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Question 1 - 10

What is the best replacement of the underlined word in the sentence below? Someone in the parking lot left his or her fingerprints on my windshield. A. itsB. myC. theirD. Correct as is

Answer 1 – 10

What is the best replacement of the underlined word in the sentence below? Someone in the parking lot left his or her fingerprints on my windshield. A. itsB. myC. theirD. Correct as is

Question 1 - 20

What is the best replacement of the underlined phrase in the sentence below? All of the people in the audience rose from his or her seat to cheer for the winner.

A. Most peopleB. PeopleC. Every person D. Correct as is.

Answer 1 – 20

What is the best replacement of the underlined phrase in the sentence below? All of the people in the audience rose from his or her seat to cheer for the winner.

A. Most peopleB. PeopleC. Every person D. Correct as is.

Question 1 - 30Which is the best way to revise the sentence below for correctness?

The students in the classroom or their teacher let their pen drop to the floor. A. The students in the classroom or their teacher let their pens drop to the floor. B. The students in the classroom or their teacher let our pens drop to the floor. C. The students in the classroom or their teacher let its pen drop to the floor. D. The students in the classroom and their teacher let their pens drop to the floor.

Answer 1 – 30 Which is the best way to revise the sentence below for correctness?

The students in the classroom or their teacher let their pen drop to the floor. A. The students in the classroom or their teacher let their pens drop to the floor. B. The students in the classroom or their teacher let our pens drop to the floor. C. The students in the classroom or their teacher let its pen drop to the floor. D. The students in the classroom and their teacher let their pens drop to the floor.

Question 1 - 40Which of the sentences below is written incorrectly?

A. Every one of the women scored high on her entrance examination. B. The rock group changed its name for the fourth time!C. One of my brothers does not have a radio in their car. D. Lin Li and her mother opened their boutique in 2004.

Answer 1 – 40

Which of the sentences below is written incorrectly?

A. Every one of the women scored high on her entrance examination. B. The rock group changed its name for the fourth time!C. One of my brothers does not have a radio in their car. D. Lin Li and her mother opened their boutique in 2004.

Question 1 - 50

Which of the sentences below is written correctly?

A. One of them is not being honest with themselves. B. The basketball team and their parents held their first banquet in LCA’s gym. C. 12 Years A Slave follows the struggles of Solomon Northrop, which is mistaken for a slave when his actually a free man. D. Neither of the dental hygienists has had their lunch yet.

Answer 1 – 50

Which of the sentences below is written correctly?

A. One of them is not being honest with themselves. B. The basketball team and their parents held their first banquet in LCA’s gym. C. 12 Years A Slave follows the struggles of Solomon Northrop, which is mistaken for a slave when his actually a free man. D. Neither of the dental hygienists has had their lunch yet.

Question 2 - 10

Read the following sentence.Beneath the porch, from my sister to hide I crawled .What is the best way to revise this sentence?

A To hide beneath the porch, I crawled, from my sister.B I crawled beneath the porch to hide from my sister .C I, beneath the porch crawled, to hide from my sister.D Beneath the porch I crawled, to hide from my sister.

Answer 2 – 10 Read the following sentence.Beneath the porch, from my sister to hide I crawled .What is the best way to revise this sentence?

A To hide beneath the porch, I crawled, from my sister.B I crawled beneath the porch to hide from my sister.C I, beneath the porch crawled, to hide from my sister.D Beneath the porch I crawled, to hide from my sister.

Question 2 - 20Read the following sentence.A long nap at the end of the day, my greatest joy is taking.What is the best location for the underlined phrase?

A At the end, is taking a long nap, of the day my greatest joy.B My greatest joy of the day is taking, at the end a long nap.C Is taking a long nap at the end of the day my greatest joy.D At the end of the day, my greatest joy is taking a long nap .

Answer 2 – 20 Read the following sentence.A long nap at the end of the day, my greatest joy is taking.What is the best location for the underlined phrase?

