GK ENGLISH LANGUAGE SKILLS

If we had remembered to bring (a) "our" coupon, we could (b) "of" bought that (c) "stationery" for 20% off the regular price.

(b) have

Price is crucial factor, and it may even determine they type of vehicle they buy.

3,5,4

Is there a single more critical use of our scarce resources than supporting education in our community?

A student is writing a letter to the editor of the local newspaper to support increases of school funding)

The American (a) "golf" team ordered bratwurst and (b) "German" potato salad after the big (c) "tournament".

A. Golf

DIRECTIONS: Choose the option that corrects an error in the underlined portion(s). If no error exists, choose "No change is necessary." After being studied (A) for the preceding ten years (B) by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, the relationship of high levels of cholesterol in the blood to the possibility of having (C) heart attacks was reported in 1984. A. Having been studied B. preceding ten years C. having been D. No change is necessary.

A. Having been studied

DIRECTIONS: Choose the option that corrects an error in the underlined portion(s). If no error exists, choose "No change is necessary." His aversion with snakes made camping an unpleasant activity for him and one that he tried diligently to avoid. A. His aversion to snakes B. His aversion C. His averting D. No change is necessary.

A. His aversion to snakes

Choose the option that corrects an error in the underlined portion(s). If no error exists, choose "No change is necessary." Poets of the nineteenth century tried to entertain their readers but also with the attempt of teaching them lessons about life. A. both to entertain and to teach their readers B. to entertain their readers but also to attempt to teach them C. to both entertain their readers and to teach them D. No change is necessary.

A. both to entertain and to teach their readers

The extent of such bias can only be (a) "guessed when" geneticist Paul Billings (b) "ran an ad asking" for reports of (c) "genetic discrimination, twenty-nine" respondents met study criteria

A. guessed. When

DIRECTIONS: Choose the option that corrects an error in the underlined portion(s). If no error exists, choose "No change is necessary." After he had broke (A) the vase that his mother had purchased (B) in Europe, he tried to buy a new one for his father and her (C). A. had broken B. will purchase C. she D. No change is necessary.

A. had broken

A look through the locally published rental guide can be a little depressing for the student living on a tight budget. She (a) "studies" the advertisement describing the wonderful lifestyle that (b) "could be" hers if only she (c) "could afford" the monthly rents.

A. studied

DIRECTIONS: Choose the most effective word or phrase within the context suggested by the sentence. We followed the guide down the stairs to the floor below the lobby. Then we toured the __________ storerooms where the museum kept priceless treasures not on display. A. subterranean B. lofty C. incapacitated D. proliferous

A. subterranean

DIRECTIONS: Choose the most effective word or phrase within the context suggested by the sentence. John was too embarrassed to say anything to Chelsea, __________ had sautéed spinach caught between two teeth. A. who B. whom C. whomever D. which

A. who

A teacher is preparing a letter to parents explaining an upcoming instructional unit.

As indicated, we shall continue our rigorous attention to educational quality.

A student's _____________ analysis of the extra credit problem on her algebra final earned is bonus point which raised her grade to an A.

Assiduous

Because Joan forgot to bring her (A) Developing Language book to (B) spanish class, her teacher in (C) Adams Building 101 loaned her one.

B Spanish

The high schools (A) principal's attitudes (B) effected the faculty's (C) morale

B affected

They know that books can enrich their lives and will _______ them to other worlds enabling them to live a thousand lives other than their own. A: will have taken B: will take

B will take

DIRECTIONS: Choose the option that corrects an error in the underlined portion(s). If no error exists, choose "No change is necessary." The reason Jason failed his (A) speech class was because (B)he suffered such stage fright (C) that he refused to give his final speech. A. the B. that C. stage fright D. No change is necessary.

B. That

DIRECTIONS: Choose the option that corrects an error in the underlined portion(s). If no error exists, choose "No change is necessary." The city council decided to remove parking meters so as to encourage people to shop in Centerville. A. so as to encourage B. to encourage C. with the desire D. No change is necessary.

B. To encourage

Choose the option that corrects an error in the underlined portion(s). If no error exists, choose "No change is necessary." Gary and I (A) saw the students which (B)were responsible for (C) all the damage you and she discovered. A. Gary and me B. who C. responsible to D. No change is necessary.

