151. Which of the following sentences illustrates correct pronoun usage?
Him and I are going to see a movie tomorrow.
Who’s coming to the party tonight?
Isabel and Ben are married and he has been married for 30 years.
A student can do almost anything they want without interference.
152. Choose the series of articles and conjunctions that best completes the following sentence.
I love _______ color red; _________, this shade seems a little too bright.
the, although
the, nonetheless
a, besides
the, instead
153. Fill in the blank.
The cake is delicious. Can I have ____________?
a few more
few more
little more
some more
154. 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.
155. Complete the following sentence by choosing the phrase with the best word order from the options given.
_____________, I try to keep a positive attitude
Either I am feeling happy or sad
Whenever I am feeling happy or sad
Whether I am feeling happy or sad
Neither I am feeling happy nor sad
156. 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.
157. 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.
158. Fill in the blank with the correct word.
Do you know _____ Judy has arrived in Salzburg yet?
when
whether
why
where
159. The________ ________ flower has bloomed and smells very________.
large dull, sweet
largest dull, sweetly
arger dull, sweetly
largest dullest, sweetly
160. Choose the series of pronouns that best completes the following sentence.
_______ decided to buy the house because _______ location would allow _______to get to work very easily.
they, their, them
them, their, their
them, its, it
they, its, them
161. 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.”
162. Rearrange the following words to create the most logical and grammatically correct sentence.
bed we when have to to clock go strikes 10 the
We have to go to the clock when bed strikes 10.
When the clock strikes bed we have to go to 10.
We have to go to bed when the clock strikes 10.
When the clock strikes 10 to bed we have to go.
163. Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?
Sam’ dad’s truck was found without its wheels in that old derelict garage.
Sam’s dad’s truck was found without its wheels in that old, derelict garage.
Sams dads truck was found without its wheels in that old, derelict garage.
Sam’s dad’s truck was found without it’s wheels in that old, derelict garage.
164. Rearrange the following words to create the most logical and grammatically correct sentence.
company products enable a to another those distinguish company trademarks its from of
Products from those of another company enable a company to distinguish its trademarks.
Trademarks enable a company to distinguish its products from those of another company.
Trademarks enable to distinguish a company from its products of those another company.
A company to distinguish its products from those of another company enable trademarks.
165. Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence.
Rochelle felt ___________about forgetting her ___________ friend’s birthday.
badly, better
bad, better
badly, best
bad, best
166. 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
167. 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.
168. 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
169. 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.
170. 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
171. Mary couldn’t help _______ at John’s joke.
laughing
but laugh
Either options could be used
Neither option can be used.
172. 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
173. 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.
174. 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
175. Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence.
His boss told him to finish the report _______ 5 pm. After that, he could go _______ vacation.
at, during
on, on
by, on
after, into
176. 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
177. 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
178. Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence.
She looked __________ at the __________-looking man.
angry, suspicious
angrily, suspiciously
angrily, suspicious
angry, suspiciously
179. Change the following sentence from a quotation to indirect speech.
“Are you coming with me?” he asked them.
He asked them are you coming with him.
He asked them were you going with me.
He asked them if they were coming with him.
He asked them if they are coming with me.
180. Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence.
Anita lived in Japan for several years. She speaks __________ Japanese and knows the culture very ________.
well, wel
good, good
better, good
good, well
181. 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.
182. 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.
183. Choose the series of verbs that best completes the following sentence.
I__________ until I __________ all the exam topics.
have not stopped studying, cover
will not stop studying, have covered
will not stop studying, will cover
did not stop studying, have covered
184. 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
185. 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
186. 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.
187. Choose the phrase that best completes the sentence below without creating a run-on sentence.
I want to start writing books ________________ one this year!
, I hope I write
I hope I write
: I hope I write
; I hope I write
188. 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
189. Which of the following sentences illustrates the proper use of parallel construction?
You can use the dictionary to find: word meanings, correct spellings, and searching irregular verbs.
John’s was instructed to write his report accurately and in a detailed manner.
I took my best friend to a dance and a show.
Katy likes hiking, partying and to swim.
190. 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
191. 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:
a. The tall man carries a lot of lumber.
b. Is being carried by that tall man, the lumber.
c. The lumber is carried by the tall man.
d. A lot of lumber is being carried by that tall man
192. Which of the following sentences illustrates correct usage of articles and conjunctions?
Celine lives on Arthur Street; however, she works on Beatrice Boulevard.