A At the end, is taking a long nap, of the day my greatest joy.B My greatest joy of the day is taking, at the end a long nap.C Is taking a long nap at the end of the day my greatest joy.D At the end of the day, my greatest joy is taking a long nap.

Question 2 - 30

Read the following sentence.From the floor the mouse picked up a piece of cheese.What is the best ways to revise this sentence?

A From the floor, a piece of cheese, the mouse picked up.B The mouse picked up from the floor, a piece of cheese.C From the floor, the mouse picked up, a piece of cheese.D The mouse picked up a piece of cheese from the floor.

Answer 2 – 30

Read the following sentence.From the floor the mouse picked up a piece of cheese.What is the best ways to revise this sentence?

A From the floor, a piece of cheese, the mouse picked up.B The mouse picked up from the floor, a piece of cheese.C From the floor, the mouse picked up, a piece of cheese.D The mouse picked up a piece of cheese from the floor.

Question 2 - 40Read the following sentence.Under the staircase I found my best friend hiding from my little brother.What is the best ways to revise this sentence?

A Under the staircase, my best friend, I found hiding from my little brother. B Under the staircase, I found hiding my little brother, my best friend. C I found my best friend hiding from my little brother under the staircase. D I found my best friend under the staircase hiding from my little brother.

Answer 2 – 40

Read the following sentence.Under the staircase I found my best friend hiding from my little brother.What is the best ways to revise this sentence?

A Under the staircase, my best friend, I found hiding from my little brother. B Under the staircase, I found hiding my little brother, my best friend. C I found my best friend hiding from my little brother under the staircase. D I found my best friend under the staircase hiding from my little brother.

Question 2 - 50It was understandable for their customers that the Franks needed workers and more space to make enough candy.Which revision shows the best placement of the underlined phrase?

A For their customers it was understandable that the Franks needed workers and more space to make enough candy.B It was understandable that the Franks needed workers for their customers and more space to make enough candy.C It was understandable that the Franks needed workers and more space for their customers to make enough candy.D It was understandable that the Franks needed workers and more space to make enough candy for their customers.

Answer 2 – 50 It was understandable for their customers that the Franks needed workers and more space to make enough candy.Which revision shows the best placement of the underlined phrase?

A For their customers it was understandable that the Franks needed workers and more space to make enough candy.B It was understandable that the Franks needed workers for their customers and more space to make enough candy.C It was understandable that the Franks needed workers and more space for their customers to make enough candy.D It was understandable that the Franks needed workers and more space to make enough candy for their customers.

Question 3 - 10Candace researched information about spider monkeys and wrote the following paragraph . Spider monkeys are not spiders at all. They are primates that live in the rain forests of Central and South America. Scientists are studying how these animals communicate. Spider monkeys are small, rarely growing larger than two feet tall. Spider monkeys live mostly in the tops of trees. They use their strong hands and tail to grip and move through the branches with ease. Choose the sentence that is irrelevant to the paragraph.A They are primates that live in the rain forests of Central and South America.B Scientists are studying how these animals communicate .C Spider monkeys are small, rarely growing larger than two feet tall.D They use their strong hands and tail to grip and move through the branches with ease.

Answer 3 – 10 Candace researched information about spider monkeys and wrote the following paragraph . Spider monkeys are not spiders at all. They are primates that live in the rain forests of Central and South America. Scientists are studying how these animals communicate. Spider monkeys are small, rarely growing larger than two feet tall. Spider monkeys live mostly in the tops of trees. They use their strong hands and tail to grip and move through the branches with ease. 12. Choose the sentence that is irrelevant to the paragraph.A They are primates that live in the rain forests of Central and South America.B Scientists are studying how these animals communicate .C Spider monkeys are small, rarely growing larger than two feet tall.D They use their strong hands and tail to grip and move through the branches with ease. 3 Minutes to try on their own. Correct Answer