B. Who

DIRECTIONS: Choose the option that corrects an error in the underlined portion(s). If no error exists, choose "No change is necessary." Siblings growing up in a family do not necessarily have equal opportunities to achieve, the difference being their placement in the family, their innate abilities, and their personalities. A. the difference being their placement in the family and the innate abilities and the personalities. B. because of their placement in the family, their innate abilities, and their personalities. C. and the difference is their placement in the family, their innate abilities, and their personalities. D. No change is necessary.

B. because of their placement in the family, their innate abilities, and their personalities.

DIRECTIONS: Choose the option that corrects an error in the underlined portion(s). If no error exists, choose "No change is necessary." Which suspension bridge is (A) the longest (B), the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge in New York City or (C) the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco? A. was B. longer C. and D. No change is necessary.

B.Longer

Choose the most appropriate statement about city counsel

Because of the many traffic jams, shop keepers became angry with the city counsel for building a new road through town.

Choose the most appropriate statement about boars

Bred in China for hunting boars, the fluffy skinned Share- Pet enchants American dog fanciers

DIRECTIONS: Choose the option that corrects an error in the underlined portion(s). If no error exists, choose "No change is necessary." Visiting New York City for the first time, the sites most interesting to Megan were the Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building, and the Brooklyn Bridge. A. the sites most interesting to her are B. Megan found that the sites most interesting to her were C. Megan was most interested in D. No change is necessary.

C. Megan was most interested in

Choose the sentence in which the modifiers are correctly placed. A. I, when I was walking up the street, saw the United Nations Building. B. The United Nations Building was seen by me walking up the street. C. Walking up the street, I saw the United Nations Building. D. I, seeing the United Nations Building, walking up the street.

C. Walking up the street, I saw the United Nations Building.

DIRECTIONS: Choose the option that corrects an error in the underlined portion(s). If no error exists, choose "No change is necessary." The age of 35 having been reached, a natural-born United States citizen is eligible to be elected President of the United States. A. The age of 35 could have been reached B. The age of 35 being reached C. When he or she is 35 years old D. No change is necessary

C. When he or she is 35 years old

The quilts that (a) "hang" on the far wall of the Metropolitan Museum of Art (b) "is" made up of hundreds of pieces that (c) "are" actually the back pockets of famous artists' jeans.

C. are

Choose the option that corrects an error in the underlined portion(s). If no error exists, choose "No change is necessary." Two major provisions of the United States Bill of Rights is freedom of speech and that citizens are guaranteed a trial by jury. A. is freedom of speech and that the citizens were guaranteed a trial by the jury. B. is that citizens have freedom of speech and a guaranteed trial by jury. C. are freedom of speech and the guarantee of a trial by jury. D. No change is necessary.

C. are freedom of speech and the guarantee of a trial by jury.

DIRECTIONS: Choose the option that corrects an error in the underlined portion(s). If no error exists, choose "No change is necessary." When my sister and I (A) were in Los Angeles, we (B) hoped that both of us could be a contestant (C)on a quiz show. A. me B. we had C. contestants D. No change is necessary.

C. contestants

DIRECTIONS: Choose the most effective word or phrase within the context suggested by the sentence. John's car holds four people but he decided to stuff nine classmates in the vehicle, so, Lucille had difficulty __________ herself from the backseat when they arrived at her house. A. modifying B. hovering C. extricating D. maneuvering

C. extricating

DIRECTIONS: Choose the option that corrects an error in the underlined portion(s). If no error exists, choose "No change is necessary." The story of the American pioneers, those (A) who willingly left the safety of their (B) homes to move into unsettled territory, show (C) us great courage in the face of danger. A. they B. its C. shows D. No change is necessary.

C. shows

DIRECTIONS: Choose the most effective word or phrase within the context suggested by the sentence. The students wished Professor Hillard gave __________ directions for essays, but instead the assignment sheets are pages chocked full of requirements. A. complicated B. wide C. succinct D. verbose

C. succinct

DIRECTIONS: Choose the option that corrects an error in the underlined portion(s). If no error exists, choose "No change is necessary." Because of (A) the long, cold winters and short summers, farming in high latitudes is more difficult (B) than low latitudes (C). A. Due to the fact that B. most difficult C. than farming in low latitudes D. No change is necessary.