I would eat a peach every day if I could, nor the doctor told me I couldn’t.
Will Gertrude play the piano or an harp at the concert?
Although she is angry at them, neither her son and her father will be at the party.
193. Which of the following sentences illustrate(s) the proper use of commas?
Randy wanted to end the meeting, but Amy wanted to prolong it.
After pouring herself a glass of water in silence, Nicky answered my question.
The committee, which had failed to come to a consensus decided to meet again on Tuesday.
Mr. Bridges is never home on the weekends, he always goes to his home in the country.
a and b
All of the above
194. 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.
195. 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.
196. Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence.
My mother is often angry ________ me. I don’t know why she’s always upset. It depends ________ her mood, I guess.
against, on
with, with
about, with
with, on
197. 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
198. 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
199. 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
200. Choose the series of pronouns that best completes the following sentence.
______ cannot see through translucent materials, but light can pass through______.
We, it
No one, them
Everyone, them
I, it
201. 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, awayd 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.
202. 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
203. Choose the verb that best completes the following sentence.
Thomas and Marlene ____________ out with each other for two years now.
have gone
have been going
will have been going
will be going
204. 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.
205. Choose the series of pronouns that best completes the following sentence.
After realizing that our hosts hadn’t actually invited ______ to ______ party, ______ excused ______ from the table and slipped out the back door.
us, their, we, ourselves
ourselves, theirs, we, usf.
them, our, they, themselves
us, our, we, himself
206. 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.
207. Which of the following sentences illustrates the proper use of parallel construction?
The research assistant was asked to write his report quickly, accurately, and in a detailed manner.
Jerry likes hiking, swimming, and to ride a bicycle.
Either you must grant his request or incur his ill will.
Earlier, science was taught by the textbook method; now it is taught by the laboratory method.
208. Select the sentence that is punctuated most accurately.
The school specializes in three fields of study. Economics, the study of the economy, philosophy, the study of thought, and anthropology, the study of mankind.
The school specializes in three fields of study: economics, the study of the economy: philosophy, the study of thought: and anthropology, the study of mankind.
The school specializes in three fields of study: economics, the study of the economy; philosophy, the study of thought; and anthropology, the study of mankind.
The school specializes in three fields of study; economics, the study of the economy: philosophy, the study of thought: and anthropology, the study of mankind.
209. 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
210. Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence.
The young girl sings _______ well for someone her age. Her performance was _______ to say the least.
amazingly, spectacular
amazing, spectacular
amazingly, spectacularly
amazing, spectacularly
211. Choose the series of verbs that best completes the following sentence.
The earthquake __________the city at four in the morning. Most people __________ in their houses.
hit, were sleeping
had hit, slept
had hit, had slept
hit, slept
212. 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.
213. Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence.
Pete is addicted _______ gambling. His wife insists that he quit, but he doesn’t care _______ her opinion.
with, for
to, to
on, with
to, about
214. Choose the series of verbs that best completes the following sentence.
When I _________ another look I _________my shirt_________.
had, realized, had shrunk
have, realized, shrank
have, realized, had shrunk
had, had realized, had shrunk
215. 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.
216. 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
217. Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence.
Of the two books, Sam’s is definitely the __________ ; however, even though Sandra’s didn’t turn out as __________ as expected, she still did a __________ job of writing it.
better, well, good
best, good, good
better, good, better
best, well, well
218. 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.
219. Ms cortes runs a jobs program that benefits
The unemployed
Unemployed
Those unemployed
Some unemployed
220. Most of the antiques in the shop are in excellent
Quality
Value
Condition
worth
222. I often dream …traveling to foreign countries
on
Over
Of
In
223. after you fill out the form completely…. The doctor will see you.
;
,
.
:
224. Jason discovered the small piece of metal in the engine…was causing all the problems.
That
Who
It
What
225. Many of the employees complained ….. The management over low pay.
At
To
Around
Over
226. John is Bringing a water bottle with him in case he ….thirsty.
Got
Gets
Is getting
Will get
229. The concert started late,—— annoyed a lot of people.
Where
Which
That
there
230. Peter lost control of his car and just missed crashing …… a wall.
Into
On
With
To
231. After….I rode my bicycle to work.
To eat
That eat
Eating
That eating
232. Max was completely …. with trying to complete his dissertation.
Fed up
Interested
Excited
Upset
233. I wish George …. Me about the bad acoustics in the room before I took the stage.
Had warned
Warned
Will warn
Would warn
234. The bicycle will have to be …. So that it can fit into a shipping crate.
Repainted
Dismantled
Repaired
Demolished
235. You did not have to carry your passport with you,….?
You did
You had
Had you
Did you
236. Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?
