Business English Quiz Questions - Review
??? The "thinking" part of the process is __________. Question options: a) planning b) proofreading c) prewriting d) revising
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???Choose the option that corrects the error in the underlined portion. If no error exists, choose "No change is necessary."It says that more students learn through visual and hands-on teaching methods than through auditory ones. Question options: a) Chapter 19 says b) They say c) She says d) No change is necessary.
??? not Chapter 19 says
???Before leaving for the day, this work should be completed Question options: a) properly constructed sentence b) dangler c) misplaced part d) comma splice
??? not misplaced part
???Learning to sail is challenging and exhilarating it is also not the easiest thing to do Question options: a) properly constructed sentence b) dangler c) lacks parallel parts d) run-on
??? not run-on
??? Though no vote ________ taken, each delegate and alternate ________ there. Question options: a) was/was b) was/were c) were/was d) were/were
???not was/were
Identify the correct sentence. Question options: a) A crew of six people must travel long distances nearly every day to harvest bamboo for two pandas. b) A crew of six people must nearly every day travel long distances to harvest bamboo for two pandas. c) A crew of six people must travel long distances nearly everyday to harvest bamboo for two pandas. d) A crew of six people must travel long distances to harvest bamboo for two pandas nearly everyday.
A crew of six people must travel long distances nearly every day to harvest bamboo for two pandas.
Identify the correct sentence. Question options: a) A giant spider with long legs are crawling on the wall in the living room. b) A giant spider with long legs is crawling on the wall in the living room. c) Neither the roach nor the spider are still alive. d) Neither the spider nor the roaches is still alive.
A giant spider with long legs is crawling on the wall in the living room.
Which of the following is an indefinite article? Question options: a) the b) an c) this d) those
An
Words that have opposite meanings are called ________. Question options: a) antonyms b) synonyms c) homonyms d) homophones
Antonyms
Which of the following is not a coordinating conjunction? Question options: a) nor b) but c) for d) because
Because
Identify the correct sentence. Question options: a) On the table is some paper and a pencil. b) Beside the stereo is a stack of CDs. c) Beside the stereo are a stack of CDs. d) On the table are some paper as well as a pencil.
Beside the stereo is a stack of CDs.
Use ________ to set off the word sic, which indicates "as written" in a quotation Question options: a) parentheses b) brackets c) commas d) quotes
Brackets
Identify the correct sentence. Question options: a) Clara served homemade spaghetti to her parents and grandparents loaded with mushrooms and peppers. b) Loaded with mushrooms and peppers, Clara served homemade spaghetti to her parents and grandparents. c) Loaded with mushrooms and peppers, a spaghetti dinner was served to Clara's parents and grandparents that was homemade. d) Clara served homemade spaghetti loaded with mushrooms and peppers to her parents and grandparents.
Clara served homemade spaghetti loaded with mushrooms and peppers to her parents and grandparents.
Identify the sentence that is punctuated correctly. Question options: a) Generally speaking, principals are responsible for the acts of their agents. b) Generally, speaking principals are responsible for the acts of their agents. c) Generally speaking, principals are responsible, for the acts of their agents. d) Generally, speaking, principals are responsible for the acts of their agents.
Generally speaking, principals are responsible for the acts of their agents.
An -ing word that acts as a noun is called a(n) ________. Question options: a) preposition b) gerund c) infinitive d) being verb
Gerund
Identify the incorrect sentence. Question options: a) Half of the people in the crowd are growing impatient. b) Half of the students are absent. c) Half of the milk were drunk by the children. d) Half of the class is absent today.
Half of the milk were drunk by the children.
Identify the correct sentence. Question options: a) I broke up with my boyfriend because he did not respect me, he was verbally abusive, and unfaithful. b) I broke up with my boyfriend because he was disrespectful, verbally abusive, and unfaithful. c) I broke up with my boyfriend because he was disrespectful, abused me verbally, and his unfaithful behavior. d) I broke up with my boyfriend because he was disrespecting me, abused me verbally, and his unfaithful behavior.
I broke up with my boyfriend because he was disrespectful, verbally abusive, and unfaithful.
Identify the incorrect sentence. Question options: a) I can hardly see you. b) She did well on her report card. c) I can't hardly see you. d) The student answered me rather rudely.
I can't hardly see you.
Identify the correct sentence. Question options: a) The new air conditioner works quieter. b) This engine runs smoother. c) He speaks more distinct than she does. d) I feel bad that I didn't call you earlier.
I feel bad that I didn't call you earlier.
Identify the incorrect sentence. Question options: a) I hope you'll treat him fair. b) I can't find it anywhere. c) She speaks logically. d) He appears calm.
I hope you'll treat him fair.