C. than farming in low latitudes

DIRECTIONS: Choose the option that corrects an error in the underlined portion(s). If no error exists, choose "No change is necessary." Wealthy citizens often protest about the building of low-cost housing in the affluent communities where they reside. A. about building of B. whether they should build C. the building of D. No change is necessary

C. the building of

(a) "Our" principal demonstrated for (b) "me" the latest instructional methods and (c) "its" applications in the classroom.

C. their

Choose the correct word or phrase that provides parallel structure to the sentence. To accept false criticism, explained the counselor, is _________________________________. A. giving up one's self-esteem B. bad because you give up your self-esteem C. to give up one's self-esteem D. one's way to give up your self-esteem

C. to give up one's self-esteem

DIRECTIONS: Choose the option that corrects an error in the underlined portion(s). If no error exists, choose "No change is necessary." Among (A) the reasons for United States participation (B)in World War II were (C) the Japanese attack on the naval base at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. A. Between B. for united states participation C. was D. No change is necessary.

C.was

Kyle accompanied Charlene and (a) me to the movies, where the three of (b) us agreed to see a sci-fi film. Kyle loved the special effects, but Charlene and (c) me dislike the senseless violence.

C: I

An airline is creating printed flyers to entice customers to join the company's airport luggage program. Which of the following would be the most appropriate opening statement for the flyers?

Come one, come all, come see what we have built for you.

DIRECTIONS: Choose the option that corrects an error in the underlined portion(s). If no error exists, choose "No change is necessary." A main function of proteins, whether they come (A) from plant or animal sources (B), is (C) the building of body tissue. A. are coming B. plant and animal sources C. was D. No change is necessary.

D. No change is necessary.

DIRECTIONS: Choose the option that corrects an error in the underlined portion(s). If no error exists, choose "No change is necessary." The book Cheaper By the Dozen demonstrates that each of the children of Frank and Lillian Gilbreth was expected to use his or her time efficiently. A. was to use his or her B. was the expectant of their C. was expecting to use his or her D. No change is necessary.

D. No change is necessary.

Choose the correct word or phrase that provides parallel structure to the sentence. One patient had a broken arm, a fractured skull, and __________________________________________. A. two of her ribs were broken B. ribs two of which were broken C. long with having two broken ribs D. two broken ribs

D. two broken ribs

Select the appropriate option.

Driving to the grocery store, she saw an accident. on the highway.

Choose the sentence that has parallel structure about sweeping the floor

During the intermission, the ushers had just enough time to sweep the floor that was littered with candy wrappers, paper cups, and popcorn boxes.

During the intermission, the ushers had just enough time to sweep the floor that was littered with candy wrappers, paper cups, and popcorn boxes. (parallel structure)

During the intermission, the ushers had just enough time to sweep the floor that was littered with candy wrappers, paper cups, and popcorn boxes.

Provide the most logical sequence for baseball season

Early fall brings playoffs and World Series as fans don light jackets to bid the ball season summer itself farewell. The grass is beginning to wither and look well worn after months of play. The field could not look or play any better.

One of the first astronauts to orbit the Earth __ John Glenn later became a U.S senator. A: Earth, John B: Earth. John C: Earth John D: no change

Earth, John

Professional sports have been criticized because of the _______ salaries paid to athletes.

Exorbitant

An oceanographer has been invited to speak to a 3rd grade class about her career.

For many people, oceanography is considered a rewarding vocation

A sales manager looks eagerly at the new sales people and begins instructing them about their positions.

Good morning, everyone! Welcome to our company. Your career can be as bright and lucrative as you choose, if you focus on long term and short term goals.

Which is correct A: Having finished dinner, the dishes were cleared from the table B:Having finished dinner, Amy cleared the dishes from the table

Having finished dinner, Amy cleared the dishes from the table

Which is correct A: Hoping to improve test scores, all new books were ordered for the school. B:Hoping to improve test scores, administrators ordered all new books for the school

Hoping to improve test scores, administrators all new books for the school

DIRECTIONS: Choose the option that corrects an error in the underlined portion(s). If no error exists, choose "No change is necessary." Jane and me have decided to go to the store before we go to the movies, but later she and I will drive to the beach. . I B. We C. They D. No change is necessary.

