English exams for teas:

A giant of a brown-skinned man sauntered up the one street of the village and out into the palmetto thicket's with a small pretty woman clinging lovingly to his arm. Which of the following types of writing is used above? A. literary B. professional C. scientific D. colloquial

A

I. About 2 minutes later, a really tall guy came and sat down right in front of me, completely obstructing my view. II. I was really looking forward To my favorite directors newest film and the minute it was released in the theaters I got tickets for the first night. III. Just as I was about to something, the man's even taller friend sat down next him, and I realize that things were about to get even more frustrating. IV. When I fist got to the movie theater I took a seat right in the center, thrilled that I was in the best possible place to see the film. A. II,IV, I,III B. I, IV, III, II C. III, IV, I, II D. II, III, IV, I

A

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

B

You are writing a paper for your basic anatomy class and are unsure how you should cite your sources. What should you do? A. look for a citation style online and use that one B. Find out from you professional exactly how the citations are expected to look C. Use the citation style you used in other science classes D. Alternate different citation styles, assuming that one will be correct.

B

I. Jenner had observed that milkmaids who'd contracted cowpox, which was a mild disease, did not later catch smallpox. II. Jenner concluded that contracting cowpox somehow made people immune to smallpox. III. For hundreds of years, smallpox was one of the most devastating diseases in all of Europe until Edward Jenner created a vaccine in 1796 III For hundreds of years, smallpox was one of the most devastating diseases in all of Europe until Edward Jenner created a vaccine in 1796 IV Jenner tested his theory by inoculating a boy first with cow pox and then, a couple of months later, with small pox, which the boy did not contract. A. IV, III, I, II B. IV, III, II, I C. III, I, II, IV D. III, IV, II, I

C

She was a fierce competitor, an 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

At what place in the paragraph below is more information or development needed? A. This began wit his move to Arles, France in 1888, where he painted many nature landscapes B. Van Gogh was born in the Netherlands in 1853, but did not begin painting until his late 20's C. After he left the asylum at saint-remy, Van Gogh moved to a different part of france to be closer to his doctor D. In fact, most of his best known works were done two years before his death at the age of 37

D

Which of the following is irrelevant as part of a paragraph composed of these sentences? 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

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

At what place in the paragraph below is information or development needed? Making pizza dough from scratch is a lot easier than you think. Fist, you need to start with water and yeast. A. Mix the water and yeast together and then stir in some olive oil. After that, add flour and salt, which will result in a kind of rough dough B. When two pieces of dough have risen, you're ready to make pizza. Then, you can add whatever toppings, cheese, and sauce you like. C. that's pretty much all you need to know about making pizza dough from scratch. D. You then turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead it for at least five minutes

B

Constantly talking about your problems at work will only exacerbate them, which I'm sure you don't want. A. Diminish B. Worsen C. Rectify D. settle

B

Which of the following sentences 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

Which of the following sentences makes the best topic sentence? A. One type of diabetes is caused from 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

His expression seemed to intimate that he was growing impatient. What is the meaning of the homograph "intimate" as used in the sentence above? A. thorough B. amorous C. exhaust D. imply

D

Which of the following examples would most likely act as a transition sentence? A. The factory fire killed 146 people, many of whom were young immigrant 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

Which of the following is irrelevant as part of a paragraph composed of these sentences? A. After her surgery ended, Apgar trained as an anesthesiologist, and became interested in obstetrical anesthesia B. Virginia Apgar is most famous for the score that was named for her; the Apgar score, which was the first standardized method of evaluating newborns C. Apgar graduated from the college of physicians and surgeons at Columbia university in 1933, and began to train as a surgeon D. During college, where she majored in zoology, Apgar performed in the orchestra as a violinist and cellist

D

she was really looking forward to the picnic, _______ she feared it might rain that afternoon. Which is appropriate to compete the sentence above? A. after all B. likewise C. in other words D. although

D

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

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 D. exactly

A

It's really time for me to leave, and yet there are still so many things I'd like to do; next year I think, I'll spend an extra week. Which of the following punctuation marks is used incorrectly in the sentence above? A. the comma after the word "think" B. the semicolon after the word "do" C. the apostrophe in the word "it's" D. the comma after the word "and"

A

Language gives signals. Which of the following gives the most formal signal? A. We had the most wonderful time! B. The party was awesome! C. Do you want to hang out later? D. It was enjoyable, but I'm up for something more!

