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1. Who is ____________ , sara or janet?

Taller

Tallest

Tallering

All of the above

Answer

Correct Answer: Taller

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2.
Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence. Knowing that February is 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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3.
Change the following sentence from a quotation to indirect speech. Carol said, "I am responsible for this project."

Carol said that she was responsible for that project.

Carol says she is responsible for this project.

Carol said that she was responsible for this project.

Carol said that she would be responsible for that project.

Answer

Correct Answer: Carol said that she was responsible for that project.

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4.

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.

Have you even wondered 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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5.

Which of the following sentences illustrates 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 behavior.

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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6.
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 tomorrow.

Answer

Correct Answer: He said it might snow tomorrow.

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7.
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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8.
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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9.
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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10.
Which of the following sentences illustrates correct pronoun usage?

To whom are your employees going to report 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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11.
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, and, that

or, yet, which

and, although, that

or, but, and

Answer

Correct Answer: and, although, that

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12.
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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13.
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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14.
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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15.
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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16.
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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17.
Which of the following sentences illustrates incorrect pronoun usage?

The wet dog shook itself off, wagged its tail, and proceeded on its way.

Don't take the silver goblet out of its protective case or you'll ruin it.

You should wear that jacket to their wedding because it's the nicest one you have.

It's not too late to answer their ad for a waitress, is it?

None of the above

Answer

Correct Answer: Don't take the silver goblet out of its protective case or you'll ruin it.
It's not too late to answer their ad for a waitress, is it?

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18.
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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19.
Which of the following sentences does NOT illustrate proper use of articles and conjunctions?

I thought about keeping an orangutan 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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20.
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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21.
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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22.
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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23.
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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24.
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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25.
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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26.
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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27.
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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28.
Complete the following sentence by choosing the phrase with the best word order from the options given.

Only after they had completed an exhaustive study __________ how to adapt the technology to the needs of our company.

did they understand to begin

did they begin to understand

they did begin to understand

to understand did they begin

Answer

Correct Answer: did they begin to understand

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

Did you hear the weather report 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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30.
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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31.
Which of the following sentences does NOT illustrate correct verb and verb tense usage?

These repetitive and misleading guidelines could easily be interpreted in several different ways.

Clarabelle's mother absolutely hated nicknames and always calls her daughter by her full name.

The Imagist movement in poetry is commonly regarded as having begun in the early twentieth century.

We all danced across the lawn and lifted Zoe above our heads in triumph.

Answer

Correct Answer: Clarabelle's mother absolutely hated nicknames and always calls her daughter by her full name.

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32.
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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33.
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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34.
Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence.

The ___ , _ odor 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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35.
Choose the series of verbs that best completes the following sentence.

If Harry to the party too early, don't let him in; he outside like everyone else.

gets, will have to wait

got, waits

gets, is waiting

has gotten, must be waiting

Answer

Correct Answer: gets, will have to wait

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36.
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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37.
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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38.
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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39.
Choose the series of articles and conjunctions that best completes the following sentence.

Neither we ____ Sal, our neighbor, could understand it had been our dog Rover or Sal's cat's kittens _ 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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40.
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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41.
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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42.
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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43.
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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44.
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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45.
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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46.
Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence.

The archaeologists were to discover such a and _ artifact 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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47.
Which of the following sentences illustrate(s) 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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48.
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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49.
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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50.
Change the following sentence from a quotation to indirect speech.

"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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51.
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 that day.

Answer

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

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52.
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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53.
Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence.

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

irresponsible, totally

totally, irresponsibility

totally, irresponsible

total, irresponsibly

Answer

Correct Answer: totally, irresponsible

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54.
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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55.
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: has been studying

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56.
Rearrange the following words to create the most logical and grammatically correct sentence.

sleeping likes the . midday Katie until on weekends

sleeping Katie likes until midday on the weekends.

Katie likes sleeping until weekends on the midday.

Katie likes on sleeping until the midday weekends.

Katie likes sleeping on midday until the weekends.

Katie likes sleeping until midday on the weekends.

Answer

Correct Answer: Katie likes sleeping until midday on the weekends.

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57.
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

on, of

about, to

of, after

Answer

Correct Answer: of, about

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58.
Choose the phrase that best completes the sentence below without creating a run-on sentence.

