Guffey Test #2

The salesperson turned in his report however he did not indicate the time period it covered. a. The salesperson turned in his report, however, he did not indicate the time period it covered. b. The salesperson turned in his report, however; he did not indicate the time period it covered. c. The salesperson turned in his report; however, he did not indicate the time period it covered. d. The salesperson turned in his report; however he did not indicate the time period it covered.

; however,

Can you tell me where the meeting is scheduled at? whole a. Can you tell me where the meeting is scheduled at? b. Can you tell me where the meeting is scheduled?

Can you tell me where the meeting is scheduled?

Neither the Sanchezes nor the Harris's knew about the changes in beneficiaries. a. Harris's b. Harrises c. Harris' d. Harrise's

Harrises

The chief and myself were quite willing to send copies to whoever requested them. a. me b. myself c. I

I

It seems like we have been taking this pretest forever. a. It seems as though we have been taking this pretest forever. b. It seems like we have been taking this pretest forever.

It seems as though

For the past 90 days, employees in the sales department complained about Mr. Navetta smoking. a. Navetta b. Navetta's c. Navettas'

Navetta's

We are opening a branch office in Scottsdale and hope to be able to serve all your needs from that office by the middle of January. a. We are opening a branch office in Scottsdale, and hope to be able to serve all your needs from that office by the middle of January. b. We are opening a branch office in Scottsdale; and hope to be able to serve all your needs from that office by the middle of January. c. We are opening a branch office in Scottsdale and hope to be able to serve all your needs from that office by the middle of January. d. We are opening a branch office in Scottsdale, and hope to be able to serve all your needs from that office, by the middle of January.

No commas needed

Ms. Porters staff is responsible for all accounts receivable for customers purchasing electronics parts. a. Porters b. Porter's c. Porters'

Porter's

All job candidates are asked whether they can work on Saturday's. a. Saturday's b. Saturdays' c. Saturdays

Saturday's

As suggested by the committee we must first secure adequate funding then we may consider expansion. a. As suggested by the committee, we must first secure adequate funding; then we may consider expansion. b. As suggested by the committee we must first secure adequate funding, then we may consider expansion. c. As suggested by the committee; we must first secure adequate funding then we may consider expansion. d. As suggested by the committee; we must first secure adequate funding, then we may consider expansion.

a

In the past five years, nearly fifteen percent of the population changed residences at least once. a. In the past five years, nearly 15 percent of the population changed residences at least once. b. In the past 5 years, nearly 15 percent of the population changed residences at least once. c. In the past 5 years, nearly 15% of the population changed residences at least once.

a

Michelle Wong who is the project manager at TeleCom suggested that I call you. a. Michelle Wong, who is the project manager at TeleCom, suggested that I call you. b. Michelle Wong, who is the project manager at TeleCom suggested that I call you. c. Michelle Wong, who is the project manager at TeleCom suggested, that I call you. d. Michelle Wong who is the project manager, at TeleCom, suggested that I call you.

a

Our experienced courteous staff has been trained to anticipate your every need. a. Our experienced, courteous staff has been trained to anticipate your every need. b. Our experienced; courteous staff has been trained to anticipate your every need. c. Our experienced courteous staff has been trained to anticipate your every need. d. Our experienced, courteous, staff; has been trained to anticipate your every need.

a

We recommend that you use hearing protectors see the warning on page 8 when using this electric drill. a. We recommend that you use hearing protectors (see the warning on page 8) when using this electric drill. b. We recommend that you use hearing protectors, (see the warning on page 8), when using this electric drill. c. We recommend that you use hearing protectors, see the warning on page 8, when using this electric drill. d. We recommend that you use hearing protectors; see the warning on page 8; when using this electric drill.

a

on a trip to the east coast, uncle harry visited the empire state building. a. On a trip to the East Coast, Uncle Harry visited the Empire State Building. b. On a trip to the east coast, Uncle Harry visited the Empire State Building. c. On a trip to the east coast, Uncle Harry visited the empire state building. d. On a trip to the east coast, Uncle harry visited the Empire State building.

