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Passage

With the nation experiencing a long, hot summer, people who work in hot

environments need to be aware of potentially life-threatening disorders caused by the

heat. Heat disorders range from mild rashes, dizziness, and heat cramps to more serious

problems such as fainting and loss of consciousness, which are symptoms of heat

exhaustion and heat stroke. "Don't think you can outsmart the heat," Secretary of

Labor Alexis M. Herman said. "Heat stress can kill. This is a time to realize how

dangerous the heat can be and do all that you can to stay cool. So take a break and

drink plenty of water. ""Some simple adjustments during these hot summer months can

prevent needless tragedy," said OSHA Assistant Secretary Charles N. Jeffers. "The risk

of heat-related illnesses can be reduced by drinking plenty of water, taking frequent rest

breaks, wearing appropriate clothing, and having access to shaded, well-ventilated

areas. "One person may be more susceptible to heat stress than another, so it is

important to know the symptoms and to take prompt action when they occur. OSHA's

pamphlet, "Protecting Workers in Hot Environments," and its "Heat Stress Card" have

detailed information about recognizing, evaluating, and controlling heat stress. Both are

available on the agency's web page at www.osha.gov.

What is the main idea of the passage?

a) One person may be more susceptible to heat stress than another.

b) Heat disorders range from mild rashes, dizziness, and heat cramps to more

serious problems.

c) Heat disorders such as heat stroke and heat exhaustion are not

life-threatening.

d) Simple adjustments are not enough to save a person from heat disorders.

e) Heat disorders are potentially life-threatening, but simple adjustments

can help.


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Driving a car safely down the highway takes focus, and Police Chief Johnson views

cell phones as yet another distraction that can take away focus and potentially lead to an

accident. The Police Chief, who also is the department's accident reconstruction guru,

doesn't have statistics that show the role that cell phones play in accidents because there

is a large amount of underreporting. A recent survey of 500 people indicated that half of

those polled had seen unsafe driving caused by other drivers talking on cell phones.

More than 90 percent felt the practice was either "extremely dangerous" or "somewhat

dangerous."

What information do statistics provide regarding cell phones and accidents?

a) Statistics show that more than 450 people felt the use of cell phones

while driving was either "extremely dangerous" or "somewhat dangerous."

b) Statistics show that 250 people had seen unsafe driving caused by other

drivers talking on cell phones.

c) There is probably a correlation between the use of a cell phone and the

frequency of accidents.

d) Statistics provide little information because of the large amount of

underreporting.

e) There is probably no correlation between the use of a cell phone and the

frequency of accidents.


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Passage

Over the past three decades, pizza has quickly become one of the most popular

foods in North America. The four key factors that have led to the rise in popularity of

this Italian specialty are the growth of franchising opportunities, the health food craze,

the increase in dual income families, and the recession in the early 1990s. As a result of

pizza becoming more widely accepted, there has been a dramatic increase in business

opportunities available for pizza franchises. Thousands of pizzerias have opened across

the United States, many of which specialize in the traditional Neapolitan pizza. Pizza

also appeals to those who are concerned about maintaining their healthy lifestyle. To

meet their needs, many pizzerias now offer whole-wheat crusts with assorted vegetable

toppings. Home pizza delivery has grown significantly, especially among busy people

such as dual income families, who appreciate the convenience of home-delivered pizza.

With both parents working, the time available to prepare meals has decreased, making

pizza delivery a more favorable option for a hot family meal. The economic recession of

the 1990s has positively impacted the pizza market. Many restaurants were forced to

reevaluate their menus to include more variety at a lower cost since their customers

were not eating out as often. This has provided a unique challenge for chefs to

enhance their culinary abilities and provide creative options for the pizza specialty. In

addition, chefs are using this creativity to offer pizzas in restaurants that would never be

found on home delivery menus.

Referring to the text above, all of the following are reasons for the increased

popularity of pizza in North America, EXCEPT:

a) Dual-income households

b) The recession of the early 1990s

c) A more health-conscious community

d) Neapolitan style pizza

e) Franchising


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One of the animals that was prevalent during the dinosaur age was the

mastodon.This mammal closely resembled an elephant and is now an extinct species,

along withthe sabre-tooth tiger and tyrannosaurus rex. One type of the mastodon

species, themastodon Americanus, was as large as the modern Indian elephant. This

mammal wascommon in the United States and became extinct about 8,000 years ago.