The emperor was wearing no clothes which was quite obvious to Beverly.
The emperor, was wearing no clothes which was quite obvious to Beverly.
The emperor was wearing no clothes which, was quite obvious to Beverly.
The emperor was wearing no clothes, which was quite obvious to Beverly.
237. What is ___ ocean in ___?
Largest , world
The largest , the world
A largest , world
On largest , a world
238. Rebecca forgave Jason __ not contracting her for six months.
For
From
Of
In
240. There was an unexpected guest at the conference, — an extra chair was brought in.
While
Although
So
Because
242. Peter saw Rebecca crossing the street when he was stopped — the traffic light.
At
On
In
With
243. Investigations accused Mr. Russell —- money from the safe.
Steal
To steal
Stealing
Of Stealing
244. ____ Igor go every day after he finishes work?
When
What does
Where does
How
245. _____ checkout time is 11am, exceptions can always be made as a courtesy to guests.
However
Although
Therefore
Meanwhile
246. Mr. Lanza has a very ___ attitude for such a young man.
Maturing
Matured
Maturation
Mature
247. The driver was able to repair the tire, …. There were tools in the trunk of the car.
Although
Whether
As
Whereas
248. Joseph wasn’t home when you went to visit him, …. He?
Wasn’t
Did
Didn’t
Was
249. OLP airlines is looking for ____ with ___ in international flight.
Pilots, experience
The Pilots, experience
Pilots, the experience
The pilots, the experience
250. Pamela has three computers, all of ___ are very old.
Them
That
These
Which
251. Fill In the blank with the correct word or phrase.
We never know if Ms. Lee is going to arrive at the office….. time.
O at
O for
O on
O over
252. Fill in the blank with the correct word or phrase.
Let’s listen what Mr. Freund says about increasing our revenue.
at
for
in
to
253. Fill in the blank with the correct word.
If we take the 9:30 flight, we too late.
will arrive
arrive
would arrive
would have arrived
254. Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?
Ms. Dietrich will take the company car because it’s bigger than hers’.
Ms. Dietrich will take the company car because its bigger than hers.
Ms. Dietrich will take the company car because it’s bigger than hers.
Ms. Dietrich will take the company car because its bigger than hers.
255. Fill in the blank with the correct word.
It remains unclear whether it is more to attract new customers or to retain existing ones.
profit
profiting
profitable
Profit
256. Fill in the blank with the correct word.
The largest gym has both a steam room and a sauna.
Hotel
Hotels’
Hotels
Hotel’s
257. Fill in the blank with the correct word or phrase.
I don’t understand why the 3:10 train from Mumbai …yet.
Didn’t arrive
isn’t arriving
hasn’t arrived
won’t arrive
258. Fill in the blank with the correct word.
Seeing this snow globe reminds me to Clear Lake every winter with my family.
to go
of going
for going
Go
259. Fill In the blank with the correct word or phrase.
You need to use a gauge to figure out how much is in your tires.
the air
an air
a air
air
260. Fill in the blank with the correct word or phrase.
For the past ten years, MotoCorp the world’s most fuel-efficient cars.
O has built
O has been building
O built
O builds
261.Fill in the blank with the correct phrase.
Mr. Goff’s scheduling mistake, the event took place on time.
O In spite of
O Because of
O Whereas
O During
Fill in the blank with the correct word.
How many documents _____ yesterday?
did you have to sign
you had to sign
had you to sign
you did sign
Fill in the blank with the correct word.
Sales of the heavy coats have been _____ slow in the summer.
predictably
predicting
predicted
predictable
Fill in the blank with the correct word.
Deliveries from SpeedCo are _____ punctual.
reliably
reliable
rely
relying
Fill in the blank with the correct word.
The steel _____ from our plant in Germany increased by 17% last year.
number
amount
quantity
Output
Fill in the blank with the correct word.
Ms. Okung insisted _____ for my dinner last night.
in paying
to pay
on paying
pay
Fill in the blank with the correct word.
Ms. Kittle brings two forms of identification with her _____ she goes.
whoever
whatever
wherever
however
Fill in the blank with the correct word or phrase.
