Unit 1 Pretest English 101

Select the option that correctly joins the pair of sentences. They love to play soccer. They are not very good at it. A. Even though they love to play soccer, they are not very good at it. B. Even though, they love to play soccer, they are not very good at it. C. Even though, they love to play soccer they are not very good at it. D. Even though they love to play soccer and they are not very good at it.

A. Even though they love to play soccer, they are not very good at it.

Select the option that correctly joins the pair of sentences. I do chores around the house every day. My home always seems to be full of clutter. A. I do chores around the house every day, yet my home always seems to be full of clutter. B. I do chores around the house every day yet, my home always seems to be full of clutter. C. I do chores around the house every day, yet, my home always seems to be full of clutter. D. I do chores around the house every day; yet my home always seems to be full of clutter.

A. I do chores around the house every day, yet my home always seems to be full of clutter.

In the passage, select the word group that is NOT a complete sentence. If all word groups in the passage are complete sentences, select "All word groups in the passage are complete sentences." Music with a fast tempo and upbeat lyrics. If a person is feeling sad, listening to such happy music will help that person feel better. In contrast, listening to mellow or sad music may make a person more relaxed or even melancholy. A. Music with a fast tempo and upbeat lyrics. B. If a person is feeling sad, listening to such happy music will help that person feel better. C. In contrast, listening to mellow or sad music may make a person more relaxed or even melancholy. D. All word groups in the passage are complete sentences.

A. Music with a fast tempo and upbeat lyrics.

If any of the underlined segments has an error, select the answer option that IDENTIFIES the error. If no segments have an error, select "No error." Us math students have to get organized if we hope to convince teachers to change their requirements for this course. A. Us B. their C. this D. No error

A. Us

If the underlined segment has an error, select the answer option that CORRECTS the error. If the segment is correct as is, select "No change." I often feel completely dehydrated after playing tennis. I drank a few glasses of water and feel better. A. drink B. am drinking C. have drunk D. No change

A. drink

If the underlined segment has an error, select the answer option that CORRECTS the error. If the segment is correct as is, select "No change." The young naval officer had no control over the accident that killed one of his men, nevertheless, the officer was held responsible for the death. A. men; nevertheless, B. men, nevertheless C.men nevertheless D. No change

A. men; nevertheless,

If the underlined segment has an error, select the answer option that CORRECTS the error. If the segment is correct as is, select "No change." We expected seeing a great ballet. Unfortunately, the orchestra accompanying the dancers played poorly. A. to see B. see C. will see D. No change

A. to see

If any of the underlined segments has an error, select the answer option that IDENTIFIES the error. If no segments have an error, select "No error." If he will not have his cell phone with him at all times, he was convinced that he would miss something important. A. will not have B. was C. would miss D. No error

A. will not have

In the passage, select the word group that is NOT a complete sentence. If all word groups in the passage are complete sentences, select "All word groups in the passage are complete sentences." The paramedics, who had been called immediately, arrived on the scene very quickly. And knew exactly what to do. They were able to save the young man's life. A. The paramedics, who had been called immediately, arrived on the scene very quickly. B. And knew exactly what to do. C. They were able to save the young man's life. D. All word groups in the passage are complete sentences.

B. And knew exactly what to do.

Select the option that correctly joins the pair of sentences. I started asking more questions in class. I gained a better understanding of the subject matter. A. Once I started asking more questions in class; I gained a better understanding of the subject matter. B. Once I started asking more questions in class, I gained a better understanding of the subject matter. C. Once I started asking more questions in class, gaining a better understanding of the subject matter. D. Once I started asking more questions in class and gained a better understanding of the subject matter.

B. Once I started asking more questions in class, I gained a better understanding of the subject matter.

In the passage, select the word group that is NOT a complete sentence. If all word groups in the passage are complete sentences, select "All word groups in the passage are complete sentences." One way for parents to pass on their values to their children is to use opportunities that occur daily. Such as chances to use the simple courtesies of "Please" and "Thank you." Being polite on a regular basis will increase the chances that a child will grow into a courteous adult. A. One way for parents to pass on their values to their children is to use opportunities that occur daily. B. Such as chances to use the simple courtesies of "Please" and "Thank you." C. Being polite on a regular basis will increase the chances that a child will grow into a courteous adult. D. All word groups in the passage are complete sentences.

