Question 1

Which version of the sentence is correctly capitalized?

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Since you’re here, you and Denise should plan to pay a quick visit to Aunt Janice, Uncle Don, and your cousin Ray.

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Since you’re here, you and Denise should plan to pay a quick visit to Aunt Janice, uncle Don, and your Cousin Ray.

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Since you’re here, you and Denise should plan to pay a quick visit to Aunt Janice, Uncle Don, and your Cousin Ray.

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Since you’re here, you and Denise should plan to pay a quick visit to aunt Janice, uncle Don, and your Cousin Ray.

Question 2

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.

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fourth

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governor

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east

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cousin’s

Question 3

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.

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war

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history

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semester

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sister

Question 4

Which version uses periods correctly?

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Dr. Harrison will speak at a hotel in Chicago, IL, on Thurs. at 3:00 P.M.

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Dr Harrison will speak at a hotel in Chicago, IL, on Thurs at 3:00 P.M.

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Dr. Harrison will speak at a hotel in Chicago, IL., on Thurs at 3:00 PM.

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Dr Harrison will speak at a hotel in Chicago, IL., on Thurs. at 3:00 P.M.

Question 5

Which version uses punctuation correctly?

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Wow! That was a terrific novel. What other books has this author written?

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Wow. That was a terrific novel? What other books has this author written?

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Wow, that was a terrific novel? What other books has this author written!

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Wow? That was a terrific novel! What other books has this author written?

Question 6

Which of the following is a sentence fragment, or NOT a complete sentence?

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Sunday afternoon spent reading and playing computer games.

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I was surprised to see that my neighbor had written a letter to the editor.

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Hearing the thunder, the lifeguard ordered us out of the water.

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Turn off the lights.

Question 7

Three of the following sentences are either run-ons or comma splices. Which one is NOT a faulty sentence?

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The newspapers are supposed to be delivered by 7:00, but I am usually finished before 6:45.

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I called the delivery service this morning, they told me the shipment would arrive on time.

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Look in the closet you should find it there.

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I was the first to sign the petition Harry was second.

Question 8

Which version is punctuated correctly?

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Charlotte, who ran in the Boston Marathon last year, will compete in this year’s New York Marathon.

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Charlotte, who ran in the Boston Marathon last year will compete in this year’s New York Marathon.

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Charlotte who ran in the Boston Marathon last year, will compete in this year’s New York Marathon.

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Charlotte who ran in the Boston Marathon, last year, will compete in this year’s New York Marathon.

Question 9

Which version is punctuated correctly?

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The park service will not allow anyone who does not have a camping permit to use this campground.

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The park service will not allow anyone, who does not have a camping permit to use this campground.

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The park service will not allow anyone who does not have a camping permit, to use this campground.

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The park service will not allow anyone, who does not have a camping permit, to use this campground.

Question 10

Which version is punctuated correctly?

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As soon as she finished her dinner, Lisa, who is a volunteer at the hospital, reported for her shift.

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As soon as she finished, her dinner, Lisa who is a volunteer at the hospital, reported for her shift.

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As soon as she finished her dinner Lisa, who is a volunteer at the hospital reported for her shift.

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As soon as she finished her dinner, Lisa who is a volunteer at the hospital reported for her shift.

Question 11

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.

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Virginia, when

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five, her

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347 Benton Street, Zanesville, OH

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December 15, 1944,

Question 12

Which version is punctuated correctly?

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Yes, I would like to receive the credit card application, and please send it as soon as you can to my home address.

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Yes, I would like to receive the credit card application and, please send it as soon as you can to my home address.

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Yes, I would like to receive the credit card application and please send it, as soon as you can to my home address.

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Yes I would like to receive the credit card application and please send it as soon as you can to my home address.

Question 13

Which version is punctuated correctly?

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It seems, Brian, you have not been completely honest about the amount of time you’ve been spending on your studies. That is disappointing.

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It seems Brian you have not been completely honest about the amount of time you’ve been spending on your studies. That is disappointing.

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It seems, Brian, you have not been completely honest about the amount of time you’ve been spending on your studies, that is disappointing.

