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1. I'm thinking _____ a week off over Christmas. Check all that apply.

to take

about take

of taking

about taking

Answer

Correct Answer: of taking
about taking

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2. _____ when we meet at the restaurant.

We will see us

We will see

We will see each other

you see

Answer

Correct Answer: We will see each other

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3. Bob wants to speak English __.

good

right

well

best

Answer

Correct Answer: well

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4.
Did you go to the movies __? (choose all that apply)

now

today

tomorrow

yesterday

Answer

Correct Answer: today
yesterday

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5.
The following sentences use either the word "then" or the word "than." Which sentence uses one of those words incorrectly?

I'd rather buy the red one than the blue one.

My parents wanted me to go to school, but I would rather work for a while then sit through more long classes.

First she sang and then she danced.

He left the house then went to work.

The postman left more mail than I had ever gotten before.

Answer

Correct Answer: My parents wanted me to go to school, but I would rather work for a while then sit through more long classes.

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6.
How long __? (choose all that apply)

have you worked with computers

do you work with computers

have you been working with computers

you have been working with computers

Answer

Correct Answer: have you been working with computers

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7.
The president of the company and his employees ____ excited about the merger.

were

are

isn't not

Answer

Correct Answer: are

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8.
Choose the sentences that use the words 'loose' and 'lose' correctly.

The car tried to loose me but I was able to follow it all the way.

Don't loose the big game tonight!

I had a pocketful of lose chain.

The cat will probably lose her collar again.

The boards on the side of the house were loose.

Answer

Correct Answer: The cat will probably lose her collar again.
The boards on the side of the house were loose.

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9.
The new contract will start __. Check all that apply.

in January.

on September 25th.

next month.

in two weeks.

Answer

Correct Answer: in January.
on September 25th.
next month.
in two weeks.

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10.
Which of the following sentences contains an error?

You have been the mostly generous.

I can speak Spanish.

He lost his book at school.

You beat me again.

They are cheap toys.

Answer

Correct Answer: You have been the mostly generous.

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11.
Coffee at home is not _____ coffee from the local bookstore.

as good

as good as

good as

none of the above

Answer

Correct Answer: as good as

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12.
My dog's best friend _____ a cat.

were

are

was

none of the above

Answer

Correct Answer: is
was

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13.
I'm reading a book about a man who _____ his wife because he was very jealous of her friends.

is killing

killed

kill

killer

Answer

Correct Answer: killed

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14.
Janet ____ never late.

are

were

none of the above

Answer

Correct Answer: is

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15.

Which pair of words is missing from this sentence?

Jessica to work, but Sarah prefers to the bus.

drives, ride

drove, rode

drive, ride

driving, riding

none of the above

Answer

Correct Answer: drives, ride

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16.
When you start working as a freelancer, it's important to make _____

business

research

a good impression

a good job

Answer

Correct Answer: a good impression

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17.
If we hadn't wasted so much time dealing with problems, __. Select all that apply.

we didn't miss the deadline.

we wouldn't miss the deadline.

we would have been able to meet the deadline.

we wouldn't have missed the deadline.

Answer

Correct Answer: we would have been able to meet the deadline.
we wouldn't have missed the deadline.

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18.
Please _____ Janice the address via email.

send

sends

sent

to send

none of the above

Answer

Correct Answer: send

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19.
The movie was _____ than I expected.

good

goodest

better

best

none of the above

Answer

Correct Answer: better

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20.
Nancy came in the room with a wide __ on her face.

smell

smash

smile

splash

Answer

Correct Answer: smile

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21.
He asked me __. Select all that apply.

what my name was

how much experience I had

why did I wanted the job

if I could start immediately

Answer

Correct Answer: what my name was
how much experience I had
if I could start immediately

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22.
I _____ to Chicago last summer.

has been

have been

had been

went

Answer

Correct Answer: went

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23.
Which sentence is written correctly and makes sense?

His mother before the service left.

The playground of the children was large.

Creating a design for my father was difficult.

The truck that crashed drank beer.

The science of flying an airplane baffles many.

Answer

Correct Answer: Creating a design for my father was difficult.
The science of flying an airplane baffles many.

