ATI TEAS 7 - English & Language Usage

Which of the following demonstrates correct punctuation of a quotation? A.) "You should have never invited Shane to that party," said Jessica, "if you didn't want him to run into Blayne." B.) "You should have never invited Shane to that party," said Jessica. "If you didn't want him to run into Blayne." C.) You should have never invited Shane to that party," said Jessica "if you didn't want him to run into Blayne." D.) "You should have never invited Shane to that party," said Jessica, "If you didn't want him to run into Blayne."

A.) "You should have never invited Shane to that party," said Jessica, "if you didn't want him to run into Blayne."

Which of the following are examples of secondary sources? (Select all that apply.) A.) A New York Times article published in 2004 describing the 1939 World's Fair B.) An entrance ticket to the 1939 World's Fair. C.) A journal entry describing a day at the 1939 World's Fair D.) An audio recording of a speech given on opening day of the 1939 World's Fair E.) A nonfiction book about the history of World's Fairs.

A.) A New York Times article published in 2004 describing the 1939 World's Fair E.) A nonfiction book about the history of World's Fairs.

Which of the following pieces of writing should include citations? A.) A comparison of the language used in two different Shakespeare plays B.) A news article describing a burglary C.) A description of your favorite play D.) a personal essay about your lifelong interest in marine biology.

A.) A comparison of the language used in two different Shakespeare plays

Based on the analysis of word parts, what is the meaning of the word "bibliophile?" A.) A person who collects books B.) An index at the back of a book C.) A complied list of different books D.) A place where books are kept

A.) A person who collects books

The lake was clear and shimmering, and it was such a friendly day; therefore, he dove right in. Which of the following describes the grammar problem in the sentence above? A.) Ambiguous word choice B.) Inappropriate transition word choice C.) Tense disagreement D.) Incomplete sentence

A.) Ambiguous word choice

Which of the following are compound sentences> (Select all that apply.) A.) Call me tomorrow, and I'll let you know my decision then. B.) I burned the garlic bread, but not the lasagna. C.) They thought the trip would take three hours, but it only took two. D.) The last time i saw Gary was two years ago; when we ran into each other at the mall.

A.) Call me tomorrow, and I'll let you know my decision then. C.) They thought the trip would take three hours, but it only took two.

Based on an examination of word parts, which of the following words means "abnormality of movement"? A.) Dyskinesia B.) Hyperkinesia C.) Akinesia D.) Hypokinesia

A.) Dyskinesia

Which of the following sentences is spelled correctly? A.) He always adds insightful, relevant remarks to the conversation. B.) Her comments was revelant to the class discussion. C.) His remakrs were not relevent to the current situation. D.) Her suggestion has no relavance to issues discussed at the conference.

A.) He always adds insightful, relevant remarks to the conversation.

If all of the following sentences appeared in the same paragraph, which sentence would be irrelevant? A.) I had been doing yoga at least three times a week for the past year. B.) At first, I walked and ran, though really it was more walking than running. C.) I had never run a 5k race before, but I decided to try and gave myself six weeks to train for it. D.) Each day I was able to run a bit further and a bit faster.

A.) I had been doing yoga at least three times a week for the past year.

Which of the following options contains a possessive pronoun? A.) If the patient chooses to leave, let them know the right to do so is theirs. B.) When we support patients in these ways, the hospital's mission is accomplished. C.) Take personal items to the front desk once you are finished. D.) This hospital has some problems, no doubt.

A.) If the patient chooses to leave, let them know the right to do so is theirs.

Which of the following examples is a complete sentence? A.) Let me know. B.) On the subject of philosophy. C.) Depending on the type of books you like. D.) Where there are lots of people.

A.) Let me know.

Sciatica refers to pain that radiates along the path of the sciatic nerve, which branches from the lower back down each leg. Sciatica occurs when the sciatic nerve becomes pinched, often by a herniated disk in the spine. Many people have disk herniations but do not have any symptoms from these herniations. People who sit for prolonged periods or have a sedentary lifestyle are more likely to develop sciatica. Which of the following sentences from the paragraph above does not belong in a well-organized paragraph? A.) Many people have disk herniations but do not have any symptoms from these herniations. B.) People who sit for prolonged periods or have a sedentary lifestyle are more likely to develop sciatica. C.) Sciatica refers to pain that radiates along the path of the sciatic nerve, which branches from the lower back down each leg. D.) Sciatica occurs when the sciatic nerve becomes pinched, often by a herniated disk in the spine.

A.) Many people have disk herniations but do not have any symptoms from these herniations.