Mr. Peach has sent his four children to Ivy League colleges __________ he has sacrificed his health working day and night in that dusty factory.

however

; however,

, however

however,

Answer

Correct Answer: ; however,

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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.
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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61.
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 only wears it when his ears are cold.

Answer

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

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62.
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 they 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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63.
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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64.
Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence.

Although the issue was very serious, the committee disposed it in a few minutes and moved _ to other business.

onto, off

of, away

on, out

of, on

Answer

Correct Answer: of, on

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65.
Choose the option that correctly changes the original sentence from active voice to passive voice.

ORIGINAL SENTENCE:

That tall man is carrying a lot of lumber.

REWRITTEN SENTENCES:

The tall man carries a lot of lumber.

Is being carried by that tall man, the lumber.

The lumber is carried by the tall man.

A lot of lumber is being carried by that tall man.

Answer

Correct Answer: A lot of lumber is being carried by that tall man.

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66.
Choose the series of pronouns that best completes the following sentence.

After realizing 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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67.
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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68.
Which of the following sentences illustrates proper sentence structure?

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

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

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

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

Answer

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

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69.
Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence.

Jeremy drove his motorcycle ___ the bridge, _ the hill, and _ the diner before finally parking it ___ two police cars.

beside, among, behind, near

beneath, over, under, on

across, down, past, between

under, around, through, into

Answer

Correct Answer: across, down, past, between

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70.
Change the following sentence from a quotation to indirect speech.

"I can meet with you at noon," said Peter.

Peter says he can meet with me at noon.

Peter said he will meet with me at noon.

Peter said he could meet with me at noon.

Peter can meet with me at noon, so he said.

Answer

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

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71.
Which of the following sentences is NOT punctuated correctly?

We expect only 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: All of the above are punctuated correctly.

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72.
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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73.
Choose the series of verbs that best completes the following passage.

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

to mail, forgetting

mailing, to forget

to mail, to forget

mailing, forgetting

Answer

Correct Answer: to mail, forgetting

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74.
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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75.
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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76.
Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence.

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

against, toward

toward, against

upon, past

off, beside

Answer

Correct Answer: against, toward

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

I said, "She has been working in this office since 2007."

I said that she has been working in this office since 2007.

I said that she had been working in this office since 2007.

I said that she is working in this office since 2007.

I said that she has worked in this office since 2007.

Answer

Correct Answer: I said that she had been working in this office since 2007.

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78. Mary couldn't help _______ at John's joke.

laughing

but laugh

Either options could be used.

Neither option can be used.

Answer

Correct Answer: Either options could be used.

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

There's always a risk _ an earthquake in Japan. It's difficult to concentrate _ your work, when you know there could be a disaster any minute.

of, in

about, on

for, about

of, on

Answer

Correct Answer: of, on

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80. Choose the series of pronouns that best completes the following sentence.
That car, owner was arrested by the police, has been parked there ever since. Two of tyres have been stolen.

who's, his

whose, it's

whose, its

who's, its

Answer

Correct Answer: whose, its

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

The basket was carried by a boy full of fruits.

The queen wore a hat on her head made of jute.

Aunt Betty called her granddaughter who is over ninety.

Your hair badly needs cutting.

Answer

Correct Answer: Your hair badly needs cutting.

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82. Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?

"No, the taxi driver said rudely. I cannot get you to the airport in fifteen minutes."

"No," the taxi driver said rudely, "I cannot get you to the airport in fifteen minutes."

No, the taxi driver said rudely. "I cannot get you to the airport in fifteen minutes."

"No, the taxi driver said rudely." "I cannot get you to the airport in fifteen minutes."

Answer

Correct Answer: "No," the taxi driver said rudely, "I cannot get you to the airport in fifteen minutes."

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

Are ___ _ kids? I haven't met _____ for ages!

them, your, them

those, my, you

those, your, them

they, my, her

Answer

Correct Answer: those, your, them

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

My friend said, "I must leave as soon as possible."

My friend said that he must leave as soon as possible.

My friend said that I must leave as soon as possible.

My friend said that he must have left as soon as possible.

My friend said that he left as soon as possible.

Answer

Correct Answer: My friend said that he must leave as soon as possible.

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

When I _____ another look I _my shirt_____.

had, realized, had shrunk

have, realized, shrank

have, realized, had shrunk

had, had realized, had shrunk

Answer

Correct Answer: had, realized, had shrunk

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

_____ books are available in _ local store _____ not online

The, the, but

The, a, and

A, an, nor

The, either, or

Answer

Correct Answer: The, the, but

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87. Fill in the blank.