I

I (a) implied from her (b) manner that she did not want me to (c) broach any (d) dissent.

Inferred

A student is writing a letter to the editor of the local newspaper to support increases of school funding

Is there a single more critical use of our resources than supporting education in our community.

Looking out the door that opened onto the back deck, we could see the lake. modifier

Looking out the door that opened onto the back deck, we could see the lake.

When only a small girl, I traveled with my mother to Washington, D.C.

NO CHANGE

DIRECTIONS: Choose the option that corrects an error in the underlined portion(s). If no error exists, choose "No change is necessary." Although most college professors have expertise in their areas of specialty, some are more interested in continuing their research than in teaching undergraduate students. A. some are most interested in continuing their research rather than in teaching undergraduate students. B. some prefer continuing their research rather than to teach undergraduate students. C. continuing their research, not teaching undergraduate students, is more interesting to some. D. No change is necessary.

No change is necessary

DIRECTIONS: Choose the option that corrects an error in the underlined portion(s). If no error exists, choose "No change is necessary." Some of the peole with whom (A) the witness worked (B) were engaged in covert activities on behalf of (C) the United States government. A. with who B. will work C. with D. No change is necessary.

No change is necessary.

On opening day, the director of an art gallery is addressing invited guests to thank them for their financial support.

On behalf of the gallery, my staff and I thank you for your generous support which has facilitated the opening of this wonderful exhibit space.

Which is correct A: On the way to church, we saw a family of ducks B: We saw a family of ducks on the way to church

On the way to church, we saw a family of ducks

Which modifiers are correctly placed?

Scientists are concerned about the future of sea turtles, which once roamed the seas by the millions.

Byork is a multi-talented artist from (a) "Iceland. A" frigid, almost barren island in the North (b) "Sea. Iceland" would seem an unlikely place for an eclectic rock (c) "star and" avant-garde to develop her craft.

Sea, Iceland

In the question on the passage about volunteering, the least relevant sentence is

Sentence 10; The opportunities are boundless; however, many students ..... spring breaks to study or back home.

Because Joan forgot to bring her (A) "Developing Language" book to (B) "spanish" class, her teacher in (C) "Adams Building 101" loaned her one.

Spanish

The trees shed small cones that are around and prickly often sticking in bathers' bare foot and making passage very uncomfortable without footwear>

The bold sentence must come immediately after sentence (5)

Choose the sentence that containts paralle structure.

The doctor ordered the patient to stay in bed, to keep his injured knee raised on a pillow, and to return to the office in five days.

The farmer chose from the crate a pumpkin as small as an apple. modifier

The farmer chose from the crate a pumpkin as small as an apple.

Choose the correct sentence (painter)

The paintings of Henry Ossawa Tanner are described as impressionistic, religious, and varied in technique.

Legend holds that on this barrier island, they buried their gold and detained their prisoners."

The sentence in bold must come immediately before sentence (2)

The teachers' classrooms would soon have two new computers for students to use.

The teacher's classrooms would soon have two new computers for students to use.

Choose the sentence in which the modifiers are correctly placed. A: The television, filled with delicious snacks, entertained the child B: The child was entertained by the television filled with delicious snacks. C: The child was filled with delicious snacks, the television entertained him D: The television entertained the small child filled with delicious snacks

The television entertained the small child filled with delicious snacks

Choose the most appropriate statement about manatees

Though fun to drive, Speed boats not only threaten manatees but also disrupt fisherman.

The ______ appearance of the child led the caseworker to speculate that the youngster might be a victim of neglect.

Unkempt

_____ Development of new housing areas in the community may affect the environment.

Unrestricted

Even though the fenders are (A)" mostly" rusted through and the upholstery is (B) ""well worn, the car runs (C) +good".

Well

Students were given an assignment to write a humorous paper about one of their favorite activities. Which of the following responses would be the most appropriate opening statement for the paper?