Which of the following words are exceptions to a common spelling rule? (Select all that apply.) A.) Neither B.) Vein C.) flying D.) Coping E.) Traceable

A.) Neither E.) Traceable

Which of the following defines the word "unilateral"? A.) Performed by one person B.) Performed by many people C.) Performed with precision D.) Performed according to rules

A.) Performed by one person

Which of the following is part of the last step of the writing process? A.) Proofreading B.) Brainstorming C.) Citing primary sources D.) Identifying a thesis

A.) Proofreading

Frida Kahlo, a Mexican printer known for her striking self- portraits, lived from 1907 to 1954. The Mexican Revolution began in 1910, when Frida Kahlo was three years old. After a serious accident, which left her in a body cast for three months, Kahlo began to paint. Of Kahlo's 55 self-portraits, many depict the pain she suffered after her accident. Which of the following sentences from the paragraph above does not belong in a well-organized paragraph? A.) The Mexican Revolution began in 1910, when Frida Kahlo was three years old. B.) Frida Kahlo, a Mexican painter known for her striking self-portraits, lived from 1907 to 1954. C.) After a serious accident, which left her in a body cast for three months, Frida Kahlo began to paint. D.) Of Frida Kahlo's 55 self-portraits, many depict the pain she suffered after her accident.

A.) The Mexican Revolution began in 1910, when Frida Kahlo was three years old.

Which of the following sentences contains a colloquialism? A.) The centers for Disease Control and Prevention is pretty sure that the Zika virus is spread through mosquito bites. B.) Travelers who are pregnant or considering pregnancy should consult a doctor. C.) Some theories on the Zika virus are difficult to understand. D.) In response, the U.S. has taken steps to prevent the spread of the Zika virus.

A.) The centers for Disease Control and Prevention is pretty sure that the Zika virus is spread through mosquito bites.

Which of the following sentences uses formal language? A.) The guests had a wonderful time at the party. B.) The guests said the party was awesome! C.) The partygoers wanted to hang out all night. D.) The partiers were up for something more.

A.) The guests had a wonderful time at the party.

Which of the following is a correctly punctuated compound sentence? A.) The moonlight glowed white on the roof next door, and the sky was a gentle summer blue. B.) The raspberries we just picked from the garden are ripe, and sweet. C.) She spent all afternoon studying for the biology test; but she neglected to work on her psychology paper. D.) The man often drew sketches in his room but he never liked to show his art to anyone.

A.) The moonlight glowed white on the roof next door, and the sky was a gentle summer blue.

The plump old white cat basked in the warm sunlight. Which of the following options correctly punctuates the sentence above? A.) The plump, old, white cat basked in the warm sunlight B.) The plump, old, white, cat basked in the warm sunlight C.) The plump, old white cat basked in the warm sunlight. D.) The plump old white cat, basked in the warm sunlight.

A.) The plump, old, white cat basked in the warm sunlight.

Which of the following sentences contains a homophone? A.) They were never going to be allowed into that exclusive party. B.) That is not really an accurate description of the event. C.) They sat in a garden chair by the side of the lawn. D.) It was actually a pretty tame affair.

A.) They were never going to be allowed into that exclusive party.

Which of the following best defines the word circumvent? A.) To go around B.) To go under C.) To come near D.) To come through

A.) To go around

A researcher submits a paper for publication in a scientific journal. The editors give it to other scientists. The scientists review the paper. Which of the following options best uses grammar to combine the sentences above for clarity? A.) When a researcher submits a paper for publication in a scientific journal, the editors give it to other scientists to review. B.) The editors give it to other scientists after a researcher submits a paper for publication in a scientific journal, and they review it. C.) A researcher submits a paper for publication in a scientific journal, and then the scientists review the paper because the editors gave it to other scientists. D.) The scientists review the paper after the editors give it to them when a researcher submits a paper for publication in a scientific journal.

A.) When a researcher submits a paper for publication in a scientific journal, the editors give it to other scientists to review.

The patient was experiencing intraocular pressure. Based on the analysis of word parts, what is the meaning of "intraocular" as used in the sentence above? A.) Within the eyes B.) Between the eyes C.) Above the eyes D.) Below the eyes

A.) Within the eyes

The old clock hadn't worked in years, and _____ Ally finally decided to take it off the wall. Which of the following transition words/phrases is most appropriate to complete the sentence? A.) as a result B.) conversely C.) then again D.) similarly

A.) as a result

I truly believe that one cup of coffee a day is neither too much nor too little caffeine for me, but exactly the right amount. Which of the following words is misspelled in the sentence above? A.) caffiene B.) truly C.) neither S.) exactly

A.) caffiene

Which of the following is the plural form of the word "chief"? A.) chiefs B.) chieves C.) chievs D.) chiefes

A.) chiefs

The receptionist explained that we would be the next to see the doctor. Which of the following is the complete predicate in the sentence above. A.) explained that we would be next to see the doctor B.) next to see the doctor C.) explained that we would be next D.) see the doctor

A.) explained that we would be next to see the doctor

The flustered man watched the train as it pulled out of the station. Which of the following is the simple subject in the sentence above? A.) man B.) the flustered man C.) watched D.) train

A.) man

He had to fill out a health history ____ before seeing the doctor. A.) questionnaire B.) questionaire C.) questionnare D.) questionairre

A.) questionnaire

Which of the following punctuation marks correctly completes the sentence below? I need an assistant who can do the following ___input data, edit reports, and maintain the website. A.) ; B.) : C.) , D.) .