The cake is delicious. Can I have ____________?

a few more

few more

little more

some more

Answer

Correct Answer: some more

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

I need to take care ___ my little sister. She is discriminated _ at school because she has red hair. Yesterday, a bully punched her. However, my sister didn't tell _____ the bully.

of, with, to

with, with, with

of, against, on

with, against, on

Answer

Correct Answer: of, against, on

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

She looked at the -looking man.

angry, suspicious

angrily, suspiciously

angrily, suspicious

angry, suspiciously

Answer

Correct Answer: angrily, suspicious

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

cannot see through translucent materials, but light can pass through.

We, it

No one, them

Everyone, them

I, it

Answer

Correct Answer: We, it

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91. Your friends host a party and someone leaves behind a phone. Which of the following is correct?

Whose phone was left at my friends house?

Who's phone was left at my friend's house?

Who's phone was left at my friends' house?

Whose phone was left at my friends' house?

Answer

Correct Answer: Who's phone was left at my friends' house?

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

company products enable a to another those distinguish company trademarks its from of

Products from those of another company enable a company to distinguish its trademarks.

Trademarks enable a company to distinguish its products from those of another company.

Trademarks enable to distinguish a company from its products of those another company.

A company to distinguish its products from those of another company enable trademarks.

Answer

Correct Answer: Trademarks enable a company to distinguish its products from those of another company.

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

I until I all the exam topics.

have not stopped studying, cover

will not stop studying, have covered

will not stop studying, will cover

did not stop studying, have covered

Answer

Correct Answer: will not stop studying, have covered

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

"Are you coming with me?" he asked them.

He asked them are you coming with him.

He asked them were you going with me.

He asked them if they were coming with him.

He asked them if they are coming with me.

Answer

Correct Answer: He asked them if they were coming with him.

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

_____ had I taken my shoes off _ I found out we had to leave for _____ office again.

No sooner, than, the

Rather, than, an

Whether, or

No sooner, than, an

Answer

Correct Answer: No sooner, than, the

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

Was there no one in the office last night?

Yes, there had been some people in the office last night.

No, no one is in the office last night.

Yes, there would have been no one in the office last night.

No, there was no one in the office last night.

Answer

Correct Answer: No, there was no one in the office last night.

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

I visit _ Grand Canyon ___ I go to Arizona.

a, once

the, wherever

the, whenever

a, whenever

Answer

Correct Answer: the, whenever

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98. Select the sentence that is punctuated most accurately.

Mushrooms grow very quickly; in fact, after a good rain, it takes only a few hours and you can start picking them.

Mushrooms grow very quickly. In fact, after a good rain it takes only a few hours; and you can start picking them.

Mushrooms grow very quickly in fact. After a good rain; it takes only a few hours and you can start picking them.

Mushrooms grow very quickly; in fact after a good rain it takes only a few hours and you can start picking them.

Answer

Correct Answer: Mushrooms grow very quickly; in fact, after a good rain, it takes only a few hours and you can start picking them.

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

He said, "I like this song."

He said that he liked that song.

He said I like this song.

He said that he likes that song.

He said that you like this song.

Answer

Correct Answer: He said that he liked that song.

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

Him and I are going to see a movie tomorrow.

Who's coming to the party tonight?

Isabel and Ben are married and he has been married for 30 years.

A student can do almost anything they want without interference.

Answer

Correct Answer: Who's coming to the party tonight?

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

My brother will apply ___ some local companies _ a job as a video editor after graduation.

for, for

with, to

to, for

with, for

Answer

Correct Answer: to, for

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

The holiday was too ; the time went very . We left the resort with a __ heart.

short, quick, heavy

short, quickly, heavy

shortly, quickly, heavily

shortly, quickly, heavy

Answer

Correct Answer: short, quickly, heavy

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103. Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?

Sam' dad's truck was found without its wheels in that old derelict garage.

Sam's dad's truck was found without its wheels in that old, derelict garage.

Sams dads truck was found without its wheels in that old, derelict garage.

Sam's dad's truck was found without it's wheels in that old, derelict garage.

Answer

Correct Answer: Sam's dad's truck was found without its wheels in that old, derelict garage.

