. across, down, past, between
d. under, around, through, into
Question 21: Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence.
Jack, leaning casually ________ the tree, watched as Sally walked slowly ________ him.
Answers: a.) against, towards
b.) toward, against
Answers: c.) upon, past
d.) off, beside
e.) against, toward
Question 22: Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence.
Although the issue was very serious, the committee disposed ______ it in a few minutes and moved _______ to other business.
a. onto, off
Answers: b. of, away
c. on, out
d. of, on
Question 23: Choose the series of pronouns that best completes the following sentence.
That house used to be ______ , but ______ have given it to ______.
a. my, I, her
b. mine, me, her
Answers: c. mine, I, her
d. myself, she, her
Question 24: Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence.
Of the two books, Sam’s is definitely the __________ ; however, even though Sandra’s didn’t turn out as __________ as expected, she still did a __________ job of writing it.
Answers: a. better, well, good
b. best, good, good
c. better, good, better
d. best, well, well
Question 25: Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence.
The helium _______ balloon rose ________ into the air; the villagers knew then their _______ leader was off on another mission.
Ans: c (powered, powerfully, powerful)
Question 26: Rearrange the following words to create most logical and grammatically correct sentence.
your company name? of what the is
a. What is the company of your name?
b. your company What is the name of?
Answers: c. What is the name of your company?
d. The name of your company What is?
Question 27: Rearrange the following words to create most logical and grammatically correct sentence.
Sleeping likes the Midday Katie until on weekends
a. sleeping Katie likes until midday on the weekends.
b. Katie likes sleeping until weekends on the midday.
c. Katie likes on sleeping until the midday weekends.
d. Katie likes sleeping on midday until the weekends.
Answers: e. Katie likes sleeping until midday on the weekends.
Question 28: Read the following question and choose the response that uses the correct corresponding verb tense.
Does Jack wear that furry hat often?
a. No, he just liked to wear it for fun sometimes.
b. Yes, but don’t said anything about it to him.
c. Yes, and it can so annoying!
Ans: d. No, he only wears it when his ears are cold.
Question 29: Read the following question and choose the response that uses the correct corresponding verb tense.
Did you see the show last night?
Answers: a. No, because by the time I got there all the tickets had already been sold.
b. Yes, and it was one of the best shows I had ever seen.
c. Yes, but my seat was behind a pole so I couldn't barely see anything.
d. No, but I am hope to see it tonight.
Question 30: Read the following question and choose the response that uses the correct corresponding verb tense.
Did you hear the weather report for tomorrow?
a. Yes, it will to clear up by noon.
Answers: b. No, I wasn't listening to the radio.
c. Yes, they have said it will have snowed.
d. No, but I think it had snowed.
Question 31: Which of the following sentence illustrates correct pronoun usage?
a. is those the set of plates the bride wanted, or did she want this set?
d. Whose book is that-his or our?
Answers: e. None of the above
Question 32: Which of the following sentences illustrates proper sentence structure?
a. Everyone knows that a mango is much sweeter to an orange.
b. I saw the girl with my own eyes who said she had been abducted by aliens.
c. Either one of you should try and to fix their broken fence.
Answers: d. The queen had hardly finished her speech when the people began to disperse.
Question 33: Change the following sentence from a quotation to indirect speech.
Rhonda says, "I get to work early every day."
Answers: a. Rhonda says she gets to work early every day.
b. Rhonda said she gets to work early every day.
c. Rhonda has said that she got to work early every day.
d. Rhonda says she had gotten to work early every day.
Question 34: Change the following sentence from a quotation to indirect speech.
Jerry said, “I saw my cousin at the fair.”
a. Jerry had said he’d seen his cousin at the fair.
Answers: b. Jerry said he had seen his cousin at the fair.
c. Jerry said he’d saw his cousin at the fair.
Ans: d. Jerry says he saw his cousin at the fair.
Question 35: Change the following sentences from a question to indirect speech.
“I will be moving soon.” said Alma
Answers: a. Alma said she would be moving soon.
b. Alma said she will move soon.
c. Alma says she'll be moving soon.
d. Alma says she would move soon.
Question 36: Change the following sentence from a quotation to indirect speech.
“I’m not feeling well,” Agatha said.
a. Agatha has said that she doesn't feel well.
b. According to Agatha, she isn't feeling well.
Answers: c. Agatha said she wasn't feeling well.
d. Agatha says she isn't feeling well.
Question 37: Change the following sentence from a quotation to indirect speech.
“Sharon must go to the bank today.” said Albert.
a. Albert says Sharon will have to go to the bank today.
b. Albert said Sharon has to go to the bank today.
Ans: c. Albert says Sharon must go to the bank today.
Answers: d. Albert said Sharon had to go to the bank today.
Question 38: Choose the option that correctly changes the original sentence from active voice to passive voice.
ORIGINAL SENTENCE:
That tall man is carrying a lot of lumber.
REWRITTEN SENTENCES:
a. The tall man carries a lot of lumber.
b. Is being carried by that tall man, the lumber.
Ans: c. the lumber is carried by the tall man.
Answers: d. a lot of lumber is being carried by that tall man.
Question 39: Choose the series of verbs that best completes the following sentence.
Everyone ____________too busy cooking and __________ the campsite ____________ the family _________ from the woods.
a. were, setting up, to notice, watch
b. was, set up, noticing, to watch
c. is, setting, to notice, watching
Answers: d. was, setting up, to notice, watching
Question 40: Choose the series of verbs that best completes the following sentence.
I find it very hard to remember _____ letters that are entrusted to me. In fact, I remember_____to do so dozens of times!
a. to mail, forgetting
b. mailing, to forget
c. to mail, to forget
Answers: d. mailing, forgetting
Question 41: Choose the series of articles and conjunctions that best completes the following sentence.
Lilacs ___________ violets are usually purple; I have seen some _________ are white.
a. and, however, that
Answers: b. or, yet, which
c. and, although, that
d. or, but, and
Question 42: Which of the following sentences does not illustrates correct pronoun usage?