Yuko doesn’t like to spend money _____ jewelry or cars.
with
over
for
on
Fill in the blank with the correct word.
Tomorrow Ms. Rogers will tell us _____ she has decided to do.
which
who
what
how
Fill in the blank with the correct word.
_____ ever seen the Northern Lights?
You have
You did
Have you
Did you
Fill in the blank with the correct word.
_____ of the six people who attended the concert stayed until the final song.
No one
Neither
No
None
Fill in the blank with the correct word.
I sometimes visit my grandmother in Prague, _____ is quite close to my home.
which
that
she
where
Fill in the blank with the correct word or phrase.
While Mr. Yoo was painting the bedroom, Mr. Kerr _____ furniture from the living room.
was removing
had removed
removed
had removed
Fill in the blank with the correct word.
Would you be interested ____ working for the government?
about
to
for
in
Fill in the blank with the correct word.
You didn’t have to carry your passport with you, _____?
you did
you had
had you
did you
Fill in the blank with the correct word.
When _____ to tell us what our next assignment is going to be?
Tom is going
Tom will
Tom goes
is Tom going
Fill in the blank with the correct word.
Ms. Baker found the conference to be rather _____.
bore
boring
bored
boringly
Fill in the blank with the correct word.
Investigators accused Mr. Russell _____ money from the safe.
steal
to steal
stealing
of stealing
Fill in the blank with the correct word or phrase.
Mr. Bellini _____ yet because his plane is delayed.
didn’t arrive
doesn’t arrive
hasn’t arrived
isn’t arriving
Fill in the blank with the correct word or phrase.
I encourage you to think _____ where you want to be in five years.
in
to
about
into
Fill in the blank with the correct word.
Mr. Staley congratulated Deborah _____ the award.
on win
to win
on winning
for winning
Fill in the blank with the correct word or phrase.
Charles _____ to meet his fiancée in Japan on her birthday next August.
goes
is going
will have gone
went
Fill in the blank with the correct word.
Most people can’t repair an automobile all by _____.
himself
itself
myself
themselves
Fill in the blank with the correct word or phrase.
As we speak, Ms. Luo _____ her way here from Germany.
makes
will make
has made
is making
Fill in the blank with the correct word.
In six months PLK Manufacturing’s Delhi factory will be completely _____.
operational
operated
operate
operation
Fill in the blank with the correct word.
If Elsa’s grandmother lived closer, she _____ her more often.
would have visited
would visit
visited
will visit
Fill in the blank with the correct word.
If I had known his phone number, I _____ him.
would call
will call
would have called
called
Fill in the blank with the correct word.
Ms. Melani would like to see all essays from this year, including _____ that are not finished yet.
these
them
those
theirs
Fill in the blanks with the correct words or phrases.
Maria is _____ who specializes in _____ .
a doctor, the elderly
doctor, elderly
a doctor, an elderly
doctor, elderly
Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?
Mr. Bogojevic said that he had watched the entire tennis match.
Mr. Bogojevic said, that he had watched the entire tennis match.
Mr. Bogojevic said that “he had watched the entire tennis match.”
Mr. Bogojevic said that: he had watched the entire tennis match.
Ms. Neruda has a very positive attitude _____ her work.
toward
with
in
of
Fill in the blank with the correct word.
The lifetime warranty only _____ to tools that have not been refurbished.
works
gives
donates
applies
Fill in the blank with the correct word or phrase.
Unfortunately, there wasn’t _____ left after the picnic.
any bread
some bread
a bread
the bread
Fill in the blank with the correct word.
The doorman won’t allow you to enter _____ you provide identification.
unless
as long as
so
without
Fill in the blank with the correct word.
What would you have done if Ms. Adams _____ the package unopened?
returned
has returned
returns
had returned
Fill in the blank with the correct word.
Melissa was the only one _____ managed to finish the examination on time.
which
who
when
she
Fill in the blank with the correct word.
Let’s hope Ms. Noor finds a good job _____ she goes.
whatever
wherever
whatever
whoever
eligible
Fill in the blank with the correct word.
_____ it’s true that more trees need to be planted, there is still enough shade for the swimming pool.
While
So
Nevertheless
Because
Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?
The watch with the black dial was repaired and returned.
The watch, with the black dial was repaired and returned.
The watch, with the black dial was, repaired and returned.