B.) :

Which of the following types of writing would include a bibliography of sources at the end? A.) An article for a school paper B.) A research paper on the Great Migration C.) A short story for a magazine D.) A personal essay about someone's father

B.) A research paper on the Great Migration

In which of the following word pairs does the noun become a verb when the suffix is added? A.) Biology, Biologist B.) Apology, Apologize C.) Happy, Happily D.) Mineral, Mineralogy

B.) Apology, Apologize

According to the affixes, which of the following words refers to the love of books? A.) Logophile B.) Bibliophile C.) Discophile D.) Audiophile

B.) Bibliophile

Which of the following is a good first step when coming up with an idea for a group presentation? A.) Interview sources for your presentation. B.) Brainstorm interesting topics and ideas. C.) Develop an organized outline of the topic. D.) Cite the sources in your presentation.

B.) Brainstorm interesting topics and ideas.

Which of the following sentences would be a good topic sentence? A.) Ultimately, you will find that getting it just right can be surprisingly satisfying. B.) Cooking requires a number of different skills that can be learned and practiced. C.) One of the first things you will need as a chef is a good set of well-sharpened knives. D.) Of course, it can take a while to get the hang of chopping vegetables efficiently.

B.) Cooking requires a number of different skills that can be learned and practiced.

Which of the following sentences has correct pronoun-antecedent agreement? A.) All passengers must show his passport before getting on the international flight. B.) Each of the cats has its own special hiding place inside the house. C.) If the students need my help with this project, he or she can just e-mail me with questions. D.) When the clothes come out of the dryer, it should be folded right away.

B.) Each of the cats has its own special hiding place inside the house.

Which of the following is part of the last step of the writing process? A.) Mind mapping B.) Editing C.) Outlining D.) Citing sources

B.) Editing

A student is writing a paper for their basic anatomy class and is unsure how they should cite their sources. What should the student do? A.) Look for a citation style online and use that one. B.) Find out from the instructor what citation style to use. C.) Use the citation style used in other science classes. D.) Alternate different citation styles, assuming that one will be correct.

B.) Find out from the instructor what citation style to use.

Which of the following sentences from a paragraph about gingivitis is the topic sentence? A.) Gingivitis can be reversed by daily brushing, flossing, and regular dental cleanings. B.) Gingivitis is a mild form of gum disease, in which bacteria causes inflammation of the gums. C.) With gingivitis, the gums become red and swollen and van bleed easily. D.) If left untreated, gingivitis can cause periodontitis, in which the gums pull away from the teeth, and can eventually lead to infection and bone loss.

B.) Gingivitis is a mild form of gum disease, in which bacteria causes inflammation of the gums.

Which of the following examples from the paragraph about the Silk Road is a transition sentence? A.) The Silk Road got its name from Chinese silk, which was a major item traded along the route. B.) However, there were many other important trade items, some of which would end up changing the world forever. C.) Because the Silk Road was not just one single road, historians also use the term "Silk Routes" to describe the network. D.) The Silk Road was an ancient network of trade routes that stretched from China through India all the way to Africa, Greece, Rome, and Great Britain.

B.) However, there were many other important trade items, some of which would end up changing the world forever.

Which of the following is an incomplete sentence? A.) Watch out. B.) In the rose garden out back. C.) I guess that's true. D.) It would take about three weeks.

B.) In the rose garden out back.

Read the following brief passage and answer the question. Be sure to prepare for an interview, including for a internship. Read any materials sent to you, and practice answering questions on loud so that you're less nervous during the actual interview. Be on time, dress appropriately for the type of job you're interviewing for, and thank the interviewers for interviewing you even if the interview doesn't go as well as you hope. Which of the following styles of writing is illustrated in the passage? A.) Formal B.) Informal C.) Colloquial D.) Slang

B.) Informal

Which of the following examples is a simple sentence? A.) Scientifically formulated moisture treatment for hands. B.) It's really a good idea to use this scientifically formulated moisturizer for your dry hands. C.) Since you have problems with dry hands, I think you should definitely this scientifically formulated moisturizer. D.) I know you sometimes have dry hands, and I think this scientifically formulated moisturizer will really help.

B.) It's really a good to use this scientifically formulated moisturizer for your dry hands.

Which sentence does not need quotation marks because it is an indirect quotation? A.) Dr. Martin Luther King said, I have a dream! B.) John F. Kennedy announced plans to go to the moon. C.) We have nothing to fear but fear itself, said President Roosevelt in his inauguration speech. D.) Benjamin Franklin wrote the famous saying, Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise.

B.) John F. Kennedy announced plans to go to the moon.

Which of the following examples is a sentence fragment? A.) Believe me. B.) On the 5:30 train. C.) You probably know Sally. D.) That's right.

B.) On the 5:30 train.

