English and Language

Question 1

Which of the following sentences correctly follows the rules of capitalization?
a. Even though he moved to New York, he was born in a Western town.
b. I plan to enroll in College next year.
c. The A1 Plumbing Board of Directors gave every employee a raise.
d. The Geography students took a class trip to the Rocky Mountains.

Answer 1

The Geography students took a class trip to the Rocky Mountains.

Question 2

Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?
a. The handle was lose and could have fallen off at any moment.
b. The handle was loose and could have fallen off at any moment.
c. The handle was lose and could of fallen off at any moment.
d. The handle was loose and could of fallen off at any moment.

Answer 2

The handle was loose and could have fallen off at any moment.

Question 3

Using context clues, what is the correct order of sentences for the following paragraph about dressing a loom? (move the options into the box on the right, placing them in the selected order. Use all the options)

a. Now for some good news: once the loom is dressed, the hard part is done.
b. With the heddles threaded, the ward threads are passed through a comb-like aperture called a reed, to keep everything straight and even, and tied off at the end of the loom.
c. First, the warp – the portion of the yarn that will run lengthwise in the finished product – is wound onto a warping board, allowing the weaver to measure out its length.
d. The warp is then carefully transferred to the loom, and individual strands of yarn are threaded through the heddles (needle-like apertures) in a fixed pattern.
e. Weaving on a traditional floor loom begins with a somewhat involved process called “dressing the loom.”

Answer 3

E,C,D,B,A

Question 4

Which of the following is a complex sentence?
a. Jung-hoon and Cho decreased their carbon footprint.
b. Jung-hoon waited for the bus and when the bus didn’t appear, he wasn’t sure it would, so he walked to the next bus stop.
c. When Jung-hoon found a seat on the bus, he hoped he would have a quiet ride.
d. Both the bus and Jung-hoon were running late.

Answer 4

When Jung-hoon found a seat on the bus, he hoped he would have a quiet ride.

Question 5

Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?
a. The young man asked, “Have you read “The Hobbit”?
b. The young man yelled, “Oh what a wonderful day to go see the seals’.”
c. The young man said, “It’s a nice day to take a walk in the park.”
d. The young man exclaimed, “Wow, what fun we had today?”

Answer 5

The young man said, “It’s a nice day to take a walk in the park.”

Question 6

The job applicants were shown to an anteroom, where they waited to be called for their interviews. Which of the following is the meaning of the prefix “ante-” as used in the sentence above?
a. Before
b. Beyond
c. Against
d. After

Answer 6

Before

Question 7

Which of the following sentences does not belong in a paragraph about caring for newly hatched chickens?
a. Set the hatching area temperature to 950 F, reducing it by 50 each week after the chicks arrive.
b. Giving the chicks medicated or non-medicated food is a controversial choice that you should make after speaking to your supplier or feed store personnel.
c. Eggs should be collected daily from a mature hen to ensure the eggs are not fertilized.
d. Make sure the chicks have plenty of clean water in shallow containers, giving them sugar water on their first day for a boost of energy.

Answer 7

Eggs should be collected daily from a mature hen to ensure the eggs are not fertilized.

Question 8

I had to wrack my brain and plum the depths of my resources to overcome the foul consequences of my previous vice. Which of the following homophones should be used to correct the sentence above?
a. Fowl
b. Plumb
c. Rack
d. Vise

Answer 8

Plumb

Question 9

Which of the following statements about a paragraph’s concluding sentence is true?
a. It gives information that opposes the topic sentence.
b. It summarizes the paragraph’s main point.
c. It gives supporting details for the topic sentence.
d. It summarizes the essay’s main point.

Answer 9

It summarizes the paragraph’s main point.

Question 10

According to the prefix “mal-,” which of the following phrases best defines “malformed”?
a. Badly formed
b. Formed within
c. Formed under
d. Partially formed

Answer 10

Badly formed

Question 11

Which of the following sentences demonstrates correct grammar and usage?
a. If any fewer people watch that television series, the affect will be its cancellation.
b. If any less people watch that television series, the effect will be its cancellation.
c. If any less people watch that television series, the affect will be its cancellation.
d. If any fewer people watch that television series, the effect will be its cancellation.

Answer 11

If any fewer people watch that television series, the effect will be its cancellation.

Question 12

Which of the following sentences is an example of a third-person narrative voice?
a. You have always been very meaningful to me.
b. He was scared when he got on the plane.
c. We love sightseeing in our national parks.
d. I went to the store for some basic items.