Mastodons werevery similar to elephants in appearance with their immense body

structure, large head,and strong legs. In addition, they had long tusks that were arched

and a muscular trunk.Mastodons were also covered with long, furry hair much like the

mammoth. However,the differentiating feature of the mastodon from the elephants and

mammoths weretheir tuberculate teeth. These teeth were useful to the mastodons,

herbivores, whose dietwas strictly composed of vegetation.

Based on the description above, what do you suppose a mastodon most

resembled?

a) A tiger

b) A rhinoceros

c) A large reptile

d) A herbivore

e) An elephant


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When your body is exposed to the cold weather, it is important to be familiar with what

can happen when precautions are not taken to keep warm. The stages someone

experiences with frostbite closely resemble the stages of a burn. The characteristics of

frostbite can indicate the stage of the condition: frostnip, superficial frostbite and deep

frostbite. The first stage of frostbite is called frostnip. It's an early condition of frostbite

and is not technically even considered frostbite. It is usually found in different places on

the head (nose, ears, cheeks) and can be characterized by a white, waxy-looking patch

of skin. This patch of skin will eventually become red in color and the person will

experience pain or discomfort. Some relate it to a burning sensation and it may lead to

blistering. Frostnip usually occurs in extreme cold temperatures where there is a

significant wind chill and may only take a few minutes of exposure to set in. If you

suspect frostnip, warm the affected area immediately (put fingers under warm water or

even in a warm part of the body such as armpits). If this is caught early on, you can

expect full recovery. The second stage is called superficial frostbite. At this stage, the

skin will appear stark white and bloodless but will still be soft to the touch. The white

color indicates that the tissue under the skin has started to freeze. After 1-2 days of

exposure, you will start to see large blisters appear which will eventually become

adense, black scar called eschar. Once the frostbite reaches this stage, it usually takes a

few weeks before the eschar is replaced by new skin. The final stage is called deep

frostbite and is considered a serious (and rare) condition requiring immediate medical

attention. The skin will turn a deep red or purple color because the tissue underneath

will be completely frozen. In addition, the skin will be cold to the touch and the person

will lose feeling of the affected area. This condition leads to deep tissue damage and

could result in amputation.

Which of the following is a result of deep frostbite?

Choice 1

The affected area becomes red and painful.

Choice 2

A thick black scar develops.

Choice 3

The affected area turns a dark purple.

Choice 4

It almost never leads to amputation.

Choice 5

The skin appears white and bloodless.


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Judy Smith couldn't believe that great $10 microwave oven ("It works!") hadn't sold as

of early Thursday afternoon, but then she wondered if maybe bargain hunters hadn't

spotted it on the garage floor. That's the kind of thing people have to consider when

having a garage sale. Not only do you have to clean out your garage, but you need some

kind of system to put your merchandise in the best light, price it fairly but reasonably,

and then decide what to do with the leftovers. Some people have a garage sale every two

years, with a specific goal in mind. This year, the Jones family sold their old lawn

mower and plan to buy a new one with the garage sale profits. They keep a box in their

house with prospective items for the garage sale, so they do not have to scrounge for

items the night before the sale.

What does the article recommend doing before you have a garage sale?

Choice 1

Put prices on all items.

Choice 2

Put your heaviest merchandise (like microwave ovens) on the garage floor.

Choice 3

Sell old lawnmowers so you can afford new ones.

Choice 4

Shine your best light on your best merchandise.

Choice 5

Present your merchandise well, price it fairly, and be prepared if it

doesn't sell.


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The American burying beetle feeds primarily on carrion. Dead bodies of small

vertebrates are buried by the beetles and later serve as food for hatching larvae. The

young beetles receive a great deal of parental care, which is critical for their survival.

Controversy has surrounded this interesting insect since its listing as an endangered

species. Its decline has been attributed to a variety of factors, including disappearance of

old-growth deciduous forests, rural electrification, decreasing populations of the small

mammals and birds necessary for successful rearing of its larvae, and competition with

vertebrate scavengers. Many argue the beetle is much more widespread than recent

studies suggest. These large, black-and-orange beetles were once found in 32 states and

Canada, but are now known only in Arkansas, Oklahoma, Nebraska, and Rhode Island.

Specimens have been documented in nine Arkansas counties, with the largest numbers

in Fort Chaffee and the Ouachita National Forest. Fire, flooding, pesticide applications,

and changing agricultural practices threaten the species.