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

In two weeks' time you'll have to begin school again.

Its such a beautiful day that Ive decided to take skip work.

The dogs bark was far worse than its bite.

Bristols' harbour is one of the countrys' most beautiful.

Answer

Correct Answer: In two weeks' time you'll have to begin school again.

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105. Choose the series of verbs that best completes the following passage.

I _ on a road in the mountains when I _ out of petrol.

am driving, ran

had driven, had run

was driving, ran

drove, ran

Answer

Correct Answer: was driving, ran

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

Only when I filled my glass __________.

I did notice that it was broken

did I notice that it was broken

I noticed that it was broken

I notice that it is broken

Answer

Correct Answer: did I notice that it was broken

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

The young girl sings _ well for someone her age. Her performance was _ to say the least.

amazingly, spectacular

amazing, spectacular

amazingly, spectacularly

amazing, spectacularly

Answer

Correct Answer: amazingly, spectacular

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

Have you ever been to East Asia?

No, but I had been to East Africa.

Yes, I have been to four East Asian countries.

Yes, I am going to be in Japan next month.

No, I can't because it's very far from here.

Answer

Correct Answer: Yes, I have been to four East Asian countries.

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

___ decided to buy the house because _ location would allow _____to get to work very easily.

they, their, them

them, their, their

them, its, it

they, its, them

Answer

Correct Answer: they, its, them

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110. I will not oppose your decision. I cannot, _________, approve it.

however

but

yet

therefor

Answer

Correct Answer: however

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

The flower has bloomed and smells very.

large dull, sweet

largest dull, sweetly

larger dull, sweetly

largest dullest, sweetly

Answer

Correct Answer: large dull, sweet

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112. Fill in the blank.

Mark _________ us yesterday.

called out

called in

called on

called into

Answer

Correct Answer: called on

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113. Fill in the blank.

Will you be able to translate this document ______ French?

into

Any of the above can be used.

Answer

Correct Answer: in

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

I want to start writing books ________________ one this year!

, I hope I write

I hope I write

: I hope I write

; I hope I write

Answer

Correct Answer: ; I hope I write

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

_____________, I try to keep a positive attitude

Either I am feeling happy or sad

Whenever I am feeling happy or sad

Whether I am feeling happy or sad

Neither I am feeling happy nor sad

Answer

Correct Answer: Whether I am feeling happy or sad

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

Start exercising now. You and partner need to prepare for next month's marathon.

my, themselves

your, yourselves

your, themselves

my, yourself

Answer

Correct Answer: your, yourselves

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

Nicole grew from the hours of overtime at work. It became quite that she needed a long vacation.

tired, obviously

tired, obvious

tiredly, obvious

tiredly, obviously

Answer

Correct Answer: tired, obvious

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

easily question the way understood can most in this be

The question can be easily understood most way in this.

The question can be most easily understood in this way.

In this way, the question most easily can be understood.

In this way, the question be most easily can understood.

Answer

Correct Answer: The question can be most easily understood in this way.

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

One thing I know about him ____________ .

is that he reads often books.

that is he reads often books.

that is he often reads books.

is that he often reads books.

Answer

Correct Answer: is that he often reads books.

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120. Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence.
The residents believe that the development in their city isn't keeping the rest of the country.

no preposition, with

in, with

in, throughout

for, with

Answer

Correct Answer: no preposition, with

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

You have to be on time; otherwise, you'll miss the train.

Dennis wore his rain boots; moreover, his feet stayed dry during the storm.

He is a weak leader; instead, he has plenty of supporters.

She has an incredible voice; similarly, she will go far in her music career.

Answer

Correct Answer: You have to be on time; otherwise, you'll miss the train.

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

Rochelle felt _about forgetting her _ friend's birthday.

badly, better

bad, better

badly, best

bad, best

Answer

Correct Answer: bad, best

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

His boss told him to finish the report _ 5 pm. After that, he could go _ vacation.

at, during

on, on

by, on

after, into

Answer

Correct Answer: by, on

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

My mother is often angry me. I don't know why she's always upset. It depends her mood, I guess.

against, on

with, with

about, with

with, on

Answer

Correct Answer: with, on

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

Yesterday I cleaned up the bedroom, the living room, and painted the balcony.

Your responsibilities include sorting the mail, answering the phone, and organizing files.

It was both a long lecture and very boring.