Which of the following sentences from a paragraph about sun-dried tomatoes is a transition sentence? A.) Sun-dried tomatoes, either in olive oil or plain, add a great flavor to many dishes. B.) Once you have decided what tomatoes to use, there are three different methods for drying them. C.) You can use any variety of tomato, but the drying times will vary based on the water content. D.) It is actually easy to make your own sun-dried tomatoes at home without any special equipment.

B.) Once you have decided what tomatoes to use, there are three different methods for drying them.

Read the following brief passage and answer the question. I am asking each department supervision to identify the advantages of reconfiguring out internal accounting system. Indicate to me by next Friday if you feel this change would improve the DPD program. Which of the following genres of writing does the passage represent? A.) Literary B.) Professional C.) Colloquial D.) Scientific

B.) Professional

If an author were submitting a paper for publication in an academic journal, what would be the best way to cite the sources? A.) Try out a couple of citation styles and see which ones looks best. B.) Research the citation style of that particular journal and follow it. C.) Use any style the author likes as long as the author cites them. D.) Use the citation style the author has always used in their academic papers.

B.) Research the citation style of that particular journal and follow it.

Which of the following sentences has a correct pronoun-antecedent agreement? A.) Because the students in the chemistry class did poorly on the exam, it had to take a make-up exam. B.) Since the doctor has a lot of experience with this illness, she should know how to treat it. C.) If the choir has a problem with my music, they can sing something else. D.) The party of five was late for their reservation.

B.) Since the doctor has a lot of experience with this illness, she should know how to treat it.

Which of the following prefixes means "above"? A.) Dys- B.) Supra- C.) Intra- D.) Sub-

B.) Supra-

The sheer number of people in the audience overwhelmed the actress as she peaked through the curtain before scene one. Which of the following correctly describes an error in the sentence above? A.) The homophone "sheer" should be "shear." B.) The homophone "peaked" should be "peeked." C.) The homophone "through" should be "threw." D.) The homophone "scene" should be "seen."

B.) The homophone "peaked" should be "peeked."

Which of the following sentences correctly uses subject-verb agreement? A.) The lead scientist write the reports; however, all scientists in the group does the research. B.) The lead scientist is the one who writes the reports; however, she is the only one of the scientists who do the research. C.) The lead scientist write the reports; however, she is the only one of the scientists who does the research. D.) The lead scientist is the one who writes the reports; however, every scientist in the group do the research.

B.) The lead scientist is the one who writes the reports; however, she is the only one of the scientists who do the research.

Which of the following punctuation marks is used incorrectly in the sentence? Otto, somewhat abruptly, got up out of his chair, and just like that; headed into the next room. A.) The comma after "Otto: B.) The semicolon after "that" C.) The comma after "abruptly" D.) The comma after "chair"

B.) The semicolon after "that"

Read the following passage and answer the question. Although few experts have produced exact numbers, statistical models have predicted specific numbers regarding the harm to human populations that climate change will cause. For example, the European heat wave of 2003 killed at least 30,000 people. Based on the language in the passage, which of the following scenarios is correct? A.) The writer is a professional in a business environment. B.) The writer is a researcher writing for a scientific journal. C.) The writer is a student writing a first draft of a paper. D.) The writer is an author of literature.

B.) The writer is a researcher writing for a scientific journal.

Eventually, he stopped hiding the fact that he did not know Spanish and admited that he had been deceiving them for months. Which of the following words is misspelled in the sentence above? A.) hiding B.) admited C.) deceiving D.) eventually

B.) admited

Wow, I can't believe that beret I was planning to buy is 100 bucks. Which of the following words from the sentence above is slang? A.) Wow B.) bucks C.) can't D.) beret

B.) bucks

Which of the following words is written in the correct plural form? A.) oxes B.) styles C.) monarchys D.) clutchs

B.) styles

The swirling snow drifted down all afternoon. Which of the following parts of speech is "swirling" as used in the sentence above? A. Interjection B. Article C. Adjective D. Adverb

C. Adjective

Which of the following sentences used correct punctuation for a possessive noun? A.) The baby's bibs were covered in pureed food. B.) Sarah's and Claire business was thriving in its new location. C.) A multitude of clients' complaints filled the comment box. D.) A busy workers' best tool is a good plan.

C.) A multitude of clients' complaints filled the comment box.

Which of the following is an example of deliberate plagiarism? A.) A student copies an informational source that they mean to paraphrase. B.) A writer forgets to include quotation marks around a direct quote. C.) A student submits a paper they found on the internet. D.) A writer omits a source citation because they believe that information is common knowledge.

C.) A student submits a paper they found on the internet

Which of the following defines the word "omnipotent"? A.) Well-worn B.) Overreaching C.) All-powerful D.) Angry

C.) All-powerful

Which of the following sentences contains a homophone? A.) Each evening, the young woman walked alone on the canal path. B.) As water is heated up, it slowly begins to expand. C.) By Sunday, they were ready to raze the old building, and everyone gathered to watch. D.) The previous tenant had been a chemistry teacher.