While I enjoy man activities, my favorite activity is sleeping.

Choose the most appropriate statement about strength

Your strength, wit and good advice were a comfort to me.

The library has Lois Duncan's latest book in (a) their collection, and four of (b) its patrons have checked (c) it out more than once.

a its

The lettuce and mustard taht Jasmine (a) needs to make her sandwich (b) is on the kitchen counter; her dog, unfortunately, (c) has dragged the package of ham to the laundry room.

a needs

If you like sports, you might earn the extra money you need to maintain the lifestyle you are _____ to by coaching flag football. A: used B: use

a used

The (a) "idea" of (b) "losing" weight appealed to him, but despite good (c) "advise" from his physician, he could never dull his passion for cheeseburgers and barbecue potato chips.

advice

The high school (a) "principal's" attitudes (b) "effected" the faculty's (c) "morale"

affected

The bride accompanied by her father, proceeded up the aisle toward the alter.

altar

Instructors new to the program were skeptical and _______ about the integration of computers into their course curriculum.

apprehensive

Today's (a) "quarrel" between the students (b) "stemmed" from a previous (c) "arguement"

argument

It was (a) a part of the board's job to allot the available scholarship (d) assistants.

assistance

While (a) we watied for class to start, my friend showed Christi and (b) I how to set up word problems to solve (c) them correctly.

b me

It was (a) her idea that (b) us members of the computer club provide tutoring services in (c) our spare time.

b we

We wanted to take (a) "our" seats, but Omar and (b) "him" convinced (c) "us" to by popcorn and sodas to enjoy during the movie.

b. he

The scientific method is a highly controlled process. when students are following (a) "it", (b) "he or she" must remember to test only one of the variables at a time to determine whether (c) "it" will affect the results.

b. they

Author Zora Neale Houston's work is ______ received by present-day literary scholars than it was by her contemporary audience. A: best B: better

better

Yesterday, the cherry blossoms along the Tidal Basin in Washington, D.C., had "bloomed" despite the freezing temperatures.

bloomed

Natalie had (a) "bought" 10 packs of gum for the contest, but when her bubble (b) "bursted" in her face, her chance of winning quickly (c) "shrank".

burst

Writting a (a) well-crafted paper in a (b) single night proved to be (c) difficultly for her

c difficult

Stanley Raintree's latest book A Quieter Courage, is a "celivration" of heroes.

celebration

If you enjoy coaching flag football, typing term papers, driving around town, or taking care of "children chances" are that there is a part-time job out there for you.

children, chances

By dominating local government, the mining companies retained absolute control of the "communities, city" commissioners were often mining-company officials.

communities. City

As a reward for completing an extra (a) "course" assignment, students could receive (b) "complementary" registration for a workshop rather (c) "than" extra credit point.

complimentary

As the professor began his lecture, he encouraged students to take ____ notes. A: bountiful B: verbose C: copious

copious

My mother enrolled me in a childcare center when I was two year of age so that she could go to college.

correct

When only a small girl, I traveled to Washington DC, with my mother.

correct

Marie left her mail nearby arranged on the kitchen "counter; later" she found it on the floor.

counter; later

Choose the option that corrects an error in the underlined portion(s). If no error exists, choose "No change is necessary." According to (A) the United States Constitution, the legislative branch of the government has powers different than (B) those (C) of the executive branch. A. According however to B. different from C. these D. No change is necessary.

different from

DIRECTIONS: Choose the option that corrects an error in the underlined portion(s). If no error exists, choose "No change is necessary." The advertisements said that Coke (A) was better than Pepsi, but you (B) couldn't tell until you had drunk (C) it. A. coke B. they C. drank D. No change is necessary.

drunk

Sylvia looked (a) "everywhere, her" chemistry book was (b) "missing, so" she could not (c) "study for" a big test scheduled for the next day.

everywhere. Her

After much deliberation, he chose thh fanciest of the two watches.

fancier

The extent of such bias can only be (a) "guessed, when" geneticist Paul Billings (b) "run an ad asking" for reports of genetic (c) "discrimination, twenty-nine" resplendent met study criteria.