His salary is less than his wife.

Answer

Correct Answer: Your responsibilities include sorting the mail, answering the phone, and organizing files.

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

ordinary accidents year items by every of are thousands caused

Thousands of accidents by ordinary items are caused every year.

Ordinary items every year are caused by thousands of accidents.

Every year thousands of accidents are caused by ordinary items.

Every year by ordinary items thousands of accidents are caused.

Answer

Correct Answer: Every year thousands of accidents are caused by ordinary items.

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

Joan had never fallen in love until she had met Carl last year.

We have been waiting for the bus for nearly half an hour, but it has still not arrived.

When the old woman had heard that her son was arrested for robbery, she was shocked.

While the kids were playing by the pool, one of them was dropping his ball and trying to get it out himself.

Answer

Correct Answer: We have been waiting for the bus for nearly half an hour, but it has still not arrived.

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

home learns its it's that the to find important kitten way

It's the kitten that learns important to find its way home.

The kitten learns it's important that to find its way home.

It's important that the kitten learns to find its way home.

The kitten learns that its way home it's important to find.

Answer

Correct Answer: It's important that the kitten learns to find its way home.

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

I have tried to find a job for over 6 months and I had over 20 job interviews, but nothing had come up yet.

Charles has been learning to drive since the end of March.

The students are writing the exam for over three hours now.

When Cassandra was arriving, her roommates drank the coffee.

Answer

Correct Answer: Charles has been learning to drive since the end of March.

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

My headphones are bad shape. I need to invest some new ones.

in, on

in, in

of, for

at, into

Answer

Correct Answer: in, in

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

will a letter not next week send you she

She will not next week send you a letter.

A letter she will not send you next week.

Next week, she will send you a letter not.

She will not send you a letter next week.

Answer

Correct Answer: She will not send you a letter next week.

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

animals business it an to after exotic is look expensive

An expensive business it is to look after exotic animals.

To look after exotic animals, it is an expensive business.

It is an expensive business to look after exotic animals.

After exotic animals, it is an expensive business to look.

Answer

Correct Answer: After exotic animals, it is an expensive business to look.

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

, he finally decided to go ahead the new marketing project.

To any rate, from

From any rate, with

In any rate, with

At any rate, with

Answer

Correct Answer: In any rate, with

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134. Fill in the blank.

I _______ my entire childhood in a village in India.

spend

spent

have spent

had spent

Answer

Correct Answer: spent

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

Carol's father is very strict. He prohibits her _____having a boyfriend _ she graduates from high school. She spends most of her time in the library, surrounded _______ books.

by, since, with

from, until, in

from, until, by

to, until, by

Answer

Correct Answer: from, until, by

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

Peter was after buying his new bike. He rode it because he didn't want to reach the class __.

extremely happy, fastly, late

extreme happy, fast, lately

extreme happy, fastly, lately

extremely happy, fast, late

Answer

Correct Answer: extremely happy, fast, late

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

The results of the study were inconclusive __________.

therefore, more research needs to be done

:therefore more research needs to be done

- therefore more research needs to be done

; therefore, more research needs to be done

Answer

Correct Answer: ; therefore, more research needs to be done

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

Pete is addicted _ gambling. His wife insists that he quit, but he doesn't care _ her opinion.

with, for

to, to

on, with

to, about

Answer

Correct Answer: to, about

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

Natalie wanted to bake ___ cake but didn't have flour; _, she decided to make ___ omelette.

a, therefore, an

the, in contrast, the

the, meanwhile, an

a, otherwise, an

Answer

Correct Answer: a, therefore, an

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

Anita lived in Japan for several years. She speaks __ Japanese and knows the culture very .

well, well

good, good

better, good

good, well

Answer

Correct Answer: good, well

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

ORIGINAL SENTENCE:
Abu Dhabi Emirate possesses large oil reserves. Dubai does not.

REWRITTEN SENTENCES:

Unlike Abu Dhabi Emirate, Dubai does not possess large oil reserves.

Like Abu Dhabi Emirate, Dubai does not possess large oil reserves.

Dubai does not possess large oil reserves like Abu Dhabi Emirate.

Alike Abu Dhabi Emirate, Dubai does not possess large oil reserves.

Answer

Correct Answer: Unlike Abu Dhabi Emirate, Dubai does not possess large oil reserves.