A

The flustered man watched as the train 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

The lake was clear and shimmering, it was such a friendly day, and 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

The old clock hadn't worked in years, and _______ Olivia 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

The receptionist explained that we would be next to see the doctor. 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

Which of the following demonstrates correct punctuation of a quotation? A. "You should have never invited Neda to the party," said Angelica, "if you didn't want her to run into Alex." B. "You Should have never invited Neda to that party," said Angelica. "If you didn't want her to run into Alex." C. "You should have never invited Neda to that party," said Angelica "if you didn't want her to run into Alex. D. "You should have never invited Neda to the party," said Angelica, "If you didn't want her to run into Alex."

A

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

Which of the following is a correctly punctuated compound sentence? A. Call me tomorrow; 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 really too only two. D. The last time I saw Gerry was 2 years ago; though I had no trouble recognizing him.

A

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

Which of the following is an example of a secondary source? A. A New York Times article analyzing 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 an opening day of the 1939 World's Fair.

A

Which of the following is an example of a simple sentence? A. Viruses are made up of a core of malignant nucleic acid. B. Malignant nucleic acid that is covered by protein. C. Viruses are made up of a core of malignant acid, though covered by protein. D. Viruses made up of a core of malignant nucleic acid.

A

Which of the following is not involved in the revision stage of the writing process? A. Brainstorming B. Writing a second draft C. Checking citations D. Incorporating feedback into the piece

A

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

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

A

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

Which of the following sentences contain a homophone? A. He was never going to be allowed into that exclusive party. B. That is not really an accurate description of that event. C. She sat in a garden chair by the side of the lawn. D. That restaurant makes the best grilled cheese sandwiches.

A

Which of the following sentences is correctly punctuated? A. The cat slid over the ledge and came to a halt; its two front feet were on the dining room floor, and its head swayed back and forth. B. The cat slid over the ledge and came to a halt, Its two front feet were on the dining room floor; and its head swayed back and forth. C. The cat slid over the ledge and came to a halt, its two feet were on the dining room floor, and its head swayed back and forth. D. The cat slid over the ledge and came to a halt; its two front feet were on the dining room floor and its head swayed back and forth.

A

Which of the following sentences uses formal language? A. This sandwich is really delicious. B. I wish I could stay up and talk, but I'm beat. C. Let's catch that movie when it comes to town. D. He seems like a really cool teacher.

A

Which of the following words is an exception to a common spelling rule? A. neither B. vein C. flying D. coping

A

Which of the following words is written correctly in its plural form? A. halves B. proves C. razors D. chives

A

Which one of the following contains the most examples of colloquialisms and slang? A. The CDC is pretty sure that 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. Luckily, the U.S is doing many things for the prevention of Zika spreading.

A

You have a firs interview for an internship. You know some of the people on the committee because you went to school with them. Some of the other people you don't know. When you walk into the room, you are introduced to each member of the committee. When you are introduced to the people that you don't know, what type of language do you use? A. formal B. informal C. colloquial D. slang

A

Your watering can with the large spout is just perfect for the garden. Which of the following is a prepositional phrase in the sentence above? A. with the large spout B. your watering can C. is just perfect D. perfect for the garden

A

As a Vice President, I am asking that each member of the committee identify the possibility of purchasing six terminals linked to a single file server. Indicate to me if you feel this request is feasible for the DPD Program, which will have deadlines moved up to match the competition. Which of the following types of writing I used above? A. literary B. professional C. Scientific D. Colloquial

B

Due to rising sea levels, many peoples will become impoverished. Few experts have predicted exact numbers, but statistics have predicted some specific numbers regarding the harm that climate change will cause. The European heat wave of 2003 killed 35,000 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 college student writing a first draft of a paper. D. The writer is an author of literature.

B

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

B

If you were submitting a paper for publication in an academic journal, what would be the best way to cite your sources? A. Try out a couple of citation styles and see which one looks best B. Research the citation style of that particular journal and follow it C. There is no "best way" to cite your sources. It's fine as long as you cite them. D. Use the citation style you have always used in your school papers.