Identify the correct sentence. Question options: a) In my top drawer is a birthday card from my grandmother and a gold watch from my mother. b) In my top drawer are a birthday card from my grandmother and gold watch from my mother. c) In my top drawer are a birthday card from my grandmother as well as a gold watch from my mother. d) In my top drawer are a birthday card from my grandmother in addition to a gold watch from my mother.
In my top drawer is a birthday card from my grandmother and a gold watch from my mother.
Combine these two simple sentences into one simple sentence with a compound verb.Jenny went to the grocery store. She bought chicken and potatoes. Question options: a) Jenny went to the grocery store; she bought chicken and potatoes. b) Jenny went to the grocery store and bought chicken and potatoes. c) Jenny went to the grocery store, and she bought chicken and potatoes. d) Jenny went to the grocery store she bought chicken and potatoes.
Jenny went to the grocery store and bought chicken and potatoes.
Identify the correct sentence. Question options: a) Large corporations and small businesses today believe that "going green" is of paramount importance. b) Large corporations along with small businesses today believes that "going green" is of paramount importance. c) Large corporations and small businesses today believe that "going green" are of paramount importance. d) Large corporations along with small businesses today believes that "going green" are of paramount importance.
Large corporations and small businesses today believe that "going green" is of paramount importance.
Choose the option that corrects the error in the underlined portion. If no error exists, choose "No change is necessary."Bill, the foreman of the construction company, is concerned about the safety in the large building. They have had three accidents in the past week. Question options: a) It has had b) She has had c) Members of the crew have had d) No change is necessary.
Members of the crew have had
Choose the correct sentence. Question options: a) My dad, at the age of five, taught me to ride my bicycle without training wheels. b) My dad taught me to ride my bicycle without training wheels when I was five. c) At the age of five, my dad taught me to ride my bicycle without training wheels. d) Without training wheels, my dad taught me how to ride a bike at the age of five.
My dad taught me to ride my bicycle without training wheels when I was five.
Identify the correct sentence. Question options: a) Neither Mike nor Corrine made it to class yesterday; do anyone have the notes? b) Neither Mike nor Corrine have made it to class yesterday; does anyone has the notes? c) Neither Mike nor Corrine made it to class yesterday; does anyone have the notes? d) Neither Mike nor Corrine have made it to class yesterday; do anyone have the notes?
Neither Mike nor Corrine made it to class yesterday; does anyone have the notes?
Choose the correct sentence. Question options: a) Not all mouse traps are designed to kill mice, some merely trap them. b) Not all mouse traps are designed to kill mice some merely trap them. c) Not all mouse traps are designed to kill mice; some merely trap them. d) Not all mousetraps are designed to kill mice; some merely trap them.
Not all mouse traps are designed to kill mice; some merely trap them.
Identify the correct sentence. Question options: a) Not far from the studio is an Italian restaurant, a gas station, and a park that has a running path. b) Not far from the studio are an Italian restaurant, a gas station, and a park that has a running path. c) Not far from the studio are an Italian restaurant, a gas station, and a park that have a running path. d) Not far from the studio is an Italian restaurant, a gas station, and a park that have a running path.
Not far from the studio are an Italian restaurant, a gas station, and a park that has a running path.
Choose the sentence that is written in active voice. Question options: a) A serious accident was prevented on the highway by Roger's quick thinking. b) Roger's quick thinking prevented a serious accident on the highway. c) A serious accident was prevented on the highway. d) A serious accident was prevented by Roger on the highway.
Roger's quick thinking prevented a serious accident on the highway.
Identify the correct sentence. Question options: a) Please proceed slowly. b) He knows English good. c) She is real smart. d) She listens good.
Please proceed slowly.
Identify the correct sentence. Question options: a) The rest of the toys on the floor in the living room needs to be picked up before your mother comes home. b) The rest of the toys on the floor in the living room need to be picked up before your mother come home. c) The rest of the toys on the floor in the living room needs to be picked up before your mother come home. d) The rest of the toys on the floor in the living room need to be picked up before your mother comes home.
The rest of the toys on the floor in the living room need to be picked up before your mother comes home.
Choose the sentence that is written in active voice. Question options: a) The paper is being written by the student. b) The student is writing the paper. c) In the English class, the paper is being written by the student. d) The paper being written by the student in English class.
The student is writing the paper.
Choose the sentence that is written in active voice. Question options: a) The math problems were given to the students. b) The students were taking a math test. c) The math test was given by the instructor. d) The math test grades were given to the students.
The students were taking a math test.