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

Thomas and Marlene ____________ out with each other for two years now.

have gone

have been going

will have been going

will be going

Answer

Correct Answer: have been going

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143. Choose the series of pronouns that best completes the following sentence.
That book is . the same one __ I gave you last year.

mine, it's, that

my, its, that

mine, its, which

my, it's, that

Answer

Correct Answer: mine, it's, that

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

"Be nice to your father," she said to me.

She said to me to be nice to your father.

She said to me that be nice to your father.

She asked me that I should be nice to your father.

She asked me to be nice to my father.

Answer

Correct Answer: She asked me to be nice to my father.

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145. 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 rode away.

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

Answer

Correct Answer: The man in the black cape mounted his powerful stallion and rode away.

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

I love _ color red; ___, this shade seems a little too bright.

the, although

the, nonetheless

a, besides

the, instead

Answer

Correct Answer: the, nonetheless

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

bed we when have to to clock go strikes 10 the

We have to go to the clock when bed strikes 10.

When the clock strikes bed we have to go to 10.

We have to go to bed when the clock strikes 10.

When the clock strikes 10 to bed we have to go.

Answer

Correct Answer: We have to go to bed when the clock strikes 10.

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

people in this company have been working very __.

More, hardly, lately

Most, hardly, lately

Most, hard, lately

Many, hardly, later

Answer

Correct Answer: Most, hard, lately

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

The earthquake the city at four in the morning. Most people in their houses.

hit, were sleeping

had hit, slept

had hit, had slept

hit, slept

Answer

Correct Answer: hit, were sleeping

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1. Who is ____________ , sara or janet?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. 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

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

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

12. 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.

13. 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.

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

15. 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.

16. 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?

17. Which of the following sentences illustrates incorrect pronoun usage?

18. 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?

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

20. 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

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

22. 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 _____________ .

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

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

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

26. 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!

27. 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.

28. Complete the following sentence by choosing the phrase with the best word order from the options given. Only after they had completed an exhaustive study __________ how to adapt the technology to the needs of our company.

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

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

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

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

33. 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.

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

35. Choose the series of verbs that best completes the following sentence. If Harry __________ to the party too early, don't let him in; he __________ outside like everyone else.

36. 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.

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

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

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

40. 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?

41. 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.

42. 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 ___________.

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

44. 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.

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

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

47. Which of the following sentences illustrate(s) the proper use of commas?

48. 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:

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

50. Change the following sentence from a quotation to indirect speech. "I'm not feeling well," Agatha said.

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

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

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

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

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

56. Rearrange the following words to create the most logical and grammatically correct sentence. sleeping likes the . midday Katie until on weekends

57. 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.

58. Choose the phrase that best completes the sentence below without creating a run-on sentence. Mr. Peach has sent his four children to Ivy League colleges __________ he has sacrificed his health working day and night in that dusty factory.

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

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

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

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

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

64. Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence. Although the issue was very serious, the committee disposed ______ it in a few minutes and moved _______ to other business.

65. Choose the option that correctly changes the original sentence from active voice to passive voice. ORIGINAL SENTENCE: That tall man is carrying a lot of lumber. REWRITTEN SENTENCES:

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

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

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

69. Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence. Jeremy drove his motorcycle _______ the bridge, _______ the hill, and _______ the diner before finally parking it _______ two police cars.

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

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

72. 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.

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

74. Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?

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

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

77. Change the following sentence from a quotation to indirect speech.I said, "She has been working in this office since 2007."

78. Mary couldn't help _______ at John's joke.

79. Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence.There's always a risk _______ an earthquake in Japan. It's difficult to concentrate _______ your work, when you know there could be a disaster any minute.

2.
Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence. Knowing that February is the _ month of the year, Cheryl planned her vacation ___.

3.
Change the following sentence from a quotation to indirect speech. Carol said, "I am responsible for this project."

4.

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

5.

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

6.
Change the following sentence from a quotation to indirect speech. "It may snow tomorrow," he said.

7.
Which of the following sentences illustrates correct verb and verb-tense usage?

8.
Which of the following sentences is NOT punctuated correctly?

9.
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

10.
Which of the following sentences illustrates correct pronoun usage?

11.
Choose the series of articles and conjunctions that best completes the following sentence.
Lilacs violets are usually purple, I have seen some __ are white.

12.
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.

13.
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.