What factors contribute to the decline in numbers of the American burying

beetle?

Choice 1

Rural electrification and decreasing populations of small mammals.

Choice 2

Increase of old-growth deciduous forests.

Choice 3

Decreasing small mammal populations and increasing bird populations.

Choice 4

Decreasing bird populations and loss of old-growth deciduous forests.

Choice 5

Decreasing populations of small vertebrate scavengers.


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In the mid-1800s, John J. Audubon described the red-cockaded woodpecker as

abundant in Southern pine forests. Today, 10,000 to 14,000 remain, living in a

fragmented range in the southeastern U.S. Unlike other woodpeckers, the red-cockaded

roosts in cavities in live pines. It needs 80 to 120 year-old pines for its cavities, and

extensive pine and pine-hardwood forests to meet its foraging requirements. Much of the

Southeast has been cleared for agriculture. Many remaining pine forests are unsuitable

for the red-cockaded woodpecker. Each year, more areas become unsuitable. Because of

the drastic loss and continued decline of habitat, the bird is endangered.In 1994, 157

active clusters (groups of cavity trees) were found in Arkansas --- 121 on private lands,

35 on federal land (primarily Felsenthal NWR), and one on state property. Most are in

southern counties. For the species to survive, private landowners must take positive

steps to aid its recovery. Fortunately, that's beginning to happen. In 1993, the Georgia-

Pacific Company established a landmark conservation agreement with the Fish and

Wildlife Service to protect the woodpecker on thousands of acres of company land.

Other companies have established similar agreements. The species has also responded

favorably to artificial cavity and translocation programs.

What is the main point of this article?

Choice 1

The woodpecker's requirement is for 80 to 120 year-old pine trees.

Choice 2

To describe the cavities in live pines required by the woodpeckers.

Choice 3

To inform us of steps that can be taken to help the woodpeckers survive.

Choice 4

To inform us of the decline in population of red-cockaded woodpeckers.

Choice 5

The clearing of the old pine trees is for agricultural purposes.


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If you've ever taken the time to visit a florist shop, you know that visiting one is a

real treat. If you're in a hurry to buy flowers and continue running whatever errands

you may have, you're missing out on the best part. As soon as you walk through the door,

the fresh aroma of greens and blooms enters your nose. The air is filled with other lovely

scents, too. When you stop and take a look around, you can see the bright colors of

flowers on display. There are pinks and oranges, reds and yellows, blues and purples,

and even whites. There are so many colors to see, you may need to sit down and take a

break from it all. Some florist shops even have a fountain in one corner. It's nice to sit

down for a while and just watch and listen to the water pour over the rocks into the bowl

at the bottom. So, just remember this saying next time you pass by a florist shop: In life,

it's always good to stop and smell the roses.

What is the main idea of the passage above?

Choice 1

You can sit down in a florist shop.

Choice 2

There are many colorful flowers for sale at a florist shop.

Choice 3

Florist shops are not useful for doing anything except buying flowers.

Choice 4

Some florist shops have fountains on display.

Choice 5

Florist shops are a fun and relaxing place to visit.


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Wanted: one boys' soccer coach, three girls' soccer coaches, two cross country

coaches...So goes the battle at the high school office as they try to fill their coach-advisor

rosters for the 1999-2000 school year. "This is typical," said the activities director for

the school. "We had all the positions filled during the first year I became athletic

director. But since then, we've had 15-16 openings each year."What makes this difficult

is that some teachers who coach don't know their availability until the last minute.

When that happens, the school must scramble to look for coaches a week before practice

is scheduled to start.

What is the main point of this article?

Choice 1

Coaches are also teachers whose classes conflict with coaching.

Choice 2

The school is looking for more coaches.

Choice 3

Teachers are too busy to become coaches as well.

Choice 4

The school always fills the coaching positions at the last minute.

Choice 5

The students need coaches to become better athletes.


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Over the past three decades, pizza has quickly become one of the most popular foods in

North America. The four key factors that have led to the rise in popularity of this

Italian specialty are the growth of franchising opportunities, the health food craze, the

increase in dual income families, and the recession in the early 1990s. As a result of

pizza becoming more widely accepted, there has been a dramatic increase in business

opportunities available for pizza franchises. Thousands of pizzerias have opened across

the United States, many of which specialize in the traditional Neapolitan pizza. Pizza

also appeals to those who are concerned about maintaining their healthy lifestyle. To

meet their needs, many pizzerias now offer whole-wheat crusts with assorted vegetable

toppings. Home pizza delivery has grown significantly, especially among busy people

such as dual income families, who appreciate the convenience of home-delivered pizza.