a

Since the early 2000s, most judicial systems and attornies have invested in package that detect computer viruses. a. attornies b. attornies' c. attornie's d. attorneys

attorneys

As stipulated in our contract your agency will develop a social media program and supervise our media budget. a. As stipulated in our contract; your agency will develop a social media program and supervise our media budget. b. As stipulated in our contract, your agency will develop a social media program and supervise our media budget. c. As stipulated in our contract, your agency will develop a social media program, and supervise our media budget.

b

Did the president really say "All employees may take Friday off a. Did the president really say "All employees may take Friday off"? b. Did the president really say, "All employees may take Friday off"? c. Did the president really say, "All employees may take Friday off?" d. Did the president really say "All employees may take Friday off?"

b

In view of the new law that went into effect on April 1 our current liability insurance must be increased therefore we need to adjust our budget. a. In view of the new law that went into effect on April 1, our current liability insurance must be increased, therefore, we need to adjust our budget. b. In view of the new law that went into effect on April 1, our current liability insurance must be increased; therefore, we need to adjust our budget. c. In view of the new law that went into effect on April 1; our current liability insurance must be increased, therefore we need to adjust our budget.

b

Interest payments on bonds are tax deductible dividend payments are not. a. Interest payments, on bonds, are tax deductible; dividend payments are not. b. Interest payments on bonds are tax deductible; dividend payments are not. c. Interest payments on bonds are tax deductible, dividend payments are not. d. Interest payments on bonds are tax deductible; dividend payments, are not.

b

More than 3,000,000 people have visited the White House in the past five years. a. More than 3,000,000 people have visited the White House in the past 5 years. b. More than three million people have visited the White House in the past five years. c. More than 3,000,000 people have visited the White House in the past five years.

b

Mr Phillips, Miss Reed, and Mrs Garcia usually arrived at the office by 8 30 am. a. Mr Phillips, Miss Reed, and Mrs Garcia usually arrived at the office by 8:30 a.m. b. Mr. Phillips, Miss Reed, and Mrs. Garcia usually arrived at the office by 8:30 a.m. c. M.r. Phillips, Miss Reed, and Mrs Garcia usually arrived at the office by 8 30 a.m. d. Mr. Phillips, Miss Reed, and Mrs. Garcia usually arrived at the office by 8:30 am.

b

Of the 28 viewer comments we received regarding our online commercial, only three were negative. a. Of the 28 viewer comments we received regarding our online commercial, only three were negative. b. Of the 28 viewer comments we received regarding our online commercial, only 3 were negative. c. Of the twenty-eight viewer comments we received regarding our online commercial, only three were negative.

b

The following members of the department volunteered to help on Saturday Kim Carlos Dan and Sylvia. a. The following members of the department volunteered to help on Saturday; Kim, Carlos, Dan, and, Sylvia. b. The following members of the department volunteered to help on Saturday: Kim, Carlos, Dan, and Sylvia. c. The following members of the department volunteered to help on Saturday; Kim, Carlos, Dan and Sylvia. d. The following members of the department volunteered to help, on Saturday: Kim, Carlos, Dan, and Sylvia.

b

We set aside forty dollars for petty cash, but by December 1 our fund was depleted. a. We set aside forty dollars for petty cash, but by December one our fund was depleted. b. We set aside forty $40 for petty cash, but by December 1 our fund was depleted. c. We set aside 40 dollars for petty cash, but by December one our fund was depleted.

b

When you begin to research a report consider many sources of information namely think about using the Internet, book, periodicals, government publications, and databases. a. When you begin to research a report consider many sources of information; namely think about using the Internet, book, periodicals, government publications, and databases. b. When you begin to research a report, consider many sources of information; namely, think about using the Internet, book, periodicals, government publications, and databases. c. When you begin to research a report; consider many sources of information, namely, think about using the Internet, book, periodicals, government publications, and databases. d. When you begin, to research a report, consider many sources of information; namely think about using the Internet, book, periodicals, government publications, and databases.

b

When you need service on any of your equipment we will be happy to help you Mr. Lopez a. When you need service, on any of your equipment, we will be happy to help you, Mr. Lopez. b. When you need service on any of your equipment, we will be happy to help you, Mr. Lopez. c. When you need service on any of your equipment we will be happy to help you, Mr. Lopez. d. When you, need service, on any of your equipment, we will be happy to help you, Mr. Lopez.