The watch with the black dial was repaired, and returned.
Fill in the blank with the correct word or phrase.
Mr. Faisal said that he _____ David since yesterday morning.
didn’t see
hasn’t seen
wasn’t seeing
hadn’t seen
Fill in the blank with the correct word.
I wish it would stop raining so that I _____ outside.
could have gone
had gone
could go
Went
Fill in the blank with the correct word.
The hotel _____ we had our company retreat was very clean.
where
which
that
what
Fill in the blank with the correct word or phrase.
I found my friends seated _____ the front row of the theater.
at
on
up
in
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase.
Building a new wing for the hotel is impossible. We have _________ the funds.
either the land or
both the land and
neither the land nor
not only the land but also
Fill in the blank with the correct word or phrase.
It wasn’t _____ play Ms. Yee had ever seen, but it was _____ one.
best, the good
the best, good
the best, the good
the best, a good
Fill in the blank with the correct word.
The picture was taken by an artist _____ name I can’t remember.
his
whose
which
their
Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?
The tallest man who was from Sweden introduced me to Jennifer.
The tallest man, who was from Sweden introduced me to Jennifer.
The tallest man who was from Sweden, introduced me to Jennifer.
The tallest man, who was from Sweden, introduced me to Jennifer.
Fill in the blank with the correct word or phrase.
By this time last year, this company _____ 500 printing presses.
had sold
sold
has sold
sells
Fill in the blanks with the correct words or phrases.
Don’t forget _____ the oven after ____ the pie.
to turn off, remove
turning off, remove
to turn off, removing
turning off, removing
Fill in the blank with the correct word.
_____ we need to do is examine why our business has slowed down.
Why
That
Which
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
Rearrange the following words to create the most logical and grammatically correct sentence.
home learns its it’s that the to find important kitten way
It’s the kitten that learns important to find its way home.
The kitten learns it’s important that to find its way home.
It’s important that the kitten learns to find its way home
The kitten learns that its way home it’s important to find.
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
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
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?
I will not oppose your decision. I cannot, _________, approve it.
however
but
yet
therefor
Fill in the blank.
Mark _________ us yesterday.
called out
called in
called on
called into
Choose the series of pronouns that best completes the following sentence.
Start exercising now. You and ________ partner need to prepare ________ for next month’s marathon.
my, themselves
your, yourselves
your, themselves
my, yourself
Fill in the blank.
Will you be able to translate this document ______ French?
to
in
into
Any of the above can be used.
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
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.
Complete the following sentence by choosing the phrase with the best word order from the options given.
One thing I know about him ____________ .
is that he reads often books.
that is he reads often books.
that is he often reads books.
is that he often reads books.
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.
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.
Fill in the blank.
I _______ my entire childhood in a village in India.
spend
spent
have spent
had spent
Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence.
My headphones are ________ bad shape. I need to invest ________ some new ones.
in, on
in, in
of, for
at, into
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.
Which of the following sentences illustrates correct verb and verb-tense usage?
I loved reading detective novels when I was a kid. By the time I was ten, I had read all the Sherlock Holmes stories.
Make sure you lock your room before you will go out.
I don’t like being disturbed when I was working.
By this time next year, I have finished my MBA.
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.
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.
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.
Which of the following sentences illustrates correct pronoun usage?
Him and I are going to see a movie tomorrow.
Who’s coming to the party tonight?
Isabel and Ben are married and he has been married for 30 years.
A student can do almost anything they want without interference.
Choose the series of articles and conjunctions that best completes the following sentence.
I love _______ color red; _________, this shade seems a little too bright.
the, although
the, nonetheless
a, besides
the, instead
Fill in the blank.
The cake is delicious. Can I have ____________?
a few more
few more
little more
some more
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.
Complete the following sentence by choosing the phrase with the best word order from the options given.
_____________, I try to keep a positive attitude
Either I am feeling happy or sad
Whenever I am feeling happy or sad
Whether I am feeling happy or sad
Neither I am feeling happy nor sad
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.
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.
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
arger dull, sweetly
largest dullest, sweetly
Choose the series of pronouns that best completes the following sentence.
_______ decided to buy the house because _______ location would allow _______to get to work very easily.
they, their, them
them, their, their
them, its, it
they, its, them
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.”
Rearrange the following words to create the most logical and grammatically correct sentence.
bed we when have to to clock go strikes 10 the
We have to go to the clock when bed strikes 10.
