Pert practice test

Choose the proper subject/verb agreement for this sentence: A huge credit card balance and a small paycheck _________ people out. A. stress B. stresses

A

Choose the sentence that uses a semicolon correctly: A. It was too expensive to go to the beach; as a result, we stayed home. B. It was too expensive to go to the beach; and we stayed home. C. It was too expensive to go to the beach; so we stayed home. D. It was too expensive to go to the beach; As a result, we stayed home.

A

Choose the sentence that uses the correct verb tense. A. Dave won't be able to eat lunch unless he finishes the project before noon. B. Dave isn't able to eat lunch unless he finished the project before noon. C. Dave wasn't able to eat lunch unless he has finished the project before noon. D. Dave won't be able to eat lunch unless he finished the project before noon.

A

Choose the sentence with the correct conjunction: A. The store was closed, so I wasn't able to but milk. B. The store was closed, but I wasn't able to milk. C. The store was closed, or I wasn't able to buy milk. D. The store was closed, yet I wasn't able to but milk.

A

Identify the correct use of verb tense: Sam _________ _________ seen a more beautiful painting before that day. A. had never B. has never C. will never

A

Identify the with a comma splice: A. The party was over, it was time to go home. B. When the party ended, it was time to go home. C. Even though the party ended, we didn't go home. D. I wanted the party to continue, but it was over.

A

Which sentence includes a dangling/misplaced modifier? A. Driving in the country, her broke down miles from town. B. While swimming, she noticed how tired she was. C. As he was walking, Stanton noticed change on the ground. D. Hoping for a raise, Liz walked into the chairman's office.

A

Choose the proper subject/verb agreement for this sentence: My mom, as well as my sister and brother, _____ going to the mall. A. hate B. hates

B

Identify the comma splice: A. When she left this morning, she forgot her phone. B. I had too many nachos, I feel sick. C. After working on the essay, I was tired. D. Though it has drawbacks, technology is useful.

B

Which of the following is a sentence fragment? A. She had already gotten the mail. B. While she checked the mailbox. C. The mailbox was empty. D. Sometimes the mail was late.

B

Which phrase contains a fragment? A. Because of late charges, he can't rent any more games. B. He won't be on time. Unless he leaves early. C. Even though there was plenty of pizza, he ordered more. D. He chose to go to France whereas she chose to go to England.

B

Which sentence has proper parallel structure? A. While writing, we were mindful of good grammar, a respectful tone, and aware of our reader. B. While writing, we paid close attention to proper grammar, appropriate tone, and reader expectations. C. While writing, we used good grammar, a respectful tone, and watchful to our audience. D. While writing, we were mindful of grammar, tone, and paid attention to our audience.

B

Which sentence makes a complete comparison? A. Victor likes video games more than me. B. Victor likes video games more than I do. C. Jeremy hates sushi as much as his brother. D. Stephanie values a good cup of coffee more than me.

B

identify the fused sentence: A. Juan was happy at his new job where he liked the work. B. They closed the skate park she had to go somewhere else. C. The bottle was empty, so she refilled it. D. There wasn't any pizza left after everyone had three slices.

B

Choose the correct subject/verb agreement: A. Sandria and her three friends loves to eat Mexican food. B. Sandria, along with her three friends, love to eat Mexican food. C. Sandria and her three friends love to eat Mexican food. D. B and C

C

Choose the correct verb tense for the sentence: I wish we ________ more warning before the tornado hit yesterday. A. have B. had C. had had D. would have

C

Choose the sentence that is worded most effectively: A. Social media can be very dangerous, especially in this day and age. B. Social media can often times be very dangerous. C. Social media can be dangerous, especially now. D. Social media can absolutely be dangerous right now.

C

Choose the sentence that uses a semicolon correctly: A. Sarcasm has its upside; because it teaches careful word choice. B. Sarcasm has its upside; It teaches careful word choice. C. Sarcasm has its upside; it teaches careful word choice. D. Sarcasm has its upside, it; teaches careful word choice.

C

Identify the fused sentence: A. I went to the store and bought milk. B. He took the job, but he wasn't happy about it. C. It was sunny outside we went to the park. D. We took a drive out to the lake.

C

Identify the sentence that is worded most effectively: A. To be sure, I truly believe that grammar is definitely important. B. Grammar is certainly important in every single aspect of communication. C. The importance of grammar is often overlooked. D. I don't feel that grammar gets the attention it really and truly deserves.

C

Which sentence DOES NOT have parallel structure? A. Charlie looked under the bed, in the closet and on top of the table. B. The water parks close early, charge too much, and get too crowded. C. Charlie looked under the bed, in the closet, and checked on top of the table. D. The concert hall was messy, stuffy, and loud.

C

Which sentence DOES NOT include a dangling or misplaced modifier? A. Running across the street, the ice cream fell from the cone. B. Working late into the night, the research paper was due at 8 a.m. the next morning. C. The girl who had been chosen sang a solo at the concert. D. Rand read the professor's paper who was interested in archaeology.

C

Which sentence DOES NOT make a complete comparison? A. I was so scared that I jumped up on the chair. B. He had such a hard time at his job that he took some time off. C. After she posted the blog, she had so many visitors. D. He had such a bad headache that medicine wouldn't help.

C

Which sentence IS NOT a clear pronoun reference? A. The girl ate the sandwich that her mother made. B. Brian helped the girl who was waiting at the station. C. The girl saw the dentist who needed a tooth removed. D. She saw the advisor who had scheduled the appointment.

C

Which sentence makes a complete comparison? A. Abbie cooks chicken better than her mother. B. James hates shopping more than his girlfriend. C. I like living in Florida more than my brother does. D. Wendy eats pumpkin pie more often than her sister.

C

Choose the correct use of a subordinating conjunction: A. Unlike the rest of my family. B. Because she was already there. C. Even though the store was closed. D. Although he had money, he didn't spend it.

D

Identify the sentence that is worded most effectively: A. Every single student has completely different individual values. B. Every student has totally different things they value in life. C. Each individual student has completely different and various values. D. Each student has different values.

D

Which sentence makes a clear pronoun reference? A. Keith found a quilt in the attic that his grandmother made. B. If your cat will not eat its food, give it to the Pit Bull next door. C. Don wanted a favorite appetizer from a restaurant that he was dreaming about. D. Shaun worked late on the assignment because its due date was the next day.

D

Which sentence uses correct subject/verb agreement? A. Either laptop uses the same cable. B. Both laptops use the same cable. C. Each laptop use the same cable. D. A and B

D

Which uses effective subordination? A. Although, she might not have needed the coffee. B. When they were done with school. They celebrated. C. As the teacher was talking. He started to nod off. D. Since she didn't pass the class, she has to take it again.

D