1. Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence.
The archaeologists were ________ to discover such a __________ and __________ _________ artefact at that mostly uncovered site.
The archaeologists were ________ to discover such a __________ and __________ _________ artefact at that mostly uncovered site.
Answers: • amazed, rare, incredibly, beautiful
2. 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.
3. 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
4. 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, towards
5. 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!
6. Which of the following sentences is NOT punctuated correctly?
Answers: • All of the above are punctuated correctly.
7. 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
8. 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
9. 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
10. 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.
11. Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence.
The _______ , _______ odour was ________ coming from the chemistry lab up the street.
The _______ , _______ odour was ________ coming from the chemistry lab up the street.
Answers: • nasty, pungent, clearly
12. 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.
13. 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.
14. 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.
15. Choose the series of pronouns that best completes the following sentence.
After realising that our hosts hadn't actually invited ______ to ______ party, ______ excused ______ from the table and slipped out the back door.
After realising that our hosts hadn't actually invited ______ to ______ party, ______ excused ______ from the table and slipped out the back door.
Answers: • us, their, we, ourselves
16. 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
17. 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.
18. 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
19. Change the following sentence from a quotation to indirect speech.
'I can meet you at noon', said Peter.
'I can meet you at noon', said Peter.
Answers: • Peter said he could meet me at noon.
20. Choose the series of articles and conjunctions that best completes the following sentence.
Neither we ________ Sal, our neighbour, could understand ________ it had been our dog Rover or Sal's cat Mittens _________ had destroyed all the flower beds in the middle of _______ night.
Neither we ________ Sal, our neighbour, could understand ________ it had been our dog Rover or Sal's cat Mittens _________ had destroyed all the flower beds in the middle of _______ night.
Answers: • nor, whether, that, the
21. 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
22. 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
23. 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
24. 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
25. 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: • will be studying
26. 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.
27. 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
28. 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
29. 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: • about, on
30. 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
31. Which of the following sentences illustrates the proper use of parallel construction?
Answers: • No one in the room knew that the doors had been locked and that policemen will be running up the stairs.
32. Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence.
Jeremy rode his motorcycle _______ the bridge, _______ the hill and _______ the hospital before finally parking it _______ two police cars.
Jeremy rode his motorcycle _______ the bridge, _______ the hill and _______ the hospital before finally parking it _______ two police cars.
Answers: • across, down, past, between
33. 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 wears it only when his ears are cold.
34. Which of the following sentences illustrates proper sentence structure?
Answers: • Unless the world doesn't control its population, mankind will continue to face one problem after the other.
35. 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
36. 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,
37. 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: • best, good, good
38. 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 necessarily be stupid
39. 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.
40. 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.
41. 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?
42. 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.
43. 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
44. Rearrange the following words to create the most logical and grammatically correct sentence.
to sleep likes . midday Katie until at weekends
to sleep likes . midday Katie until at weekends
Answers: • Katie likes to sleep until midday at weekends.
45. 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.
46. 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
47. 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
48. 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
49. Which of the following sentences does NOT illustrate correct pronoun usage?
Answers: • All of the above
50. Read the following question and choose the response that uses the correct corresponding verb tense.
Did you hear the weather forecast for tomorrow?
Did you hear the weather forecast for tomorrow?
Answers: • No, I wasn't listening to the radio.
51. 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
52. 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 today.
53. Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence.
I think Pamela deserves to be punished for her __________ stupid and __________ behaviour.
I think Pamela deserves to be punished for her __________ stupid and __________ behaviour.
Answers: • totally, irresponsible
54. 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.
55. 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.
56. 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 the tall man.
57. 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.
58. 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.
59. Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?
Answers: • "Come here", she said, "and let me get a good look at you."
60. 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.
61. Choose the series of verbs that best completes the following sentence passage.
I find it very hard to remember ________ letters that are entrusted to me. In fact, I remember _________ to do so scores of times!
I find it very hard to remember ________ letters that are entrusted to me. In fact, I remember _________ to do so scores of times!
Answers: • posting, forgetting
62. 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!
63. Which of the following sentences illustrates correct pronoun usage?
Answers: • All of the above
64. Which of the following sentences illustrates the proper use of commas?
Answers: • a and b
65. 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, although, that
66. Which of the following sentences does NOT illustrate correct verb and verb tense usage?
Answers: • By the time I get there, all the best candy will have been eaten already.
67. 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
68. 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
69. 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: • a and c
70. 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.
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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)
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)
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)
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.
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.)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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.)
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.)
“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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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.”)
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)
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.)
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)
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)
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)
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}
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.)
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)
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.)
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.)}
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!)
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.)
“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)
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)
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.)
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.)
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.
_______ 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.)
Answer: c. (Trina loved to sail, skate, swim, and surfing.)
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