Identify the correct sentence. Question options: a) The suspicious man in the black trench coat walked through the yard, across the street, and down the dark alley. b) The suspicious man in the black trench coat walked through the yard, crossed the street, and down the dark alley. c) The suspicious man in the black trench coat walked through the yard, across the street, and went into the dark alley. d) The suspicious man in the black trench coat walked through the yard, across the street, and walked into the dark alley.
The suspicious man in the black trench coat walked through the yard, across the street, and down the dark alley.
Identify the correct sentence. Question options: a) These kind of paintings were forbidden in Nazi Germany. b) That there phone is out of order. c) These types of homes are expensive. d) Them paintings are well done.
These types of homes are expensive.
Which of the following cannot be used as a pointing adjective? Question options: a) this b) they c) those d) these
They
Identify the correct sentence. Question options: a) Where is the necklace from your sister and the earrings from your cousin? b) Where are the necklace from your sister and the earrings from your cousin? c) Where are the necklace from your sister in addition to the earrings from your cousin? d) Where are the necklace from your sister plus the earrings from your cousin?
Where are the necklace from your sister and the earrings from your cousin?
He is ________ CPA and his sister is ________ MD. Question options: a) a/a b) an/a c) an/an d) a/an
a/an
Does the hospital have ________ open position for ________ X-ray technician? Question options: a) an/ an b) an/a c) a/an d) a/a
an/an
None of the students ________ happy with the instructor because she ________ homework every weekend. Question options: a) is/assign b) are/assigns c) are/assign d) is/assigns
are/assigns
There ________ many old books in the living room that my grandparents ________ to read. Question options: a) is/love b) are/loves c) is/loves d) are/love
are/love
A house down the street and the duplex next door ________ for sale, but the prices ________ too expensive for most people to afford. Question options: a) is/seem b) are/seems c) is/seems d) are/seem
are/seems
There ________ some men waiting for help, but the reason for their difficulties ________ unclear. Question options: a) is/seems b) is/seem c) are/seems d) are/seem
are/seems
On the mantle ________ my children's softball trophies that they won when they ________ younger. Question options: a) is/was b) is/were c) are/was d) are/were
are/were
Choose the best word combination below for the underlined words in the sentence.The odor from the refrigerator smelled so badly that no one wanted to investigate; every time we opened the door, we held our noses tight. Question options: a) badly, tightly b) bad, tight c) bad, tightly d) badly, tight
bad, tightly
Although Alexis likes her job at Chili's, she liked working at Applebee's ________. Question options: a) better b) best c) more better d) bestest
better
An appeals court ordered the money returned, however, the IRS didn't comply. Question options: a) properly constructed sentence b) misplaced part c) lacks parallel parts d) comma splice
comma splice
When packing the order yesterday, one important item was omitted. Question options: a) properly constructed sentence b) dangler c) misplaced d) lacks parallel parts
dangler
Which is ________ to write, a letter or an essay? Question options: a) most easiest b) more easy c) easiest d) easier
easier
Which is the correct comparative form of easy? Question options: a) easyer b) more easy c) easiest d) easier
easier
Since I no longer maintain an office downtown for working on this kind of project. Question options: a) properly constructed sentence b) misplaced part c) run-on d) fragment
fragment
Some of the students from class ________ to the Writing Center for help with writing because they ________ often unclear on how to fix their errors. Question options: a) go/are b) goes/are c) go/is d) goes/is
go/are
________ Destiny or Caroline sent an RSVP to the invitation? We ________ everyone ________ it to Jake's party. Question options: a) Has/hope/make b) Have/hopes/make c) Have/hope/makes d) Has/hope/makes
has/hope/makes
A report on the accounts ________ been completed, and the monthly intake ________ low. Question options: a) have/ are b) have/is c) has/is d) has/are
has/is
A child was injured yesterday by a bus on the way home from school. Question options: a) properly constructed sentence b) run-on c) misplaced part d) lacks parallel parts
misplaced part
Nureyev danced ________ than the others in the ballet troupe. Question options: a) more gracefully b) more gracefuller c) gracefuller d) more graceful
more gracefully
Since Sandra had her car repaired, it runs ________ than it did before. Question options: a) more smoother b) smooth c) more smoothly d) more smooth
more smoothly
A(n) __________ names a person, place, thing, or idea. Question options: a) noun b) verb c) adjective d) pronoun
noun
My uncle, along with my cousins, ________ to see my acrobatics recital; I hope they ________ the show. Question options: a) plan/enjoy b) plans/enjoy c) plans/enjoys d) plan/enjoys
plans/enjoy
The child who is watching the kittens as they ________ with a ball of yarn ________ not want to go home. Question options: a) play/does b) plays/do c) play/do d) plays/does
play/does
The class was asked to sit ________ ________. Question options: a) quiet anywhere b) quietly anywheres c) quiet anywheres d) quietly anywhere
quietly anywhere
Noah Webster supported himself through sales of his spelling book over 100 million copies of the book were sold. Question options: a) properly constructed sentence b) run-on c) misplaced parts d) dangler
run-on
A sentence that consists of a single main clause and no subordinate clauseis a __________. Question options: a) compound-complex sentence b) simple sentence c) complex sentence d) compound sentence
simple sentence
Either Chris or the new employee ________ the mail before Dolores or Charles ________. Question options: a) sort/arrives b) sort/arrive c) sorts/arrives d) sorts/arrive
sorts/arrives
Choose the option that corrects the error in the underlined portion. If no error exists, choose "No change is necessary."Ted told James that they had been given too much work by their boss and the deadline was tomorrow, which seemed unfair. Question options: a) tomorrow; which seemed unfair b) tomorrow, although it c) tomorrow. This demand seemed d) No change is necessary.