Ans: e (all are correct)
Question 43: Which of the following sentences illustrates correct usage of articles and conjunctions?
Answers: a. Celine lives on Arthur Street; however, she works on Beatrice Boulevard.
b. I would eat a peach every day if I could, nor the doctor told me I couldn’t.
c. Will Gertrude play the piano or an harp at the concert?
d. Although she is angry at them, neither her son and her father will be at the party.
Question 44: Choose the series of articles and conjunctions that best completes the following sentence.
_______ she was feeling ill, Teresa wanted to eat only _____ apple _____ some soup.
a. Yet, the, or
b. After, an, and
Answers: c. Because, an, or
d. If, a, and
Question 45: opt for the series of verbs that best completes the subsequent sentences.
If Harry certain to the party too early, don’t let him in; he's outside like everybody else.
Answers: a. gets, will have to wait
or = Ans: a (gets, can have to be compelled to wait)
b. got, waits
c. gets, is waiting
d. has gotten, must be waiting
Question 46: Choose the series of articles and conjunctions that best completes the following sentence.
I think Fran could be _____ great public speaker, ______ she is still too shy to try it.
a. the, although
Answers: b. a, but
c. an, however
d. a, and
Question 47: Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence.
We were surprised when the ________ parade ________ turned into a ________ party!
Answers: a.) dull, suddenly, wild
b.) duller, all of a sudden, wilder
c.) dullest, suddenly, wildest
d.) dull, sudden, wild
Question 48: amendment the subsequent sentence from a quotation to indirect speech.
“It might snow tomorrow,” He said.
Ans: d (He said it would snow tomorrow.)
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Question 1: Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence.
Charlotte knew ________ the secret investigation ________ her past, but she closed her eyes to it and pretended it happening.
Ans: a. of, about
b. about, into
c. about, on
d. of, after
Question 2: Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence.
I think Pamela deserves to be punished for her________stupid and________behavior.
Answer: b. totally, irresponsible
Question 3: Which of the following sentences punctuated correctly?
a. Tracy bought three suits; seven scarves; and ten pairs of shoes.
Answer: b. We are expecting a hurricane this afternoon, therefore we have closed the school early.
Question 4: Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence.
While __________ of our relatives live on the __________ hill in the county, __________ of our friends live in the __________ __________ areas of the valley.
a. more, windy, many, most, protection
ans : b. most, windier, more, most, protective
ans: c. many, windiest, most, more, protected
d. many, winding, more, most, protected
Question 5: Choose the series of pronouns that best completes the following sentence.
Don't ________ think Larry should call ________ wife if ________ is going to be late for dinner?
Ans: a. you, his, he
b. we, your, his
c. he, his, he
d. you, his, himself
Question 6: Question 24: Rearrange the following words to create the most logical and grammatically correct sentence.
days . for last has good weather few The been the not
a. weather for The last few good has not been the days.
b. The good days has not been for the last few weather.
c. The few days has not been good for the last weather.
Answers: d. The weather has not been good for the last few days.
Question 7: Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence. Knowing that February was the___________month of the year, Cheryl planned her vacation____________.
a. short, in accordance
Answers: b. shortest, accordingly
Ans: c. shorter, according
d. shortness, accordion
Question 8: Rearrange the following words to create most logical and grammatically correct sentence.
Answer: e. Whenever I can’t spend time with my friend, I always speak to him on the phone.
Which of the following sentence does NOT illustrates correct verb and tense usage?
Answer: b. Clarabelle’s mother absolutely hated nicknames and always calls her daughter by her full name.
Question 9: Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence.
Victor, who stole ____________ ideas and used them to make _________ a millionaire, never once offered ______________ a world of thanks.
Answer: d. our, himself, us
Question 10: Which of the following sentence uses correct pronoun usage?
a. to whom are your employees going to report while you’re gone?
Answer: e. All of the above
Question 11: Choose the series of verbs that best completes the following sentence.
If Harry _____to the party too early, don't let him in; he _____ outside like everyone else.
Ans: a. gets, will have to wait
b. got, waitsc. gets, is waiting
d. has gotten, must be waiting
Question 12: Choose the phrase that best completes the sentence below without creating a run-on sentence.
Mr. Peach has sent his four children to Ivy League colleges __________ he has sacrificed his health working day and night in that dusty factory.
a. however
Ans: b. ; however,
c. , however
d. however,
Question 13: Complete the following sentence by choosing the phrase with the best word order from the options given.
Those who are not wise ____________ .
Ans: a. do not need be necessarily stupid
b. need not necessarily be stupid
c. need not to be necessarily stupid
d. does not need to be necessarily stupid
Question 14: Which of the following sentences illustrates correct pronoun usage?
Answer: e (None of the above)
Question 15: Complete the following sentences by choosing the phrase with the best word order from the option given.
Only after they had completed an exhaustive study ________ how to adapt the technology to the needs of our company.
Answer: c (they did begin to understand)
Question 16: Which of the following sentences illustrates the proper use of commas?
Answer: e (a and b)
Question 17: Which of the following sentence illustrates correct pronoun usage?
Answer: e. None of the above
Question 18: Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence.
________ is the name of the opera, and ________ role did you say Maria would play?
a. This, which
b. Who, that
Answers: c. What, which
d. Which, what
Question 19: Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence.
The deer ran quickly ______ the trees, its hooves pounding ______ the forest floor.
Answers: a. amid, from
b. over, at
c. through, on
d. throughout, on
Question 20: Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence.
Jeremy drove his motorcycle _______ the bridge, _______ the hill, and _______ the diner before finally parking it _______ two police cars.
a. beside, among, behind, near
b. beneath, over, under, on
Answers: c. across, down, past, between
d. under, around, through, into
Question 21: Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence.
Jack, leaning casually ________ the tree, watched as Sally walked slowly ________ him.
Answers: a.) against, towards
b.) toward, against
Answers: c.) upon, past
d.) off, beside
e.) against, toward
Question 22: Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence.
