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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.
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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7.
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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8.
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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9.
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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10.
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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11.
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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12.
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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13.
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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14.
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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15.
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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16.
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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17.
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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18.
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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19.
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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20.
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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21.
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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22.
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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23.
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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24.
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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25.
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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26.
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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27.
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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28.
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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29.
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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30.
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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31.
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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32.
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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33.
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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34.
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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35.
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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36.
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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37.
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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38.
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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39.
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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40.
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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41.
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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42.
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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43.
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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44.
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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45.
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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46.
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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47.
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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48.
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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49.
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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50.
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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51.
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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52. 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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53. 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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54. 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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55. 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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56. 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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57. 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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58. 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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59. 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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60. 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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61. 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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62. 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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63. 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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64. 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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65. 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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66. 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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67. 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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68. 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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69. 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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70. 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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71. 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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72. 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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73. 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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74. 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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75. I will not oppose your decision. I cannot, _________, approve it.

however

but

yet

therefor

Answer

Correct Answer: however

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76. 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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77. Fill in the blank.

Mark _________ us yesterday.

called out

called in

called on

called into

Answer

Correct Answer: called on

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78. 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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79. 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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80. 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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81. 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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82. 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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83. 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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84. 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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85. 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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86. 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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87. 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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88. 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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89. 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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90. 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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91. 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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92. 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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93. 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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94. 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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95. 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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96. 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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97. 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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98. 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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99. 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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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. Which of the following sentences is NOT punctuated correctly?

7. 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

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

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

10. 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.

11. 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.

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

13. 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?

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

15. 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?

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

17. 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

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

19. 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 _____________ .

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

21. 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.

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

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

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

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

26. 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.

27. 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.

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

29. 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.

30. 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?

31. 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 ___________.

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

33. 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.

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

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

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

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

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

39. 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.

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

41. 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.

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

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

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

45. 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:

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

47. 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.

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

49. 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.

50. Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?

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

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

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

54. 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.

55. 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.

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

57. Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?

58. Choose the series of pronouns that best completes the following sentence.Are _______ _______ kids? I haven't met _______ for ages!

59. Change the following sentence from a quotation to indirect speech.My friend said, "I must leave as soon as possible."

60. Choose the series of articles and conjunctions that best completes the following sentence._________ books are available in _________ local store _________ not online

61. Fill in the blank.The cake is delicious. Can I have ____________?

62. 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.

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

64. 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.

65. Read the following question and choose the response that uses the correct corresponding verb tense.Was there no one in the office last night?

66. Choose the series of articles and conjunctions that best completes the following sentence.I visit _______ Grand Canyon _________ I go to Arizona.

67. Select the sentence that is punctuated most accurately.

68. Change the following sentence from a quotation to indirect speech.He said, "I like this song."

69. 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.

70. 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.

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

72. Choose the series of verbs that best completes the following passage.I _________ on a road in the mountains when I _________ out of petrol.

73. Complete the following sentence by choosing the phrase with the best word order from the options given. Only when I filled my glass __________.

74. Read the following question and choose the response that uses the correct corresponding verb tense.Have you ever been to East Asia?

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

76. Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence.The________ ________ flower has bloomed and smells very________.

77. Fill in the blank.Mark _________ us yesterday.

78. Fill in the blank.Will you be able to translate this document ______ French?

79. 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.

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.
Which of the following sentences is NOT punctuated correctly?

7.
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

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

9.
Choose the series of articles and conjunctions that best completes the following sentence.
Lilacs violets are usually purple, I have seen some __ are white.

10.
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.

11.
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.

12.
Rearrange the following words to create the most logical and grammatically correct sentence.

your company name ? of What the is

13.
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?

14.
Which of the following sentences illustrates incorrect pronoun usage?

15.
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?

16.
Which of the following sentences does NOT illustrate proper use of articles and conjunctions?

17.
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

18.
Choose the series of pronouns that best completes the following sentence.

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

19.
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 _____________ .

20.
Change the following sentence from a quotation to indirect speech.

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

21.
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.

22.
Read the following question and choose the response that uses the correct corresponding verb tense.

Did you hear the weather report for tomorrow?

23.
Read the following question and choose the response that uses the correct corresponding verb tense.

Did you see the show last night?

24.
Which of the following sentences does NOT illustrate correct verb and verb tense usage?

25.
Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence.

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

26.
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.

27.
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.

28.
Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence.

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

29.
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.

30.
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?

31.
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 ___.

32.
Change the following sentence from a quotation to indirect speech.

"I will be moving soon," said Alma.

33.
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.

34.
Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence.

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

35.
Which of the following sentences illustrates the proper use of parallel construction?

36.
Change the following sentence from a quotation to indirect speech.

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

37.
Change the following sentence from a quotation to indirect speech.

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

38.
Rearrange the following words to create the most logical and grammatically correct sentence.

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

39.
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.

40.
Rearrange the following words to create the most logical and grammatically correct sentence.

sleeping likes the . midday Katie until on weekends

41.
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.

42.
Read the following question and choose the response that uses the correct corresponding verb tense.

Does Jack wear that furry hat often?

43.
Which of the following sentences illustrates correct usage of articles and conjunctions?

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

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

45.
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:

46.
Which of the following sentences illustrates proper sentence structure?

47.
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.

48.
Change the following sentence from a quotation to indirect speech.

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

49.
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.

50.
Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?

51.
Complete the following sentence by choosing the phrase with the best word order from the options given. Those who are not wise ____________ .

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

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

54. 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.

55. 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.

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

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

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

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

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

_____ books are available in _ local store _____ not online

61. Fill in the blank.

The cake is delicious. Can I have ____________?

62. 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.

64. 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.

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

Was there no one in the office last night?

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

I visit _ Grand Canyon ___ I go to Arizona.

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

He said, "I like this song."

69. 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.

70. 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.

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

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

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

Only when I filled my glass __________.

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

Have you ever been to East Asia?

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

The flower has bloomed and smells very.

77. Fill in the blank.

Mark _________ us yesterday.

78. Fill in the blank.

Will you be able to translate this document ______ French?

79. 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.

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

easily question the way understood can most in this be

81. 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.

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

ordinary accidents year items by every of are thousands caused

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

will a letter not next week send you she

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

animals business it an to after exotic is look expensive

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

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

90. Fill in the blank.

I _______ my entire childhood in a village in India.

91. 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.

92. 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 __.