When the clock strikes bed we have to go to 10.
We have to go to bed when the clock strikes 10.
When the clock strikes 10 to bed we have to go.
Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?
Sam’ dad’s truck was found without its wheels in that old derelict garage.
Sam’s dad’s truck was found without its wheels in that old, derelict garage.
Sams dads truck was found without its wheels in that old, derelict garage.
Sam’s dad’s truck was found without it’s wheels in that old, derelict garage.
Rearrange the following words to create the most logical and grammatically correct sentence.
company products enable a to another those distinguish company trademarks its from of
Products from those of another company enable a company to distinguish its trademarks.
Trademarks enable a company to distinguish its products from those of another company.
Trademarks enable to distinguish a company from its products of those another company.
A company to distinguish its products from those of another company enable trademarks.
Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence.
Rochelle felt ___________about forgetting her ___________ friend’s birthday.
badly, better
bad, better
badly, best
bad, best
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
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.
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
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.
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
Mary couldn’t help _______ at John’s joke.
laughing
but laugh
Either options could be used
Neither option can be used.
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
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.
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
Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence.
His boss told him to finish the report _______ 5 pm. After that, he could go _______ vacation.
at, during
on, on
by, on
after, into
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
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
Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence.
She looked __________ at the __________-looking man.
angry, suspicious
angrily, suspiciously
angrily, suspicious
angry, suspiciously
Change the following sentence from a quotation to indirect speech.
“Are you coming with me?” he asked them.
He asked them are you coming with him.
He asked them were you going with me.
He asked them if they were coming with him.
He asked them if they are coming with me.
Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence.
Anita lived in Japan for several years. She speaks __________ Japanese and knows the culture very ________.
well, wel
good, good
better, good
good, well
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.
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.
Choose the series of verbs that best completes the following sentence.
I__________ until I __________ all the exam topics.
have not stopped studying, cover
will not stop studying, have covered
will not stop studying, will cover
did not stop studying, have covered
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
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
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.
Choose the phrase that best completes the sentence below without creating a run-on sentence.
I want to start writing books ________________ one this year!
, I hope I write
I hope I write
: I hope I write
; I hope I write
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
Which of the following sentences illustrates the proper use of parallel construction?
You can use the dictionary to find: word meanings, correct spellings, and searching irregular verbs.
John’s was instructed to write his report accurately and in a detailed manner.
I took my best friend to a dance and a show.
Katy likes hiking, partying and to swim.
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
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:
a. The tall man carries a lot of lumber.
b. Is being carried by that tall man, the lumber.
c. The lumber is carried by the tall man.
d. A lot of lumber is being carried by that tall man
Which of the following sentences illustrates correct usage of articles and conjunctions?
Celine lives on Arthur Street; however, she works on Beatrice Boulevard.
I would eat a peach every day if I could, nor the doctor told me I couldn’t.
Will Gertrude play the piano or an harp at the concert?
Although she is angry at them, neither her son and her father will be at the party.
Which of the following sentences illustrate(s) the proper use of commas?
Randy wanted to end the meeting, but Amy wanted to prolong it.
After pouring herself a glass of water in silence, Nicky answered my question.
The committee, which had failed to come to a consensus decided to meet again on Tuesday.
Mr. Bridges is never home on the weekends, he always goes to his home in the country.
a and b
All of the above
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.
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.
Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence.
My mother is often angry ________ me. I don’t know why she’s always upset. It depends ________ her mood, I guess.
against, on
with, with
about, with
with, on
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
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
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
Choose the series of pronouns that best completes the following sentence.
______ cannot see through translucent materials, but light can pass through______.
We, it
No one, them
Everyone, them
I, it
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, awayd 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.
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
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.
Choose the series of pronouns that best completes the following sentence.
After realizing that our hosts hadn’t actually invited ______ to ______ party, ______ excused ______ from the table and slipped out the back door.
us, their, we, ourselves
ourselves, theirs, we, usf.
them, our, they, themselves
us, our, we, himself
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.
Which of the following sentences illustrates the proper use of parallel construction?
The research assistant was asked to write his report quickly, accurately, and in a detailed manner.
Jerry likes hiking, swimming, and to ride a bicycle.
Either you must grant his request or incur his ill will.
Earlier, science was taught by the textbook method; now it is taught by the laboratory method.
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
Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence.