B. Such as chances to use the simple courtesies of "Please" and "Thank you."

If any of the underlined segments has an error, select the answer option that IDENTIFIES the error. If no segments have an error, select "No error." When Julia came across an error in the document she was reading, she wasn't sure whether she should bring up it with her supervisor. In the end, she decided to tell him about it at the next meeting. A. came across B. bring up it C. tell him about it D. No error

B. bring up it

If the underlined segment has an error, select the answer option that CORRECTS the error. If the segment is correct as is, select "No change." If we want others to respect us, we need to respect ourselves. It's not always easy we all turn against ourselves from time to time. A. easy, we B. easy; we C. easy, because, we D. No change

B. easy; we

If the underlined segment has an error, select the answer option that CORRECTS the error. If the segment is correct as is, select "No change." Before my English teacher would accept a paper, we had to prove that we had wrote an outline and at least two different drafts. A. written B. had written C. have written D. No change

B. had written

If the underlined segment has an error, select the answer option that CORRECTS the error. If the segment is correct as is, select "No change." In the baby pool, the safety of the boys and girls are the responsibility of the parents, not the lifeguards. A. were B. is C. have been D. No change

B. is

If any of the underlined segments has an error, select the answer option that IDENTIFIES the error. If no segments have an error, select "No error." Everyone who has a yard is supposed to conserve water, which is a scarce resource during this long drought. Anyone who waters the lawn could pay a fine. A. Everyone who B. which C. Anyone who D. No error

D. No error

If the underlined segment has an error, select the answer option that CORRECTS the error. If the segment is correct as is, select "No change." The house next door sold for $165,000 Martin thought he could get more than that for his. A. $165,000, Martin B. $165,000, and, Martin C. $165,000; Martin D. No change

C. $165,000; Martin

Select the option that correctly joins the pair of sentences. It has been raining steadily for days. The storm is predicted to continue into the weekend. A. It has been raining steadily for days, and, the storm is predicted to continue into the weekend. B. It has been raining steadily for days; and the storm is predicted to continue into the weekend. C. It has been raining steadily for days, and the storm is predicted to continue into the weekend. D. It has been raining steadily for days and, the storm is predicted to continue into the weekend.

C. It has been raining steadily for days, and the storm is predicted to continue into the weekend.

In the passage, select the word group that is NOT a complete sentence. If all word groups in the passage are complete sentences, select "All word groups in the passage are complete sentences." The trainee for the teller's position was worried about his speed. He was also unsure of his computer skills. Until he learned the new system. A. The trainee for the teller's position was worried about his speed. B. He was also unsure of his computer skills. C. Until he learned the new system. D. All word groups in the passage are complete sentences.

C. Until he learned the new system.

If any of the underlined segments has an error, select the answer option that IDENTIFIES the error. If no segments have an error, select "No error." When the math teacher asks for volunteers, I always raise my hand. I am knowing how to solve almost any problem. A. asks for B. always raise C. am knowing D. No error

C. am knowing

If any of the underlined segments has an error, select the answer option that IDENTIFIES the error. If no segments have an error, select "No error." My older sister will graduate from college this spring. She is majoring in early childhood development so that she can to open her own preschool someday. A. will graduate B. is majoring C. can to open D. No error

C. can to open

If any of the underlined segments has an error, select the answer option that IDENTIFIES the error. If no segments have an error, select "No error." There are a number of reasons to turn off electronics at night. Studies have shown that even something as small as a smartphone emit enough light to suppress melatonin, the hormone that controls your body's internal clock. A. There are B. have shown C. emit D. No error

