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1.
Which of the following sentences illustrate(s) correct verb and verb tense usage?

Did Annabel knowingly lie on the witness stand?

We think the judge will have noticed something strange in her behaviour.

The lawyers had decided to keep her testimony a secret.

Somehow, all of the newspapers gotten hold of the story.

Answer

Correct Answer: Did Annabel knowingly lie on the witness stand?

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2.
Complete the following sentence by choosing the pronouns that agree with the antecedents.

Although both did a good job in __ contemporary pieces, the taller dancer showed more flair in _.

her, hers

her, theirs

their, hers

his or her, theirs

Answer

Correct Answer: their, hers

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3.
Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence.
The helium- balloon rose into the air; the villagers knew then that their __ leader was off on another mission.

power, powerful, powered

powered, powered, powerful

powered, powerfully, powerful

powerful, powered, powerfully

Answer

Correct Answer: powered, powerfully, powerful

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4.
Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence.
The ___ , _ odour was ______ coming from the chemistry lab up the street.

pungent, nastily, clearness

pungently, nastily, clearly

pungently, nasty, clear

nasty, pungent, clearly

Answer

Correct Answer: nasty, pungent, clearly

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5.
Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following passage.

Although Marvin said he had hidden the keys ___ the flower pot, we were unable to find them _ the dark. In the end, we waited for him at the coffee shop _________ the corner.

under, in, around

in, with, at

around, at, on

beside, from, around

Answer

Correct Answer: under, in, around

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6.
Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence.

The archaeologists were to discover such a and _ artefact at that mostly uncovered site.

amazing, rarely, incredible, beautifully

amazed, rare, incredibly, beautiful

beautiful, rarity, amazingly, incredible

amazingly, beautiful, rarely, incredible

Answer

Correct Answer: amazed, rare, incredibly, beautiful

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7.
Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence.

While of our relatives live on the hill in the county, of our friends live in the __ areas of the valley.

more, windy, many, most, protection

most, windier, more, most, protective

many, windiest, most, more, protected

many, winding, more, most, protected

Answer

Correct Answer: many, windiest, most, more, protected

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8.
Which of the following sentences illustrates correct usage of articles and conjunctions?

Celine lives on Arthur Street; however, she works on Beatrice Boulevard..

I would eat a peach every day if I could, nor the doctor told me I couldn’t.

Will Gertrude play the piano or an harp at the concert?

Although she is angry at them, neither her son and her father will be at the party

Answer

Correct Answer: Celine lives on Arthur Street; however, she works on Beatrice Boulevard..

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9.
Complete the following sentence by choosing the phrase with the best word order from the options given.

Those who are not wise ____________ .

do not need be necessarily stupid

need not necessarily be stupid

need not to be necessarily stupid

does not need to be necessarily stupid

Answer

Correct Answer: need not necessarily be stupid

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10.
Which of the following sentences illustrates correct verb and verb tense usage?

Until the snow is melting, the train is not able to move.

Until the snow does not melt, the train will not be able to move.

Until the snow melts, the train will not be able to move.

Until the snow will melt, the train will not be able to move.

Answer

Correct Answer: Until the snow melts, the train will not be able to move.

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11.
Which of the following sentences illustrates proper sentence structure?

Unless the world controls its population, mankind will continue to face one problem after the other.

Unless the world doesn't control its population, mankind will continue to face one problem after the other.

Unless the world controls its population, until then mankind will continue to face one problem after the other.

Unless the world fails to control its population, mankind until then will continue to face one problem after the other.

Answer

Correct Answer: Unless the world controls its population, mankind will continue to face one problem after the other.

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12.
Choose the series of articles and conjunctions that best completes the following sentence.

Julia, who is studying to be ___foreign correspondent, is currently doing _ internship in _ Middle East _ will return before the end of _____ year.

(no article required), an, the, but, the

the, a, the, however, a

a, an, (no article required), yet, a

a, an, the, but, the

Answer

Correct Answer: a, an, the, but, the

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13.
Rearrange the following words to create the most logical and grammatically correct sentence.

work . is always to brother willing not My

My brother is not willing to work always.

My brother is not always willing to work.

is not willing to work always My brother.

My work is not willing to always brother.

Answer

Correct Answer: My brother is not always willing to work.

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14.
Complete the following sentence by choosing the phrase with the best word order from the options given.

The excited children, who had run toward the loud _____________ .

music and then told the others about the ice cream truck outside

music, are telling to the others about the ice cream truck outside

ice cream truck to tell the others about the music outside

music, told the others about the ice cream truck outside

Answer

Correct Answer: music, told the others about the ice cream truck outside

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15.
Read the following question and choose the response that uses the correct corresponding verb tense.

Does Jack wear that furry hat often?

No, he just liked to wear it for fun sometimes.

Yes, but don't said anything about it to him.

Yes, and it can so annoying!

No, he wears it only when his ears are cold.

Answer

Correct Answer: No, he wears it only when his ears are cold.

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16.
Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence.

The deer ran quickly _ the trees, its hooves pounding _ the forest floor.

amid, from

over, at

through, on

throughout, on

Answer

Correct Answer: through, on

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17.
Read the following question and choose the response that uses the correct corresponding verb tense.

Will you be going to the company picnic this year?

Yes, I will have always gone every year.

No, unfortunately I didn't have time this year.

Yes, and I plan on swimming, fishing and eating all day!

I might go if I had known about it sooner.

Answer

Correct Answer: Yes, and I plan on swimming, fishing and eating all day!

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18.
Choose the series of pronouns that best completes the following sentence.
Victor, who stole ___ ideas and used them to make _ a millionaire, never once offered _____ a word of thanks.

our, himself, we

their, them, himself

your, us, you

our, himself, us

Answer

Correct Answer: our, himself, us

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19.
Choose the series of pronouns that best completes the following sentence.

That house used to be , but have given it to __.

my, I, her

mine, me, her

mine, I, her

myself, she, her

Answer

Correct Answer: mine, I, her

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20.
Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence.

I placed my notes _ my desk and referred to them _ the meeting.

at, among

beside, during

with, at

upon, around

Answer

Correct Answer: beside, during

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21.
Which of the following sentences illustrates correct usage of articles and conjunctions?

The cake that I ate was better that the one you had.

An house is not the home, or so the saying goes.

For my birthday I would like a book, an hourglass and the keys to a new boat.

Has a package I've been waiting for been delivered yet, nor must I wait longer?

Answer

Correct Answer: For my birthday I would like a book, an hourglass and the keys to a new boat.

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22.
Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence.

Jack, leaning casually the tree, watched as Sally walked slowly him.

against, towards

toward, against

upon, past

off, beside

Answer

Correct Answer: against, towards

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23.
Which of the following sentences does NOT illustrate correct verb and verb tense usage?

Frank and Marjorie have opened a new chocolate shop on the corner.