Answer 12

He was scared when he got on the plane.

Question 13

Which of the following options best completes the sentence below?
The responsibilities of a class president are extensive; _____, she should not become so involved that she neglects her studies.
a. Especially
b. Indeed
c. However
d. Therefore

Answer 13

However

Question 14

Everyone knew Sam was _____ to helping animals because of his volunteer work at the animal shelter.
a. Committed
b. Commited
c. Comited
d. Comitted

Answer 14

Committed

Question 15

Which of the following is the meaning of the word “indiscriminate”?
a. Distinct
b. Selective
c. Miscellaneous
d. Noisy

Answer 15

Miscellaneous

Question 16

The spaces between the ribs are known as ____ spaces; they contain the ____ veins. Which of the following words is the best choice for the blanks in the sentence?
a. Intracostal
b. Intravenous
c. Intervenous
d. Intercostal

Answer 16

Intercostal

Question 17

Which of the following statements about a thesis statement is correct?
a. It is the central idea in a piece of writing.
b. It is a fact.
c. It is the secondary idea in a piece of writing.
d. It has been proven by the scientific community.

Answer 17

It is the central idea in a piece of writing.

Question 18

The pumpkin crop was incredibly small this year because of excessive rain in the spring and heat in the summer. Which of the following parts of speech describes the word “incredibly” as used in the sentence above?
a. Preposition
b. Adverb
c. Pronoun
d. Adjective

Answer 18

Adverb

Question 19

Which of the following options is the correct plural spelling?
a. Thesis
b. Syllabi
c. Parenthesi
d. Datum

Answer 19

Syllabi

Question 20

The fact that she lied to her best friend weighed heavily on her ____.
a. Conscience
b. Consciense
c. Consceince
d. Concience

Answer 20

Conscience

Question 21

Knitting is my favorite hobby. I feel such a sense of accomplishment whe I finish a sweater or a pair of socks. A ball of wool holds so much potential, and is also a sustainable resource. The repetition of stitch after stitch is so relaxing. Researchers say it can have the same benefits as meditation. There are other health benefits of knitting, too. The craft can slow cognitive decline and improve symptoms of arthritis. I started knitting when I was in college and liked to knit during class. Knitting is a very portable hobby. It helped me pay attention to lectures. If you’re looking for a fun hobby, perhaps you should give knitting a try. Which of the following sentences does not fit with the rest of the paragraph above?
a. There are other benefits of knitting, too.
b. The repetition of stitch after stitch is so relaxing.
c. A ball of wool holds so much potential, and is also a sustainable resource.
d. It helped me pay attention during lectures.

Answer 21

A ball of wool holds so much potential, and is also a sustainable resource.

Question 22

Many _____ books are popular among adults these days. Which of the following options correctly completes the sentence above?
a. Children’s
b. Childrens’s
c. Childrens’
d. Childrens

Answer 22

Children’s

Question 23

Which of the following sentences is likely to be found in a descriptive passage about a county fair?
a. On Friday evening, join us for the parade through downtown, ending at the fairgrounds.
b. There were more than 25 entries in the livestock competition.
c. The Ferris wheel rose high above the midway, illuminating the night sky.
d. I think the county fair should encourage more people to enter its baking and gardening competitions.

Answer 23

The Ferris wheel rose high above the midway, illuminating the night sky.

Question 24

Based upon the affixes, which of the following words could be defined as “the study of humans”?
a. Biology
b. Philanthropy
c. Anthropomorphism
d. Anthropology

Answer 24

Anthropology

Question 25

Which of the following sentences correctly uses apostrophes?
a. Our home’s roof needs repairing.
b. My grandparents’s families are coming to town for the holidays.
c. There are many parks’ located across the country.
d. All of the womens thing’s were lost at sea.

Answer 25

Our home’s roof needs repairing.

Question 26

John Smith was the man ____ photographed the landscape. Which of the following options correctly completes the sentence above?
a. Who
b. Which
c. Whom
d. That

Answer 26

Who

Question 27

In which of the following situations is a citation needed?
a. A professor teaches a concept from a book she wrote.
b. A speaker recites an original poem.
c. A student quotes song lyrics to support his point.
d. A writer states a well-known and accepted fact.