Question 3 - 20Read this paragraph from an essay about lumberjack art. A lumberjack who is also an artist might cut down a tree during a workday. If the stump, or the bottom of the tree, is a good size, the artist might be motivated to sculpt the stump into the shape of a forest animal. The chainsaw artist might also carve other large blocks of wood. Sometimes a homeowner might cut down a tree in the yard and then hire a chainsaw artist to create an outdoor sculpture from the stump. The homeowner may cut down a tree after a natural disaster or because the tree is dead. So, this art owes its origins to everyday tasks and nature. 14. Which sentence should not be included in the paragraph?A Sometimes a homeowner might cut down a tree in the yard and then hire a chainsaw artist to create an outdoor sculpture from the stump .B The chainsaw artist might also carve other large blocks of wood.C A lumberjack who is also an artist might cut down a tree during a workday.D So, this art owes its origins to everyday tasks and nature.

Answer 3 – 20 Read this paragraph from an essay about lumberjack art. A lumberjack who is also an artist might cut down a tree during a workday. If the stump, or the bottom of the tree, is a good size, the artist might be motivated to sculpt the stump into the shape of a forest animal. The chainsaw artist might also carve other large blocks of wood. Sometimes a homeowner might cut down a tree in the yard and then hire a chainsaw artist to create an outdoor sculpture from the stump. The homeowner may cut down a tree after a natural disaster or because the tree is dead. So, this art owes its origins to everyday tasks and nature. Which sentence should not be included in the paragraph?A Sometimes a homeowner might cut down a tree in the yard and then hire a chainsaw artist to create an outdoor sculpture from the stump .B The chainsaw artist might also carve other large blocks of wood.C A lumberjack who is also an artist might cut down a tree during a workday.D So, this art owes its origins to everyday tasks and nature.

Question 3 - 30In 1879, Bell invented the audiometer, a device used to check a person’s hearing. Bell was passionate about helping deaf people. His mother had gone deaf when he was a boy, and later Bell would fall in love with and marry a deaf woman. Because sign language was not commonly used yet, Bell saw how difficult it could be for deaf people to communicate with others. Using a special method invented by his father, Bell taught deaf people who could not speak how to make sounds and, later, words.

Choose the sentence that would best conclude Paragraph 4.A Deaf people cannot hear . B Due to these developments, Bell started a school for deaf children .C The audiometer was later used to communicate with deaf children . D Checking people’s hearing is now done regularly in doctor’s offices because of Bell .

Answer 3 – 30 In 1879, Bell invented the audiometer, a device used to check a person’s hearing. Bell was passionate about helping deaf people. His mother had gone deaf when he was a boy, and later Bell would fall in love with and marry a deaf woman. Because sign language was not commonly used yet, Bell saw how difficult it could be for deaf people to communicate with others. Using a special method invented by his father, Bell taught deaf people who could not speak how to make sounds and, later, words.

Choose the sentence that would best conclude Paragraph 4.A Deaf people cannot hear . B Due to these developments, Bell started a school for deaf children .C The audiometer was later used to communicate with deaf children . D Checking people’s hearing is now done regularly in doctor’s offices because of Bell .

Question 3 - 40(1) Many people concerned with keeping Earth clean choose to act in a way that helps grass and trees stay green and healthy. So people recycle or work to help the environment, they are “going green.” Now a person can even go green while they purchase a pair of jeans. The Levi Strauss Company a leader in the clothing industry has started using all-natural materials to create its new line of jeans. These all-natural, or organic, materials used in the product benefit Earth because they are grown using less pesticide.

4. Which sentence, if added, would best support the ideas presented in the first paragraph?A Organic products are important for all people to use. B Therefore, fewer harsh chemicals enter Earth’s soil and water supply .C Levi Strauss has been around since 1883 and is a leader in producing jeans. D Everyone in the world wears jeans.