By the time I get there, all the best candy will have been eaten already.

They was going to sell pastries as well, but then decided against it.

Did you ever wonder how many jelly beans there are in the world?

Answer

Correct Answer: By the time I get there, all the best candy will have been eaten already.

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24.
Choose the series of pronouns that best completes the following sentence.

_ is the name of the opera, and _ role did you say Maria would play?

This, which

Who, that

What, which

Which, what

Answer

Correct Answer: What, which

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25.
Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence.

Whiskey, my pet squirrel, jumped my head and the windowsill.

over, onto

through, into

from, under

into, onto

Answer

Correct Answer: over, onto

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26.
Which of the following sentences illustrates proper sentence structure?

Everyone knows that a mango is much sweeter to an orange.

I saw the girl with my own eyes who said she had been abducted by aliens.

Either one of you should try and to fix their broken fence.

The queen had hardly finished her speech when the people began to disperse.

Answer

Correct Answer: The queen had hardly finished her speech when the people began to disperse.

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27.
Which of the following sentences is NOT punctuated correctly?

All of the apple's at the grocer's were rotten, so I bought oranges instead.

"Seven canteens full of water should be enough for the hike," said Tabitha.

Until the stove is fixed, there's no way I can bake a lemon meringue pie.

The woman, whose name escapes me at the moment, disappeared into the limousine.

Answer

Correct Answer: All of the apple's at the grocer's were rotten, so I bought oranges instead.

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28.
Which of the following sentences illustrates correct pronoun usage?

Is those the set of plates the bride wanted, or did she want this set?

Which of these glasses is half full—that one or this one?

To whom did them give the gold medal?

Whose book is that—his or our?

None of the above

Answer

Correct Answer: Which of these glasses is half full—that one or this one?

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29.
Read the following question and choose the response that uses the correct corresponding verb tense.

Did you see the show last night?

No, because by the time I got there all the tickets had already been sold.

Yes, and it was one of the best shows I had ever seen.

Yes, but my seat was behind a pole so I couldn't barely see anything.

No, but I am hope to see it tonight.

Answer

Correct Answer: No, because by the time I got there all the tickets had already been sold.

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30.
Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence.

Of the two books, Sam's is definitely the ; however, even though Sandra's didn't turn out as as expected, she still did a __ job of writing it.

better, well, good

best, good, good

better, good, better

best, well, well

Answer

Correct Answer: better, well, good

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31.
Choose the series of verbs that best completes the following sentence.

Alison regrets _ you with her remarks; she never meant _ so.

to hurt, doing

to hurt, to do

hurting, doing

hurting, to do

Answer

Correct Answer: hurting, to do

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32.
Choose the series of verbs that best completes the following sentence.

Everyone too busy cooking and the campsite the family of bears from the woods.

were, setting up, to notice, watch

. was, set up, noticing, to watch

is, setting, to notice, watching

was, setting up, to notice, watching

Answer

Correct Answer: was, setting up, to notice, watching

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33.
Which of the following sentences does NOT illustrate proper use of articles and conjunctions?

I thought about keeping an orang-utan as a pet; however, my apartment complex does not allow exotic animals on the premises.

Bertha decided to change a locks of her house after burglars stole a computer or an oil painting.

After thinking about the problem for half an hour, Glen finally came up with a perfect solution.

Arlene loves nature and the outdoors in general, yet she spends most of her time inside because of her job.

Answer

Correct Answer: Bertha decided to change a locks of her house after burglars stole a computer or an oil painting.

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34.
Rearrange the following words to create the most logical and grammatically correct sentence.

with can't phone . on Whenever always to the time spend I speak I my friend , him

Whenever I always phone on my friend to speak, I can't spend the time with him.

Whenever I spend time on the phone to him, I can't always speak with my friend.

Whenever I speak to him, I can't always spend time with my friend on the phone.

Whenever I can't speak to him on the phone, I always spend time with my friend.

Whenever I can't spend time with my friend, I always speak to him on the phone.

Answer

Correct Answer: Whenever I can't spend time with my friend, I always speak to him on the phone.

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35.
Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence.

We were surprised when the parade turned into a party!

dull, suddenly, wild

duller, all of a sudden, wilder

dullest, suddenly, wildest

dull, sudden, wild

Answer

Correct Answer: dull, suddenly, wild

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36.
Which of the following sentences illustrates the proper use of parallel construction?

Arthur failed when he tried to open the lock with a key, but succeeded when he tried to open it with a hammer.

We painted the conference room yellow, hung a poster on the wall and are rearranging the chairs.

No one in the room knew that the doors had been locked and that policemen will be running up the stairs.

Andrea is incapable of walking and to talk at the same time.

Answer

Correct Answer: Arthur failed when he tried to open the lock with a key, but succeeded when he tried to open it with a hammer.

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37.
Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence.

I think Pamela deserves to be punished for her stupid and behaviour.

irresponsible, totally

totally, irresponsibility

totally, irresponsible

total, irresponsibly

Answer

Correct Answer: totally, irresponsible

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38.
Read the original sentence below and then choose the rewritten sentence that illustrates proper sentence structure.

ORIGINAL SENTENCE:
It is easy to carry solid objects, but the same cannot be said of liquids.

REWRITTEN SENTENCES:

Unlike liquids, solid objects are easy to carry.

Unlike liquids, we can easily carry solid objects.

Unlike liquids; solid objects can easily be carried.

Unlike liquids, solid objects easy to be carried.

Answer

Correct Answer: Unlike liquids, solid objects are easy to carry.

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39.
Choose the series of pronouns that best completes the following sentence.

After realising that our hosts hadn't actually invited to party, excused from the table and slipped out the back door.

us, their, we, ourselves

ourselves, theirs, we, us

. them, our, they, themselves

us, our, we, himself

Answer

Correct Answer: us, their, we, ourselves

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40.
Change the following sentence from a quotation to indirect speech.

'I can meet you at noon', said Peter.

Peter says he can meet me at noon.

Peter said he will meet me at noon.

. Peter said he could meet me at noon.

Peter can meet me at noon, so he said.

Answer

Correct Answer: Peter says he can meet me at noon.

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41.
Read the following question and choose the response that uses the correct corresponding verb tense.

Did you hear the weather forecast for tomorrow?

Yes, it will to clear up by noon.

No, I wasn't listening to the radio.

Yes, they have said it will have snowed.

No, but I think it had snowed.

Answer

Correct Answer: No, I wasn't listening to the radio.

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42.
Rearrange the following words to create the most logical and grammatically correct sentence.

last what ! it's did you night , over After

After what night, it's over you did last!

After what you did last night, it's over!

over what you did last night, it's After!

After, it's over what you did last night

Answer

Correct Answer: After what you did last night, it's over!

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43.
Rearrange the following words to create the most logical and grammatically correct sentence.

days . for last has good weather few The been the not

weather for The last few good has not been the days.