With both parents working, the time available to prepare meals has decreased, making

pizza delivery a more favorable option for a hot family meal. The economic recession of

the 1990s has positively impacted the pizza market. Many restaurants were forced to

reevaluate their menus to include more variety at a lower cost since their customers

were not eating out as often. This has provided a unique challenge for chefs to enhance

their culinary abilities and provide creative options for the pizza specialty. In addition,

chefs are using this creativity to offer pizzas in restaurants that would never be found

on home delivery menus.

What is the main idea of this body of text?

Choice 1

Chefs have become very creative at making pizzas as a direct result of

trying to appeal to the consumer who would otherwise prefer delivery.

Choice 2

Because of the use of whole wheat crusts, broccoli, cauliflower, sprouts,

and other nutritional items, pizza has become much more popular in North

America.

Choice 3

Home delivery of pizza became very popular in the 1990s.

Choice 4

Over the last three decades, four key factors have led to the current

state of pizza in North America.

Choice 5

As a result of the recession in the early 1990s, restaurants have focused

on making much better pizzas.


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One of the reasons that eggs are such a popular choice for breakfast is the numerous

alternatives for preparation. Poaching is one of the easiest methods for cooking eggs.

The only ingredients that are needed are a shallow pan, eggs, water, and vinegar

(optional). To begin preparation, use a shallow pan because it is easier to maneuver the

eggs in and out of the hot water. Pour water into the pan until it is approximately 2-3

inches deep. One suggestion for making the egg whites firm is to add some vinegar to

the water. Turn on the heat. Once the water starts to boil, reduce the heat to avoid

damaging the eggs while they cook. To add the eggs, first break each egg individually

into a small demitasse cup. Place the cup in the water while tipping it so the egg is

immersed in the water. Turn the cup upside down so the whites do not spread

throughout the water. No more than three eggs should be poached at once using this

method. Otherwise, the eggs may stick together. As soon as the eggs are added to the

water, take the pan away from the heat. Set the timer to 3-4 minutes, since that is how

long they will need to poach. If you notice the yolks are not cooking within that time-

frame, spoon some water over them. When the egg whites are firm, remove them from

the water using a spoon. Place the eggs on a paper towel to soak up the extra water.

Serve the poached eggs on toast or with hollandaise sauce on top. It is recommended

that the eggs be served on warm plates.

When poaching an egg, what should you do immediately after adding all of

the eggs to the pan?

Choice 1

Let the eggs poach for three or four minutes.

Choice 2

Make sure that the yolks are cooking.

Choice 3

Boil the water.

Choice 4

Add vinegar.

Choice 5

Remove the pan from the heat.


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One of the reasons that eggs are such a popular choice for breakfast is the numerous

alternatives for preparation. Poaching is one of the easiest methods for cooking eggs.

The only ingredients that are needed are a shallow pan, eggs, water and vinegar

(optional). To begin preparation, use a shallow pan because it is easier to maneuver the

eggs in and out of the hot water. Pour water into the pan until it is approximately 2-3

inches deep. One suggestion for making the egg whites firm is to add some vinegar to the

water. Turn on the heat. Once the water starts to boil, reduce the heat to avoid

damaging the eggs while they cook. To add the eggs, first break each egg individually

into a small demitasse cup. Place the cup in the water while tipping it so the egg is

immersed in the water. Turn the cup upside down so the whites do not spread

throughout the water. No more than three eggs should be poached at once using this

method. Otherwise, the eggs may stick together. As soon as the eggs are added to the

water, take the pan away from the heat. Set the timer to 3-4 minutes, since that is how

long they will need to poach. If you notice the yolks are not cooking within that time-

frame, spoon some water over them. When the egg whites are firm, remove them from

the water using a spoon. Place the eggs on a paper towel to soak up the extra water.

Serve the poached eggs on toast or with hollandaise sauce on top. It is recommended

that the eggs be served on warm plates.

What is the purpose of adding vinegar?

Choice 1

It makes it easier to get the eggs in and out of the boiling water.

Choice 2

It makes the eggs taste better.

Choice 3

It makes the egg whites firmer.

Choice 4

It ensures that the yolks get cooked.

Choice 5

It prevents the eggs from being damaged while cooking.