Answer 3 – 40 Many people concerned with keeping Earth clean choose to act in a way that helps grass and trees stay green and healthy. So people recycle or work to help the environment, they are “going green.” Now a person can even go green while they purchase a pair of jeans. The Levi Strauss Company a leader in the clothing industry has started using all-natural materials to create its new line of jeans. These all-natural, or organic, materials used in the product benefit Earth because they are grown using less pesticide.

Which sentence, if added, would best support the ideas presented in the first paragraph?A Organic products are important for all people to use. B Therefore, fewer harsh chemicals enter Earth’s soil and water supply .C Levi Strauss has been around since 1883 and is a leader in producing jeans. D Everyone in the world wears jeans.

Question 3 - 50Now I See! (1) I always thought that Benjamin Franklin invented eyeglasses. He simply added to the invention by creating bifocal lenses that allow a person to see both near and far out of the same lens. In 1286 well before Benjamin Franklin the first eyeglasses were created in Italy.(2) I never appreciated my eyeglasses until I had to write this report for history class. Now I am having an appreciation for this wonderful invention. (3) Even with all these problems, sales of eyeglasses never decreased. In fact, when books became available, the demand for eyeglasses increased. There in those days were no eye doctors, so people visited eyeglass peddlers. People tried on pair after pair until they found one they could see through clear. (4) The first glasses were made by placing small magnifying lenses into two round frames connected by rivets. People used these glasses for seeing things up close. The first lenses were cloudy and fragile. Cloudy lenses were not the only problem with early eyeglasses holding them in place was a challenge. People had to hold them in place by hand. If they didn’t hold them in place by hand, their noses were pinched severely. The Spanish and Chinese tried ways of attaching ribbons to the frames to help keep those in place, but the attempts were unsuccessful because the lenses were too heavy.(5)In the early 1700s, Edward Scarlett solved the problem of keeping eyeglasses where they belonged. He added wire sidepieces that pressed against the temple to hold the glasses in place. About twenty-five years later sidepieces were invented.(6)It is hard to imagine that it took seven hundred years to perfect eyeglasses. This invention has a long and interesting history. 6. Choose the most logical order for Paragraphs 1-4. A 1, 2, 3, 4 B 2, 1, 4, 3 C 2, 1, 3, 4D 1, 2, 4, 3

Answer 3 – 50 Now I See! (1) I always thought that Benjamin Franklin invented eyeglasses. He simply added to the invention by creating bifocal lenses that allow a person to see both near and far out of the same lens. In 1286 well before Benjamin Franklin the first eyeglasses were created in Italy.(2) I never appreciated my eyeglasses until I had to write this report for history class. Now I am having an appreciation for this wonderful invention. (3) Even with all these problems, sales of eyeglasses never decreased. In fact, when books became available, the demand for eyeglasses increased. There in those days were no eye doctors, so people visited eyeglass peddlers. People tried on pair after pair until they found one they could see through clear. (4) The first glasses were made by placing small magnifying lenses into two round frames connected by rivets. People used these glasses for seeing things up close. The first lenses were cloudy and fragile. Cloudy lenses were not the only problem with early eyeglasses holding them in place was a challenge. People had to hold them in place by hand. If they didn’t hold them in place by hand, their noses were pinched severely. The Spanish and Chinese tried ways of attaching ribbons to the frames to help keep those in place, but the attempts were unsuccessful because the lenses were too heavy.(5)In the early 1700s, Edward Scarlett solved the problem of keeping eyeglasses where they belonged. He added wire sidepieces that pressed against the temple to hold the glasses in place. About twenty-five years later sidepieces were invented.(6)It is hard to imagine that it took seven hundred years to perfect eyeglasses. This invention has a long and interesting history. 6. Choose the most logical order for Paragraphs 1-4. A 1, 2, 3, 4 B 2, 1, 4, 3 C 2, 1, 3, 4D 1, 2, 4, 3

Question 4 - 10Chattanooga has a population of 155,000 it is Tennessee's fourth largest city.What is the best way to correct this run on sentence?