guessed. When

The amount of water (a) "sprayed" to lawns (b) "have" significantly added to the drought as the high temperatures of midsummer (c) continue to scorch the area.

has

None of the writer's "heroes however," has acted in any manner traditionally associated with heroism.

heroes, however, has

Mr. Baku started each class by reciting on of "their" students' favorite poems.

his

Any "college athlete" today must be able to balance academics and digest practice in "their" sport.

his or her

Because blood is needed in the Orlando area, Disney World and Universal Studios theme parks are offering an incentive for a person to donate (a) "their" blood. (b) "They" will give anyone who donates blood a free ticket to the park of (c) "his or her" choice.

his or her

It's difficult for a collegiate athlete to divide "their" time between athletics and academics.

his or her

Detours often act as ________ to people unfamiliar with a geographic area

impediments

Choose the option that corrects an error in the underlined portion(s). If no error exists, choose "No change is necessary." The high standard of living in Sweden is shown by their statistics of life expectancy and per capita income. A. there B. its C. they're D. No change is necessary.

its

He chose the ______________ of the two cakes.

larger

The shades of green in the bedspread (a) "matches" the curtains that (b) "provide" protection from the sun, which (c) "shines" in every morning.

match

DIRECTIONS: Choose the option that corrects an error in the underlined portion(s). If no error exists, choose "No change is necessary." Recognizing (A) that we had worked (B) very hard to complete our project, the teacher told Janice and I (C) that we could give it to her tomorrow. . To recognize B. did work C. me D. No change is necessary.

me

Thanh filled in the square___________ than the other would be artists in her finger painting group.

neater

The lettuce and mustard that Jasmine (a) "needs" to make her sandwich (b) "is" on the kitchen counter; her dog, unfortunately, (c) "has" dragged the package of ham to the laundry room.

need

When several Florida cities were recently rated by a national magazine as a desirable places to like, the chambers of commerce expected that the sudden _____ would result in requests for information.

news

(a) "Dr. Lewis" sponsored his (b) "Alma Mater's" annual cruise on the river ships (c) "Rainbow".

no change

As she (a) "drew" the ace of diamonds and (b) "brought" it slowly into her fan of cards, Tina already (c) "had forgotten" the precise color of Mr. Frank Hulot's beady eyes.

no change

Before the surgeon and (a) "I" begin the procedure, (b) "we" must check our equipment to be sure that (c) "it is" functioning properly.

no change

Doris found that, in a certain light, viewing Carly's (a) badly drawn portrait was an (b) odd (c) appealing experience.

no change

Ellen studied the diner "menu. She" couldn't decide between the fried chicken and the meatloaf sandwich.

no change

Even though hospital administrators have (a) "their" own private parking lot, the board of directors of the local hospital has decided to deny (b) "its" doctors (c) "their" own parking spaces.

no change

Henry and Josie became good swimmers. (a) "Swimming" brought satisfaction to (b) "them" as well as to (c) "their parents"

no change

In 1997, a nine-year old Siberian boy on a hunting (a) "expedition for" small (b) "game discovered" an eleven-foot-tall wooly (c) "mammoth that" had been entombed permafrost for approximate 20,000 years.

no change

In the movie theater today, the (A) rowdy group's (B) offensively (C) loud talking disturbed us.

no change

In the movie theatre today, the (a) "rowdy" group's (b) "offensively" (c) "loud" talking disturbed us.

no change

Many people (a) "believe" that anyone (b)"can raise" pole beans and acorn squash; a glance at growth tables in an almanac (c) "confirms" this belief.

no change

One of Wrigley's favorite and most successful advertisement gimmicks "was" to send sticks of gum to people through the mail.

no change

One of the constant problems (a) "business" travelers face is the (b) "inability" to use short stretches of time (c) "effectively".

no change

Opened to traffic on August 15, 1914, the Panama Canal has served world trade ever since.

no change

Students attending (a) Milton Road Elementary School will be relocated to the (b) (southern) portion of the building for the months of August and September while crews from (c) (Manna's Construction) complete the expansion projection.

no change

The (a) "employee" had to (b) "separate" the (c) "clothing" into various sizes.

no change

There is no (a) "statue" among the city's ordinance that says the largest (b) "amount" of cats in a household should be no more (c) "than" six.