C. emit

If the underlined segment has an error, select the answer option that CORRECTS the error. If the segment is correct as is, select "No change." In 2012, a hurricane hit the northeastern United States with terrible force the storm caused massive flooding and damage. A. force and, the storm B. force, the storm C. force. The storm D. No change

C. force. The storm

If the underlined segment has an error, select the answer option that CORRECTS the error. If the segment is correct as is, select "No change." Often a child likes to be read to because him or her can have the reader's full attention. A. it B. him C. he or she D. No change

C. he or she

If any of the underlined segments has an error, select the answer option that IDENTIFIES the error. If no segments have an error, select "No error." Marc made a mess of the trip. He arrived at the airport late. He didn't tip the baggage man (who promptly misdirected his bag), and he loses his wallet on the plane. A. made B. arrived C. loses D. No error

C. loses

If any of the underlined segments has an error, select the answer option that IDENTIFIES the error. If no segments have an error, select "No error." I always check my car's oil before driving long distances. If I didn't do this, I will worry about ruining the engine. A. driving B. didn't C. will worry D. No error

C. will worry

If any of the underlined segments has an error, select the answer option that IDENTIFIES the error. If no segments have an error, select "No error." Philip, unlike the thousands of students who live on campus, has to drive thirty miles each day to reach the university. A. live B. has C. to reach D. No error

D. No error

If any of the underlined segments has an error, select the answer option that IDENTIFIES the error. If no segments have an error, select "No error." The hawk that had been soaring high in the sky swooped down once it spied its prey. A. that B. it C. its D. No error

D. No error

In the passage, select the word group that is NOT a complete sentence. If all word groups in the passage are complete sentences, select "All word groups in the passage are complete sentences." Self-driving cars are a great idea. There will be fewer accidents and less traffic once more of these cars are on the road. In addition, we won't have to worry about drunk drivers or people texting while they drive. A. Self-driving cars are a great idea. B. There will be fewer accidents and less traffic once more of these cars are on the road. C. In addition, we won't have to worry about drunk drivers or people texting while they drive. D. All word groups in the passage are complete sentences.

D. All word groups in the passage are complete sentences.

Select the option that correctly joins the pair of sentences. Dr. Yamada does not want us to write about pop culture topics. She thinks those kinds of topics are more appropriate for a different class. A. Dr. Yamada does not want us to write about pop culture topics, she thinks those kinds of topics are more appropriate for a different class. B. Dr. Yamada does not want us to write about pop culture topics, because she thinks those kinds of topics are more appropriate for a different class. C. Dr. Yamada does not want us to write about pop culture topics because, she thinks those kinds of topics are more appropriate for a different class. D. Dr. Yamada does not want us to write about pop culture topics because she thinks those kinds of topics are more appropriate for a different class.

D. Dr. Yamada does not want us to write about pop culture topics because she thinks those kinds of topics are more appropriate for a different class.

If the underlined segment has an error, select the answer option that CORRECTS the error. If the segment is correct as is, select "No change." At Hillary's summer camp, the major activity for both the staff and the campers was backpacking in the mountains. A. were B. are C. have been D. No change

D. No change

If the underlined segment has an error, select the answer option that CORRECTS the error. If the segment is correct as is, select "No change." I have to get on that plane today, but I can't wait to see you again in September. A. today, B. today but C. today, but, D. No change

D. No change

If the underlined segment has an error, select the answer option that CORRECTS the error. If the segment is correct as is, select "No change." In each room of the restored palace were photographs of how the same room had looked after the palace was damaged during World War II. A. was B. is C. has been placed D. No change

D. No change

If the underlined segment has an error, select the answer option that CORRECTS the error. If the segment is correct as is, select "No change." The Hudsons invited my sister and me to share a beach house on the Outer Banks in North Carolina. A. my sister and I B. my sister and myself C. I and my sister D. No change

D. No change

If any of the underlined segments has an error, select the answer option that IDENTIFIES the error. If no segments have an error, select "No error." During his career, which ended two years ago, Luis gave more than five hundred performances. Now he teaches music. A. ended B. gave C. teaches D. No error

D. No error