B

If you were trying to come up with an idea for a group presentation, which of the following would be a good first step? A. Interview possible sources for your paper B. Brainstorm interesting topics and ideas C. Develop an organized outline of the topic D. Ensure proper citations

B

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, Minerology

B

The caretaker's daughter spent the entire day running up and down the small back stairs. Which of the following is the complete subject in the sentence above? A. daughter B. the caretaker's daughter C. caretaker D. the entire day

B

The carnival came to town every summer ______ in fact, it was the thing we looked forward to most of all. Which of the following punctuation marks best completes the sentence above? A. : B. ; C. . D. ,

B

The vanilla cupcake with the rainbow sprinkles was saved just for you. Which of the following is the prepositional phrase in the sentence above? A. saved just for you B. with the rainbow sprinkles C. the vanilla cupcake D. was saved

B

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 try this scientifically formulated moisturizer. D. I know you sometimes you have dry hands, and I think this scientifically formulated moisturizer will really help.

B

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

B

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

Which of the following is correctly punctuated? A. We plan to take some trips this summer to Wellfleet, Massachusetts, and, Newport, Rhode Island. B. We plan to take some trips this summer to Wellfleet, Massachusetts and Newport, Rhode Island. C. We plan to take some trips this summer to Wellfleet Massachusetts, and Newport Rhode Island. D. We plan to take some trips this summer to Wellfleet, Massachusetts, and Newport, Rhode Island.

B

Which of the following is part of the last step of the writing process? A. mind mapping B. Copy editing C. Outlining D. citing primary sources

B

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. On September 6, 1901, President McKinley became the third American president to be assassinated, after Abraham Lincoln and James Garfield. III. Czolgosz sot McKinley twice, and President McKinley died a week later from gangrene caused by the bullet wounds. IV. On that September day, President McKinley was at the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo, New York, shaking hands with the public. A. IV, I, II, III B. II, IV, I, III C. I, III, IV, II D. I, II, IV, III

B

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

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 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 a 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

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

Which of the following sentences has 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 illnesses, she should know how to treat it. C. If anyone has a problem with my music, they can go somewhere else. D. Anyone cab break their arm during an accident.

B

Which of the following sentences has correct subject-verb agreement? A. The family of five always rent a large van for their 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.

B

Which of the following sentences makes the best topic sentence? A. ultimately, you'll 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'll 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

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

B

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

Here's what I'd like you to bring tomorrow _____ two dozen cupcakes, a carton of milk, and party napkins. -Which of the following punctuation marks best completes the sentence above? A. ; B. . C. : D. ,

C

If you have time after the meeting, let's get together, and go over our strategy. Which of the following punctuation marks is used incorreclty in the sentence above? A. the comma after the word "meeting" B. The apostrophe in the word "let's" C. the comma after the word "together" D. The period at the end of the sentence

C

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

C

It was not a compact city, but was instead divided into districts separated from each other. 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

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 best uses 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, she 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

Regarding the revision process, which of the following is true? A. It must always follow the writing process. B. Mind mapping is an important part of the process C. It should involve copy editing and proofreading D. It must involve the feedback of friends, family, or colleagues.

C

She has assigned a research paper, which you are nervous about. You make an appointment to stay after class to discuss it with her. Given the above scenario, what type of language would you use? A. text message B. colloquial language C. formal language D. email after skipping the appointment

C

She was a fierce competition, 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

The cherry tomatoes in our backyard garden are finally ready to be picked. Which of the following is the prepositional phrase in the sentnce above? A. The cerry tomatoes B. ready to be picked C. in our backyard garden D. finally ready

C

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

C

The swirling snow drifted down all afternoon. Which of the following parts of speech is "swirling" as used in teh sentence above? A. interjection B. article C. adjective D. adverb

C

The thesis of this paper will be on the development of an experiment designed to detect flaws in how a golf ball is hit. 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 college student writing a first draft of a paper. D. The writer is a college student writing a first draft of a paper.