Although the issue was very serious, the committee disposed ______ it in a few minutes and moved _______ to other business.
a. onto, off
Answers: b. of, away
c. on, out
d. of, on
Question 23: Choose the series of pronouns that best completes the following sentence.
That house used to be ______ , but ______ have given it to ______.
a. my, I, her
b. mine, me, her
Answers: c. mine, I, her
d. myself, she, her
Question 24: Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence.
Of the two books, Sam’s is definitely the __________ ; however, even though Sandra’s didn’t turn out as __________ as expected, she still did a __________ job of writing it.
Answers: a. better, well, good
b. best, good, good
c. better, good, better
d. best, well, well
Question 25: Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence.
The helium _______ balloon rose ________ into the air; the villagers knew then their _______ leader was off on another mission.
Ans: c (powered, powerfully, powerful)
Question 26: Rearrange the following words to create most logical and grammatically correct sentence.
your company name? of what the is
a. What is the company of your name?
b. your company What is the name of?
Answers: c. What is the name of your company?
d. The name of your company What is?
Question 27: Rearrange the following words to create most logical and grammatically correct sentence.
Sleeping likes the Midday Katie until on weekends
a. sleeping Katie likes until midday on the weekends.
b. Katie likes sleeping until weekends on the midday.
c. Katie likes on sleeping until the midday weekends.
d. Katie likes sleeping on midday until the weekends.
Answers: e. Katie likes sleeping until midday on the weekends.
Question 28: Read the following question and choose the response that uses the correct corresponding verb tense.
Does Jack wear that furry hat often?
a. No, he just liked to wear it for fun sometimes.
b. Yes, but don’t said anything about it to him.
c. Yes, and it can so annoying!
Ans: d. No, he only wears it when his ears are cold.
Question 29: Read the following question and choose the response that uses the correct corresponding verb tense.
Did you see the show last night?
Answers: a. No, because by the time I got there all the tickets had already been sold.
b. Yes, and it was one of the best shows I had ever seen.
c. Yes, but my seat was behind a pole so I couldn't barely see anything.
d. No, but I am hope to see it tonight.
Question 30: Read the following question and choose the response that uses the correct corresponding verb tense.
Did you hear the weather report for tomorrow?
a. Yes, it will to clear up by noon.
Answers: b. No, I wasn't listening to the radio.
c. Yes, they have said it will have snowed.
d. No, but I think it had snowed.
Question 31: Which of the following sentence illustrates correct pronoun usage?
a. is those the set of plates the bride wanted, or did she want this set?
d. Whose book is that-his or our?
Answers: e. None of the above
Question 32: Which of the following sentences illustrates proper sentence structure?
a. Everyone knows that a mango is much sweeter to an orange.
b. I saw the girl with my own eyes who said she had been abducted by aliens.
c. Either one of you should try and to fix their broken fence.
Answers: d. The queen had hardly finished her speech when the people began to disperse.
Question 33: Change the following sentence from a quotation to indirect speech.
Rhonda says, "I get to work early every day."
Answers: a. Rhonda says she gets to work early every day.
b. Rhonda said she gets to work early every day.
c. Rhonda has said that she got to work early every day.
d. Rhonda says she had gotten to work early every day.
Question 34: Change the following sentence from a quotation to indirect speech.
Jerry said, “I saw my cousin at the fair.”
a. Jerry had said he’d seen his cousin at the fair.
Answers: b. Jerry said he had seen his cousin at the fair.
c. Jerry said he’d saw his cousin at the fair.
Ans: d. Jerry says he saw his cousin at the fair.
Question 35: Change the following sentences from a question to indirect speech.
“I will be moving soon.” said Alma
Answers: a. Alma said she would be moving soon.
b. Alma said she will move soon.
c. Alma says she'll be moving soon.
d. Alma says she would move soon.
Question 36: Change the following sentence from a quotation to indirect speech.
“I’m not feeling well,” Agatha said.
a. Agatha has said that she doesn't feel well.
b. According to Agatha, she isn't feeling well.
Answers: c. Agatha said she wasn't feeling well.
d. Agatha says she isn't feeling well.
Question 37: Change the following sentence from a quotation to indirect speech.
“Sharon must go to the bank today.” said Albert.
a. Albert says Sharon will have to go to the bank today.
b. Albert said Sharon has to go to the bank today.
Ans: c. Albert says Sharon must go to the bank today.
Answers: d. Albert said Sharon had to go to the bank today.
Question 38: Choose the option that correctly changes the original sentence from active voice to passive voice.
ORIGINAL SENTENCE:
That tall man is carrying a lot of lumber.
REWRITTEN SENTENCES:
a. The tall man carries a lot of lumber.
b. Is being carried by that tall man, the lumber.
Ans: c. the lumber is carried by the tall man.
Answers: d. a lot of lumber is being carried by that tall man.
Question 39: Choose the series of verbs that best completes the following sentence.
Everyone ____________too busy cooking and __________ the campsite ____________ the family _________ from the woods.
a. were, setting up, to notice, watch
b. was, set up, noticing, to watch
c. is, setting, to notice, watching
Answers: d. was, setting up, to notice, watching
Question 40: Choose the series of verbs that best completes the following sentence.
I find it very hard to remember _____ letters that are entrusted to me. In fact, I remember_____to do so dozens of times!
a. to mail, forgetting
b. mailing, to forget
c. to mail, to forget
Answers: d. mailing, forgetting
Question 41: Choose the series of articles and conjunctions that best completes the following sentence.
Lilacs ___________ violets are usually purple; I have seen some _________ are white.
a. and, however, that
Answers: b. or, yet, which
c. and, although, that
d. or, but, and
Question 42: Which of the following sentences does not illustrates correct pronoun usage?
Ans: e (all are correct)
Question 43: Which of the following sentences illustrates correct usage of articles and conjunctions?
Answers: a. Celine lives on Arthur Street; however, she works on Beatrice Boulevard.
b. I would eat a peach every day if I could, nor the doctor told me I couldn’t.
c. Will Gertrude play the piano or an harp at the concert?
d. Although she is angry at them, neither her son and her father will be at the party.