14.
Rearrange the following words to create the most logical and grammatically correct sentence.

your company name ? of What the is

15.
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.

16.
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?

17.
Which of the following sentences illustrates incorrect pronoun usage?

18.
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?

19.
Which of the following sentences does NOT illustrate proper use of articles and conjunctions?

20.
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

21.
Choose the series of pronouns that best completes the following sentence.

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

22.
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 _____________ .

23.
Rearrange the following words to create the most logical and grammatically correct sentence.

work . is always to brother willing not My

24.
Change the following sentence from a quotation to indirect speech.

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

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

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

26.
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!

27.
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.

28.
Complete the following sentence by choosing the phrase with the best word order from the options given.

Only after they had completed an exhaustive study __________ how to adapt the technology to the needs of our company.

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

Did you hear the weather report for tomorrow?

30.
Read the following question and choose the response that uses the correct corresponding verb tense.

Did you see the show last night?

31.
Which of the following sentences does NOT illustrate correct verb and verb tense usage?

32.
Rearrange the following words to create the most logical and grammatically correct sentence.

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

33.
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.

34.
Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence.

The ___ , _ odor was ______ coming from the chemistry lab up the street.

35.
Choose the series of verbs that best completes the following sentence.

If Harry to the party too early, don't let him in; he outside like everyone else.

36.
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.

37.
Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence.

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

38.
Choose the series of verbs that best completes the following sentence.

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

39.
Choose the series of articles and conjunctions that best completes the following sentence.

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

40.
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?

41.
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.

42.
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 ___.

43.
Change the following sentence from a quotation to indirect speech.

"I will be moving soon," said Alma.

44.
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.

45.
Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence.

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

46.
Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence.

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

47.
Which of the following sentences illustrate(s) the proper use of commas?

48.
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:

49.
Which of the following sentences illustrates the proper use of parallel construction?

50.
Change the following sentence from a quotation to indirect speech.

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

51.
Change the following sentence from a quotation to indirect speech.

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

52.
Rearrange the following words to create the most logical and grammatically correct sentence.

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

53.
Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence.

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

54.
Choose the series of verbs and phrases that best completes the following passage.

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

55.
Choose the verb that best completes the following sentence.

Do you know if Harlon ____________Japanese before moving to Japan?

56.
Rearrange the following words to create the most logical and grammatically correct sentence.

sleeping likes the . midday Katie until on weekends

57.
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.

58.
Choose the phrase that best completes the sentence below without creating a run-on sentence.

Mr. Peach has sent his four children to Ivy League colleges __________ he has sacrificed his health working day and night in that dusty factory.

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

60.
Which of the following sentences illustrates correct pronoun usage?

61.
Read the following question and choose the response that uses the correct corresponding verb tense.

Does Jack wear that furry hat often?

62.
Which of the following sentences illustrates correct usage of articles and conjunctions?

63.
Change the following sentence from a quotation to indirect speech.

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

64.
Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence.

Although the issue was very serious, the committee disposed it in a few minutes and moved _ to other business.

65.
Choose the option that correctly changes the original sentence from active voice to passive voice.

ORIGINAL SENTENCE:

That tall man is carrying a lot of lumber.

REWRITTEN SENTENCES:

66.
Choose the series of pronouns that best completes the following sentence.

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

67.
Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence.

We were surprised when the parade turned into a party!

68.
Which of the following sentences illustrates proper sentence structure?

69.
Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence.

Jeremy drove his motorcycle ___ the bridge, _ the hill, and _ the diner before finally parking it ___ two police cars.

70.
Change the following sentence from a quotation to indirect speech.

"I can meet with you at noon," said Peter.

71.
Which of the following sentences is NOT punctuated correctly?

72.
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.

73.
Choose the series of verbs that best completes the following passage.

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

74.
Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?

75.
Complete the following sentence by choosing the phrase with the best word order from the options given. Those who are not wise ____________ .

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

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

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

I said, "She has been working in this office since 2007."

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

There's always a risk _ an earthquake in Japan. It's difficult to concentrate _ your work, when you know there could be a disaster any minute.

80. Choose the series of pronouns that best completes the following sentence.
That car, owner was arrested by the police, has been parked there ever since. Two of tyres have been stolen.

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

Are ___ _ kids? I haven't met _____ for ages!

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

My friend said, "I must leave as soon as possible."