The good days has not been for the last few weather.

The few days has not been good for the last weather.

The weather has not been good for the last few days.

Answer

Correct Answer: The weather has not been good for the last few days.

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44.
Change the following sentence from a quotation to indirect speech.

'It may snow tomorrow', he said.

He said it should snow tomorrow.

He might say it will snow tomorrow.

He says it may snow tomorrow.

He said it might snow the next day.

Answer

Correct Answer: He said it might snow the next day.

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45.
Which of the following sentences illustrates the proper use of commas?

Randy wanted to end the meeting, but Amy wanted to prolong it.

After pouring herself a glass of water in silence, Nicky answered my question.

The committee, which had failed to come to a consensus decided to meet again on Tuesday.

Mr. Bridges is never home on the weekends, he always goes to his home in the country.

a and b

All of the above

Answer

Correct Answer: a and b

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46.
Choose the series of verbs that best completes the following sentence passage.

I find it very hard to remember letters that are entrusted to me. In fact, I remember _ to do so scores of times!

to post, forgetting

posting, to forget

to post, to forget

posting, forgetting

Answer

Correct Answer: to post, forgetting

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47.
Choose the series of verbs and phrases that best completes the following passage.

This dish _ too spicy. Why __ so much pepper?

is, did the chef have to use

was, the chef is using

is, did the chef use

was, the chef used

a and c

Answer

Correct Answer: a and c

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48.
Choose the series of pronouns that best completes the following sentence.

Don't think Larry should call wife if is going to be late for dinner?

you, his, he

we, your, his

he, his, he

you, his, himself

Answer

Correct Answer: you, his, he

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49.
Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence.

Charlotte knew ___ the secret investigation _ her past, but she closed her eyes to it and pretended it wasn't happening.

of, about

about, into

about, on

of, after

Answer

Correct Answer: about, into

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50.
Which of the following sentences illustrates the proper use of parallel construction?

Terry hoped to find a new job that would let him earn extra cash in the summer and to work fewer hours.

Although Tommy was failing his biology class at college, he was passing his chemistry class.

Trina loved to sail, skate, swim and surfing.

Tatiana declared that the people in her office are smarter than the people who work in Tad's office.

Answer

Correct Answer: Although Tommy was failing his biology class at college, he was passing his chemistry class.

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51.
Choose the series of articles and conjunctions that best completes the following sentence.

Lilacs violets are usually purple, I have seen some __ are white.

and, however, that

or, yet, which

and, although, that

or, but, and

Answer

Correct Answer: and, although, that

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52.
Choose the series of articles and conjunctions that best completes the following sentence.

_____ she was feeling ill, Teresa wanted to eat only _ apple ___ some soup.

Yet, the, or

After, an, and

Because, an, or

If, a, and

Answer

Correct Answer: Because, an, or

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53.
Change the following sentence from a quotation to indirect speech.

'I will be moving soon', said Alma.

Alma said she would be moving soon.

Alma said she will move soon.

Alma says she'll be moving soon.

Alma says she would move soon.

Answer

Correct Answer: Alma says she'll be moving soon.

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54.
Change the following sentence from a quotation to indirect speech.

Rhonda says, 'I get to work early every day'.

Rhonda says she gets to work early every day.

Rhonda said she gets to work early every day.

Rhonda has said that she got to work early every day.

Rhonda says she had gotten to work early every day.

Answer

Correct Answer: Rhonda says she gets to work early every day.

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55.
Rearrange the following words to create the most logical and grammatically correct sentence.

would I have it anything if had . I you known said would not bother

Would I have not said anything if you had known it would bother I?

I would not have said anything if I had known it would bother you.

Had I known if it would bother you I would not have said anything

If I had known it would not bother you I would have said anything.

Answer

Correct Answer: I would not have said anything if I had known it would bother you.

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56.
Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?

"Come here," she said, and let me get a good look at you."

Come here she said, and let me get a good look at you.

'Come here' she said. 'and let me get a good look at you.'

"Come here", she said, "and let me get a good look at you."

Answer

Correct Answer: "Come here", she said, "and let me get a good look at you."

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57.
Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence.

Knowing that February was the _ month of the year, Cheryl planned her vacation ___.

short, in accordance

shortest, accordingly

shorter, according

shortness, accordion

Answer

Correct Answer: shortest, accordingly

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58.
Choose the series of articles and conjunctions that best completes the following sentence.

Neither we ____ Sal, our neighbour, could understand it had been our dog Rover or Sal's cat Mittens _ had destroyed all the flower beds in the middle of ___ night.

nor, whether, that, the

or, if, who, the

and, whether, than, a

nor, if, that, a

Answer

Correct Answer: nor, whether, that, the

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59.
Which of the following sentences illustrates the proper use of apostrophes?

Helga borrowed her friend's skates for the day; however, she failed to return them.

Thousand's of bargains are available during the holiday season, but I cant find time to shop.

The koala bear closed it's eyes and fell fast asleep.

Although I like the Joneses, I'm angry at them for breaking all of Ralphs' tools.

Answer

Correct Answer: Helga borrowed her friend's skates for the day; however, she failed to return them.

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60.
Choose the series of articles and conjunctions that best completes the following sentence.

I think Fran could be great public speaker, _ she is still too shy to try it.

the, although

a, but

an, however

a, and

Answer

Correct Answer: a, but

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61.
I'm not feeling well," Agatha said.

Agatha has said that she doesn't feel well.

According to Agatha, she isn't feeling well.

Agatha said she wasn't feeling well.

Agatha says she isn't feeling well.

Answer

Correct Answer: Agatha said she wasn't feeling well.

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62.
Change the following sentence from a quotation to indirect speech.

Jerry said, 'I saw my cousin at the fair'.

Jerry had said he'd seen his cousin at the fair.

Jerry said he had seen his cousin at the fair.

Jerry said he'd saw his cousin at the fair.

Jerry says he saw his cousin at the fair.

Answer

Correct Answer: Jerry said he had seen his cousin at the fair.

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63.
Which of the following sentences illustrates correct pronoun usage?

Whom are your employees going to report to while you're gone?

Each monkey had its own bunch of bananas to munch on.

Neither of us had any idea that the Robinsons were selling their beach house.

Delilah congratulated herself on a job well done.

All of the above

Answer

Correct Answer: All of the above

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64.
Rearrange the following words to create the most logical and grammatically correct sentence.

your company name ? of What the is

What is the company of your name?

your company What is the name of?

What is the name of your company?

The name of your company What is?

Answer

Correct Answer: What is the name of your company?

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65.
Change the following sentence from a quotation to indirect speech.

'Sharon must go to the bank today', said Albert.

Albert says Sharon will have to go to the bank today.

Albert said Sharon has to go to the bank today.

Albert says Sharon must go to the bank today.

Albert said Sharon had to go to the bank today.