C.) By Sunday, they were ready to raze the old building, and everyone gathered to watch.

In which of the following words does the suffix make the root word an adjective? A.) Created B.) Pointing C.) Childlike D.) Suburbanite

C.) Childlike

It was not a compact city but was instead divided into separate districts. What is the meaning of the homograph "compact" in the sentence above? A.) A small case for holding makeup B.) To compress C.) Closely packed together D.) Very tidy

C.) Closely packed together

Which of the following sentences would be a good topic sentence? A.) One type of diabetes is caused by the pancreas not producing enough insulin. B.) If left untreated, diabetes can cause many complications, which is why it must be diagnosed as early as possible. C.) Diabetes is a disease in which the blood contains high levels of sugar over a prolonged period. D.) There are three main types of diabetes.

C.) Diabetes is a disease in which the blood contains high levels of sugar over a prolonged period.

You're in a difficult class, and you've fallen behind. You're intimidated by the instructor, who is at times difficult to approach. She has assigned a research paper, which you're nervous about. You decide to request an appointment to discuss it with her. Given the above scenario, what type of language should the student use? A.) Text message starting with "Hey professor!" B.) Email message starting with "It's me, the one who's way behind." C.) Email message starting with "Dear Professor:" D.) Email after forgetting about the appointment starting with "Hey professor, I can't believe I missed the appointment."

C.) Email message starting with "Dear Professor:"

Based on the word parts, which of the following is a synonym for superlative? A.) Relevant B.) Surprising C.) Excellent D.) Unimportant

C.) Excellent

Which of the following is a correctly punctuated compound sentence? A.) It took Desiree 5 years; but she finally completed her microbiology dissertation. B.) The pianist decided to play something dramatic, and soulful. C.) I love all kinds of scented candles, and yesterday I found one that smells like licorice. D.) The cat sat curled up in the sunshine and when the sun set he finally walked away.

C.) I love all kinds of scented candles, and yesterday I found one that smells like licorice.

Which of the following sentences contains an indirect object? A.) Melissa walked to the grocery store for milk. B.) Dante skimmed the magazine while waiting in the lobby. C.) Jorge assigned the class some math problems. D.) Sara went to the movie with Amal.

C.) Jorge assigned the class some math problems.

Which of the following examples are compound-complex sentences? (Select all that apply.) A.) We sat down in our seats, and almost immediately, the stage lights came up. B.) Although we didn't realize we were exactly on time, the minute we sat down, the play started. C.) Just at the very moment we sat down, the stage lights came up, and the first actor stepped onstage. D.) The first actor stepped onstage when we got to our seats. E.) Although we were a bit late, the play was excellent, and we very much enjoyed it.

C.) Just at the very moment we sat down, the stage lights came up, and the first actor stepped onstage. E.) Although we were a bit late, the play was excellent, and we very much enjoyed it.

Janine was so nervous that she was surprisingly graceless and awkward on stage. What is the meaning of the word "graceless" as used in the sentence below? A.) Against fear B.) Without religion C.) Lacking elegance D.) Full of caution

C.) Lacking elegance

Laura was stuck in traffic. Laura was on her way to a concert. Laura thought she would miss the concert. Which of the following options uses correct grammar to combine the sentences above for clarity? A.) Because Laura was on her way to a concert, she was stuck in traffic and thought she would miss the concert. B.) Laura was on her way to a concert and she thought she would miss the concert. Laura was stuck in traffic. C.) Laura was on her way to a concert, but because she was stuck in traffic, se thought she would miss the concert. D.) Laura thought she would miss the concert because she was on her way to the concert, but was stuck in traffic.

C.) Laura was on her way to a concert, but because she was stuck in traffic, she thought she would miss the concert.

Which of the following statements contains colloquialisms? A.) If you don't mind, could we meet later? B.) I thoroughly enjoyed your class. C.) Let's hang out later. I need to chill after that exam. D.) It's a pleasure to meet you. Your class inspired me in many ways.

C.) Let's hang out later. I need to chill after that exam.

Which of the following statements correctly describes the prewriting stage of the writing process? A.) The works cited page of a paper is finalized during the prewriting stage. B.) The first draft of a paper is written during the prewriting stage. C.) Mind mapping and free writing occur during the prewriting stage. D.) Copy editing and proofreading happen during the prewriting stage.

C.) Mind mapping and free writing occur during the prewriting stage.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly? A.) One of my favorite places to visit is San Francisco California, and I'll never forget my trip there from June 2011. B.) One of my favorite places to visit is San Francisco, California and I'll never forget my trip there from June 2011. C.) One of my favorite places to visit is San Francisco, California, and I'll never forget my trip there from June 2011. D.) One of my favorite places to visit is San Francisco California, and I'll never forget my trip there from June, 2011.

C.) One of my favorite places to visit is San Francisco, California, and I'll never forget my trip there from June 2011.