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24.
He's been working as a freelancer for several years, so __ his own time.

he's used to manage

he gets used to manage

he is used to managing

he used to manage

Answer

Correct Answer: he is used to managing

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25.
We __ work very hard yesterday because it was a public holiday in most countries.

didn't have to

must have

mustn't

weren't

Answer

Correct Answer: didn't have to

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26.
We _____to go today.

are planning

is planning

planned

are planned

none of the above

Answer

Correct Answer: are planning
planned

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27.
Michael, what _____ after work?

you doing

you do

do you doing

are you doing

Answer

Correct Answer: are you doing

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28.
Jerome enjoys biking, hiking, and _____.

camping

camp

camped

camper

none of the above

Answer

Correct Answer: camping

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29.
The guys _____ football every Sunday afternoon.

plays

playing

am playing

play

Answer

Correct Answer: play

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30.
Choose which sentence has an error in capitalization.

The doctor told him to wait outside.

Dr. Smith read the report.

She lived in boston for 12 years.

I told Tom that she was his mother.

My father wanted to get the red car.

Answer

Correct Answer: She lived in boston for 12 years.

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31.
going the conference.

Their, to

They're, too

Their, two

They're, to

none of the above

Answer

Correct Answer: They're, to

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32.
She wore a black around her arm to symbolize .

band, morning

banned, morning

band, mourning

banned, mourning

none of the above

Answer

Correct Answer: band, mourning

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33.
The words "your" and You're" are used in the following sentences. Choose the sentences where they are used incorrectly.

Your going to have to come back tomorrow.

He didn't want your seat.

It was not your money.

He wants to know if you're going or staying.

My shoes used to be you'res.

Answer

Correct Answer: Your going to have to come back tomorrow.
My shoes used to be you'res.

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34.
_____ were no elephants at the zoo.

They're

There

Their

Three

none of the above

Answer

Correct Answer: There

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35.
Please bring _____ copies of your resume.

two

too

none of the above

Answer

Correct Answer: two

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36.
There is an error in word usage in one sentence. Which is it?

I could of won if I'd tried harder.

She might have seen the car if she'd looked.

They would have told you if they lost the money.

They might have written it faster.

The dog could have a home now.

Answer

Correct Answer: I could of won if I'd tried harder.

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37.
What _____ to you yesterday?

happens

is happening

happened

will happen

Answer

Correct Answer: happened

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38.
In the following sentence, which word is missing? I bought new red car yesterday.

him

her

the

Answer

Correct Answer: a

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39.
In the following sentence, which word does not belong? I must to buy a new book.

must

buy

Answer

Correct Answer: to

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40.
My new boss _____ attend professional development meetings once a month. Select all that apply.

encouraged me to

advised me to

told me to

expected me to

Answer

Correct Answer: encouraged me to
advised me to
told me to
expected me to

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41.
Which word is spelled correctly?

writter

writer

righter

writtir

writor

Answer

Correct Answer: writer

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42.
He the hospital his last to pay the bill.

cent, sent

scent, sent

sent, cent

sent, scent

none of the above

Answer

Correct Answer: sent, cent

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43.
The students ____ about the first day of school.

are excited

is exciting

excite

are exciting

Answer

Correct Answer: are excited

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44.
Which sentence is lacking a comma? (choose any that apply)

I like your dancing Mom.

Don't bother Mary's gone.

She pinned the flower on my lapel.

Cookies need chocolate to be really good.

The sun's rays bounced across the water.

Answer

Correct Answer: I like your dancing Mom.
Don't bother Mary's gone.

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45.
Sales figures have been _____ recently. Select all that apply.

raising

rising

going up

increasing

Answer

Correct Answer: raising
going up
increasing

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46.
He was _____ convinced that he had taken on the right person. Select all that apply.

not altogether

very

completely

absolutely

Answer

Correct Answer: not altogether
very
completely
absolutely

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47.
Which word best fits into the blank in this sentence? Who is he waiting _____?

about

for

around

Answer

Correct Answer: for

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48.
Which of the word choices would best fit into the blank in the following sentence? That package is _____ gift.

they're

their

there

thair

none of the above

Answer

Correct Answer: their

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49.
The painting _____ like a maze. (check all that apply)

looking

looked

looks

look

none of the above

Answer

Correct Answer: looked
looks

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50.
Choose the sentences that are fragments or not complete sentences. Choose all that apply.

Thomas cried.

Valerie wondered about the rest of the movie.