C

When writing a paper for a publication in a medical journal, which of the following guidelines should be used for citing sources? A. Only cite sources for direct quotations. B. use the citation style that seems most appropriate to the subject matter. C. Look at previous copies of the journal to see what citation style is preferred. D. Use the citation style teachers have preferred on previous papers.

C

Which of the following examples is a compound-complex sentence? A. We sat down in out 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 on stage right when we got to our seats.

C

Which of the following examples is a simple sentence? A. The man who wore a checkered tie. B. The man somewhat out of place C. The man in the blue pin-striped suit and checkered 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 checkered tie.

C

Which of the following is the simple subject in the sentence below? -Every morning, the two friends walked a half mile together to school. A. Every morning B. Half mile C. Friends D. School

C

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

Which of the following sentences contain 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

Which of the following sentences 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, Californa 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

C

Which of the following situations requires the inclusion of a citation? A. The author is stating an opinion B. The author is describing a dream she had C. The author is quoting another author's opinion about a topic D. The author is describing what happened to her on a trip to China.

C

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

C

Which of the following statements is correct about the outline below? I. Causes of Obesity A. Diet 1. Fast food 2. Processes food 3. Large portions B. Lifestyle 1. Sedentary jobs 2. No incentive to exercise 3. Not cooking at home A. Sedentary jobs are a more important cause of obesity than not cooking at home. B. Not cooking at home falls into the category of diet of obesity. C. The causes of obesity can be divided into diet and lifestyle. D. Large portions are part of the lifestyle causes of obesity.

C

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

C

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 say curled up in the sunshine and when the sun set he finally walked away.

C

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

Donna is an excellent nurse, but her patients find her bedside manner to be somewhat churlish and unpleasant. A. weak B. Incompetent C. Tricky D. Rude

D

If the choices below were part of an outline, which one would be the first level of the outline, or the main point? A. Division over slavery B. State rights versus federal rights C. The election of Abraham Lincoln D. Causes of the civil war

D

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

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

D

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 best uses grammar to combine the sentence for clarity? A. The day was cold and wet and Jesse was worried 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 hos 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

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

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

D

The test was ridiculously easy and the entire class got every question right. What part of speech is ridiculously ? A. Verb B. Interjection C. Adjective D. Adverb

D

This plan 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 an author of literature D. the writer is a professional in a business environment

D

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 combined gardener and cook- had seen in at least ten years. 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 college student writing a first draft of a paper. D. The writer is an author of literature.

D

Which of The following examples is the correct way for punctuating this quotation? A. "I really can't make it," he answered, "you should probably fo with 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 realy can't make it," he answered. "You should probably go without me."

D

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 seen horses in the wild before.

D

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 skinny dark down eyes and long, floppy ears. C. The puppy, who had dark brown, shiny eyes and long, floppy ears, looked just like his mother. D. The puppy's eyes were dark brown and shiny, and his ears were long and floppy, just like his mother's.

D

Which of the following examples is the correct way for punctuating this quotation? 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

Which of the following examples would most likely act as a 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'll even have class discussions and one on one meetings with your professor. D. However, online students work entirely from home, which is just one part of what make online learning different.

D

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 nit get settled. A. Because Min Jun 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 settled because she roamed around the house and 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.

D

Which of the following pieces of writing would not require a citation? A. a newspaper article about a crime spree B. A scientific research paper on a new form of bacteria C. A literary analysis comparing two plays of Shakespeare D. A personal essay about your father

D

Which of the following punctuation marks correctly completes the sentence below? It's been two months since Lesley left for California ____ she absolutely loves it there. A. , B. . C. : D. ;

D

Which of the following sentences contains a homograph? A. suddenly he tore up the drawing that has taken him weeks to create. B. The short ceremony was dreadful in the pouring 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

Which of the following sentences from the 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 1800's, 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 mans to achieve enlightenment. D. The practice of yoga first developed in the Indus-Sarasvati civilization in Northern India over 5,000 years ago.

D

Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly? A. The women's basketball team had an excellent year, however; they lost their best plater for the next year. B. The women's basketball team had an excellent year, however, they lost their best player for next year. C. The women's basketball team had an excellent year: however they lost their best player for next year. D. The women's basketball team had an excellent year; however, they lost their best player for next year.

D