Which of the following is a correct thesis statement? A.) President Perez pledged to improve living conditions for all during her well-attended inauguration speech, which drew thunderous applause. B.) President Perez graduated first in her class at Harvard University after defending a capstone project on inequality. C.) President Perez is our greatest leader because her proposal of a universal income will eradicate inequity among citizens. D.) President Perez was interviewed on television in February, where she spoke without commercial interruption for 1 hour.

C.) President Perez is our greatest leader because her proposal of a universal income will eradicate inequity among citizens.

Based on the evidence found, electrical stimulation may be a potential therapy for OSAS, warranting further clinical trials. Which of the following is the likely medium for the sentence above? A.) Motivational speech B.) Business memo C.) Scientific journal article D.) Personal Blog

C.) Scientific journal article

She was a fierce competitor, and nothing is going to keep her from running that marathon despite a hamstring injury. Which of the following describes the grammar problem in the sentence above? A.) Poor diction B.) Ambiguous word choice C.) Tense disagreement D.) Inappropriate transition word choice

C.) Tense disagreement

She was a gifted pianist, although she's struggling with the piece for her upcoming concert. Which of the following grammatical errors is present in the sentence above? A.) Inappropriate transition word choice B.) Poor diction C.) Tense disagreement D.) Incomplete sentence

C.) Tense disagreement

Which of the following situations requires the inclusion of a citation? A.) The author is stating an opinion about a new biography of Abraham Lincoln. B.) The author is describing a trip she took to Abraham Lincoln's birthplace. C.) The author is quoting another author's opinion about a new biography of Abraham Lincoln. D.) The author is describing a play she saw about Abraham Lincoln.

C.) The author is quoting another author's opinion about a new biography of Abraham Lincoln.

The cherry tomatoes in our backyard are finally ready to be picked. Which of the following is the complete subject in the sentence above? A.) tomatoes B.) ready to be picked C.) The cherry tomatoes in our backyard garden D.) finally ready

C.) The cherry tomatoes in our backyard garden

Which of the following punctuation marks is used incorrectly in the sentence below? She put down her glasses, and her book; the train was starting to enter the long, dark tunnel. A.) The semicolon after "book" B.) The comma after "long" C.) The comma after "glasses" D.) The period at the end of the sentence

C.) The comma after "glasses"

After a long, exhausting hike, Stephanie went home, and fell asleep on the couch, which she had done many times before. Which comma should be removed in the sentence above? A.) The comma after the word "long" B.) The comma after the word "hike" C.) The comma after the word "home" D.) The comma after the word "couch"

C.) The comma after the word "home"

Which of the following examples is a simple sentence? A.) The man who wore a checked tie. B.) The man with the checked tie. C.) The man in the blue pin-striped suit and checked tie looked somewhat out of place at the party. D.) The man in the blue pin-striped suit looked out of place because of his checked tie.

C.) The man in the blue pin-striped suit and checked tie looked somewhat out of place at the party.

Which of the following sentences has correct subject-verb agreement? A.) The crowd standing outside the club are getting restless. B.) Most of the cookies we left our on the counter was eaten by the dog. C.) The upholstered couch and rocking chair we bought together look great in the living room. D.) Ricotta cheese and pesto tastes great on pizza.

C.) The upholstered couch and rocking chair we bought together look great in the living room.

This plant was developed based upon previous years' data, tracking trends in revenues and expenses. I includes a five-month track of sales, accounts receivable and payable, and inventory from a year-end benchmark. Based on the language in the passage above, which of the following conclusions can be reached about the writer? A.) The writer is a college student writing a first draft of a paper. B.) the writer is a researcher writing for a medical journal. C.) The writer is a professional in a business environment. D.) The writer is an author of literature.

C.) The writer is a professional in a business environment.

Read the following passage and answer the question. The thesis of this paper will be on the development of an experiment designed to detect flaws in how a golf ball is hit. Sometimes it can be hit perfectly, but sometimes it can be a bust. Based on the language in the passage, which of the following scenarios is correct? A.) The writer is a professional in a business environment. B.) The writer is a researcher writing for a scientific journal. C.) The writer is a student writing a first draft of a paper. D.) The writer is an author of literature

C.) The writer is a student writing a first draft of a paper.

Which of the following words is an exception to a common spelling rule? A.) achievement B.) operation C.) changeable D.) deplorable

C.) changeable

Which example uses quotations correctly? A.) "I'm not going to spoil my appetite, said Philip, as he pushed the plate of cookies away." B.) "I'm not going to spoil my appetite" said Philip, as he pushed the plate of cookies away. C.) "I'm not going to spoil my appetite," said Philip "as he pushed the plate of cookies away." D.) "I'm not going to spoil my appetite," said Philip as he pushed the plate of cookies away.

D.) "I'm not going to spoil my appetite," said Philip as he pushed the plate of cookies away.