tomorrow. This demand seemed
Ms. Turner ________ surprised to find out that I ________ from the same town she does. Question options: a) is/come b) was/had came c) is/had come d) was/come
was/come
Choose the best word combination below for the underlined words in the sentence.Katrina sang her song so good at the contest that she should have won, but the judges were real harsh. Question options: a) good, really b) well, real c) good, real d) well, really
well, really
Danielle wasn't feeling ________ , so she performed ________ on the test. Question options: a) good/poor b) well/poor c) well/poorly d) good/ poorly
well/poorly
Of the two reports, hers is ________. Question options: a) worser b) worse c) worst d) more worser
worse
??? The Boy Scout leader announced a camping trip after everyone earns ________ merit badge. Question options: a) his b) his or her c) their d) there
???
??? Which of the following is a complex sentence? Question options: a) She was invited to the party, but she had already made other plans. b) He wasn't hungry because he had a late lunch. c) The dog followed her around the apartment all day long. d) Initially, the conference seemed unimportant, but he was glad heattended.
???
The steps in the writing process go in the following order: __________. Question options: a) prewriting, drafting, revising, planning, proofreading b) prewriting, planning, drafting, revising, proofreading c) planning, prewriting, drafting, proofreading, revising d) planning, prewriting, revising, drafting, proofreading
???
??? New patients should arrive 20 minutes early, so ________ time to fill out the paperwork. Question options: a) they have b) you have c) he or she has d) he has
??? not he or she has
??? Either the principal or the teachers will do ________ best to resolve the conflict with the parent. Question options: a) his b) their c) his or her d) there
??? not his or her
Which of the following statements is true of a summary? Question options: a) A summary condenses the main points of an article. b) A summary is quicker and easier to write than a longer originalarticle. c) A summary should not include evaluation and criticism. d) A summary should direct the reader to additional information on thetopic.
A summary condenses the main points of an article.
Identify the part of speech or the form of a part of speech in the underlined portion of the next sentence. Because my uncle's apartment building does not have elevators, he climbs four flights of stairs every day. Question options: a) being verb b) helping verb c) action verb d) infinitive
Action Verb
A(n) ________ refers to anything you can physically or mentally do. Question options: a) helping verb b) being verb c) action verb d) gerund
Action verb
A(n) ________ describes a noun or pronoun. Question options: a) noun b) verb c) adverb d) adjective
Adjective
Identify the part of speech or the form of a part of speech in the underlined portion of the next sentence. The groundhog looked down and saw its shadow. Question options: a) preposition b) conjunction c) adjective d) adverb
Adverb
Identify the sentence that is punctuated correctly. Question options: a) Although, the impact on our planet is clear global warming was not a high priority for many years. b) Although the impact on our planet is clear, global warming was not a high priority for many years. c) Although the impact on our planet is clear global warming was not a high priority for many years. d) Although, the impact on our planet is clear, global warming was not a high priority for many years.
Although the impact on our planet is clear, global warming was not a high priority for many years.
Identify the sentence that is correctly written in the simple present tense. Question options: a) Arlene teaches English at Plantation High School. b) Arlene is teaching a class right now. c) Arlene has been teaching English at Plantation High School for the past ten years. d) Arlene teach English at Plantation High School.
Arlene teaches English at Plantation High School
Identify the sentence that is punctuated correctly. Question options: a) Boston, Massachusetts played an important role in American history and politics. b) Boston, Massachusetts played an important role, in American history and politics. c) Boston, Massachusetts, played an important role in American history and politics. d) Boston Massachusetts, played an important role in American history and politics.
Boston, Massachusetts, played an important role in American history and politics.