The young girl sings _______ well for someone her age. Her performance was _______ to say the least.
amazingly, spectacular
amazing, spectacular
amazingly, spectacularly
amazing, spectacularly
Choose the series of verbs that best completes the following sentence.
The earthquake __________the city at four in the morning. Most people __________ in their houses.
hit, were sleeping
had hit, slept
had hit, had slept
hit, slept
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.
Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence.
Pete is addicted _______ gambling. His wife insists that he quit, but he doesn’t care _______ her opinion.
with, for
to, to
on, with
to, about
Choose the series of verbs that best completes the following sentence.
When I _________ another look I _________my shirt_________.
had, realized, had shrunk
have, realized, shrank
have, realized, had shrunk
had, had realized, had shrunk
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.
Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence.
Of the two books, Sam’s is definitely the __________ ; however, even though Sandra’s didn’t turn out as __________ as expected, she still did a __________ job of writing it.
better, well, good
best, good, good
better, good, better
best, well, well
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.
Fill in the blank with the correct word.
Do you know _____ Judy has arrived in Salzburg yet?
when
whether
why
where
Fill in the blank with the correct word.
Mr. Guo’s ideas about international relations were _____ extreme than we expected.
as
much
so
more
Fill in the blank with the correct word or phrase.
By this time last year, this company _____ 500 printing presses.
had sold
sold
has sold
sells
Fill in the blank with the correct word or phrase.
So far this week, I _____ three seminars about the future of aviation.
have attended
attended
am attending
will attend
Fill in the blanks with the correct words or phrases.
Don’t forget _____ the oven after ____ the pie.
to turn off, remove
turning off, remove
to turn off, removing
turning off, removing
Fill in the blank with the correct word.
_____ we need to do is examine why our business has slowed down.
Why
That
Which
What
Fill in the blank with the correct word.
If the bank offers me the job, I don’t think I ____ it.
would take
will take
had taken
take
Fill in the blank with the correct word or phrase.
By the end of this year, Joseph _____ his book about Italian furniture.
will complete
is completing
completes
will have completed
Fill in the blank with the correct word.
_____ did Rebecca know that you wouldn’t be coming to work today?
What
Where
How
Who
Fill in the blank with the correct word.
Do you know _____ gone?
where has Tom
Tom has where
where Tom has
has Tom where
Fill in the blank with the correct word.
People will be able to set up websites by _____ because the platform is so simple.
itself
themselves
myself
himself
Fill in the blank with the correct word.
The factory floor supervisor started the generator _____ the power had gone out
while
so
nevertheless
because
Fill in the blanks with the correct word.
When she discovered the briefcase didn’t belong to her, she tried to find out _____ it was.
who’s
whose
hers
his
Fill in the blank with the correct word or phrase.
Sites like Uploadithere.com are _____ way to send large documents.
a best
best
the best
one best
Fill in the blank with the correct word.
Mr. Weiss considers his company’s move to Canada to be _____.
success
successful
succeed
succeededFill in the blank with the correct word.
Try to guess the definition of a word without looking it _____ in the dictionary.
out
over
up
through
Fill in the blank with the correct word.
The manufacturing operation _____ smoothly while Ms. Kurtz was on vacation.
has run
is running
ran
runs
Fill in the blank with the correct word or phrase.
Luckily, Mona remembered _____ an extra set of keys to give to Max.
to bring
bring
about bringing
bringing
Fill in the blank with the correct word.
_____ sent you to deliver the printer?
Where
When
Who
Why
Fill in the blank with the correct word.
___ twelve years, Opal Systems has been designing operating systems for government institutions.
In
By
For
During
Fill in the blank with the correct word.
Ricardo’s boss _____ him telling the client how to use the software.
encouraged
heard
reminded
told
Fill in the blank with the correct word or phrase.
The _____ for submissions to the design competition is March 3.
finish
goal
limit
deadline
Fill in the blank with the correct word.
Ms. Costas depends _____ three major accounts for most of her business.
for
on
in
after
Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?
Everyone in the copywriting department always checks each other’s work.
Everyone in the copywriting department always checks each others’ work.
Everyone in the copywriting department, always checks eachother’s work.
Everyone in the copywriting department always checks each others work.
Fill in the blank with the correct word or phrase.
Mr. Yee shops at _____ hardware store in his area.
only
an only
the only
a only
Right at this moment, Leon _____ the delivery truck to the storage facility.
drives
will drive
is driving
has driven