b

although english was his native language, he also spoke spanish and could read french. a. Although english was his native language, he also spoke spanish and could read french. b. Although English was his native language, he also spoke Spanish and could read French. c. Although English was his Native Language, he also spoke Spanish and could read French. d. Although English was his native language, he also spoke spanish and could read french.

b

james lee, the president of kendrick, ink., will speak to our conference in the spring. a. James lee, the President of Kendrick, ink., will speak to our conference in the spring. b. James Lee, the president of Kendrick, Ink., will speak to our conference in the Spring. c. James Lee, the president of Kendrick, Ink., will speak to our conference in the spring. d. James Lee, the President of Kendrick, Ink., will speak to our conference in the spring.

b

As you know Ms. Okui we aim for long-term business relationships not quick profit. a. As you know, Ms. Okui; we aim for long-term business relationships not quick profit. b. As you know Ms. Okui, we aim for long-term business relationships, not quick profit. c. As you know, Ms. Okui, we aim for long-term business relationships, not quick profit. d. As you know, Ms. Okui we aim for long-term business relationships, not quick profit.

c

For example, management determines how orders assignments and responsibilities are delegated to employees. a. For example, management determines how orders, assignments and responsibilities are delegated to employees. b. For example management determines how orders, assignments and responsibilities are delegated to employees. c. For example, management determines how orders, assignments, and responsibilities are delegated to employees. d. For example, management determines, how orders, assignments and responsibilities are delegated, to employees.

c

The meeting is scheduled for May fifth at 3 p.m. a. The meeting is scheduled for May fifth at three p.m. b. The meeting is scheduled for May 5 at three p.m. c. The meeting is scheduled for May 5 at 3 p.m.

c

You have purchased from us often and your payments in the past have always been prompt. a. You have purchased from us often, and your payments, in the past, have always been prompt. b. You have purchased from us often, and your payments, in the past have always been prompt. c. You have purchased from us often, and your payments in the past have always been prompt. d. You have purchased from us often, and your payments, in the past have always been prompt.

c

karen enrolled in classes in history, german, and sociology. a. Karen enrolled in Classes in History, German, and Sociology. b. Karen enrolled in classes in history, German, and Sociology. c. Karen enrolled in classes in history, German, and sociology. d. Karen enrolled in classes in History, German , and Sociology.

c

A recently appointed official was in charge of monitoring to peer-to-peer file sharing systems. a. A recently appointed official was in charge of monitoring to peer-to-peer file sharing systems. b. A recently appointed official was in charge of monitoring peer to peer file sharing systems. c. A recently appointed official was in charge of monitoring peer-to-peer file-sharing systems. d. A recently appointed official was in charge of monitoring to peer-to-peer-file-sharing-systems.

c.

Our investigation shows that cell phones may be cheaper landlines. a. Our investigation shows that cell phones may be cheaper landlines. b. Our investigation shows that cell phones may be cheaper then landlines. c. Our investigation shows that cell phones may be cheaper than landlines.

cheaper than landlines.

If I could chose any city, I would select Hong Kong. a. If I could chose any city, I would select Hong Kong. b. I f I could choose any city I would select Hong Kong.

choose

Until we have a more clearar picture of what is legal, we will proceed cautiously. a. Until we have a more clearar picture of what is legal, we will proceed cautiously. b. Until we have a clearar picture of what is legal, we will proceed cautiously.

clearer

This cell phone and its calling plan costs much less than I expected. a. costs b. cost

cost

We are trying to locate an edition if BusinessWeek that carried an article titled Who Is Reading Your E-Mail a. We are trying to locate an edition if BusinessWeek that carried an article titled "Who Is Reading Your E-Mail"? b. We are trying to locate an edition if BusinessWeek that carried an article titled Who Is Reading Your E-Mail? c. We are trying to locate an edition if BusinessWeek that carried an article titled Who Is Reading Your E-Mail"? d. We are trying to locate an edition if BusinessWeek that carried an article titled "Who Is Reading Your E-Mail?"