Identify the correct sentence. Question options: a) Carla went to work at 248 Prospect Ave in Brooklyn, NY. b) Carla went to work at 248 Prospect Avenue in Brooklyn, NY. c) Carla went to work at 248 Prospect Avenue in Brooklyn, New York. d) Carla went to work at 248 Prospect Avenue, in Brooklyn, New York.
Carla went to work at 248 Prospect Avenue in Brooklyn, New York.
Identify the part of speech or the form of a part of speech in the underlined portion of the next sentence. What year did you graduate from high school? Question options: a) proper noun b) common noun c) adjective d) adverb
Common Noun
A lexicographer is a person who ________. Question options: a) determines the grammar rules b) compiles dictionaries c) edits the reference guides d) writes well
Compiles dictionaries
Which sentence is preferable? Question options: a) Everyone did his work quietly. b) Each person did their work quietly. c) Everyone did their work quietly. d) Everyone worked quietly.
Everyone worked quietly
Identify the sentence that is punctuated correctly. Question options: a) Give me a call tomorrow, Veronica, when you get home, so we can discuss the details of the upcoming event. b) Give me a call tomorrow, Veronica, when you get home so we can discuss the details of the upcoming event. c) Give me a call tomorrow, Veronica when you get home, so we can discuss the details of the upcoming event. d) Give me a call tomorrow Veronica when you get home so we can discuss the details of the upcoming event.
Give me a call tomorrow, Veronica, when you get home, so we can discuss the details of the upcoming event.
________ is/are located at the top of each page in the dictionary and tell you the first and last word on the page. Question options: a) Front matter b) Back matter c) Entries d) Guide words
Guide words
Identify the correct sentence. Question options: a) Have you spoken to your professor about your grade in English class? b) Have you spoken to your prof about your grade in english class? c) Have you spoken to your Professor about your grade in English class? d) Have you spoken to your Prof. about your grade in English class?
Have you spoken to your professor about your grade in English class?
Identify the sentence that is punctuated correctly. Question options: a) She is wearing a new yellow dress, and looks clean and neat. b) The Kingdom of Bahrain has a settled well-educated population. c) He thinks that an apple a day keeps the doctor away. d) Working 9-5 daily, and keeping up with homework is difficult.
He thinks that an apple a day keeps the doctor away.
Identify the sentence that is punctuated correctly. Question options: a) He whispered, "I love you," and then fainted. b) "Your idea is excellent" said Matt, "but I'm not sure we have the budget to implement it." c) "I don't believe it!" exclaimed, Mr. Ripley. d) She wasn't sure she heard correctly when the teacher said "No test tomorrow.
He whispered, "I love you," and then fainted.
Have, has, and had are examples of Question options: a) helping verbs. b) being verbs. c) adverbs. d) action verbs.
Helping verbs
Identify the sentence that is punctuated correctly. Question options: a) Here is our check, Mr. Vons, for $7.35. b) Here is our check Mr. Vons, for $7.35. c) Here is our check, Mr. Vons for $7.35. d) Here is our check Mr. Vons for $7.35.
Here is our check, Mr. Vons, for $7.35.
Identify the correct sentence. Question options: a) I did my homework when the doorbell was ringing. b) I do my homework when the doorbell is ringing. c) I was doing my homework when the doorbell rang. d) I was doing my homework when the doorbell rung.
I was doing my homework when the doorbell rang.
Which sentence is correct? Question options: a) I will never shop at Ace Electronics Store because of their rude employees. b) I will never shop at Ace Electronics Store because of his or her rude employees. c) I will never shop at Ace Electronics Store because of its rude employees. d) I will never shop at Ace Electronics Store because of it's rude employees.
I will never shop at Ace Electronics Store because of its rude employees.
Identify the correct sentence. Question options: a) I've seen the movie Raiders of the Lost Ark 3 times. b) I've seen the movie Raiders Of The Lost Ark 3 times. c) I've seen the movie Raiders of the Lost Ark three times. d) I've seen the Movie Raiders of the Lost Ark three times.
I've seen the movie Raiders of the Lost Ark three times.
Identify the sentence that is punctuated correctly. Question options: a) In December, 2013 I visited my aunt for Christmas in Allentown, Pennsylvania, for the first time in 20 years. b) In December 2013, I visited my aunt for Christmas in Allentown, Pennsylvania for the first time in 20 years. c) In December 2013 I visited my aunt for Christmas in Allentown, Pennsylvania, for the first time in 20 years. d) In December, 2013, I visited my aunt for Christmas in Allentown, Pennsylvania, for the first time in 20 years.
In December 2013 I visited my aunt for Christmas in Allentown, Pennsylvania, for the first time in 20 years.