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Furbies: the next obsession? Produced by Tiger Electronics, each robotic creature is

different from the next. Maybe that's why they are so popular with young children. A

Furby is an 8 inch tall, pudgy robot with an attitude. The sickeningly cute fur balls can

rock back and forth, open and close their mouths, wiggle their ears, and blink their

eyes, not to mention talk. Furbies have an incredibly large vocabulary for a toy, and

they're not afraid to speak up whenever they feel like it. Phrases like "Party! Boogie!"

and "Hey! Lights up, please!" have captured the hearts of kids around the U.S., and

made adults across the country begin to wonder whether the Furbies will ever shut up.

A Furby begins its "life" speaking only Furbish, the imaginary language of the toys.

After a child plays with it (by tickling it, petting it, talking to it, or picking it up) it can

learn some English words.

What is the main idea of this passage?

Choice 1

A Furby is an 8 inch tall robot with an attitude.

Choice 2

Kids love Furbies, but adults think they are annoying.

Choice 3

Furbies are made by Tiger Electronics.

Choice 4

Furbies are small robotic toys that can do many things, and kids love them.

Choice 5

Furbies can only speak Furbish, the toys' imaginary language, at the

beginning of their "life".


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Paragraph

a) I drawed a picture of a flower

b) pot with flowers in it. I used

c) red, blue, and green in my

d) picture. I also had a

e) paintbrush and dipped it in

f) the colors so I could paint.

Which line in the paragraph above contains the error?

Choice 1

a)

Choice 2

b)

Choice 3

d)

Choice 4

e)

Choice 5

f)


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Sentence

I ______ from what you say that you are not happy.

Which of the following words could be used in place of the blank space in

the sentence above?

Choice 1

inferment

Choice 2

infers

Choice 3

inferring

Choice 4

infer

Choice 5

inferness

Sentence

The El Nino effect, _____ occurs in the Pacific Ocean, caused

considerable changes to our normal weather patterns this year.

Which of the following words should be used to fill in the blank in the

sentence above?

Choice 1

which

Choice 2

that

Choice 3

whom

Choice 4

who

Choice 5

it


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Sentence

When the doorbell rings, be sure to ask, "_____ is there?".


the sentence above?

Choice 1

Whom

Choice 2

What

Choice 3

Whoever

Choice 4

Who

Choice 5

Whomever

Paragraph

a) My friends and me went to the store

b) together. We pooled our money and

c) bought a big screen television set.

d) We were happy because we could

e) watch our favorite shows together.


Choice 1

a)

Choice 2

b)

Choice 3

c)

Choice 4

d)

Choice 5

e)


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Paragraph

a) All of the contestants in the spelling bee are

b) capable of winning. Ralph won it last year, but

c) has not practiced much this year. Sally won

d) convincingly in the preliminaries. And I

e) believe I have an excellent chance. Of the

f) three of us, I think that Sally and me have the

g) best chance of winning.


Choice 1

b)

Choice 2

c)

Choice 3

d)

Choice 4

e)

Choice 5

f)

a) Mary was so engaged in

b) her book and its beautiful

c) cover, she did not realize

d) that their was a thunderstorm

e) going on outside her window.

Which line in the paragraph above contains an error?

Choice 1

a)

Choice 2

b)

Choice 3

c)

Choice 4

d)

Choice 5

e)


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Which sentence below demonstrates CORRECT use of prepositions?

Choice 1

Matt hung his coat in the closet, placed his hat upon the shelf, and put

his muddy boots in the bathtub after coming inside from digging a new

drainage ditch.

Choice 2

Considering that Cal and Matilda have been engaged since eighteen years,

they seem to have agreed between themselves that betrothal is preferable to

marriage and will wait till they retire to set a wedding date.

Choice 3

As we watched, the gray cat crept over the log, against the wall, around

the house, through the hole in the foundation, and underneath the porch to

her nest of kittens.

Choice 4

There are numerous weeds growing among the bean patch, the pump next to

the old well is broken, and molehills appear at regular intervals

throughout the entire garden.

Choice 5

Despite our friendship, I have been very upset by what I hear concerning

your behavior toward Mr. Mehta, and until that has changed, I shall avoid

you, as I should of done in the first place.

a) Richard and Sally have been married for

b) thirteen years. They have two young

c) children, whose names are Betty and Paul.

d) They live in a small community in Great

e) Gull Bay from Maryland.