Question 44: Choose the series of articles and conjunctions that best completes the following sentence.
_______ she was feeling ill, Teresa wanted to eat only _____ apple _____ some soup.
a. Yet, the, or
b. After, an, and
Answers: c. Because, an, or
d. If, a, and
Question 45: opt for the series of verbs that best completes the subsequent sentences.
If Harry certain to the party too early, don’t let him in; he's outside like everybody else.
Answers: a. gets, will have to wait
or = Ans: a (gets, can have to be compelled to wait)
b. got, waits
c. gets, is waiting
d. has gotten, must be waiting
Question 46: Choose the series of articles and conjunctions that best completes the following sentence.
I think Fran could be _____ great public speaker, ______ she is still too shy to try it.
a. the, although
Answers: b. a, but
c. an, however
d. a, and
Question 47: Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence.
We were surprised when the ________ parade ________ turned into a ________ party!
Answers: a.) dull, suddenly, wild
b.) duller, all of a sudden, wilder
c.) dullest, suddenly, wildest
d.) dull, sudden, wild
Question 48: amendment the subsequent sentence from a quotation to indirect speech.
“It might snow tomorrow,” He said.
Ans: d (He said it would snow tomorrow.)
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Question 1: Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence.
Charlotte knew________the secret investigation_________her past, but she closed her eyes to it and pretended it wasn’t happening.
Answer: a. of, about
Question 2: Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence.
I think Pamela deserves to be punished for her________stupid and________behavior.
Answer: b. totally, irresponsibleodesk test answer
Question 3: Which of the following sentences punctuated correctly?
Answer: b. We are expecting a hurricane this afternoon, therefore we have closed the school early.
Question 4: Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence.
While_________of our relatives live on the__________hill in the county, _________of our friends live in the _________areas of the valley.
Answer: c. many, windiest, most, more, protected
Question 5: Complete the following sentence by choosing the phrase with the best word order from the options given.
Those who are not wise_____________.
Answer: d. does not need to be necessarily stupid.
Question 6:
Choose the series of pronouns that best completes the following sentence.
Don’t _________think Larry should call__________wife if______________is going to be late for dinner?
Answer: a. you, his, he
Question 7:
Rearrange the following words to create most logical and grammatically correct sentence.
days for last has good weather few The been the not
Answer:d. The weather has not been good for the last few days
Question 8:
Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence.
Knowing that February was the___________month of the year, Cheryl planned her vacation____________.
Answer: b. shortest, accordingly
Question 9:
Rearrange the following words to create most logical and grammatically correct sentence.
Answer: e. Whenever I can’t spend time with my friend, I always speak to him on the phone.
Question 10:
Read the following question and choose the response that uses the correct corresponding verb tense.
Does Jack wear that furry hat often?
Answer: d. No, he only wears it when his ears are cold.
Question 11:
Which of the following sentence illustrates correct pronoun usage?
a. is those the set of plates the bride wanted, or did she want this set?
d.Whose book is that-his or our?
Answer: e. None of the above
Question 12:
Which of the sentence illustrates proper sentence structure?
a. Everyone knows that a mango is much sweeter to an orange
Answer: d. The queen had hardly finished her speech when the people began to disperse.
Question 13:
Change the following sentence from a quotation to indirect speech.
“It may snow tomorrow.” he said.
Answer: d. He said it might snow tomorrow.
Question 14:
Which of the following sentence punctuated correctly?
Answer: d. “Come here.” she said, “and let me get a good look at you.”
Question 15:
Change the following sentence from a quotation to indirect speech.
“Sharon must go to the bank today.” said Albert.
Answer: d. Albert said Sharon had to go to the bank today.
Question 16:
Choose the option that correctly changes original sentence from active to passive.
ORIGINAL SENTENCE:
That tall man is carrying a lot of lumber.
REWRITTEN SENTENCES:
Answer: d. A lot of lumber is being carried by that tall man.
Question 17:
Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence.
I placed my notes__________my desk and referred to them____________ the meeting.
Answer: b. beside, during
Question 18:
Rearrange the following words to create most logical and grammatically correct sentence.
Sleeping likes the . midday Katie until on weekends
Answers: Katie likes sleeping until midday on the weekends.
Question 19:
Choose the series of verbs that best completes the following sentence.
Everyone ____________too busy cooking and __________ the campsite ____________ the family _________ from the woods.
Answers: d. was, setting up, to notice, watching
Question 20:
Choose the series of verbs that best completes the following sentence.
I find it very hard to remember ______________ letters that are entrusted to me. In fact, I remember_____________to do so dozens of times!
Answer: d. mailing, forgetting
Question 21:
Choose the series of articles and conjunctions that best completes the following sentence.
Lilacs ___________ violets are usually purple, I have seen some _________ are white.
Answer: c. and, although, that
Questions 22:
Complete the following sentence by choosing the phrase with the best word order from the options given.
Only after they had an exhaustive study__________ how to adapt the technology to the needs of our company.
Answer: c. they did begin to understand
Question 23:
Which of the following sentence illustrates proper use of comma?
a. Randy wanted to end the meeting, but Amy wanted to prolong it.
e. a and b
answer: f. All of the above
Question 24:
Which of the following sentence does NOT illustrates correct verb and tense usage?
Answer: b. Clarabelle’s mother absolutely hated nicknames and always calls her daughter by her full name.
Question 25:
Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence.
Victor, who stole ____________ ideas and used them to make _________ a millionaire, never once offered ______________ a world of thanks.
Answer: d. our, himself, us
Question 26:
Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence.
______________ is the name of the opera, and ___________ role did you say Maria would play?
Answer: c. What, which
Question 27:
Choose the verbs and phrases that best completes the following sentence.
This dish _____________ too spicy. Why ___________ so pepper?
Answer: e. a and c
Question 28:
Change the following sentence from a quotation to indirect speech.
Carol has said, “I am responsible for this project.”
Answer: a. Carol has said that she is responsible for this.
Question 29:
Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence.