number

A student begins on registration day, a period in which he matches wits with his "opponent the" professor.

opponent, the

As soon as we saw the mess, we knew "whom" to blame. It could only have been our dog.

our dog

I feel (a) bad that we didn't respond to your complaint (b) quick enough; the management and I (c) surely hope that you will continue to shop here."

quickly

To support her contentions, in her speech she "alluded to" the presidential elections of 1972.

referenced

The Grand Canyon is a (a) "resplendant" natural (b) "phenomenon" extending all the way from Marble Gorge to the Grand Wash Cliffs, which is a (c) "distance" of more than 217 miles.

resplendent

Intraplate-Earthquakes: Least relevant to the passage

sentence 6: can you imagine what it would be like if one of these earthquakes hit over a major city?

The game of baseball fits perfectly (which is least relevant)

sentence 8

Whenever (a) "a student decides" to switch her major in college, (b) "you run" the risk of having to take coursework so that (c) "she can meet" the new requirements.

she

Enjoyment often (a) "comes" to an audience when teapots, candelabras, or crucibles (b) "reflect" personal characteristics and (c) "shows" an unexpected humanity.

show

The twins were simular in the ways they dressed and laughed.

similar

The Polka Wags continue to play their rousing (specialties speaker) after speaker practically had to scream to be heard

specialties; speaker

Following a _____________ of less competent rulers, Queen Elizabeth I assumed the reign of England, bringing with her the longest period of peace the country had ever known.

succession

They haven't rushed into burning buildings to save children or "the elderly: they" haven't defied showers of bullets to take out any bunkers or to drag comrades to safety.

the elderly; they

The women baked the cookies, but _______ A: the kitchens were cleaned by the husbands B: the husbands cleaned the kitchen C: the cleaning was done by the husbands D: the kitchens being cleaned by the husbands

the husbands cleaned the kitchen

Michael and his father wanted to pick up (a) "their" concert tickets, but when his father went to the box office, (b) "they" would not accept (c) "his" credit card. A: the person at the window B: they

the person at the window

DIRECTIONS: Choose the most effective word or phrase within the context suggested by the sentence. The Johnsons cut __________ grass so infrequently that early in the morning, you can find wild rabbits feasting on the long green shoots. A. they are B. their C. there D. they're

their

Supermarkets offer sale items when (a) "their" stock is abundant so that (b) "you" can quickly sell items (c) "they" overstock.

they

Tourists may choose to fly to (A) "their" destinations in the United States, but (B) "you" may find that traveling by car allows (C) "them" to experience our country's vastness

they

Enya is the thinner of the three otters.

thinnest

To accept false criticism, explained the counselor, is _________ A: giving up on ones self esteem B: bad because you give up your self esteem C: to give up ones self esteem D: ones way to give up your self esteem

to give up ones self esteem

One patient had a broken arm, a fractured skull, and _______ A: two of her ribs were broken B: ribs two of which were broken C: long with having two broken ribs D: two broken ribs

two broken ribs

Esmeralda wants to adopt a puppy from the local animal shelter because _________ that mixed breed dogs have fewer health problems than pure breads. A: one says B: they say C: veterinarians say D: she says

veterinarians say

A list of participants' names and addresses (a) "were" posted on the bulletin board that (b) "stands" near or (c) "leans" against the wall.

was

DIRECTIONS: Choose the option that corrects an error in the underlined portion(s). If no error exists, choose "No change is necessary." Because of their cold personalities and hot tempers, neither (A) John Adams nor (B)his son John Quincy Adams were (C) especially successful in politics. A. could B. or C. was D. No change is necessary.

was

Choose the sentence in which the modifiers are placed correctly. A: my mother, at the age of five, took me to visit the animals at the zoo. B: When I was five, my mother took me to visit the animals at the zoo. C: My mother took me to visit the animals at the age of five at the zoo. D: When my mother was five, she took me to visit the animals at the zoo

when I was five, my mother took me to visit the animals at the zoo.

John was too embarrassed to say anything to Chelsea, _____ had sautéed spinach caught between two teeth A: who B: whom C: whomever D which

who