Divide the following word into syllables: inseparable. Question options: a) ins ep ar a ble b) in sep ara ble c) in sep ar a ble d) in se par able
In sep ar a ble
The main use of brackets in writing is to __________. Question options: a) mark an interruption in a quotation b) note an error in a quotation c) indicate an omission from a quotation d) indicate an alteration in a quotation
Indicate an alteration in a quotation
The main purpose of a transition is to __________. Question options: a) conclude a thought b) indicate doubt c) add emphasis d) link ideas
Link ideas
Identify the sentence that is punctuated correctly. Question options: a) These products may not seem as exciting as they did in the past but maybe that's the time to do a little buying. b) Prior to Webster's complete two-volume edition he had compiled three shorter and incomplete versions. c) Markets that will do well in the future include telecommunications and the energy sector. d) Financial aspects of homebuying, factor into the equation for the need for additional capital outlays.
Markets that will do well in the future include telecommunications and the energy sector.
Jessica's high grades in her geometry class made her mother and ________ very proud. Question options: a) myself b) I c) me d) ourselves
Me
Identify the correct sentence. Question options: a) My American Literature class starts at 12:30 p.m. b) My Literature class starts at 12:30 p.m. c) My American literature class starts at 12:30 PM. d) My literature class starts at 12:30 p.m. in the afternoon.
My American Literature class starts at 12:30 p.m. b)
Identify the sentence that is punctuated correctly. Question options: a) My parents moved to West Virginia, when they retired, because the price of living is cheaper there. b) My parents moved to West Virginia when they retired because the price of living is cheaper there. c) My parents moved to West Virginia when they retired, because the price of living is cheaper there. d) My parents moved to West Virginia, when they retired because the price of living is cheaper there.
My parents moved to West Virginia when they retired because the price of living is cheaper there.
Identify the correct sentence. Question options: a) Please pick me up at five p.m. at night after work. b) Please pick me up at 5 p.m. after work. c) Please pick me up at 5 pm at night after work. d) Please pick me up at 5:00 p.m. after work.
Please pick me up at 5 p.m. after work.
Identify the part of speech or the form of a part of speech in the underlined portion of the next sentence. The children steadily eased themselves into the cold water of the neighborhood pool. Question options: a) common noun b) proper noun c) pronoun d) adjective
Pronoun
Identify the part of speech or the form of a part of speech in the underlined portion of the next sentence. You should visit New York in the winter to attend the New Year's Eve party in Times Square. Question options: a) common noun b) adjective c) proper noun d) pronoun
Pronoun
Which of the following is used for titles of subdivisions of published works, such as chapters of a book? Question options: a) quotation marks b) underline c) italics d) bolded text
Quotation marks
Identify the sentence that is punctuated correctly. Question options: a) Researchers know little about the distinctive market behavior of that group. b) Website programming systems have existed for some time but, they originally were difficult to use. c) In connection with the tax cut, we are presently studying the time lags between significant financial changes, and their impact on spending decisions. d) According to the weather channel forecasts for snow are inevitable.
Researchers know little about the distinctive market behavior of that group.
Use a ________ to separate items in a series when the items contain commas. Question options: a) comma b) colon c) semicolon d) dash
Semicolon
Which of the following is a compound sentence? Question options: a) After it began to rain, he could not find his umbrella. b) They met after work for a game of tennis. c) She liked her neighbors, but she rarely saw them. d) The afternoon meeting extended into the evening hours.
She liked her neighbors, but she rarely saw them
I ________ ________ to see my mother in West Virginia in July. Question options: a) should've went b) should of gone c) should of went d) should've gone
Should've gone
Identify the sentence that is punctuated correctly. Question options: a) Social issues involving computers and society are, privacy, unemployment and technological complexity. b) Social issues involving computers and society are privacy, unemployment, and technological complexity. c) Social issues involving computers and society are, privacy, unemployment and, technological complexity. d) Social issues involving, computers and society are, privacy, unemployment and, technological complexity.
Social issues involving computers and society are privacy, unemployment, and technological complexity.
Which sentence is correct? Question options: a) Has everyone brought their stapler? b) Neither of the girls brought their book to class. c) None of the glasses were in its place. d) Some of the children forgot their notebooks.
Some of the children forgot their books.
Identify the correct sentence. Question options: a) Somethings are better left unsaid. b) Some-things are better left un-said. c) Some things are better left un-said. d) Some things are better left unsaid.
Some things are better left unsaid.
That man over at the next table keeps ________ at me. Question options: a) staring b) starring c) stareing d) starreing
Staring
Which sentence is correct? Question options: a) The company closed their offices. b) The company closed its offices. c) The company closed it's offices. d) The company closed there offices.
The company closed its offices.