Away on a trip.

He finally sang.

Finally singing.

Answer

Correct Answer: Away on a trip.
Finally singing.

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51.
Mary _____omelettes in the morning.

is cook

is cooking

are cooking

cooks

none of the above

Answer

Correct Answer: is cooking

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52.
Choose the sentences that use the words that, which, and who correctly. Choose all that apply.

That woman took my money.

His mother who drove the red car could not stop.

Which turtle won the race?

I want which one.

It was that man which did it.

Answer

Correct Answer: That woman took my money.
His mother who drove the red car could not stop.
Which turtle won the race?

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53.
Which of the words would make sense in the blank of the following sentence? The actress seemed to ___ from her quiet shell as she worked through the scene.

tear

finish

emerge

speak

arrive

Answer

Correct Answer: emerge

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54.
Which word best fits into the blank in the sentence? The old man climbed down from the ladder and stood back to look at his work. He wasn't young anymore but he still had what it took! He felt _____.

excited

tired

disappointed

proud

angry

Answer

Correct Answer: proud

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55.
Onions, potatoes, celery, and green beans are all _____.

meat

dessert

cold

vegetables

Answer

Correct Answer: vegetables

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56.
Which word means the same as the word "accomplished" in the following sentence? The team practiced and became accomplished in their skills.

masterly

finished

completed

execute

realized

Answer

Correct Answer: masterly

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57.
The cashier will give you a __ in case you need to bring the dress back.

bill

check

receipt

paper

Answer

Correct Answer: receipt

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58.
Congratulations! That's ____ news Tommy!

bad

horrible

terrific

awful

Answer

Correct Answer: terrific

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59.
The company was keen to hire him because of his _____ experience.

relevant

wealth of

considerable

extensive

All of the above

Answer

Correct Answer: All of the above

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60.
Jack is sitting ____ Michael and me.

on the right

between

Answer

Correct Answer: between

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61.
Which of the following words is a name for a person who takes photos? Choose only one.

tourist

traveller

photographer

writer

illustrator

Answer

Correct Answer: photographer

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62.
They decided to work over the weekend to _____ lost time.

do away with

make up for

do up

make out

Answer

Correct Answer: make up for

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63.
Which word is the opposite of elevate?

raise

move

depress

stairs

work

Answer

Correct Answer: depress

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64.
Sometimes language is not very logical, so you have to learn it _____.

by heart

from the bottom of your heart

heart to heart

heartfelt

Answer

Correct Answer: by heart

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65.
Your coworker liked your project but said it was unorthodox. Which of the following words could be a synonym for unorthodox?

unique

rare

unconventional

odd

all of the above

Answer

Correct Answer: all of the above

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66.
The dress is really cheap. What a great ____!

tax

half-price

bargain

rip-off

Answer

Correct Answer: bargain

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67.
Choose the word that best fits into the blank in the following sentence. I watched as my son _____ his money on toys and candy, and knew he would not have enough to attend summer camp.

saved

pocketed

lost

squandered

hoarded

Answer

Correct Answer: squandered

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68.
If someone asks you to "give it a shot," what does he want you to do?

Drink a beverage quickly.

Shoot at a target with a weapon.

Play basketball.

Try something new.

none of the above

Answer

Correct Answer: Try something new.

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69.
What does it mean if a man is "rolling in the dough?"

He is a baker.

He is fat.

He is skinny.

He is rich.

none of the above

Answer

Correct Answer: He is rich.

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70.
If your boss told you to minimize expenditures, what would he mean?

stop spending money

reduce spending money

spend more money

keep track of the money you spend

all of the above

Answer

Correct Answer: reduce spending money

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71.
What does it mean when someone says you are "barking up the wrong tree?"

making a mistake in the direction you are going

lost in the woods

loud and noisy

about to get into an argument

none of the above

Answer

Correct Answer: making a mistake in the direction you are going

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72.
One of the following sentences uses commas incorrectly or omits it where it should be. Choose that incorrect answer.

Storms surged, and the lights never came back on.

Storms surged and the lights never came back on.

Mary's fast action saved many lives.

The tractor pulled the truck from the mud, and that's when we found the problem.

Before he sat down to eat, the host asked him to give a toast.

Answer

Correct Answer: Storms surged and the lights never came back on.

