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Writing Skills Pretest

Quiz by Janine Gauiran

Grade A2
English
Common European Framework of Reference for Languages

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  • Q1
    Which version of the sentence is correctly capitalized?
    Since you’re here, you and Denise should plan to pay a quick visit to Aunt Janice, uncle Don, and your Cousin Ray.
    Since you’re here, you and Denise should plan to pay a quick visit to Aunt Janice, Uncle Don, and your Cousin Ray.
    Since you’re here, you and Denise should plan to pay a quick visit to aunt Janice, uncle Don, and your Cousin Ray.
    Since you’re here, you and Denise should plan to pay a quick visit to Aunt Janice, Uncle Don, and your cousin Ray.
    30s
  • Q2

    Which of the underlined words in the following sentence should be capitalized?

    The governor gave a speech at the fourth of July picnic, which was held at my cousin’s farm five miles east of town.

    fourth
    governor
    east
    cousin’s
    30s
  • Q3

    Which of the underlined words in the following sentence should be capitalized? 

    Last semester, I wrote my history report on the Korean war,” my sister told me.

    history
    war
    semester
    sister
    30s
  • Q4
    Which version uses periods correctly?
    Dr Harrison will speak at a hotel in Chicago, IL, on Thurs at 3:00 P.M.
    Dr. Harrison will speak at a hotel in Chicago, IL., on Thurs at 3:00 PM.
    Dr. Harrison will speak at a hotel in Chicago, IL, on Thurs. at 3:00 P.M.
    Dr Harrison will speak at a hotel in Chicago, IL., on Thurs. at 3:00 P.M.
    30s
  • Q5
    Which version uses punctuation correctly?
    Wow! That was a terrific novel. What other books has this author written?
    Wow. That was a terrific novel? What other books has this author written?
    Wow, that was a terrific novel? What other books has this author written!
    Wow? That was a terrific novel! What other books has this author written?
    30s
  • Q6
    Which of the following is a sentence fragment, or NOT a complete sentence?
    I was surprised to see that my neighbor had written a letter to the editor.
    Hearing the thunder, the lifeguard ordered us out of the water.
    Turn off the lights.
    Sunday afternoon spent reading and playing computer games.
    30s
  • Q7
    Three of the following sentences are either run-ons or comma splices. Which one is NOT a faulty sentence?
    I called the delivery service this morning, they told me the shipment would arrive on time.
    Look in the closet you should find it there.
    I was the first to sign the petition Harry was second.
    The newspapers are supposed to be delivered by 7:00, but I am usually finished before 6:45.
    30s
  • Q8
    Which version is punctuated correctly?
    Charlotte, who ran in the Boston Marathon last year will compete in this year’s New York Marathon.
    Charlotte, who ran in the Boston Marathon last year, will compete in this year’s New York Marathon.
    Charlotte who ran in the Boston Marathon last year, will compete in this year’s New York Marathon.
    Charlotte who ran in the Boston Marathon, last year, will compete in this year’s New York Marathon.
    30s
  • Q9
    Which version is punctuated correctly?
    The park service will not allow anyone, who does not have a camping permit to use this campground.
    The park service will not allow anyone who does not have a camping permit to use this campground.
    The park service will not allow anyone who does not have a camping permit, to use this campground.
    The park service will not allow anyone, who does not have a camping permit, to use this campground.
    30s
  • Q10
    Which version is punctuated correctly?
    As soon as she finished, her dinner, Lisa who is a volunteer at the hospital, reported for her shift.
    As soon as she finished her dinner Lisa, who is a volunteer at the hospital reported for her shift.
    As soon as she finished her dinner, Lisa who is a volunteer at the hospital reported for her shift.
    As soon as she finished her dinner, Lisa, who is a volunteer at the hospital, reported for her shift.
    30s
  • Q11

    Which of the underlined portions of the following sentence is punctuated incorrectly?

    My mother was born on (a) December 15, 1944, in Kingwood, West (b) Virginia, when she was (c) five, her family moved to (d) 347 Benton Street, Zanesville, OH.

    five, her
    347 Benton Street, Zanesville, OH
    December 15, 1944,
    Virginia, when
    30s
  • Q12
    Which version is punctuated correctly?
    Yes, I would like to receive the credit card application and, please send it as soon as you can to my home address.
    Yes, I would like to receive the credit card application and please send it, as soon as you can to my home address.
    Yes, I would like to receive the credit card application, and please send it as soon as you can to my home address.
    Yes I would like to receive the credit card application and please send it as soon as you can to my home address.
    30s
  • Q13
    Which version is punctuated correctly?
    It seems Brian you have not been completely honest about the amount of time you’ve been spending on your studies. That is disappointing.
    It seems, Brian, you have not been completely honest about the amount of time you’ve been spending on your studies, that is disappointing.
    It seems, Brian, you have not been completely honest about the amount of time you’ve been spending on your studies. That is disappointing.
    It seems Brian you have not been completely honest about the amount of time you’ve been spending on your studies that is disappointing.
    30s
  • Q14

    Which is the correct punctuation for the underlined portion?

    The weather forecasters are predicting 10 inches of snow tonight therefore the annual chili supper will be rescheduled for next week.

    tonight, therefore,
    tonight, therefore;
    tonight; therefore,
    tonight, therefore
    30s
  • Q15

    Which is the correct punctuation for the underlined portion?

    You may choose to read any two of the following novels The Great Gatsby, Song of Solomon, Sophie’s Choice, The Color Purple, The Bell Jar, and The Invisible Man.

    novels; the
    novels. The
    novels, The
    novels: The
    30s

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