Although Marvin said he had the keys___________ the flower pot, we were unable to find them___________ the dark. In the end, we waited for him at the coffee shop ____________ the corner.
Answer: a. under, in. around
Question 30:
Complete the following sentence by choosing the phrase with the best word order from the options given.
The excited children who had run toward the loud _______________.
Answer:d. music, told the others about the ice cream truck outside.
Question 31:
Rearrange the following words to create most logical and grammatically correct sentence.
your company name? of what the is
Answer: c. What is the name of your company?
Question 32:
Which of the following sentences NOT punctuated correctly?
a. All of the apple’s at the grocers were rotten so I bought oranges instead.
Answer: b. “Seven canteens full of water should enough for the hike,” said Tabitha.
Question 33:
Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence.
After realizing that our hosts hadn’t actually invested _________ to ____________ party. ____________ excused ____________ from the table and slipped out the back door.
Answer: a. us, their, we, ourselves.
Question 34:
Which of the following sentences illustrates the proper use of parallel construction?
Answer: b. We painted the conference room yellow, hung a poster on the wall, and are rearranging the chairs.
Question 35:
Which of the following sentence uses correct pronoun usage?
a. to whom are your employees going to report while you’re gone?
Answer: e. All of the above
Question 36:
Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence.
The archeologists were_____________ to discover such a __________ and__________ ____________ artifact at that mostly uncovered site.
Answer: b. amazed, rare, incredibly, beautiful
Question 37:
Change the following sentence from a quotation to indirect speech.
“I’m not feeling well,” Agatha said.
Answer: a. Agatha has said that she doesn’t feel well.
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Ques 1: Choose the series of pronouns that best completes the following sentence.
_______ is the name of the opera, and ______ role did you say Maria would pay?
Ans: c (what, which)
Ques 2: Read the following question and choose the response that uses the correct corresponding verb tense.
Ans: a (No, because by the time I got there all the tickets had already been sold.)
Ques 3: Choose the phrase that best completes the sentence below without creating a run-on sentence.
It’s never too late to learn how to swim ______ you may fall off a boat!
Ans: b (you never know when)
Ques 4: Choose the series of verbs and phrases that best completes the following passage.
This dish ______ too spicy. Why _______ so much pepper?
Ans: e (a and c)
Ques 5: Rearrange the following words to create the most logical and grammatically correct sentence.
With can’t phone, on whenever always to the time spend I speak I my friend, him
Ans: e (Whenever I can’t spend time with my friend. I always speak to him on the phone.
Ques 6: Read the following question and choose the response that uses the correct corresponding verb tense.
Did you hear the weather report for tomorrow?
Ans: b (No, I wasn’t listening to the radio.)
Ques 7: Choose the series of pronouns that best completes the following sentence.
Victor, who stole ______ ideas and used them to make ______ a millionaire, never once offered ______ a word of thanks.
Ans: d (our, himself, us)
Ques 8: Which of the following sentences illustrates correct verb and verb tense usage?
Ans: e (All of the above)
Ques 9: Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentences.
While ______ of our relatives live on the _______ hill in the country, ______of our friends live in the ________ area of the valley.
Ans: c (many, windiest, most, protected)
Ques 10: Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence.
Knowing that February was the ______ month of the year, Cheryl planned her vacation ________.
Ans: b (shortest, accordingly)
Ques 11: Choose the phrase that best completes the sentence below without creating a run-on sentence.
Mr. Peach has sent his four children to lvy league colleges _______ he has sacrificed his health working day and night dusty factory.
Ans: b (; however)
Ques 12: Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentences.
I think Pamela deserves to be punished for her _______ stupid and ______ behavior.
Ans: c (total, irresponsible)
Ques 13: Choose the series of verbs that best completes the following sentences.
If Harry ________ to the party too early, don’t let him in; he ________ outside like everyone else.
Ans: a (gets, will have to wait)
Ques 14: Which of the following sentences illustrates the proper use of parallel construction?
Ans: b (Although Tommy was failing his biology class at college, he was passing his chemistry class)
Ques 15: Which of the following sentences illustrates the proper use of apostrophes?
Ans: a (Helga borrowed her friend’s skates for the day; however, she failed to return them.)
Ques 16: Change the following sentences from a question to indirect speech.
“I will be moving soon.” said Alma
Ans: d (Alma says she would move soon.)
Ques 17: Choose the series of verbs that best completes the following sentences.
Alison regrets _______ you with her remarks; she never meant ______ so.
Ans: b (to hurt, to do)
Ques 18: Choose the series of pronouns that best completes the following sentences.
Don’t ______ think Larry should call ________ wife if _______ is going to be late for dinner?
Ans: a (you, his, he)
Ques 19: Which of the following sentences illustrates correct pronoun usage?
Ans: e (None of the above)
Ques 20: Complete the following sentences by choosing the phrase with the best word order from the option given.
Only after they had completed an exhaustive study ________ how to adapt the technology to the needs of our company.
Ans: c (they did begin to understand)
Ques 21: Rearrange the following words to create the most logical and grammatically correct sentence.
days . for last has good weather few The been the not
Ans: d (The weather has not been good for the last few days)
Ques 22: Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence.
I placed my notes ______ my desk and referred to them ______ the meeting.
Ans: b (beside, during)
Ques 23: Which of the following sentences illustrates correct pronoun usage?
Ans: e (all of the above)
Ques 24: Which of the following sentences illustrates proper sentence structure?
Ans: d (The queen had hardly finished her speech when the people began to disperse.
Ques 25: Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?
Ans: d (“Come here,” she said, “and let me get a good look at you.”)
Ques 26: Complete the following sentence by choosing the phrase with the best word order from the option given.
Those who are not wise _________.
Ans: d (does not need to be necessarily stupid)
Ques 27: Read the following question and choose the response that uses the correct corresponding verb tense.
Does Jack wear that furry hat often?
Ans: d (No, he only wears it when his ears are cold.)
Ques 28: Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence.
Charlotte knew ________ the secret investigation ________ her past, but she closed her eyes to it and pretended it happening.