Which of the following sentences follows the rules of punctuation and capitalization? A.) That was amazing," She said. "I can't believe we almost missed it." B.) "That was amazing ," she said; "I can't believe we almost missed it." C.) "That was amazing." She said. "I can't believe we almost missed it." D.) "That was amazing," she said. "I can't believe we almost missed it."

D.) "That was amazing," she said. "I can't believe we almost missed it."

The Great Fire of London of 1666 burned through the city of London for four days straight. The Great Fire started at a bakery on Pudding Lane and spread west across the city. A year before the Great Fire, a terrible epidemic killed about a sixth of London's inhabitants. It is estimated that the Great Fire burned 70,000 homes of the 80,000 inhabitants of London. Which of the following sentences from the paragraph above does not belong in a well-organized paragraph? A.) t is estimated that the Great Fire burned 70,000 homes of the 80,000 inhabitants of London. B.) The Great Fire of London of 1666 burned through the city of London for four days straight. C.) The Great Fire started at a bakery on Pudding Lane and spread west across the city. D.) A year before the Great Fire, a terrible epidemic killed about a sixth of London's inhabitants.

D.) A year before the Great Fire, a terrible epidemic killed about a sixth of London's inhabitants.

Please don't take what I said so personally. Which of the following parts of speech is "personally" as used in the sentence above? A.) Article B.) Adjective C.) Verb D.) Adverb

D.) Adverb

The hike became increasingly difficult as we got closer to the top of the mountain. Which of the following parts of speech is "increasingly" as used in the sentence above? A.) Adjective B.) Interjection C.) Verb D.) Adverb

D.) Adverb

The test was ridiculously easy, and the entire class got every question right. Which of the following parts of speech is "ridiculously" as used in the sentence above? A.) Verb B.) Interjection C.) Adjective D.) Adverb

D.) Adverb

Which of the following compound sentences is punctuated correctly? A.) The Forlows would be spending two weeks in Greece, and Turkey. B.) She was awake the minute the sun came up; though she had been up late the night before. C.) Diana stepped out into the rain but she had to turn immediately back inside for an umbrella D.) Aziz was astonished; he had never horses in the wild before.

D.) Aziz was astonished; he had never horses in the wild before.

Which of the following examples is a compound-complex sentence? A.) The puppy and his mother both had dark brown eyes and long, floppy ears. B.) The puppy and his mother looked exactly the same; both had shiny, dark brown eyes and long, floppy ears. C.) The puppy, who had dark brown, shiny eyes and long, floppy ears, looked just like his mother. D.) Even though the puppy was much smaller than his mother, his eyes were dark brown and shiny just like hers, and his ears were long and floppy, too.

D.) Even though the puppy was much smaller than his mother, his eyes were dark brown and shiny just like hers, and his ears were long and floppy, too.

Which of the following words is written correctly in its plural form? A.) Chieves B.) Prooves C.) Razores D.) Halves

D.) Halves

Which of the following examples would be a good transition sentence? A.) You will have an instructor and a syllabus with a list of the books you will need to read. B.) Taking a course online is in many ways similar to taking a course in a traditional classroom setting. C.) You will even have class discussions and one-on-one meetings with your professor. D.) However, online students often work entirely from home, which is just one part of what makes online learning different.

D.) However, online students often work entirely from home, which is just one part of what makes online learning different.

Which example uses correct punctuation? A.) "I really can't make it," he answered, "you should probably go without me." B.) I really can't make it," he answered. "you should probably go without me." C.) I really can't make it", he answered. "You should probably go without me." D.) I really can't make it," he answered, "you should probably go without me."

D.) I really can't make it," he answered. "You should probably go without me."

The day was cold and wet. Jesse was worried that he would not beat his best time. Jesse had trained for the marathon for 6 months. Which of the following options uses correct grammar to combine the sentences for clarity? A.) The day was cold and wet and Jesse was worries that he would not beat his best time. Jesse had trained for the marathon for 6 months. B.) Jesse was worried that he would not beat his best time because the day was cold and wet and he had trained for the marathon for 6 months. C.) Because Jesse had trained for the marathon for 6 months, he was worried that he would not beat his best time. The day was cold and wet. D.) Jesse had trained for the marathon for 6 months, but because the day was cold and wet, Jesse was worried that he would not beat his best time.

D.) Jesse had trained for the marathon for 6 months, but because the day was cold and wet, Jesse was worried that he would not beat his best time.

Which of the following words is spelled correctly? A.) Miniscool B.) Minature C.) Maintainance D.) Millennium

D.) Millennium

Which of the following options best uses grammar to combine the sentences below for clarity? Min Jin roamed around the house. Some days were just like that. Min Jin could not get settled. A.) Because Min Jin roamed around the house, some days were just like that, and she could not get settled. B.) Some days were just like that because Min Jin roamed around the house and could not get settled. C.) Min Jin could not get settles because she roamed around the house and some days are just like that. D.) Min Jin roamed around the house because she could not get settled, but some days were just like that.