Answer 27

A student quotes song lyrics to support his point

Question 28

Which of the following sentences follows the rules of punctuation and capitalization?
a. “I loved that show.” he said. “It’s my favorite of the year.”
b. “I loved that show,” he said. “It’s my favorite of the year.”
c. “I loved that show,” He said. “It’s my favorite of the year.”
d. “I loved that show,” he said: “its my favorite of the year.”

Answer 28

“I loved that show,” he said. “It’s my favorite of the year.”

Question 29

Which of the following is true about a strong academic thesis?
a. It is a viewpoint endorsed by one’s professor.
b. It directly states the argument.
c. It reflects the opinions of most people.
d. A reasonable argument cannot be made against it.

Answer 29

It directly states the argument

Question 30

Which of the following sentences regarding thesis statements in the writing process is correct?
a. Thesis statement wording should be as specific as possible.
b. The written work should disprove the thesis statement.
c. The thesis statement should appear only at the end of a paper.
d. Supporting evidence is not needed when the thesis statement is an opinion.

Answer 30

Thesis statement wording should be as specific as possible.

Question 31

Which of the following is a complete sentence?
a. When I was young and loved going for runs in the park.
b. I walked all three dogs around the park this morning.
c. Walking with a limp as a result of the thorn.
d. Running through the park before breakfast.

Answer 31

I walked all three dogs around the park this morning.

Question 32

Numerous studies have confirmed that a brisk walk 30 minutes each day is adequate exercise for most healthy adults. Two of the most beneficial aspects are increased metabolism and joint flexibility. Equally important, however, are the mental benefits. A daily walk provides a chance to decompress from the stresses of the work day. A change of scenery and fresh air can brighten your mood. Which of the following sentences would be the best topic sentence for the paragraph?
a. One of the easiest ways to lose inches is to take a walk on a daily basis.
b. Exercise does not have to be difficult; consider walking.
c. There are physical and psychological reasons for a daily walk.
d. If you want to get in shape, the first step is to get moving.

Answer 32

There are physical and psychological reasons for a daily walk.

Question 33

Which of the following sentences contains formal language for use in an academic paper?
a. The participants in the study included guys aged 25 to 35 years living in Kansas.
b. I think that past lit reviews support my hypothesis.
c. The data analysis results don’t support the rejection of the null hypothesis.
d. Many behavior modification studies use a single-subject research design.

Answer 33

Many behavior modification studies use a single-subject research design.

Question 34

Which of the following options correctly changes the singular form to the plural form? (Select all that apply.)
a. Goose to gooses
b. Child to childs
c. Bus to busses
d. Focus to foci
e. Index to indícese

Answer 34

Focus to foci
e. Index to indícese

Question 35

Which of the following is a compound sentence?
a. Swimming is extremely fun.
b. I don’t like to run or swim.
c. He will not run today.
d. He ran, but she ran faster.

Answer 35

He ran, but she ran faster.

Question 36

Which of the following tasks is appropriate during the final stage of the writing process?
a. Checking for punctuation errors.
b. Providing logical transitions.
c. Establishing a clear claim
d. Supporting the main argument.

Answer 36

Checking for punctuation errors.

Question 37

The masked villain silently laughed while watching the hero struggle to escape. Which of the following parts of speech is the word “silently” in the previous sentence?
a. Preposition
b. Adverb
c. Verb
d. Adjective

Answer 37

Adverb

Question 38

“Singing” functions as which of the following parts of speech in the sentence below?

Answer 38

Noun

Question 39

Surely, he thought, I can’t trust this enticing yet dubious offer, although I could use the opportunity more than I’d like to admit.
Which of the following parts of the speech is the word “although”
o Adverb
o Conjunction
o Participate
o Interjection

Answer 39

Conjunction

Question 40

The top-secret blueprints were for an intergalactic spaceship.
Which of the following is the meaning of the prefix “inter-” as used I the sentence above?
o Among
o Past
o Into
o Below

Answer 40

Among

Question 41

According to the prefix “pre-“which of the following words defines “preliminary”?
o Anticipatory
o Concluding
o Repeating
o Introductory

Answer 41

Introductory

Question 42

Which of the following transitional expressions should a student use to compare two ideas?
o For instance
o Likewise
o In addition
o Therefore

Answer 42

Likewise

Question 43

Wow, that was a fast car!
Which of the following parts of speech is the word “wow’ in the sentence above?
o Conjunction
o Interjection
o Adverb
o Preposition

Answer 43

Interjection

Question 44

Which of the following is an example of second-person narrative voice?
o You got the window because someone is knocking insistently on the front door
o She won first place at the county fair with my homemade blueberry pie recipe
o I wanted to visit the art museum to see the new sculpture exhibit
o We are planning a trip to Florida for our vacation in January.