Ans: a (of, about)
Ques 29: Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence.
The archaeologists were ______ to discover such a ________ and _______ _________ artifact at that mostly uncovered site.
Ans: b (amazed, rare, incredibly, beautiful)
Ques 30: Choose the series of verbs that best completes the following sentence.
Everyone ________ too busy cooking and _______ the family of bears _______ from woods.
Ans: d (was, setting up, to notice, watching)
Ques 31: Choose the series of articles and conjunctions that best completes the following sentence.
Julia, who is studying to be ________ foreign correspondent, is currently doing ______ internship in ______ Middle East _____ will return before the end of _______ year.
Ans: a {(no article required), an, the, but, the}
Ques 32: Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?
Ans: b (We are expecting a hurricane this afternoon; therefore we have closed the school early.)
Ques 33: Which of the following sentences illustrates the proper use of commas?
Ans: e (a and b)
Ques 34: Change the following sentence from a quotation to indirect speech.
Rhonda says, “I get to work early every day.”
Ans: c (Rhonda has said that she got to work early every day.)
Ques 35: Which of the following sentences does not illustrates correct pronoun usage?
Ans: e (all are correct)
Ques 36: Which of the following sentences illustrates correct verb and verb tense usage?
Ans: b, d {(We think the judge will have noticed something strange in her behavior.), (Somehow, all of the newspapers gotten hold the story.)}
Ques 37: Rearrange the following words to create the most logical and grammatically correct sentences.
Last what ! It’s did you night, over After
Ans: b (After what you did last night, it’s over!)
Ques 38: Change the following sentence from a quotation to indirect speech.
“It may snow tomorrow,” He said.
Ans: d (He said it might snow tomorrow.)
Ques 39:Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence.
The helium _______ balloon rose ________ into the air; the villagers knew then their _______ leader was off on another mission.
Ans: c (powered, powerfully, powerful)
Ques 40: Rearrange the following words to create the most logical and grammatically correct sentences.
Would I have it anything if had, I you known said would not bother
Ans: b (I would not have said anything if I had known it would bother you)
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1. Choose the series of verbs and phrases that best completes the following passage.
This dish _________ too spicy. Why __________ so much pepper?
This dish _________ too spicy. Why __________ so much pepper?
Answers: • is, did the chef use
2. Choose the series of articles and conjunctions that best completes the following sentence.
Neither we ________ Sal, our neighbor, could understand ________ it had been our dog Rover or Sal's cat's kittens _________ had destroyed all the flower beds in the middle of _______ night.
Neither we ________ Sal, our neighbor, could understand ________ it had been our dog Rover or Sal's cat's kittens _________ had destroyed all the flower beds in the middle of _______ night.
Answers: • nor, whether, that, the
3. Choose the series of verbs that best completes the following sentence.
Alison regrets _________ you with her remarks; she never meant _________ so.
Alison regrets _________ you with her remarks; she never meant _________ so.
Answers: • hurting, to do
4. Which of the following sentences is NOT punctuated correctly?
Answers: • I need you to pick up several boxes of paperclips, pens, and pencils; three pounds each of potatoes, carrots, and peas; and my dry cleaning.
5. Which of the following sentences illustrates the proper use of apostrophes?
Answers: • Helga borrowed her friend's skates for the day; however, she failed to return them.
6. Which of the following sentences does NOT illustrate correct verb and verb tense usage?
Answers: • Clarabelle's mother absolutely hated nicknames and always calls her daughter by her full name.
7. Which of the following sentences illustrates incorrect pronoun usage?
Answers: • None of the above
8. Which of the following sentences illustrate(s) the proper use of commas?
Answers: • a and b
9. Choose the series of pronouns that best completes the following sentence.
Victor, who stole _______ ideas and used them to make _______ a millionaire, never once offered _______ a word of thanks.
Victor, who stole _______ ideas and used them to make _______ a millionaire, never once offered _______ a word of thanks.
Answers: • our, himself, us
10. Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence.
Although the issue was very serious, the committee disposed ______ it in a few minutes and moved _______ to other business.
Although the issue was very serious, the committee disposed ______ it in a few minutes and moved _______ to other business.
Answers: • of, away
11. Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following passage.
Although Marvin said he had hidden the keys _______ the flower pot, we were unable to find them _______ the dark. In the end, we waited for him at the coffee shop ___________ the corner.
Although Marvin said he had hidden the keys _______ the flower pot, we were unable to find them _______ the dark. In the end, we waited for him at the coffee shop ___________ the corner.
Answers: • under, in, around
12. Rearrange the following words to create the most logical and grammatically correct sentence.
work . is always to brother willing not My
work . is always to brother willing not My
Answers: • My brother is not always willing to work.
13. Change the following sentence from a quotation to indirect speech.
"I'm not feeling well," Agatha said.
"I'm not feeling well," Agatha said.
Answers: • Agatha said she wasn't feeling well.
14. Which of the following sentences illustrates proper sentence structure?
Answers: • The queen had hardly finished her speech when the people began to disperse.
15. Choose the verb that best completes the following sentence.
Do you know if Harlon ____________Japanese before moving to Japan?
Do you know if Harlon ____________Japanese before moving to Japan?
Answers: • has studied
16. Which of the following sentences is NOT punctuated correctly?
Answers: • All of the apple's at the grocer's were rotten, so I bought oranges instead.
17. Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence.
Jeremy drove his motorcycle _______ the bridge, _______ the hill, and _______ the diner before finally parking it _______ two police cars.
Jeremy drove his motorcycle _______ the bridge, _______ the hill, and _______ the diner before finally parking it _______ two police cars.
Answers: • across, down, past, between
18. Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence.
The deer ran quickly _______ the trees, its hooves pounding _______ the forest floor.
The deer ran quickly _______ the trees, its hooves pounding _______ the forest floor.
Answers: • through, on
19. Which of the following sentences illustrates correct verb and verb tense usage?
Answers: • Until the snow melts, the train will not be able to move.