D.) Min Jin roamed around the house because she could not get settled, but some days were just like that.

Which of the following sentences contains a homograph? A.) Suddenly he tore up the drawing that had taken him weeks to create. B.) The short ceremony was dreadful in the rain. C.) He imagined what he might do in a similar situation. D.) Raised beds produce more vegetables than those grown directly in soil.

D.) Raised beds produce more vegetables than those grown directly in soil.

Which of the following is a synonym for "reiterate"? A.) Refine B.) Relegate C.) Regale D.) Repeat

D.) Repeat

Based on an examination of word parts, which of the following words means "above the kidney"? A.) Interrenal B.) Subrenal C.) Intrarenal D.) Suprarenal

D.) Suprarenal

If you go to the market, please pick up some beef, carrots, and celery, and I will make some of that delicious, stew we had last week. Which comma should be removed in the sentence above? A.) The comma after the word "market" B.) The comma after the word "beef" C.) The comma after the word "celery D.) The comma after t he word "delicious"

D.) The comma after t he word "delicious"

Which of the following examples would be a good transition sentence? A.) The factory fire killed 146 people, many of whom were young women. B.) The fire at the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory in New York City in 1911 was one of the worst industrial disasters in history. C.) Many of the immigrant workers died in the fire because the exit doors in the factory had been blocked. D.) The fire exposed the terrible working conditions of sweatshops and would ultimately change the lives of American workers forever.

D.) The fire exposed the terrible working conditions of sweatshops and would ultimately change the lives of American workers forever.

Which sentence correctly uses quotation marks in connection with an indirect quote? A.) My sister suggested, "that we go to the movie next weekend." B.) My brother asked "me to babysit his two children." C.) "The newscaster pointed out the storm's destruction." D.) The meteorologist called it "the storm of a century."

D.) The meteorologist called it "the storm of a century."

Which of the following sentences from a paragraph about yoga is the topic sentence? A.) The word "yoga" was mentioned in the Vedas, a collection of texts containing songs, mantras, and rituals used by Vedic priests. B.) By the late 1800s, yoga masters from India began to travel to the West, attracting followers. C.) After a few hundred years, Yoga masters rejected the teachings of the ancient Vedas and embraced the physical body as the means to achieve enlightenment. D.) The practice of yoga first developed in the Indus-Sarasvati civilization in Northern India over 5,000 years ago.

D.) The practice of yoga first developed in the Indus-Sarasvati civilization in Northern India over 5,000 years ago.

Read the following passage and answer the question. When Miss Emily Grierson died, our whole town went to her funeral: the men through a sort of respectful affection for a fallen monument, the women mostly out of curiosity to see the inside of her house, which no one save an old manservant---a combines gardener and cook---had seen in at least ten years. Based on the language in the passage, which one of the following scenarios is correct? A.) The writer is a professional in an business environment. B.) The writer is a researcher writing for a scientific journal. C.) The writer is a student writing a first draft of a paper D.) The writer is an author of literature.

D.) The writer is an author of literature.

She was really looking forward to the picnic, _________ she feared it might rain that afternoon. Which of the following transition words/phrases is more appropriate to complete the sentence above? A.) after all B.) likewise C.) in other words D.) although

D.) although

The friendly baker offered us chocolate cookies and vanilla cupcakes with rainbow sprinkles. Which of the following is the direct object in the sentence above? A.) offered us B.) with the rainbow sprinkles C.) The friendly baker D.) chocolate cookies and vanilla cupcakes

D.) chocolate cookies and vanilla cupcakes

The plane ride was terrible and they got home three hours late: _______ they never made it to the wedding. A.) although B.) conversely C.) unless D.) consequently

D.) consequently

The glittering lights in the garden were meant to entrance the guests as they arrived. What is the meaning of the homograph "entrance" as used in the sentence above. A.) enter B.) passage C.) opportunity D.) enchant

D.) enchant

His skill on the soccer field made him an _______ member of the team. A.) indispensible B.) indespensable C.) indespensible D.) indispensable

D.) indispensable

Which of the following sentences have correct subject-verb agreement? (Select all that apply.) A.) The family always rent a large van for vacation. B.) Every one of the passengers has to wait until the bus is functioning properly. C.) The group of senior citizens were escorted into the restaurant. D.) When we arrived at the petting zoo, each of the children ask to pet the goat. E.) He and I take turns driving during our road trips.

E.) He and I take turns driving during our road trips.

Which of the following is the correct sequence to place the following sentences to construct a well-organized paragraph? I. Leon Czolgosz, an anarchist, felt President McKinley symbolized the injustice of American Society. II. Czolgosz shot McKinley twice, and President McKinley died a week later from gangrene caused by the bullet wounds. III. On September 6, 1901, President McKinley became the third American president to be assassinated, after Abraham Lincoln and James Garfield. IV. On that September day, President McKinley was at the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo, NY, shaking hands with the public.

III, IV, I, II