Answer

Correct Answer: Albert says Sharon must go to the bank today.

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66.
Change the following sentence from a quotation to indirect speech.

Carol has said, 'I am responsible for this project'.

Carol has said that she is responsible for this project.

Carol says she is responsible for this project.

Carol said that she was responsible for this project.

Carol had said that she would be responsible for this project.

Answer

Correct Answer: Carol has said that she is responsible for this project.

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67. Rearrange the following words to create the most logical and grammatically correct sentence.

about music its the I most film is love what this

Its is music what I love the most about this film.

What I love about this film is its music the most.

What I love the most about this film is its music.

What the most I love about this film is its music.

Answer

Correct Answer: What I love the most about this film is its music.

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68. Which of the following sentences is NOT punctuated correctly?

We only expect three things from our dog: loyalty, affection and tail wagging.

I need you to pick up several boxes of paperclips, pens and pencils; three pounds each of potatoes, carrots and peas; and my dry cleaning.  

Marcy, my parrot, squawked for an hour, before finally calming down.

All of the above are punctuated correctly.

Answer

Correct Answer: Marcy, my parrot, squawked for an hour, before finally calming down.

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69. Choose the verb that best completes the following sentence.

Do you know if Harlon ____________Japanese before moving to Japan?

has studied

has been studying

will have been studying

will be studying

Answer

Correct Answer: will be studying

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70. Choose the series of articles and conjunctions that best completes the following sentence.

___ musicians delivered _ rousing performance _______ they had rehearsed often.

The, the, once

no article needed, a, as

The, a, as

The, a, though

Answer

Correct Answer: The, a, as

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71. Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence.

Although Barbara speaks and seems quite , she is the leading expert in her field.

soft, timid

softly, timidly

soft, timidly

softly, timid

Answer

Correct Answer: soft, timid

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72. Choose the series of articles and conjunctions that best completes the following sentence.

I will go to concert, but you go as well.

a, only but

the, unless

the, only if

a, although

Answer

Correct Answer: the, only if

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73. Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?

Paul's neighbours were terrible: so his brother's friends went round to have a word.

We decided to visit Spain, Greece, Portugal and Italys mountains.

I can't see Tim's car; there must have been an accident.

That tall man Paul's grandad is this month's winner..

Answer

Correct Answer: I can't see Tim's car; there must have been an accident.

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74. Choose the series of verbs that best completes the following sentence.

Everything white because it .

was, had been snowing

was, has been snowing

had been, was snowing

has been, has been snowing

Answer

Correct Answer: was, had been snowing

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75. Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence.

Bratislava is not _ big _ Budapest

as, as

as, so

so, like

like, as

Answer

Correct Answer: as, as

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76. Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence.

I studied _____ Oxford. Last week, I had an interview _ a programming position _______ Google.

in, of, in

at, about, at

at, for, at

in, for, from

Answer

Correct Answer: at, about, at

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77. Rearrange the following words to create the most logical and grammatically correct sentence.

under that reason he's? for some impression Italian Spanish I the was he was

He's Italian? I was under the impression that for some reason he was Spanish.

He's Italian? For some impression I was under the reason that he was Spanish.

He's Italian? For some reason that he was under the impression I was Spanish.

He's Italian? For some reason I was under the impression that he was Spanish.

Answer

Correct Answer: He's Italian? For some reason I was under the impression that he was Spanish.

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78. Which of the following sentences illustrates proper sentence structure?

Walking down the street, my eyes were drawn to a diamond in a store window.

A small red car pulled up behind the woman with tinted windows.

The man in the black cape mounted his powerful stallion and galloped away.

The cats chased the birds around the yard with the yellow beaks.

None of the above

Answer

Correct Answer: None of the above

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79. Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence.

James spoke _ to the audience urging them to elect him chairman of the college. He knew he had a _ chance of winning the election.

confidently, well

confidently, good

confident, well

confident, good

Answer

Correct Answer: confidently, good

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80. Read the following question and choose the response that uses the correct corresponding verb tense.

Did you take up that job?

No, because I got a better one some days later.

Yes, I had taken up that job.

Yes, I would have taken up that job.

No, because I was taking up another job.

Answer

Correct Answer: No, because I got a better one some days later.

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81. Choose the series of pronouns that best completes the following sentence.

_ is the name of this movie, and _ actor is this?

What, who

Which, who

What, which

Which, what

Answer

Correct Answer: What, which

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82. Rearrange the following words to create the most logical and grammatically correct sentence.

although she's a little shy, she's a wonderful person once you get to know her.

Although she's a wonderful person, she's a little shy once you get to know her.

Once you get to know her she's a little shy, although she's a wonderful person.

Although she's a little shy, she's a wonderful person once you get to know her.

Although once you get to know her she's a little shy, she's a wonderful person.

Answer

Correct Answer: Although she's a little shy, she's a wonderful person once you get to know her.

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83. Choose the phrase that best completes the sentence below without creating a run-on sentence.

It's never too late to learn how to swim ________________ you may fall off a boat!

, you never know when

you never know when

—you never know as

; you never know when

Answer

Correct Answer: ; you never know when

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84. Change the following sentence from a quotation to indirect speech.

He said, 'I made a table.'

He said that I made a table.

He said that I had made a table.

He said that he made a table.

He said he had made a table.

Answer

Correct Answer: He said he had made a table.

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85. Complete the following sentence by choosing the phrase with the best word order from the options given.

A nation ____________ to be great.

does not need be necessarily powerful

need not necessarily to be powerful

needs not to be necessarily powerful

need not necessarily be powerful

Answer

Correct Answer: need not necessarily be powerful

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86. Change the following sentence from a quotation to indirect speech.

He said, 'I will open the door.'

He said that he will open the door.

He said I will open the door.

He said that he would open the door.

He said that I would open the door.

Answer

Correct Answer: He said that he would open the door.

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87. Change the following sentence from a quotation to indirect speech.

They said, 'We are enjoying the weather.'

They said that they were enjoying the weather.

They said that they are enjoying the weather.

They said we were enjoying the weather.

They said we are enjoying the weather.

Answer

Correct Answer: They said we were enjoying the weather.

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88. Choose the series of verbs and phrases that best completes the following passage.

This drink _ too sweet. Why __so much sugar in it?

was, you put

is, will you put

was, have you put

is, did you have to put

Answer

Correct Answer: is, did you have to put

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89. Which of the following sentences illustrates correct usage of articles and conjunctions?

She knew the meeting was important but she didn't want to be late.

My husband doesn’t like to drive; nevertheless he takes the train.

This is the place where we stayed last time we visited.

She said the watch was hers as she couldn't identify the manufacturer's name on it.

Answer

Correct Answer: This is the place where we stayed last time we visited.

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90. Read the following question and choose the response that uses the correct corresponding verb tense.

Do you seriously like this weird T-shirt of yours?