20. Choose the series of articles and conjunctions that best completes the following sentence.
I think Fran could be ______ great public speaker, _______ she is still too shy to try it.
I think Fran could be ______ great public speaker, _______ she is still too shy to try it.
Answers: • a, but
21. Which of the following sentences illustrates proper sentence structure?
Answers: • The man in the black cape mounted his powerful stallion and rode away.
22. Which of the following sentences illustrates the proper use of parallel construction?
Answers: • Tatiana declared that the people in her office are smarter than the people who work in Tad's office.
23. Choose the series of pronouns that best completes the following sentence.
After realizing that our hosts hadn't actually invited ______ to ______ party, ______ excused ______ from the table and slipped out the back door.
After realizing that our hosts hadn't actually invited ______ to ______ party, ______ excused ______ from the table and slipped out the back door.
Answers: • us, their, we, ourselves
24. Read the following question and choose the response that uses the correct corresponding verb tense.
Does Jack wear that furry hat often?
Does Jack wear that furry hat often?
Answers: • No, he only wears it when his ears are cold.
25. Complete the following sentence by choosing the phrase with the best word order from the options given.
The excited children, who had run toward the loud _____________ .
The excited children, who had run toward the loud _____________ .
Answers: • music, told the others about the ice cream truck outside
26. Choose the series of verbs that best completes the following passage.
I find it very hard to remember _________ letters that are entrusted to me. In fact, I remember _________ to do so dozens of times!
I find it very hard to remember _________ letters that are entrusted to me. In fact, I remember _________ to do so dozens of times!
Answers: • mailing, forgetting
27. Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence.
Charlotte knew ___________ the secret investigation _________ her past, but she closed her eyes to it and pretended it wasn't happening.
Charlotte knew ___________ the secret investigation _________ her past, but she closed her eyes to it and pretended it wasn't happening.
Answers: • of, about
28. Which of the following sentences illustrates correct verb and verb tense usage?
Answers: • Did Annabel knowingly lie on the witness stand?
29. Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence.
I think Pamela deserves to be punished for her __________ stupid and __________ behavior.
I think Pamela deserves to be punished for her __________ stupid and __________ behavior.
Answers: • totally, irresponsible
30. Rearrange the following words to create the most logical and grammatically correct sentence.
with can't phone . on Whenever always to the time spend I speak I my friend , him
with can't phone . on Whenever always to the time spend I speak I my friend , him
Answers: • Whenever I can't spend time with my friend, I always speak to him on the phone.
31. Choose the series of articles and conjunctions that best completes the following sentence.
_______ she was feeling ill, Teresa wanted to eat only _____ apple _____ some soup.
_______ she was feeling ill, Teresa wanted to eat only _____ apple _____ some soup.
Answers: • Because, an, or
32. Choose the series of pronouns that best completes the following sentence.
That house used to be ______ , but ______ have given it to ______.
That house used to be ______ , but ______ have given it to ______.
Answers: • mine, I, her
33. Change the following sentence from a quotation to indirect speech.
"It may snow tomorrow," he said.
"It may snow tomorrow," he said.
Answers: • He said it might snow the next day.
34. Which of the following sentences illustrates correct usage of articles and conjunctions?
Answers: • For my birthday, I would like a book, an hourglass, and the keys to a new boat.
35. Change the following sentence from a quotation to indirect speech.
Rhonda says, "I get to work early every day."
Rhonda says, "I get to work early every day."
Answers: • Rhonda says she gets to work early every day.
36. Which of the following sentences illustrates correct usage of articles and conjunctions?
Answers: • Celine lives on Arthur Street; however, she works on Beatrice Boulevard.
37. Read the following question and choose the response that uses the correct corresponding verb tense.
Did you see the show last night?
Did you see the show last night?
Answers: • No, because by the time I got there all the tickets had already been sold.
38. Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence.
While __________ of our relatives live on the __________ hill in the county, __________ of our friends live in the __________ __________ areas of the valley.
While __________ of our relatives live on the __________ hill in the county, __________ of our friends live in the __________ __________ areas of the valley.
Answers: • many, windiest, most, more, protected
39. Rearrange the following words to create the most logical and grammatically correct sentence.
last what ! it's did you night, over After
last what ! it's did you night, over After
Answers: • After what you did last night, it's over!
40. Choose the series of pronouns that best completes the following sentence.
_______ is the name of the opera, and _______ role did you say Maria would play?
_______ is the name of the opera, and _______ role did you say Maria would play?
Answers: • What, which
41. Which of the following sentences does NOT illustrate proper use of articles and conjunctions?
Answers: • Bertha decided to change a locks of her house after burglars stole a computer or an oil painting.
42. Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence.
The helium-__________ balloon rose __________ into the air; the villagers knew then that their __________ leader was off on another mission.
The helium-__________ balloon rose __________ into the air; the villagers knew then that their __________ leader was off on another mission.
Answers: • powered, powerfully, powerful
43. Rearrange the following words to create the most logical and grammatically correct sentence.
days . for last has good weather few The been the not
days . for last has good weather few The been the not
Answers: • The weather has not been good for the last few days.
44. Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?
Answers: • "Come here," she said, "and let me get a good look at you."
45. Change the following sentence from a quotation to indirect speech.
Carol has said, "I am responsible for this project."
Carol has said, "I am responsible for this project."
Answers: • Carol has said that she is responsible for this project.
46. Choose the phrase that best completes the sentence below without creating a run-on sentence.
Mr. Peach has sent his four children to Ivy League colleges __________ he has sacrificed his health working day and night in that dusty factory.
Mr. Peach has sent his four children to Ivy League colleges __________ he has sacrificed his health working day and night in that dusty factory.
Answers: • , however
47. Choose the series of pronouns that best completes the following sentence.
Don't ________ think Larry should call ________ wife if ________ is going to be late for dinner?
Don't ________ think Larry should call ________ wife if ________ is going to be late for dinner?
Answers: • you, his, he
48. Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence.
Knowing that February was the _________ month of the year, Cheryl planned her vacation ___________.