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It seems Brian you have not been completely honest about the amount of time you’ve been spending on your studies that is disappointing.

Question 14

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.

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tonight; therefore,

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tonight, therefore,

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tonight, therefore;

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tonight, therefore

Question 15

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.

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novels: The

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novels; the

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novels. The

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novels, The

Question 16

Which version is punctuated correctly?

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One of my complaints—if you really want to know—is that the recycling bins are not clearly labeled.

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One of my complaints, if you really want to know—is that the recycling bins are not clearly labeled.

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One of my complaints—if you really want to know is that the recycling bins are not clearly labeled.

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One of my complaints if you really want to know is that the recycling bins are not clearly labeled.

Question 17

Which version is punctuated correctly?

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Much still needs to be learned about the new candidate, Mr. Clayton; we will continue our interview with him tomorrow.

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Much still needs to be learned about the new candidate, Mr. Clayton we will continue our interview with him tomorrow.

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Much still needs to be learned about the new candidate. Mr. Clayton; we will continue our interview with him tomorrow.

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Much still needs to be learned about the new candidate Mr. Clayton, we will continue our interview with him tomorrow.

Question 18

Which version is punctuated correctly?

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Whose coat is this? Is it yours or Eric’s?

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Whose coat is this? Is it your’s or Eric’s?

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Who’s coat is this? Is it your’s or Eric’s?

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Who’s coat is this? Is it yours or Eric’s?

Question 19

Which version is punctuated correctly?

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“May I ride with you?” asked Del. “I can’t get my car started.”

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May I ride with you? asked Del. “I can’t get my car started.”

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“May I ride with you”? asked Del, “I can’t get my car started.”

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“May I ride with you? asked Del. I can’t get my car started.”

Question 20

Which of the following items should be placed in quotation marks and should NOT be italicized or underlined?

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the title of a story

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the title of a movie

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the title of a book

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the title of a newspaper

Question 21

Which version uses hyphens correctly?

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The well-known singer-songwriter gave a three-hour concert.

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The well known singer-songwriter gave a three hour concert.

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The well-known singer-songwriter gave a three hour concert.

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The well known singer songwriter gave a three-hour concert.

Question 22

Which of the following should NOT be hyphenated?

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five-pieces of gum

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a ten-minute break

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forty-five dollars

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one-hundredth of an inch

Question 23

Which version uses parentheses correctly?

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I plan to do my geography report on the Central American country of Belize (formerly known as British Honduras).

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I plan to do my (geography) report on the Central American country of Belize, formerly known as British Honduras.

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I plan to do my geography report on the Central American country (of Belize) formerly known as British Honduras.

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I plan to do my geography report on the (Central American country of) Belize, formerly known as British Honduras.

Question 24

Last night, Rita ___ a standing ovation for her performance.

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got

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gotten

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has gotten

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will get

Question 25

Brandon ____ his camera so he could photograph the basketball game.

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brought

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brang

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bring

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had brung

Question 26

Which of the following underlined verbs is NOT written in the correct tense?

Last year, I (a) vacationed in Jamaica. I (b) sunbathe on the beach every morning. In the afternoons, I (c) explored the island, and when evening came, I (d) couldn’t wait to change my clothes and try another local restaurant.

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sunbathe

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explored

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vacationed

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couldn’t wait

Question 27

Choose the version that correctly rewrites the following sentence in the active voice.

I was taken to the public library by my sister before I was able to read.

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Before I was able to read, my sister took me to the public library.

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Before I was able to read, I was taken to the public library by my sister.

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I was taken to the public library before I knew how to read, by my sister.

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Before learning to read, my sister took me to the public library.

Question 28

Which of the following sentences is in the passive voice?

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Maya was hoping that her party would not be ruined by the impending thunderstorm.

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Maya has hoped that her party won’t be ruined by the impending thunderstorm.

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Maya hoped that her party would not be ruined by the impending thunderstorm.

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Maya is hoping that her party won’t be ruined by the impending thunderstorm.

Question 29

Neither of the boys ________ to basketball camp.

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has been

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is been

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have been

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were

Question 30

Christian and Jennifer _____ to go canoeing next Saturday.