Answer 44

You got the window because someone is knocking insistently on the front door

Question 45

Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly
o We sat down to eat our meal outside; the night was beautiful.
o The horse rode to our house, the beach, and around the church, before he started to tire.
o The ladies’s hats were all purple; they looked so pretty.
o The strong heavyset fighter won his first fight, and he was featured in the newspaper.

Answer 45

We sat down to eat our meal outside; the night was beautiful.

Question 46

Which of the following sentences correctly uses subjective-verb agreement?
o Statistics is an interesting subject. However, statistics are often misleading
o Statistics are an interesting subject. However, statistics is often misleading
o Statistics is an interesting subject. However, statistics is often misleading
o Statistics are an interesting subject. However, statistics are often misleading.

Answer 46

Statistics is an interesting subject. However, statistics are often misleading

Question 47

Which of the following sentences contains formal language, rather than informal language?
o The blue-footed booby is a magnificent specimen
o If you can’t take the heat, get out of the kitchen
o I didn’t want to tell on my friends, but the teacher gave me no choice.
o When traveling alone, be on the lookout for pick-pockets.

Answer 47

The blue-footed booby is a magnificent specimen

Question 48

Because of running around, their clients are confused about whose in charge, and the company is losing its competitive edge. Which of the following contractions should be used to correct the error in the sentence above?
o You’re
o They’re
o It’s
o Who’s

Answer 48

Who’s

Question 49

Which of the following could function effectively as a topic sentence(select all that apply)
o Although some people think of cologne as old-fashioned, I prefer to consider it timeless
o Preheat the oven to 350˚ F
o Nevertheless, there are serious problem with the pearl-fishing industry
o Examples of nonferrous metals include copper, lead, and lead
o The rain had come early, soaking the green Kentucky hills, but marine chose to go for her run anyway.

Answer 49

Although some people think of cologne as old-fashioned, I prefer to consider it timeless.

Nevertheless, there are serious problem with the pearl-fishing industry

Question 50

Which of the following sentences uses a transition word?
o Gilda lives near campus; likewise, the grocery store is within walking distance.
o Gilda likes math class; nevertheless, she enjoys anything pertaining to numbers.
o Gilda is a hardworking student; therefore, she earned a good grade on her essay.
o Gilda attends college; thus, she also works full-time at an engineering firm.

Answer 50

Gilda is a hardworking student; therefore, she earned a good grade on her essay.

Question 51

14. Which of the following is a complete sentence?
    o When I was young and loved going for runs in the park.
    o Running through the park before breakfast.
    o I walked all three dogs around the park this morning
    o Walking with a limp as a result of the thorn.

Answer 51

I walked all three dogs around the park this morning

Question 52

Which of the following options is the correct spelling of the plural form of “crisis”
o Crisises
o Crises
o Crises’s
o Crisis’s

Answer 52

Crises

Question 53

According to the prefix “intra-,” which of the following is the best definition of the word “intravenous”
o Around the veins
o Within the veins
o Against the veins
o Between the veins

Answer 53

Within the veins

Question 54

Which of the following sentences supports the following thesis statement?
Organic gardening can be as simple or complex as you choose to make it.
o The popularity of organic gardening has increased because of the public’s concern about food security.
o Organic gardening requires the ability to recall scientific names of plants
o The origins of organic gardening date back to ancient times
o Organic gardening ranges from basic compositing to a chemical analysis of the soil.

Answer 54

Organic gardening ranges from basic compositing to a chemical analysis of the soil.

Question 55

Which of the following is a thesis statement?
o Maori culture should receive more emphasis in the history curriculum of New Zealand schools.
o While Abel Tasman is the first European credited with seeing New Zealand, James Cook is recognised for mapping the country.
o New Zealand’s national flag depicts four red stars and a silver fern.
o The Maori people are indigenous to New Zealand.

Answer 55

Maori culture should receive more emphasis in the history curriculum of New Zealand schools.