d

Your order Ms. Lee will be sent from Memphis Tennessee on July 1. a. Your order Ms. Lee, will be sent from Memphis, Tennessee on July 1. b. Your order, Ms. Lee, will be sent from Memphis, Tennessee on July 1. c. Your order, Ms. Lee, will be sent from Memphis, Tennessee, on July, 1. d. Your order, Ms. Lee, will be sent from Memphis, Tennessee, on July 1.

d

the business manager and the vice president each received a new dell computer. a. The business manager and the vice president each received a new Dell Computer. b. The Business Manager and the Vice President each received a new dell computer. c. The Business manager and the Vice president each received a new Dell computer. d. The business manager and the vice president each received a new Dell computer.

d

Two freshmans discussed the pros and cons of using laptops and cell phones in their classes. a. freshmans b. freshman's c. freshmen's d. freshmen

freshmen

The auditors have went over these accounts carefully, and they have found no discrepancies. a. The auditors have gone over these accounts carefully, and they have found no discrepancies. b. The auditors have went over these accounts carefully, and they have found no discrepancies.

gone

Robert only has two days before he must submit his end-of-the-year report. a. Robert only has two days before he must submit his end-of-the-year report. b. Robert has only two days before he must submit his end-of-the-year report.

has only

Neither the manager nor the employees in the office think the solution is fair. a. are b. is

is

There are a wide range of proposals for reducing e-mail. a. are b. is

is

Do you know where this shipment is going to? a. Do you know where this shipment is going to? b. Do you know where this shipment is going?

is going?

Although it's CPU was noisy, the computer worked for Jeremy and me. a. its b. it's c. its'

its

My friend and I applied at GE because of their excellent benefits. a. their b. there c. its d. it's

its

We sincerely hope that the jurys judgement reflects the stories of all the witnesses. a. jurys b. jury's c. jurys'

jury's

Those contracts have laid on his desk for more than two weeks. a. Those contracts have laid on his desk for more than two weeks. b. Those contracts have lain on his desk for more than two weeks.

lain

Much of the project assigned to Samantha and I had to be reassigned to Matt and them. a. I b. me

me

Just between you and me, only you and I know that she will be transferred. a. me; I b. myself; I c. me; myself

me; I

In a little over months time, the analysts finished their reports. a. months b. month's c. months'

months'

After our chief had the printer repaired it jammed again within the first week although we treated it carefully. a. After our chief had the printer repaired; it jammed again within the first, week although we treated it carefully. b. After our chief had the printer repaired; it jammed again within the first week; although we treated it carefully. c. After our chief had the printer repaired it jammed again within the first week, although we treated it carefully. d. After our chief had the printer repaired, it jammed again within the first week, although we treated it carefully.

no commas needed

Both of Jeff's sister-in-laws worked as secretaries at different facilities. a. sister-in-laws b. sisters-in-law c. sisters-in-law's d. sister-in-law's

sisters-in-law

At the next stockholders meeting, we will discuss benefits employees and dividends for shareholders. a. stockholders b. stockholder's c. stockholders'

stockholders'

The architects submitted there drawings in a last-minute attempt to beat the deadline. a. The architects submitted their drawings in a last-minute attempt to beat the deadline. b. The architects submitted there drawings in a last-minute attempt to beat the deadline. c. The architects submitted they're drawings in a last-minute attempt to beat the deadline.

their

To make a copy, first open the disk drive door and then you insert the disk. a. To make a copy, first open the disk drive door and then you insert the disk. b. To make a copy, first open the disk drive door and then insert the disk.

then

My courses this semester are totally different than last. a. My courses this semester are totally different from last. b. My courses this semester are totally different than last. c. My courses this semester are totally different then last.

totally different from last

Because of the holiday, our committee were unable to meet. a. were b. was

was

Britney thought she had done good in her job interview. a. Britney thought she had done good in her job interview. b. Britney thought she had done well in her job interview.

well

A description of the property, together with several other legal documents, were submitted by my attorney. a. were b. was

were

If I was in charge, I would certainly change things. a. If I were in charge, I would certainly change things. b. If I was in charge, I would certainly change things.

were