Knowing that February was the _________ month of the year, Cheryl planned her vacation ___________.
Answers: • shortest, accordingly
49. Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence.
I placed my notes _______ my desk and referred to them _______ the meeting.
I placed my notes _______ my desk and referred to them _______ the meeting.
Answers: • beside, during
50. Which of the following sentences illustrates correct pronoun usage?
Answers: • None of the above
51. Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence.
Jack, leaning casually ________ the tree, watched as Sally walked slowly ________ him.
Jack, leaning casually ________ the tree, watched as Sally walked slowly ________ him.
Answers: • against, toward
52. Read the following question and choose the response that uses the correct corresponding verb tense.
Will you be going to the company picnic this year?
Will you be going to the company picnic this year?
Answers: • Yes, and I plan on swimming, fishing, and eating all day!
53. Choose the series of verbs that best completes the following sentence.
Everyone __________ too busy cooking and __________ the campsite __________ the family of bears __________ from the woods.
Everyone __________ too busy cooking and __________ the campsite __________ the family of bears __________ from the woods.
Answers: • was, setting up, to notice, watching
54. Change the following sentence from a quotation to indirect speech.
"I can meet with you at noon," said Peter.
"I can meet with you at noon," said Peter.
Answers: • Peter said he could meet with me at noon.
55. Choose the phrase that best completes the sentence below without creating a run-on sentence.
It's never too late to learn how to swim ________________ you may fall off a boat!
It's never too late to learn how to swim ________________ you may fall off a boat!
Answers: • , you never know when
56. Complete the following sentence by choosing the phrase with the best word order from the options given.
Only after they had completed an exhaustive study __________ how to adapt the technology to the needs of our company.
Only after they had completed an exhaustive study __________ how to adapt the technology to the needs of our company.
Answers: • they did begin to understand
57. Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence.
Of the two books, Sam's is definitely the __________ ; however, even though Sandra's didn't turn out as __________ as expected, she still did a __________ job of writing it.
Of the two books, Sam's is definitely the __________ ; however, even though Sandra's didn't turn out as __________ as expected, she still did a __________ job of writing it.
Answers: • better, well, good
58. Change the following sentence from a quotation to indirect speech.
"I will be moving soon," said Alma.
"I will be moving soon," said Alma.
Answers: • Alma said she would be moving soon.
59. Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence.
The archaeologists were ________ to discover such a __________ and __________ _________ artifact at that mostly uncovered site.
The archaeologists were ________ to discover such a __________ and __________ _________ artifact at that mostly uncovered site.
Answers: • amazed, rare, incredibly, beautiful
60. Read the original sentence below and then choose the rewritten sentence that illustrates proper sentence structure.
ORIGINAL SENTENCE:
It is easy to carry solid objects, but the same cannot be said of liquids.
REWRITTEN SENTENCES:
ORIGINAL SENTENCE:
It is easy to carry solid objects, but the same cannot be said of liquids.
REWRITTEN SENTENCES:
Answers: • Unlike liquids; solid objects can easily be carried.
61. Complete the following sentence by choosing the phrase with the best word order from the options given.
Those who are not wise ____________ .
Those who are not wise ____________ .
Answers: • need not to be necessarily stupid
62. Change the following sentence from a quotation to indirect speech.
Jerry said, "I saw my cousin at the fair."
Jerry said, "I saw my cousin at the fair."
Answers: • Jerry said he had seen his cousin at the fair.
63. Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence.
The _______ , _______ odor was ________ coming from the chemistry lab up the street.
The _______ , _______ odor was ________ coming from the chemistry lab up the street.
Answers: • nasty, pungent, clearly
64. Choose the series of verbs that best completes the following sentence.
If Harry __________ to the party too early, don't let him in; he __________ outside like everyone else.
If Harry __________ to the party too early, don't let him in; he __________ outside like everyone else.
Answers: • gets, will have to wait
65. Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence.
Whiskey, my pet squirrel, jumped ________ my head and ________ the windowsill.
Whiskey, my pet squirrel, jumped ________ my head and ________ the windowsill.
Answers: • over, onto
66. Rearrange the following words to create the most logical and grammatically correct sentence.
sleeping likes the . midday Katie until on weekends
sleeping likes the . midday Katie until on weekends
Answers: • Katie likes sleeping until midday on the weekends.
67. Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence.
We were surprised when the ________ parade ________ turned into a ________ party!
We were surprised when the ________ parade ________ turned into a ________ party!
Answers: • dull, suddenly, wild
68. Choose the option that correctly changes the original sentence from active voice to passive voice.
ORIGINAL SENTENCE:
That tall man is carrying a lot of lumber.
REWRITTEN SENTENCES:
ORIGINAL SENTENCE:
That tall man is carrying a lot of lumber.
REWRITTEN SENTENCES:
Answers: • A lot of lumber is being carried by that tall man.
69. Rearrange the following words to create the most logical and grammatically correct sentence.
would I have it anything if had . I you known said would not bother
would I have it anything if had . I you known said would not bother
Answers: • I would not have said anything if I had known it would bother you.
70. Change the following sentence from a quotation to indirect speech.
"Sharon must go to the bank today," said Albert.
"Sharon must go to the bank today," said Albert.
Answers: • Albert said Sharon had to go to the bank that day.
71. Choose the series of articles and conjunctions that best completes the following sentence.
Lilacs ______ violets are usually purple, ______ I have seen some ______ are white.
Lilacs ______ violets are usually purple, ______ I have seen some ______ are white.
Answers: • and, however, that
72. Choose the series of articles and conjunctions that best completes the following sentence.
Julia, who is studying to be _______foreign correspondent, is currently doing _______ internship in _______ Middle East _______ will return before the end of _______ year.
Julia, who is studying to be _______foreign correspondent, is currently doing _______ internship in _______ Middle East _______ will return before the end of _______ year.
Answers: • a, an, the, but, the
73. Rearrange the following words to create the most logical and grammatically correct sentence.
your company name ? of What the is
your company name ? of What the is
Answers: • What is the name of your company?
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