Identify the correct sentence. Question options: a) The mother took her three-year-old daughter to the zoo to see the monkeys. b) The mother took her three year old daughter to the zoo to see the monkeys. c) The little girl was only three-years-old when she saw the monkeys at the zoo. d) The little girl was only three-years old when she saw the monkeys at the zoo.
The mother took her three-year-old daughter to the zoo to see the monkeys.
Identify the sentence that is punctuated correctly. Question options: a) The operating costs, as he probably told you, are too high. b) The operating costs, as he probably told you are too high. c) The operating costs as he probably told you, are too high. d) The operating costs as he probably told you are too high.
The operating costs, as he probably told you, are too high.
Identify the correct sentence. Question options: a) The River in Hackensack, New Jersey overflowed during Hurricane Sandy. b) The river in Hackensack, NJ overflowed during hurricane sandy. c) The river in Hackensack New Jersey, overflowed during Hurricane Sandy. d) The river in Hackensack, New Jersey, overflowed during Hurricane Sandy.
The river in Hackensack, New Jersey, overflowed during Hurricane Sandy.
When you need to find a more precise word to express your meaning, the best place to check would be a ________. Question options: a) pocket dictionary b) reference manual c) thesaurus d) dictionary of antonyms
Thesaurus
"Mental distance" from a rough draft can be achieved by__________. Question options: a) waiting 24 hours before revising b) revising in a different place from where you wrote the rough draft c) not sharing your draft until you have finished your revisions d) using a computer spell-check and grammar-check
Waiting 24 hour before revising
Choose the sentence that shows the correct usage of the past perfect tense. Question options: a) Janice wrote a paper for English class, completed 30 math questions, and answered 20 vocabulary questions for reading class. b) When I went to school to print out my paper, I realized I had forgotten my flash drive at home. c) I have seen the movie Manchurian Candidate several times, but I have not read the book. d) By the time I woke up, my husband has made the coffee and scrambled some eggs.
When I went to school to print out my paper, I realized I had forgotten my flash drive at home.
Identify the sentence that is correctly punctuated. Question options: a) When the police recover the lost merchandise-a diamond bracelet, they will notify you. b) When the police recover the lost merchandise (a diamond bracelet), they will notify you. c) When the police recover the lost merchandise-a diamond bracelet; they will notify you. d) When the police recover the lost merchandise "a diamond bracelet"; they will notify you.
When the police recover the lost merchandise (a diamond bracelet), they will notify you.
Identify the correct sentence. Question options: a) When you will come to Florida next week, we can go out for dinner. b) When you come to Florida next week, we can go out for dinner. c) When you are coming to Florida next week, we can go out to dinner. d) When you be coming to Florida next week, we can go out to dinner.
When you come to Florida next week, we can go out for dinner.
Identify the sentence that is punctuated correctly. Question options: a) The cost and size of computers decreased, as rapidly as processing power increased. b) An operating system is the set of instructions, that directs the overall operations of the computer. c) While database management systems have existed for some time, they were originally large, unwieldy, and difficult to use. d) Changing careers, for people in later in life can be a positive experience.
While database management systems have existed for some time, they were originally large, unwieldy, and difficult to use.
Identify the part of speech or the form of a part of speech in the underlined portion of the next sentence. Hurricane Katrina was the costliest hurricane in US history. Question options: a) noun b) verb c) adjective d) adverb
adjective
What part of speech is the word accurate? Question options: a) noun b) verb c) adjective d) adverb
adjective
Choose the correct use of apostrophes in the next sentence. The mensclothing shop also does alterations, so Robin brings her dresses and skirtsthere to be hemmed. Question options: a) no apostrophes needed b) apostrophe in "mens" c) apostrophes in "mens" and "alterations" d) apostrophes in "alterations"
apostrophe in "mens"
The ________ are meeting tomorrow at the White House. Question options: a) chiefs-of-staff b) chiefs of staff c) chief of staffs d) chief-of-staffs
chiefs of staff
My father was a hard working man but didn't earn much money. Question options: a) correctly punctuated b) add a comma after hard c) close up hard working d) add a hyphen after hard
close up hard working
The appropriate mark to introduce a bulleted list is a Question options: a) colon b) semicolon c) period d) no punctuation
colon
A dependent clause and an independent clause joined together form a ________. Question options: a) compound sentence b) simple sentence c) compound-complex sentence d) complex sentence
complex sentense
Two sentences joined together with a coordinating conjunction and acomma form a __________. Question options: a) compound sentence b) complex sentence c) comma splice d) run-on
compound sentence
Which option below would make the following statement parallel? Sheinsisted the presentation not only begin on time but __________. Question options: a) it will be closed to anyone who arrived late b) conclude 10 minutes earlier than scheduled c) that she be allowed extra time afterward for questions from theaudience d) also that the audience remain for its duration