Choice 1

a)

Choice 2

b)

Choice 3

c)

Choice 4

d)

Choice 5

e)


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Paragraph

Many of the neighbors had heard strange noises coming from inside the old

mine shaft. Mr. Johnson went ______ the mine to try to determine the source

of the noise.


the sentence above?

Choice 1

visit

Choice 2

search

Choice 3

from

Choice 4

into

Choice 5

look

Paragraph

a) John woke up in the middle of the night.

b) He rolled outside of bed and walked to the

c) refrigerator. He looked inside it for a

d) midnight snack. In it, he found an apple.

e) He peeled it, washed it, and ate it, but

f) he was still hungry, so he ate another.


Choice 1

a)

Choice 2

b)

Choice 3

c)

Choice 4

d)

Choice 5

e)


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Junius and Colette loved their first evening at the opera. The tenor's

voice was marvelous, and his technique was _____.

Which word is the most appropriate choice to fill in the blank space

above?

Choice 1

musicianship

Choice 2

singing

Choice 3

superb

Choice 4

unimpressive

Choice 5

faulty

Which of the following sentences contains an error?

Choice 1

Vera's kitchen duties include washing fruit, chopping vegetables, and

cleaning poultry.

Choice 2

My children's favorite things to do outside are running through the

sprinkler, catching bugs, and tag.

Choice 3

Herb's favorite activities are building and flying model planes and

refinishing antique furniture.

Choice 4

Before putting the accident victim on the stretcher, the paramedics

cleaned and bandaged his wounds and administered medication.

Choice 5

My cousin picks wildflowers, dries and presses them, and uses them to

make greeting cards.


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Paragraph

a) Miss James teaches French at the high school. Most

b) of her students think very highly of her. As long

c) as the students arrive to class on time, do their

d) homework, behaved well in class, and try their best,

e) she will generally give them a passing grade.


Choice 1

a)

Choice 2

b)

Choice 3

c)

Choice 4

d)

Choice 5

e)

Sentence

I love school. I get to clean erasers, write on the blackboard, eating

lunch with my friends, and learn lots of new things.

Which phrase from the sentences above is grammatically INCORRECT?

Choice 1

eating lunch

Choice 2

clean erasers

Choice 3

write on the blackboard

Choice 4

love school

Choice 5

learn lots of new things


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The view of the valley was ________.

Which of the following words should be used in place of the blank space

in the sentence above?

Choice 1

picturing

Choice 2

picturely

Choice 3

picture

Choice 4

picturesque

Choice 5

pictures

Paragraph

a) When Judy turned 19 year of age, she

b) decided she wanted to enrich her life

c) by reading more books considered to be

d) classic literature. She felt that

e) reading books like Little Women and

f) Beowulf would be much more entertaining

g) and meaningful than reading books

h) intended for children.


Choice 1

a)

Choice 2

c)

Choice 3

d)

Choice 4

f)

Choice 5

h)


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Which sentence below contains an error?

Choice 1

The children's pleas for less homework fell on the school administrator's

deaf ears.

Choice 2

The Smiths, the MacDonald’s, and the Weavers will be unable to attend the

Forbeses' anniversary party.

Choice 3

The union bosses' decisions were unpopular with their constituents.

Choice 4

She belongs to a pool of experienced clerk-typists who specialize in

short-notice contracts.

Choice 5

I have written to three local state attorney generals requesting

information on laws about Internet use.

Paragraph

a) I went to the pet store and bought three

b) goldfish. Their name are Scooter,

c) Apollo, and Ethan. I bought fish food

d) to feed my goldfish. When I feed them,

e) they swim to the top of the bowl

f) and eat the food. I love my new fish.


Choice 1

b)

Choice 2

c)

Choice 3

d)

Choice 4

e)

Choice 5

f)


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Choice 1

Susie likes to lie on her back at night and stare at the stars.

Choice 2

Julie will lose weight if she continues to exercise daily.

Choice 3

Richard raised his hand as soon as he thought of the answer.

Choice 4

Julie spotted the mouse just after Peter passed her the salt.

Choice 5

Richard hanged the picture on the wall just above the television.

Which sentence contains a misused word?

Choice 1

You are considering a choice among several sentences.

Choice 2

There are fifty states that compose the United States.

Choice 3

An orchestra is made up of many instruments.

Choice 4

I complimented my host for the delicious dinner.

Choice 5

I was chosen because I am a disinterested party.