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73.
Sally went to the store and bought a _____ of bread.

loaf

load

stack

mix

Answer

Correct Answer: loaf

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74.
The project must ___ by Friday.

completed

be completed

completing

complete

none of the above

Answer

Correct Answer: be completed

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75.
___ of the class did well on the test. They didn't understand the lesson.

None

Every

One

The

Answer

Correct Answer: None

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76.
Mary stopped at the crosswalk because the __ light was red.

bulb

candle

spot

traffic

Answer

Correct Answer: traffic

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77.
Frank, please _____ me the book.

bring

brings

will bring

was bringing

none of the above

Answer

Correct Answer: bring

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78.
Can you _____ me a few dollars for lunch?

take

donated

borrow

lend

Answer

Correct Answer: lend

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79.

One of the following sentences uses commas incorrectly or omits it where it should be. Choose that incorrect answer.
John won't __ what happened to him at work.

say me

tell it to me

explaned it to me

tell me

Answer

Correct Answer: tell me

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80.
She is very pretty. Do ____?

you know who she is

you know who is that

you know who is her

you know who is she

Answer

Correct Answer: you know who she is

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81.
The monsters, and the dark forest they live in, __.

are scare

is scary

are scary

is scared

Answer

Correct Answer: are scary

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82.
Either place you decide to visit _____ for its own reasons.

is good

are good

are gooder

isn't gooder

Answer

Correct Answer: is good

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83.
Jim eats at the cafeteria most days, but ___.

he don't like it

don't like it

don't like

he doesn't like it

Answer

Correct Answer: he doesn't like it

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84.
Each of these sports cars ___ a powerful, well-built machine.

were

wasn't

are

Answer

Correct Answer: is

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85.
The people who believe the Earth is flat ___.

is few

is many

are few

isn't smart

Answer

Correct Answer: are few

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86.
We played three games and __ every time!

we do win

I win you

I beat you

win you

Answer

Correct Answer: I beat you

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87.
____ about what will happen during my surgery tomorrow.

I are scared

I'm scary

I'm scared

Are scary

Answer

Correct Answer: I'm scared

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88.
He and his family _____ going on vacation soon.

are

will

isn't

Answer

Correct Answer: are

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89.
He and his wife spent the weekend trying ___.

buy one car

to buy one cars

to buy car

to buy a car

Answer

Correct Answer: to buy a car

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90.
The news __ doing a special edition tonight about the election.

are

will

aren't

Answer

Correct Answer: is

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91.
The committee _____ what nominee will get a vote on the floor of the Senate.

decider

decides

would decider

did decides

Answer

Correct Answer: decides

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92.
We have been working toward this for __.

two and a half month

two months and one half

two and a half months

two months an half

Answer

Correct Answer: two and a half months

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93.
I just finished this book and I like it __.

very much

very a lot

really a lot

muchly

Answer

Correct Answer: very much

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94.
Everybody _____ what is happening at the concert hall tonight.

knews

knows

knowed

knewed

Answer

Correct Answer: knows

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1. I'm thinking _____ a week off over Christmas. Check all that apply.

2. _____ when we meet at the restaurant.

3. Bob wants to speak English __.

4. Did you go to the movies __? (choose all that apply)

5. The following sentences use either the word "then" or the word "than." Which sentence uses one of those words incorrectly?

6. How long __? (choose all that apply)

7. The president of the company and his employees ____ excited about the merger.

8. Choose the sentences that use the words 'loose' and 'lose' correctly.

9. The new contract will start __. Check all that apply.

10. Which of the following sentences contains an error?

11. Coffee at home is not _____ coffee from the local bookstore.

12. My dog's best friend _____ a cat.

13. I'm reading a book about a man who _____ his wife because he was very jealous of her friends.

14. Janet ____ never late.

15. Which pair of words is missing from this sentence?Jessica to work, but Sarah prefers to the bus.

16. When you start working as a freelancer, it's important to make _____

17. If we hadn't wasted so much time dealing with problems, __. Select all that apply.

18. Please _____ Janice the address via email.

19. The movie was _____ than I expected.

20. Nancy came in the room with a wide __ on her face.

21. He asked me __. Select all that apply.

22. I _____ to Chicago last summer.

23. Which sentence is written correctly and makes sense?

24. He's been working as a freelancer for several years, so __ his own time.

25. We __ work very hard yesterday because it was a public holiday in most countries.

26. We _____to go today.

27. Michael, what _____ after work?

28. Jerome enjoys biking, hiking, and _____.

29. The guys _____ football every Sunday afternoon.

30. Choose which sentence has an error in capitalization.

31. going the conference.