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are trying

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have tried

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tried

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is trying

Question 31

Choose the subject that agrees with the verb in the following sentence.

________ of the customers have complained about poor service.

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Some

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Neither

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Each

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One

Question 32

In which of the following sentences is the underlined verb NOT in agreement with the subject of the sentence?

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Here is the forms you need to complete.

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Where are the forms you want me to fill out?

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There are two people who still need to complete the form.

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Which is the correct form?

Question 33

In which of the following sentences is the underlined pronoun incorrect?

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Alicia and me want to spend Saturday at Six Flags Amusement Park.

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Either Sam or William will bring his CD player to the party.

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Why won’t you let her come with us?

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She and I will work together on the project.

Question 34

In which of the following sentences are the underlined pronouns correct?

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Would he or I be a better bowling partner?

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Would him or me be a better bowling partner?

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Would him or I be a better bowling partner?

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Would he or me be a better bowling partner?

Question 35

Four band members and __ were chosen to attend the state competition. One of ____ will do the driving.

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I, us

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me, us

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I, we

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me, we

Question 36

Marcus ___ the bags of groceries on the kitchen table 15 minutes ago.

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set

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sat

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sit

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had sat

Question 37

About five minutes after the sun ____ my alarm goes off, and ____ time to get up.

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rises, it’s

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rises, its

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raises, its

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raises, it’s

Question 38

Julian ran ________ in the race today, but Kyle wound up with the ____________ score overall.

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well, better

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good, best

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good, better

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well, best

Question 39

Which of the sentences is clearly and correctly written?

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As we were driving along the country road, a deer ran in front of us.

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A deer ran in front of us while driving along the country road.

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Running in front of us, we saw the deer, driving along the country road.

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Driving along the country road, a deer ran in front of us.

Question 40

If we divide this pizza ____ the five people here, there won’t be ___ pieces left over.

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among, any

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between, no

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among, no

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between, any

Question 41

Yesterday, I ___ the campers to the ___ we had chosen near the river.

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led, site

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led, cite

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lead, cite

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lead, site

Question 42

As we have done in the ___, we will ___ at the coffeehouse at 10:00 A.M.

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past, meet

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past, meat

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passed, meet

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passed, meat

Question 43

As you can ___ see, there has been a ___ in the water pipe.

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plainly, break

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plainly, brake

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planely, brake

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planely, break

Question 44

Do you know ___ Teresa will ___ to join our organization?

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whether, choose

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weather, choose

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whether, chose

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weather, chose

Question 45

Did you __ the team jacket you were supposed to ___ to the meet this afternoon?

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lose, wear

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loose, wear

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loss, wear

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lose, where

Question 46

Do you ___ if Serena Williams ___ the tournament?

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know, won

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no, won

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know, one

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no, one

Question 47

Which of the following phrases contains a redundancy? (It expresses the same idea twice, with different words.)

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The judges have temporarily delayed the competition until later.

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She always does very well in school.

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Liz and Lauren have both contributed greatly to the fundraising campaign.

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I did not go to the shopping mall.

Question 48

Which of the following sentences contains a cliché?

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Why not start now? There’s no time like the present.

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Whew! I’m tired.

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I’m as shocked at the news as you are.

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Just keep trying. You’ll catch on.

Question 49

Which version has a consistent point of view?

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The history of English is divided into three periods. The earliest one begins at about the fifth century A.D.

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I learned that the history of English is divided into three periods and that you begin the earliest one at about the fifth century a.d.

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You can say that the history of English could be divided into three periods, and I know the earliest one begins about the fifth century A.D.

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The history of English is divided into three periods. You could mark the earliest one at about the fifth century A.D.

Question 50

Which version has a parallel structure?

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We write for a variety of purposes: to express our feelings, to convey information, to persuade, or to give pleasure.

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We write for a variety of purposes: an expression of our feelings, conveying information, persuade, or to give pleasure.

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We write for a variety of purposes: in expressing our feelings, to convey information, to persuade, or to give pleasure.

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We write for a variety of purposes: to express our feelings, convey information, persuasion, or giving pleasure.

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