Question 56

Which of the following sentence is the most formal in style?
o I want to gain experience with your company, so I’m apply to be an intern.
o I’d like to apply for this internship in order to gain experience as a part of your company.
o I am applying to this internship to gain experience with your company
I’m applying to be an intern to gain experience with your company

Answer 56

I am applying to this internship to gain experience with your company

Question 57

The very lively lady was riding a beautiful parade float.
Which of the following parts of speech is the word “lively” in the sentence above?
o Interjection
o Adjective
o Adverb
o Conjunction

Answer 57

Adjective

Question 58

Which of the following sentence is written correctly
o . “I have to leave!” she said.
o “Were you late to the show,” he asked?
o “It’s time to go home.” I told him.
o “Don’t stay out too late,” My mother said

Answer 58

“I have to leave!” she said.

Question 59

According to the prefix “in-” which of the following words defines “incredulous”
o Convinced
o Disbelieving
o Weary
o Sympathetic

Answer 59

Disbelieving

Question 60

Which of the following sentences is the least formal in style?
o I gained significant experience with computers while attending college.
o I have a lot of experience with computers from my college days.
o I gained a lot of experience with computers while I was a student in college.
o I’ve got a ton of experience with computers from school.

Answer 60

I’ve got a ton of experience with computers from school.

Question 61

Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?
o A carpenter must use certain tools – hammers, saws, chisels to finish a job.
o A carpenter must use certain tools – hammers, saws, chisels – to finish a job.
o A carpenter must use certain tools hammers, saws, chisels – to finish a job.
o A carpenter must use certain tools, hammers, saws, chisels, to finish a job.

Answer 61

A carpenter must use certain tools – hammers, saws, chisels – to finish a job.

Question 62

Which of the following sentences correctly uses subjective-verb agreement?
o Those two girls in the first row is best friends
o The dogs I our backyard growls late at night.
o Computers has made our jobs easier
o The tennis balls rolls into the parking lot.

Answer 62

The tennis balls rolls into the parking lot.

Question 63

Which of the following situations is an example of plagiarism?
o A student includes verbatim sections of text from her own previously published work without citation.
o A student writes an original story noting her favourite science-fiction author as an inspiration.
o A student includes a common knowledge statement such as “the earth is round” in his paper without citation
o A student quotes a favourite author verbatim as part of his class paper, including correctly formatted citations.

Answer 63

A student includes verbatim sections of text from her own previously published work without citation.

Question 64

Which of the following is true of conclusion?
o They must offer extensive counterpoints to the argument
o They do not include cited material
o They restate the argument​
o They pinpoint weak areas in the argument

Answer 64

They do not include cited material
o They restate the argument​

Question 65

In which of the following places can you find the thesis statement of an essay?
o Introduction
o Reference
o Body
o Conclusion

Answer 65

Introduction

Question 66

Which of the following best describes the peer review process?
o Teamwork among participants is not required
o All comments from peer reviewers should be implemented
o Incomplete drafts are typically submitted for the process
o It requires time and attention to complete

Answer 66

It requires time and attention to complete

Question 67

According to the prefix “inter-,” which of the following phrases defines “interplanetary”?
o Between planets
o Above a planet
o Around a planet
o Beyond planets

Answer 67

Between planets

Question 68

The skies are clear, and I predict no rain in the ……..future,” the weather reporter announced.
o Foreseable
o Forseeable
o Foreseeable
o Forseeible

Answer 68

Foreseeable

Question 69

Which of the following sentences correctly follows the rules of capitalization?
o Even though he moved to New York, he was born in a Western town.
o The Geography students took a class trip to the Rocky Mountains.
o The A1 Plumbing Board of Directors gave every employee a raise.
o I plan to enrol in College next year.

Answer 69

The Geography students took a class trip to the Rocky Mountains.

Question 70

Arrange the following sentences into a chronological paragraph (use all options)
o Additionally, players must ensure they are in good academic standing
o Lastly, players can prepare for basketball season by purchasing the necessary equipment, including proper shoes and socks
o There is a myriad preparation to be completed before the basketball season begins
o This could include lifting weights, shots and long-distance running and completing ball-handling drills.
o First, a player must ensure they are in the physical shape required to play an aerobic game such as basketball.

Answer 70

CEDAB

Question 71

Which of the following is an example of an accident plagiarism?
o Summarizing information without including a source credit
o Forgetting to include an in-text citation for information
o Submitting a paper that was written by a friend
o Copying information from a source and identifying it as your own.

Answer 71

Forgetting to include an in-text citation for information

Question 72

Which of the following is the plural spelling of the word “loaf”?
o Loaves
o Loafs
o Loaf”s
o Loafes

Answer 72

Loaves