32. She wore a black around her arm to symbolize .

33. The words "your" and You're" are used in the following sentences. Choose the sentences where they are used incorrectly.

34. _____ were no elephants at the zoo.

35. Please bring _____ copies of your resume.

36. There is an error in word usage in one sentence. Which is it?

37. What _____ to you yesterday?

38. In the following sentence, which word is missing? I bought new red car yesterday.

39. In the following sentence, which word does not belong? I must to buy a new book.

40. My new boss _____ attend professional development meetings once a month. Select all that apply.

41. Which word is spelled correctly?

42. He the hospital his last to pay the bill.

43. The students ____ about the first day of school.

44. Which sentence is lacking a comma? (choose any that apply)

45. Sales figures have been _____ recently. Select all that apply.

46. He was _____ convinced that he had taken on the right person. Select all that apply.

47. Which word best fits into the blank in this sentence? Who is he waiting _____?

48. Which of the word choices would best fit into the blank in the following sentence? That package is _____ gift.

49. The painting _____ like a maze. (check all that apply)

50. Choose the sentences that are fragments or not complete sentences. Choose all that apply.

51. Mary _____omelettes in the morning.

52. Choose the sentences that use the words that, which, and who correctly. Choose all that apply.

53. Which of the words would make sense in the blank of the following sentence? The actress seemed to ___ from her quiet shell as she worked through the scene.

54. Which word best fits into the blank in the sentence? The old man climbed down from the ladder and stood back to look at his work. He wasn't young anymore but he still had what it took! He felt _____.

55. Onions, potatoes, celery, and green beans are all _____.

56. Which word means the same as the word "accomplished" in the following sentence? The team practiced and became accomplished in their skills.

57. The cashier will give you a __ in case you need to bring the dress back.

58. Congratulations! That's ____ news Tommy!

59. The company was keen to hire him because of his _____ experience.

60. Jack is sitting ____ Michael and me.

61. Which of the following words is a name for a person who takes photos? Choose only one.

62. They decided to work over the weekend to _____ lost time.

63. Which word is the opposite of elevate?

64. Sometimes language is not very logical, so you have to learn it _____.

65. Your coworker liked your project but said it was unorthodox. Which of the following words could be a synonym for unorthodox?

66. The dress is really cheap. What a great ____!

67. Choose the word that best fits into the blank in the following sentence. I watched as my son _____ his money on toys and candy, and knew he would not have enough to attend summer camp.

68. If someone asks you to "give it a shot," what does he want you to do?

69. What does it mean if a man is "rolling in the dough?"

70. If your boss told you to minimize expenditures, what would he mean?

71. What does it mean when someone says you are "barking up the wrong tree?"

72. One of the following sentences uses commas incorrectly or omits it where it should be. Choose that incorrect answer.

73. Sally went to the store and bought a _____ of bread.

74. The project must ___ by Friday.

75. ___ of the class did well on the test. They didn't understand the lesson.

76. Mary stopped at the crosswalk because the __ light was red.

77. Frank, please _____ me the book.

78. Can you _____ me a few dollars for lunch?

79. One of the following sentences uses commas incorrectly or omits it where it should be. Choose that incorrect answer.John won't __ what happened to him at work.

4.
Did you go to the movies __? (choose all that apply)

5.
The following sentences use either the word "then" or the word "than." Which sentence uses one of those words incorrectly?

6.
How long __? (choose all that apply)

7.
The president of the company and his employees ____ excited about the merger.

8.
Choose the sentences that use the words 'loose' and 'lose' correctly.

9.
The new contract will start __. Check all that apply.

10.
Which of the following sentences contains an error?

11.
Coffee at home is not _____ coffee from the local bookstore.

12.
My dog's best friend _____ a cat.

13.
I'm reading a book about a man who _____ his wife because he was very jealous of her friends.

14.
Janet ____ never late.

15.

Which pair of words is missing from this sentence?

Jessica to work, but Sarah prefers to the bus.