A. Chattanooga has a population of 155,000; but it is Tennessee's fourth largest city.B. Chattanooga has a population of 155,000, it is Tennessee's fourth largest city.C. Chattanooga has a population of 155,000, and it is Tennessee's fourth largest city .D. Chattanooga has a population of 155,000, for it is Tennessee's fourth largest city.

Answer 4 – 10 Chattanooga has a population of 155,000 it is Tennessee's fourth largest city.What is the best way to correct this run on sentence?

A. Chattanooga has a population of 155,000; but it is Tennessee's fourth largest city.B. Chattanooga has a population of 155,000, it is Tennessee's fourth largest city.C. Chattanooga has a population of 155,000, and it is Tennessee's fourth largest city .D. Chattanooga has a population of 155,000, for it is Tennessee's fourth largest city.

Question 4 - 20The city was very important. It grew quickly.What is the best way to combine these sentences?

A. The city was very important; so, it grew quickly.B. The city was very important, so it grew quickly.C. The city was very important, for it grew quickly.D. The city was very important because it grew quickly.

Answer 4 – 20 17. The city was very important. It grew quickly.What is the best way to combine these sentences?

A. The city was very important; so, it grew quickly.B. The city was very important, so it grew quickly.C. The city was very important, for it grew quickly.D. The city was very important because it grew quickly.

Question 4 - 30The mountains were formidable. The trees were formidable.What is the best way to combine these sentences?

A. The mountains were formidable and the trees were formidable.B. The mountains, and trees were formidable.C. The mountains and trees were formidable .D. The mountains were formidable, the trees were formidable.

Answer 4 – 30 16. The mountains were formidable. The trees were formidable.What is the best way to combine these sentences?

A. The mountains were formidable and the trees were formidable.B. The mountains, and trees were formidable.C. The mountains and trees were formidable .D. The mountains were formidable, the trees were formidable.

Question 4 - 40A short wick produces a small flame. A long wick will create a tall, large flame.What is the best way to combine these sentences?

A. A short wick produces a small flame; so a long wick will create a tall large flame.B. A short wick produces a small flame and a long wick will create a tall, large flame.C. A short wick produces a small flame, but a long wick will create a tall, large flame .D. A short wick produces a small flame, or a long wick will create a tall, large flame.

Answer 4 – 40 1 . A short wick produces a small flame. A long wick will create a tall, large flame.What is the best way to combine these sentences?

A. A short wick produces a small flame; so a long wick will create a tall large flame.B. A short wick produces a small flame and a long wick will create a tall, large flame.C. A short wick produces a small flame, but a long wick will create a tall, large flame .D. A short wick produces a small flame, or a long wick will create a tall, large flame.

Question 4 - 50Among the things that were created in Chattanooga are Coca-Cola in bottles, the Moon Pie, and Krystal hamburgers it makes you hungry just thinking about Chattanooga.What is the best way to correct this run on sentence?

A. Among the things that were created in Chattanooga are Coca-Cola in bottles, the Moon Pie, and Krystal hamburgers; so it makes you hungry just thinking about Chattanooga.B. Among the things that were created in Chattanooga are Coca-Cola in bottles, the Moon Pie, and Krystal hamburgers; however, it makes you hungry just thinking about Chattanooga.C. Among the things that were created in Chattanooga are Coca-Cola in bottles, the Moon Pie, and Krystal hamburgers, it makes you hungry just thinking about Chattanooga.D. Among the things that were created in Chattanooga are Coca-Cola in bottles, the Moon Pie, and Krystal hamburgers; it makes you hungry just thinking about Chattanooga .