No, I wear it every day.

Yes, I can wear it every day.

Yes, I liked it a lot.

No, I didn’t like it.

Answer

Correct Answer: Yes, I can wear it every day.

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91. Which of the following sentences illustrates the proper use of commas?

I have no experience so I'm at a disadvantage, when it comes to this job interview.

If you win first place, you will receive a prize.

I brought along a sandwich in case, I get hungry.

I'm afraid of heights yet, I appreciate the view from the top of this building.

Answer

Correct Answer: If you win first place, you will receive a prize.

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92. Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?

I said 'I would buy Mercedes if I were rich.'

'I said,' I would buy Mercedes if I were rich.

I said, 'I would buy Mercedes if I were rich.'

I said I would buy Mercedes if I were rich.

Answer

Correct Answer: I said, 'I would buy Mercedes if I were rich.'

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93. Change the following sentence from a quotation to indirect speech.

He said, 'They had finished the work when I arrived.'

He said that they had finished the work when I had arrived.

He said that they had finished the work when he had arrived.

He said they had finished the work when he arrived.

He said that they finished the work when I arrived.

Answer

Correct Answer: He said that they had finished the work when he had arrived.

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94. Complete the following sentence by choosing the phrase with the best word order from the options given.

__________ your homework can you play.

After you have finished

Only after you have finished

After you have only finished

Not only after you have finished

Answer

Correct Answer: After you have finished

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95. "After the weekend retreat, cohesion improved ____ group members.""

around

among

with

through

Answer

Correct Answer: among

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96. Which is the proper use of "hopefully"

Hopefully we will work together soon.

The sentry looked hopefully to the East.

Answer

Correct Answer: The sentry looked hopefully to the East.

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97. How many spaces can correctly follow a full stop?

Two or three

One or two

One

Two

Answer

Correct Answer: One or two

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98. What is incorrect about the following sentence? "The place was a mess; we decided to seek other accomodations."

There is no error in this sentence

Incorrect punctuation

Run-on sentence

Misspelling

Answer

Correct Answer: Misspelling

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99. "The citizen became vexed ___ the electoral process."

around

because

Answer

Correct Answer: at

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100. The __ colours _ your eyes.

complementary; complement

complimentary; compliment

complimentary; complement

complementary; compliment

Answer

Correct Answer: complementary; complement

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101. All of the following can be used to correct a run-on sentence EXCEPT:

a dash

a comma and a co-ordinating conjunction

a hyphen

a period

Answer

Correct Answer: a hyphen

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102. "Winged and feathered, I saw the raven" is an example of:

Dangling participle

Run-on sentence

Split infinitive

Comma splice

Answer

Correct Answer: Dangling participle

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103. London is the _ of the UK, and the Pound Sterling is its _.

capitol; capitol

capital; capitol

capital; capital

capitol; capital

Answer

Correct Answer: capital; capital

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104. The demonstration was contemporary ___ the graduation ceremony.

between

with

Answer

Correct Answer: with

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105. What is the general rule for writing numbers?

Numbers twenty and smaller are written out, while numers 21 and larger are not.

Numbers below 100 are written out, while numbers above 100 are not.

Numbers ten and smaller are written out, while numbers 11 and larger are not.

All numbers are written out in formal English.

Answer

Correct Answer: Numbers ten and smaller are written out, while numbers 11 and larger are not.

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106. When referring to divine figures in ancient Greece or Rome, which capitalisation is correct?

gods

Gods

Answer

Correct Answer: gods

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107. The doctor's is next door to the room where the violinist goes to _

practise; practice

practice; practice

practice; practise

practise; practise

Answer

Correct Answer: practice; practise

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108. The complex of buildings was to navigate

tortuous; torturous

torturous; torturous

torturous; tortuous

tortuous; tortuous

Answer

Correct Answer: tortuous; torturous

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109. Where should a full stop be inserted in: "If only Ms Smith had arrived sooner," Dr Jones said

After 'said'

After 'Ms' and 'Dr'

After 'Ms'

After 'Ms', 'Dr', and 'said'

Answer

Correct Answer: After 'said'

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110. There was blood everywhere: it was a _____ scene.

grizzly

grisly

Answer

Correct Answer: grisly

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111. "I decided to never see her again" is an example of:

Comma splice

Dangling participle

Passive voice

Split infinitive

Answer

Correct Answer: Split infinitive

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112. "He wasn't sure whether or not she would arrive on time." Which part of this sentence is incorrect?

whether

wasn't

or not

Word order

No part of this sentence is incorrect

Answer

Correct Answer: No part of this sentence is incorrect

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113. A true gentleman, James was always ______ about his great wealth.

discrete

discreet

Answer

Correct Answer: discreet

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114. What is the rule for adding -s to a number (such as dozen, hundred, thousand, million, etc) when describing quantities?

Never add an -s to such a number.

Always add an -s to such a number, so long as it is more than one.

Add an -s for approximate quantities, not for exact quantities.

Add an -s for exact quantities, no for approximate quantities.

Answer

Correct Answer: Add an -s for approximate quantities, not for exact quantities.

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115. The of the policy was in solving the larger problem.

affect; affective

effect; effective

affect; effective

effect; affective

Answer

Correct Answer: effect; effective

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116. "I don't like to dance, I don't like music" is an example of:

Dangling participle

Comma splice

Passive voice

Split infinitive

Answer

Correct Answer: Comma splice

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117. If the archers don't _ their volley soon, the army will surely _ the battle.

loose; loose

loose; lose

lose; loose

lose; lose

Answer

Correct Answer: loose; lose

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118. If a statement is false, then it _____ be true.

can

can not

must

ain't

cannot

Answer

Correct Answer: cannot

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119. The car had a blown

tyres.

tyre.

tires.

tire.

Answer

Correct Answer: tyre.

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120. True or false? It is never necessary to write "the reason why is," as opposed to "the reason is."

False

True

Answer

Correct Answer: True

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121. An example of a pronoun is:

Theirs

Hers

Its

Answer

Correct Answer: It

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122. The apostrophe is used for all of the following reasons EXCEPT:

to separate items on a list

to indicate ownership or possession

to indicate a missing letter in a contraction

Answer

Correct Answer: to separate items on a list

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123. Excellent point, he responded, thank you for speaking up.

Incorrect punctuation: the entire example should be in quotation marks.

Incorrect punctuation: quotation marks should appear around a portion or portions of the example.

Correct punctuation.

Answer

Correct Answer: Incorrect punctuation: quotation marks should appear around a portion or portions of the example.

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124. "He refused to admit ____ any wrongdoing." Which is the best answer?

for

that

Answer

Correct Answer: to

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125. "I was just listening to a wonderful program on ____"

the B.B.C.

The BBC.

The B.B.C.

the BBC.

Answer

Correct Answer: the BBC.