conclude 10 minutes earlier than scheduled
Among her last words were, "I am settled in my own faith." Question options: a) correctly punctuated b) change the comma to a semicolon c) move the period outside of the quotation mark d) add a comma after settled
correct punctuation
Which of the following means expressing someone else's exact words? Question options: a) direct quotation b) paraphrasing c) plagiarizing d) indirect quotation
direct quotation
An effective body paragraph contains __________. Question options: a) charts, graphs, tables and footnotes b) a thesis statement, topics, examples and references c) an introduction, thesis, support and conclusion d) direction, unity, coherence and support
direction, unity, coherence and support
Which of the following emphasizes parts of sentences Question options: a) parentheses b) em-dashes c) commas d) en-dashes
em-dashes
To indicate a word is slang or informal usage, ________. Question options: a) enclose it in quotation marks b) explain it in parentheses c) underline it d) none of these; do not use slang or informal terms
enclose it in quotation marks
A body paragraph in an essay is one that __________. Question options: a) expounds upon the thesis of the essay b) brings closure to the piece c) features footnoted information d) introduces the ideas that will be covered in the essay
expounds upon the thesis of the essay
Kristen is a prolific writer. She ________ a couple books of poetry and about a hundred short stories. Someday she ________ as famous as Edgar Allen Poe. Question options: a) was writing/will be b) has written/would be c) had written/would be d) has written/will be
has written/will be
The editor is in charge of proofreading all of the ________ for the newspaper. Question options: a) head lines b) head-lines c) headlines' d) headlines
headlines
Which of the following combine with main verbs to indicate time,possibility, and other kinds of meaning? Question options: a) conjunctions b) modifiers c) pronouns d) helping verbs
helping verb
Have, has, and had are examples of what? Question options: a) helping verbs b) being verbs c) adverbs d) action verbs
helping verbs
Nobody on the Tri Rail seems to know ________ way around Miami. Question options: a) their b) his c) there d) his or her
his or her
Identify the part of speech or the form of a part of speech in the underlined portion of the next sentence. I wanted to see that movie yesterday, but I didn't have time. Question options: a) prepositional phrase b) infinitive c) verb d) gerund
infinitive
Whereas a semicolon separates, a colon usually __________. Question options: a) is a mark of introduction b) denotes items in series c) follows a transitional expression d) concludes a sentence
is a mark of introduction
Parenthetical expressions include information that may be helpful but is not essential to the meaning of a sentence. They are de-emphasized by__________. Question options: a) dashes b) parentheses c) commas d) brackets
parentheses
When two main clauses are joined together without the use of acoordinating conjunction, the clauses should be separated by a__________. Question options: a) semicolon b) comma c) colon d) subordinate clause
semicolon
When addresses appear within the text of a document ________, Question options: a) always abbreviate the street, city, and state b) it is optional to abbreviate the parts of the address c) spell out the parts of the address d) always abbreviate the street and city and spell out the state
spell out the parts of the address
Several ________ ________ were left on their desks in the classroom during recess. Question options: a) students book's b) students' books c) students books' d) student's books
students' books
In order to have a complete sentence, you need a ________. Question options: a) subject and verb b) subject, verb, and a complete thought c) subject, verb, and a prepositional phrase d) subject, verb, and a dependent clause
subject, verb, and complete thought
In order to have a complete sentence, you need a __________. Question options: a) subject and verb b) subject, verb, and a complete thought c) subject, verb, and a prepositional phrase d) subject, verb, and a dependent clause
subject, verb, and complete thought
Usually Janice ________ part time at the local community college, but this summer she ________ away to grad school. Question options: a) teach/is going b) teaches/goes c) teaches/be going d) teaches/is going
teaches/is going
Juanita sent the two ________ reports to ________ yesterday afternoon. Question options: a) technicians'/headquarters b) technicians/headquarter's c) technician's/headquarters' d) technicians'/headquarters'
technician'/headquarters
Carla and ________ don't think it is a good idea for ________ girls to go to Tom's Halloween party tomorrow night. Question options: a) them/us b) they/we c) them/we d) they/us
they/us
When I ________ to pay my restaurant bill, I realized I ________ my credit card at home. Question options: a) try/forget b) tried/have forgotten c) tried/had forgotten d) tried/had forgot
tried/had forgotten
My brother must have had the angels watching over him yesterday. As he ________ from branch to branch like a monkey in a tree, he ________ thirty feet and all he got was a scratched toe. Question options: a) swang/had fallen b) swung/fallen c) is swinging/falls d) was swinging/fell
was swinging/fell
She has ________ that dress to several weddings. Question options: a) worn b) wore c) weared d) wear
worn
