English and Language

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."

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

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."

"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 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.) .

:

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 comparison of the language used in two different Shakespeare plays

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.

A multitude of clients'; complaints filled the comment box.

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 person who collects books

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.

A student submits a paper they found on the internet.

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

Adverb

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

Adverb

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

All-powerful

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

Apology, Apologize

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.

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

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

Bibliophile

Which of the following words is misspelled in the sentence below? 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. A.) Caffiene B.) truly C.) neither D.) exactly

Caffiene

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

Childlike

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

Closely packed together

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

Dyskinesia

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.

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

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

Excellent

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.

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

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 relevance to issues discussed at the conference.

He always adds insightful, relevant remarks to the conversation.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

In the rose garden out back.

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.

Jorge assigned the class some math problems.

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

Lacking elegance

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

Mind mapping and free writing occur during the prewriting stage.

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

Neither

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.

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

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

Performed by one person

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.

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

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

Proofreading

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

Repeat

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

Scientific journal article

Ricotta cheese and pesto tastes great on pizza. Which of the following prefixes means "above"? A.) Dys- B.) Supra- C.) Intra- D.) Sub-

Supra-

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

Suprarenal

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

Tense disagreement

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.

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

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.

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

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

The comma after "glasses"

Which of the following correctly describes an error in the sentence below? The sheer number of people in the audience overwhelmed the actress as she peaked through the curtain before scene one. 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."

The homophone "peaked" should be "peeked."

Which of the following sentences correctly uses subject-verb agreement? 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.

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 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.

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

Which of the following options correctly punctuates the sentence below? The plump old white cat basked in the warm sunlight. 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.

The plump, old, white cat basked in the warm sunlight

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.

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

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"

The semicolon after "that"

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.

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. It 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.

The writer is a professional in a business environment.

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.

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

To go around

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

Within the eyes

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

admited

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

bucks

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

changeable

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

chiefs

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

consequently

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

indispensable

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

questionnaire

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

styles