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126. A team specializing in explosives was called in to _____ the bomb.

diffuse

defuse

Answer

Correct Answer: defuse

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127. True or false: both the semicolon and the comma can be correctly used to separate items on a list.

True

False

Answer

Correct Answer: True

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128. Why is the active voice generally preferred to the passive voice in writing?

The passive voice is less formal.

The active voice is simpler and more direct.

The passive voice is grammatically incorrect.

The passive voice comes from older English; the active voice is newer.

Answer

Correct Answer: The active voice is simpler and more direct.

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129. An adjective is:

an action.

a person, place, or thing.

used to describe a noun.

used to describe a verb.

Answer

Correct Answer: used to describe a noun.

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130. What kind of punctuation is missing in the following sentence: "He prepared for his wifes return."

apostrophe

full stop

ellipsis

no punctuation is missing: 'wifes' should be replaced with 'wives.'

Answer

Correct Answer: apostrophe

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131. time for the government to flex muscle.

It's; its

Its; it's

Its; its

It's; it's

Answer

Correct Answer: It's; its

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132. All of the following are prepositions EXCEPT:

about

among

around

too

Answer

Correct Answer: too

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133. His actions will ______ the result.

affect

effect

Answer

Correct Answer: affect

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134. Complete the following sentence correctly: "It's a very affordable shop, thanks to the ____ prices."

cheap

low

Answer

Correct Answer: low

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135. They ________ students.

are good

is goods

is good

are goods

Answer

Correct Answer: are good

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136. _ going to see __ boyfriend tonight.

You're; your

Your; you're

You're; you're

Your; your

Answer

Correct Answer: You're; your

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137. Which shows correct use of parentheses?

Her cousin (the one who works) as a mechanic is older than Jeff.

Her cousin (the one who works as a mechanic) is older than Jeff.

(Her cousin) the one who works as a mechanic is older than Jeff.

Answer

Correct Answer: Her cousin (the one who works as a mechanic) is older than Jeff.

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138. Which is an example of the passive voice?

The chicken was cooked.

He cooks the chicken.

He will cook the chicken.

He cooked the chicken.

Answer

Correct Answer: The chicken was cooked.

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139. Which is the past participle?

the

leapt

over

Answer

Correct Answer: leapt

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140. The situation is complex: it has many _________.

aliments

elements

ailments

Answer

Correct Answer: elements

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141. "Is it ___ early for a pause?"

two

too

Answer

Correct Answer: too

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142. "The family went __ France last summer"

from

among

Answer

Correct Answer: to

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143. "The project at work is going , and that makes me feel .

well; good

good; good

well; well

good; well

Answer

Correct Answer: well; good

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144. "It's preferable not to compare one employee's performance ____ another's.

and

with

Answer

Correct Answer: with

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145. They want to eat __ vegetables.

don't; there

don't; their

doesn't; their

doesn't; there

Answer

Correct Answer: don't; their

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146. Which is the correct abbreviation for three million pounds?

3£m

£3m

£m3

m£3

Answer

Correct Answer: £3m

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147. "The battle was won" is an example of:

Split infinitive

Dangling participle

Comma aplice

Passive voice

Answer

Correct Answer: Passive voice

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148. Chocolate cake was her favorite _____.

dessert

desert

Answer

Correct Answer: dessert

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149. My brother was in an accident a few years ago; he _____ have been badly injured, but came away without a scratch.

might

may

Answer

Correct Answer: might

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150. Choose the sentence with correct capitalisation:

The British mbassador to Paris is a fine dancer.

The British Ambassador to Paris is a fine Dancer.

The british Ambassador to Paris is a fine dancer.

The British ambassador to Paris is a fine dancer.

The british ambassador to Paris is a fine dancer.

Answer

Correct Answer: The British ambassador to Paris is a fine dancer.

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151. What is [...] called?

Ellipsis

Triple full stop

Et cetera

Triple period

Answer

Correct Answer: Ellipsis

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1. Which of the following sentences illustrate(s) correct verb and verb tense usage?

2. Complete the following sentence by choosing the pronouns that agree with the antecedents. Although both did a good job in ____________ contemporary pieces, the taller dancer showed more flair in ___________.

3. Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence. The helium-__________ balloon rose __________ into the air; the villagers knew then that their __________ leader was off on another mission.

4. Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence. The _______ , _______ odour was ________ coming from the chemistry lab up the street.

5. Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following passage. Although Marvin said he had hidden the keys _______ the flower pot, we were unable to find them _______ the dark. In the end, we waited for him at the coffee shop ___________ the corner.

6. Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence. The archaeologists were ________ to discover such a __________ and __________ _________ artefact at that mostly uncovered site.

7. Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence. While __________ of our relatives live on the __________ hill in the county, __________ of our friends live in the __________ __________ areas of the valley.

8. Which of the following sentences illustrates correct usage of articles and conjunctions?

9. Complete the following sentence by choosing the phrase with the best word order from the options given. Those who are not wise ____________ .

10. Which of the following sentences illustrates correct verb and verb tense usage?

11. Which of the following sentences illustrates proper sentence structure?

12. Choose the series of articles and conjunctions that best completes the following sentence. Julia, who is studying to be _______foreign correspondent, is currently doing _______ internship in _______ Middle East _______ will return before the end of _______ year.

13. Rearrange the following words to create the most logical and grammatically correct sentence. work . is always to brother willing not My

14. Complete the following sentence by choosing the phrase with the best word order from the options given. The excited children, who had run toward the loud _____________ .

15. Read the following question and choose the response that uses the correct corresponding verb tense. Does Jack wear that furry hat often?

16. Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence. The deer ran quickly _______ the trees, its hooves pounding _______ the forest floor.

17. Read the following question and choose the response that uses the correct corresponding verb tense. Will you be going to the company picnic this year?

18. Choose the series of pronouns that best completes the following sentence. Victor, who stole _______ ideas and used them to make _______ a millionaire, never once offered _______ a word of thanks.

19. Choose the series of pronouns that best completes the following sentence. That house used to be ______ , but ______ have given it to ______.

20. Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence. I placed my notes _______ my desk and referred to them _______ the meeting.

21. Which of the following sentences illustrates correct usage of articles and conjunctions?

22. Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence. Jack, leaning casually ________ the tree, watched as Sally walked slowly ________ him.

23. Which of the following sentences does NOT illustrate correct verb and verb tense usage?

24. Choose the series of pronouns that best completes the following sentence. _______ is the name of the opera, and _______ role did you say Maria would play?

25. Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence. Whiskey, my pet squirrel, jumped ________ my head and ________ the windowsill.

26. Which of the following sentences illustrates proper sentence structure?

27. Which of the following sentences is NOT punctuated correctly?

28. Which of the following sentences illustrates correct pronoun usage?

29. Read the following question and choose the response that uses the correct corresponding verb tense. Did you see the show last night?

30. Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence. Of the two books, Sam's is definitely the __________ ; however, even though Sandra's didn't turn out as __________ as expected, she still did a __________ job of writing it.

31. Choose the series of verbs that best completes the following sentence. Alison regrets _________ you with her remarks; she never meant _________ so.

32. Choose the series of verbs that best completes the following sentence. Everyone __________ too busy cooking and __________ the campsite __________ the family of bears __________ from the woods.

33. Which of the following sentences does NOT illustrate proper use of articles and conjunctions?

34. Rearrange the following words to create the most logical and grammatically correct sentence. with can't phone . on Whenever always to the time spend I speak I my friend , him

35. Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence. We were surprised when the ________ parade ________ turned into a ________ party!

36. Which of the following sentences illustrates the proper use of parallel construction?

37. Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence. I think Pamela deserves to be punished for her __________ stupid and __________ behaviour.

38. Read the original sentence below and then choose the rewritten sentence that illustrates proper sentence structure. ORIGINAL SENTENCE: It is easy to carry solid objects, but the same cannot be said of liquids. REWRITTEN SENTENCES:

39. Choose the series of pronouns that best completes the following sentence. After realising that our hosts hadn't actually invited ______ to ______ party, ______ excused ______ from the table and slipped out the back door.

40. Change the following sentence from a quotation to indirect speech. 'I can meet you at noon', said Peter.

41. Read the following question and choose the response that uses the correct corresponding verb tense. Did you hear the weather forecast for tomorrow?

42. Rearrange the following words to create the most logical and grammatically correct sentence. last what ! it's did you night , over After

43. Rearrange the following words to create the most logical and grammatically correct sentence. days . for last has good weather few The been the not

44. Change the following sentence from a quotation to indirect speech. 'It may snow tomorrow', he said.

45. Which of the following sentences illustrates the proper use of commas?

46. Choose the series of verbs that best completes the following sentence passage.I find it very hard to remember ________ letters that are entrusted to me. In fact, I remember _________ to do so scores of times!

47. Choose the series of verbs and phrases that best completes the following passage. This dish _________ too spicy. Why __________ so much pepper?

48. Choose the series of pronouns that best completes the following sentence. Don't ________ think Larry should call ________ wife if ________ is going to be late for dinner?

49. Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence. Charlotte knew ___________ the secret investigation _________ her past, but she closed her eyes to it and pretended it wasn't happening.

50. Which of the following sentences illustrates the proper use of parallel construction?

51. Choose the series of articles and conjunctions that best completes the following sentence. Lilacs ______ violets are usually purple, ______ I have seen some ______ are white.

52. Choose the series of articles and conjunctions that best completes the following sentence. _______ she was feeling ill, Teresa wanted to eat only _____ apple _____ some soup.

53. Change the following sentence from a quotation to indirect speech. 'I will be moving soon', said Alma.

54. Change the following sentence from a quotation to indirect speech. Rhonda says, 'I get to work early every day'.

55. Rearrange the following words to create the most logical and grammatically correct sentence. would I have it anything if had . I you known said would not bother

56. Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?

57. Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence. Knowing that February was the _________ month of the year, Cheryl planned her vacation ___________.

58. Choose the series of articles and conjunctions that best completes the following sentence. Neither we ________ Sal, our neighbour, could understand ________ it had been our dog Rover or Sal's cat Mittens _________ had destroyed all the flower beds in the middle of _______ night.

59. Which of the following sentences illustrates the proper use of apostrophes?

60. Choose the series of articles and conjunctions that best completes the following sentence. I think Fran could be ______ great public speaker, _______ she is still too shy to try it.

61. I'm not feeling well," Agatha said.

62. Change the following sentence from a quotation to indirect speech. Jerry said, 'I saw my cousin at the fair'.

63. Which of the following sentences illustrates correct pronoun usage?

64. Rearrange the following words to create the most logical and grammatically correct sentence. your company name ? of What the is

65. Change the following sentence from a quotation to indirect speech. 'Sharon must go to the bank today', said Albert.

66. Change the following sentence from a quotation to indirect speech. Carol has said, 'I am responsible for this project'.

67. Rearrange the following words to create the most logical and grammatically correct sentence.about music its the I most film is love what this

68. Which of the following sentences is NOT punctuated correctly?

69. Choose the verb that best completes the following sentence.Do you know if Harlon ____________Japanese before moving to Japan?

70. Choose the series of articles and conjunctions that best completes the following sentence._______ musicians delivered _______ rousing performance _________ they had rehearsed often.

71. Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence.Although Barbara speaks __________ and seems quite __________, she is the leading expert in her field.

72. Choose the series of articles and conjunctions that best completes the following sentence.I will go to ________ concert, but ________ you go as well.

73. Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?

74. Choose the series of verbs that best completes the following sentence.Everything __________white because it __________.

75. Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence.Bratislava is not _______ big _______ Budapest

76. Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence.I studied ___________ Oxford. Last week, I had an interview ___________ a programming position ___________ Google.

77. Rearrange the following words to create the most logical and grammatically correct sentence.under that reason he's? for some impression Italian Spanish I the was he was

78. Which of the following sentences illustrates proper sentence structure?

79. Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence.James spoke ___________ to the audience urging them to elect him chairman of the college. He knew he had a ___________ chance of winning the election.

1.
Which of the following sentences illustrate(s) correct verb and verb tense usage?

2.
Complete the following sentence by choosing the pronouns that agree with the antecedents.

Although both did a good job in __ contemporary pieces, the taller dancer showed more flair in _.

3.
Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence.
The helium- balloon rose into the air; the villagers knew then that their __ leader was off on another mission.

4.
Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence.
The ___ , _ odour was ______ coming from the chemistry lab up the street.

5.
Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following passage.

Although Marvin said he had hidden the keys ___ the flower pot, we were unable to find them _ the dark. In the end, we waited for him at the coffee shop _________ the corner.

6.
Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence.

The archaeologists were to discover such a and _ artefact at that mostly uncovered site.

7.
Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence.

While of our relatives live on the hill in the county, of our friends live in the __ areas of the valley.

8.
Which of the following sentences illustrates correct usage of articles and conjunctions?

9.
Complete the following sentence by choosing the phrase with the best word order from the options given.

Those who are not wise ____________ .

10.
Which of the following sentences illustrates correct verb and verb tense usage?

11.
Which of the following sentences illustrates proper sentence structure?

12.
Choose the series of articles and conjunctions that best completes the following sentence.

Julia, who is studying to be ___foreign correspondent, is currently doing _ internship in _ Middle East _ will return before the end of _____ year.

13.
Rearrange the following words to create the most logical and grammatically correct sentence.

work . is always to brother willing not My

14.
Complete the following sentence by choosing the phrase with the best word order from the options given.

The excited children, who had run toward the loud _____________ .

15.
Read the following question and choose the response that uses the correct corresponding verb tense.

Does Jack wear that furry hat often?