Answer 4 – 50 Among the things that were created in Chattanooga are Coca-Cola in bottles, the Moon Pie, and Krystal hamburgers it makes you hungry just thinking about Chattanooga.What is the best way to correct this run on sentence?A. Among the things that were created in Chattanooga are Coca-Cola in bottles, the Moon Pie, and Krystal hamburgers; so it makes you hungry just thinking about Chattanooga.B. Among the things that were created in Chattanooga are Coca-Cola in bottles, the Moon Pie, and Krystal hamburgers; however, it makes you hungry just thinking about Chattanooga.C. Among the things that were created in Chattanooga are Coca-Cola in bottles, the Moon Pie, and Krystal hamburgers, it makes you hungry just thinking about Chattanooga.D. Among the things that were created in Chattanooga are Coca-Cola in bottles, the Moon Pie, and Krystal hamburgers; it makes you hungry just thinking about Chattanooga .

Question 5 - 10Guadalupe is creating a website about the history of animal cruelty in the United States. What is the most effective medium for her to use to convey her purpose?

A a timeline about animal cruelty B a video about injured animalsC a presentation about the negative effects of animal crueltyD a graph showing the increase in animal cruelty

Answer 5 – 10 Guadalupe is creating a website about the history of animal cruelty in the United States. What is the most effective medium for her to use to convey her purpose?

A a timeline about animal cruelty B a video about injured animalsC a presentation about the negative effects of animal crueltyD a graph showing the increase in animal cruelty

Question 5 - 202. Shemon is preparing a presentation on Chinese art. Which visual image would best enhance his report ?

A a poster with pictures of artists at workB a cartoon drawing of an artist at workC a video of Chinese artists carving ivory boxesD a picture of an artist carving an ivory box

Answer 5 – 20 Shemon is preparing a presentation on Chinese art. Which visual image would best enhance his report ?

A a poster with pictures of artists at workB a cartoon drawing of an artist at workC a video of Chinese artists carving ivory boxesD a picture of an artist carving an ivory box

Question 5 - 30LaDonta is very nervous about giving his speech. He notices that people are disengaged during his speech. What strategy should he use to engage his audience?

A talk faster to finish quickly B slow down his speech C lock eyes with one person in the audience for the remainder of the speech D talk quietly

Answer 5 – 30 LaDonta is very nervous about giving his speech. He notices that people are disengaged during his speech. What strategy should he use to engage his audience?

A talk faster to finish quickly B slow down his speech C lock eyes with one person in the audience for the remainder of the speech D talk quietly

Question 5 - 403. Look at this photograph. A lobbying group is trying to persuade the public that oil companies should not be allowed to drill because of oil spills.

What caption would be best for the poster? A Oil drilling must end. B Oil drilling is immoral; the animals agree !C Birds are drenched in oil and often die after oil spills.D The animals can’t live in oil. Correct Answer

Answer 5 – 40 3. Look at this photograph. A lobbying group is trying to persuade the public that oil companies should not be allowed to drill because of oil spills.

What caption would be best for the poster? A Oil drilling must end. B Oil drilling is immoral; the animals agree!C Birds are drenched in oil and often die after oil spills.D The animals can’t live in oil. Correct Answer

Question 5 - 50Derresia, an associate supervisor, has been asked to cover for her boss, while he is out sick. Steve is the main field supervisor for a construction company and has several projects going on at once. How should Steve set up Derresia for success while he is gone? A a list of current clients with their phone numbers and emails. B an hour-by-hour schedule for the day that includes site visits and other appointments.C a map with the locations of each construction site he manages marked with an “X.”D directions for installing light fixtures in newly wired houses.

Answer 5 – 50 Derresia, an associate supervisor, has been asked to cover for her boss, while he is out sick. Steve is the main field supervisor for a construction company and has several projects going on at once. How should Steve set up Derresia for success while he is gone? A a list of current clients with their phone numbers and emails. B an hour-by-hour schedule for the day that includes site visits and other appointments.C a map with the locations of each construction site he manages marked with an “X.”D directions for installing light fixtures in newly wired houses.