16.
When you start working as a freelancer, it's important to make _____

17.
If we hadn't wasted so much time dealing with problems, __. Select all that apply.

18.
Please _____ Janice the address via email.

19.
The movie was _____ than I expected.

20.
Nancy came in the room with a wide __ on her face.

21.
He asked me __. Select all that apply.

22.
I _____ to Chicago last summer.

23.
Which sentence is written correctly and makes sense?

24.
He's been working as a freelancer for several years, so __ his own time.

25.
We __ work very hard yesterday because it was a public holiday in most countries.

26.
We _____to go today.

27.
Michael, what _____ after work?

28.
Jerome enjoys biking, hiking, and _____.

29.
The guys _____ football every Sunday afternoon.

30.
Choose which sentence has an error in capitalization.

31.
going the conference.

32.
She wore a black around her arm to symbolize .

33.
The words "your" and You're" are used in the following sentences. Choose the sentences where they are used incorrectly.

34.
_____ were no elephants at the zoo.

35.
Please bring _____ copies of your resume.

36.
There is an error in word usage in one sentence. Which is it?

37.
What _____ to you yesterday?

38.
In the following sentence, which word is missing? I bought new red car yesterday.

39.
In the following sentence, which word does not belong? I must to buy a new book.

40.
My new boss _____ attend professional development meetings once a month. Select all that apply.

41.
Which word is spelled correctly?

42.
He the hospital his last to pay the bill.

43.
The students ____ about the first day of school.

44.
Which sentence is lacking a comma? (choose any that apply)

45.
Sales figures have been _____ recently. Select all that apply.

46.
He was _____ convinced that he had taken on the right person. Select all that apply.

47.
Which word best fits into the blank in this sentence? Who is he waiting _____?

48.
Which of the word choices would best fit into the blank in the following sentence? That package is _____ gift.

49.
The painting _____ like a maze. (check all that apply)

50.
Choose the sentences that are fragments or not complete sentences. Choose all that apply.

51.
Mary _____omelettes in the morning.

52.
Choose the sentences that use the words that, which, and who correctly. Choose all that apply.

53.
Which of the words would make sense in the blank of the following sentence? The actress seemed to ___ from her quiet shell as she worked through the scene.

54.
Which word best fits into the blank in the sentence? The old man climbed down from the ladder and stood back to look at his work. He wasn't young anymore but he still had what it took! He felt _____.

55.
Onions, potatoes, celery, and green beans are all _____.

56.
Which word means the same as the word "accomplished" in the following sentence? The team practiced and became accomplished in their skills.

57.
The cashier will give you a __ in case you need to bring the dress back.

58.
Congratulations! That's ____ news Tommy!

59.
The company was keen to hire him because of his _____ experience.

60.
Jack is sitting ____ Michael and me.

61.
Which of the following words is a name for a person who takes photos? Choose only one.

62.
They decided to work over the weekend to _____ lost time.

63.
Which word is the opposite of elevate?

64.
Sometimes language is not very logical, so you have to learn it _____.

65.
Your coworker liked your project but said it was unorthodox. Which of the following words could be a synonym for unorthodox?

66.
The dress is really cheap. What a great ____!

67.
Choose the word that best fits into the blank in the following sentence. I watched as my son _____ his money on toys and candy, and knew he would not have enough to attend summer camp.

68.
If someone asks you to "give it a shot," what does he want you to do?

69.
What does it mean if a man is "rolling in the dough?"

70.
If your boss told you to minimize expenditures, what would he mean?

71.
What does it mean when someone says you are "barking up the wrong tree?"

72.
One of the following sentences uses commas incorrectly or omits it where it should be. Choose that incorrect answer.

73.
Sally went to the store and bought a _____ of bread.

74.
The project must ___ by Friday.

75.
___ of the class did well on the test. They didn't understand the lesson.

76.
Mary stopped at the crosswalk because the __ light was red.

77.
Frank, please _____ me the book.

78.
Can you _____ me a few dollars for lunch?

79.

One of the following sentences uses commas incorrectly or omits it where it should be. Choose that incorrect answer.
John won't __ what happened to him at work.

80.
She is very pretty. Do ____?

81.
The monsters, and the dark forest they live in, __.

82.
Either place you decide to visit _____ for its own reasons.

83.
Jim eats at the cafeteria most days, but ___.