16.
Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence.

The deer ran quickly _ the trees, its hooves pounding _ the forest floor.

17.
Read the following question and choose the response that uses the correct corresponding verb tense.

Will you be going to the company picnic this year?

18.
Choose the series of pronouns that best completes the following sentence.
Victor, who stole ___ ideas and used them to make _ a millionaire, never once offered _____ a word of thanks.

19.
Choose the series of pronouns that best completes the following sentence.

That house used to be , but have given it to __.

20.
Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence.

I placed my notes _ my desk and referred to them _ the meeting.

21.
Which of the following sentences illustrates correct usage of articles and conjunctions?

22.
Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence.

Jack, leaning casually the tree, watched as Sally walked slowly him.

23.
Which of the following sentences does NOT illustrate correct verb and verb tense usage?

24.
Choose the series of pronouns that best completes the following sentence.

_ is the name of the opera, and _ role did you say Maria would play?

25.
Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence.

Whiskey, my pet squirrel, jumped my head and the windowsill.

26.
Which of the following sentences illustrates proper sentence structure?

27.
Which of the following sentences is NOT punctuated correctly?

28.
Which of the following sentences illustrates correct pronoun usage?

29.
Read the following question and choose the response that uses the correct corresponding verb tense.

Did you see the show last night?

30.
Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence.

Of the two books, Sam's is definitely the ; however, even though Sandra's didn't turn out as as expected, she still did a __ job of writing it.

31.
Choose the series of verbs that best completes the following sentence.

Alison regrets _ you with her remarks; she never meant _ so.

32.
Choose the series of verbs that best completes the following sentence.

Everyone too busy cooking and the campsite the family of bears from the woods.

33.
Which of the following sentences does NOT illustrate proper use of articles and conjunctions?

34.
Rearrange the following words to create the most logical and grammatically correct sentence.

with can't phone . on Whenever always to the time spend I speak I my friend , him

35.
Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence.

We were surprised when the parade turned into a party!

36.
Which of the following sentences illustrates the proper use of parallel construction?

37.
Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence.

I think Pamela deserves to be punished for her stupid and behaviour.

38.
Read the original sentence below and then choose the rewritten sentence that illustrates proper sentence structure.

ORIGINAL SENTENCE:
It is easy to carry solid objects, but the same cannot be said of liquids.

REWRITTEN SENTENCES:

39.
Choose the series of pronouns that best completes the following sentence.

After realising that our hosts hadn't actually invited to party, excused from the table and slipped out the back door.

40.
Change the following sentence from a quotation to indirect speech.

'I can meet you at noon', said Peter.

41.
Read the following question and choose the response that uses the correct corresponding verb tense.

Did you hear the weather forecast for tomorrow?

42.
Rearrange the following words to create the most logical and grammatically correct sentence.

last what ! it's did you night , over After

43.
Rearrange the following words to create the most logical and grammatically correct sentence.

days . for last has good weather few The been the not

44.
Change the following sentence from a quotation to indirect speech.

'It may snow tomorrow', he said.

45.
Which of the following sentences illustrates the proper use of commas?

46.
Choose the series of verbs that best completes the following sentence passage.

I find it very hard to remember letters that are entrusted to me. In fact, I remember _ to do so scores of times!

47.
Choose the series of verbs and phrases that best completes the following passage.

This dish _ too spicy. Why __ so much pepper?

48.
Choose the series of pronouns that best completes the following sentence.

Don't think Larry should call wife if is going to be late for dinner?

49.
Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence.

Charlotte knew ___ the secret investigation _ her past, but she closed her eyes to it and pretended it wasn't happening.

50.
Which of the following sentences illustrates the proper use of parallel construction?

51.
Choose the series of articles and conjunctions that best completes the following sentence.

Lilacs violets are usually purple, I have seen some __ are white.

52.
Choose the series of articles and conjunctions that best completes the following sentence.

_____ she was feeling ill, Teresa wanted to eat only _ apple ___ some soup.

53.
Change the following sentence from a quotation to indirect speech.

'I will be moving soon', said Alma.

54.
Change the following sentence from a quotation to indirect speech.

Rhonda says, 'I get to work early every day'.

55.
Rearrange the following words to create the most logical and grammatically correct sentence.

would I have it anything if had . I you known said would not bother

56.
Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?

57.
Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence.

Knowing that February was the _ month of the year, Cheryl planned her vacation ___.

58.
Choose the series of articles and conjunctions that best completes the following sentence.

Neither we ____ Sal, our neighbour, could understand it had been our dog Rover or Sal's cat Mittens _ had destroyed all the flower beds in the middle of ___ night.

59.
Which of the following sentences illustrates the proper use of apostrophes?

60.
Choose the series of articles and conjunctions that best completes the following sentence.

I think Fran could be great public speaker, _ she is still too shy to try it.

61.
I'm not feeling well," Agatha said.

62.
Change the following sentence from a quotation to indirect speech.

Jerry said, 'I saw my cousin at the fair'.

63.
Which of the following sentences illustrates correct pronoun usage?

64.
Rearrange the following words to create the most logical and grammatically correct sentence.

your company name ? of What the is

65.
Change the following sentence from a quotation to indirect speech.

'Sharon must go to the bank today', said Albert.

66.
Change the following sentence from a quotation to indirect speech.

Carol has said, 'I am responsible for this project'.

67. Rearrange the following words to create the most logical and grammatically correct sentence.

about music its the I most film is love what this

69. Choose the verb that best completes the following sentence.

Do you know if Harlon ____________Japanese before moving to Japan?

70. Choose the series of articles and conjunctions that best completes the following sentence.

___ musicians delivered _ rousing performance _______ they had rehearsed often.

71. Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence.

Although Barbara speaks and seems quite , she is the leading expert in her field.

72. Choose the series of articles and conjunctions that best completes the following sentence.

I will go to concert, but you go as well.

74. Choose the series of verbs that best completes the following sentence.

Everything white because it .

75. Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence.

Bratislava is not _ big _ Budapest

76. Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence.

I studied _____ Oxford. Last week, I had an interview _ a programming position _______ Google.

77. Rearrange the following words to create the most logical and grammatically correct sentence.

under that reason he's? for some impression Italian Spanish I the was he was

79. Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence.

James spoke _ to the audience urging them to elect him chairman of the college. He knew he had a _ chance of winning the election.

80. Read the following question and choose the response that uses the correct corresponding verb tense.

Did you take up that job?

81. Choose the series of pronouns that best completes the following sentence.

_ is the name of this movie, and _ actor is this?

82. Rearrange the following words to create the most logical and grammatically correct sentence.

although she's a little shy, she's a wonderful person once you get to know her.

83. Choose the phrase that best completes the sentence below without creating a run-on sentence.

It's never too late to learn how to swim ________________ you may fall off a boat!