Which of the following sentences contains a word that has been used

incorrectly?

Choice 1

Although the minor accepted the fact that he had been speeding, it still

caused him considerable heartache.

Choice 2

The questions on the test are all ready for inspection.

Choice 3

The park ranger barely noticed the grizzly bear charging forth from the

woods.

Choice 4

The expeditioners did not realize the eminent danger they were about to

encounter.

Choice 5

The positive effect of the substitute teacher on the children was

remarkable!


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a) After waiting to see the doctor,

b) the nurse called my name. I sat

c) in the examining room until the

d) doctor arrived. He asked me how

e) I felt. I told him I felt good.

f) He told me to stick out my tongue,

g) and say, "Ahhh!" So I did.

Which line in the paragraph above contains a word that has been misused?

Choice 1

a)

Choice 2

c)

Choice 3

d)

Choice 4

e)

Choice 5

g)

Which of the following sentences demonstrates the correct use of

prepositions?

Choice 1

Until working at the factory for three months, Jean received a large

increase in salary.

Choice 2

Before working at the factory for three months, Jean received a large

increase in salary.

Choice 3

Since working at the factory for three months, Jean received a large

increase in salary.

Choice 4

After working at the factory for three months, Jean received a large

increase in salary.

Choice 5

While working at the factory for three months, Jean received a large

increase in salary.


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Sentence

Joe earned three weeks of vacation ______ working at the company for five

years.



Choice 1

since

Choice 2

until

Choice 3

after

Choice 4

although

Choice 5

when

Paragraph

a) Michael saw some elephants the

b) other day. He thought it was

c) really strange that they drink

d) with their trunks. He got to

e) touch them but then he

f) rode an elephant named Bob.


Choice 1

a)

Choice 2

b)

Choice 3

c)

Choice 4

d)

Choice 5

e)


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Paragraph

a) The Ford Mustang is considered to be a sports car.

b) The car can travel from zero to sixty miles per hour

c) in less than five seconds. The car comes in a variety

d) of colors. Whether the color is black and red,

e) however, the car will travel just as fast.


Choice 1

a)

Choice 2

b)

Choice 3

c)

Choice 4

d)

Choice 5

e)

Sentence

If I had more money, I would be _____ than I am now.

Fill in the blank above with the best choice.

Choice 1

happiest

Choice 2

happier

Choice 3

more happier

Choice 4

most happiest

Choice 5

more happiest


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Sentence

The dentist tried to cause _______ pain as possible while filling Tim's

cavity.

Which of the following words could be used to fill in the blank in the

sentence above?

Choice 1

as less

Choice 2

as few

Choice 3

fewer

Choice 4

as little

Choice 5

less

Sentence

Jeffrey Smith has a ______ chance of becoming the supervisor than of

becoming the president.

Which of the following words could be used to fill in the blank in the

sentence above?

Choice 1

good

Choice 2

well

Choice 3

better

Choice 4

more good

Choice 5

excellent


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a) Roger is one of the better carpenters in

b) our town. His rates are fair, the quality

c) of his work is very good, and he has a

d) very pleasant demeanor. That is to say,

e) he is one of the more friendliest persons

f) I have ever met.


Choice 1

a)

Choice 2

b)

Choice 3

c)

Choice 4

d)

Choice 5

e)

Sentence

Janice climbed to ____ top of the mountain.



Choice 1

above

Choice 2

the

Choice 3

tall

Choice 4

tip

Choice 5

a


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Choice 1

A hairy man ran by me in an immense hurry.

Choice 2

When I take English tests, I mustn't be in a hurry.

Choice 3

My wife takes an ancient medication to cure a cold.

Choice 4

My son got an "A" in an history class last year.

Choice 5

My daughter goes to a huge school.

Paragraph

a) John and Kathy liked to read books to their children

b) to help the children fall asleep. They found that it

c) helped the children drift off to sleep much faster

d) than other methods they had tried before. The

e) children's favorite book was about an fairy godmother

f) who would grant wishes to children who were well-behaved.


Choice 1

a)

Choice 2

c)

Choice 3

d)

Choice 4

e)

Choice 5

f)


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Which line below contains a grammatical error?

Choice 1

Peter looks for an open seat in the lunchroom.

Choice 2

Carol has a cat and a dog.

Choice 3

Jennifer has a crush on Tony.

Choice 4

Joe is a bully at school.

Choice 5

Andrew is a ideal student.

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