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8 Grade
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Grammar and UsaUsage

ge - Basic
10 Questions
Quiz 1
Directions: Identify the choice that best completes the

the statement or answers
answers the
question.
1. Which sentence is written correctly?

A. To
Tomorrow
morrow is the banquet for the varsity
th team and their families.
B. Tomorrow is the banquet for the varsity team and their familie’s.
C. Tomorrow is the banquet for the varsity team and their families’.
D. Tomorrow is the banquet for the varsity team and their family’s.
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2. Wh
Which 8 Grade
ich of the following is not a prepositional phrase?
A. excep
exceptt my friend Grammar and Usage - Basic
B. around the corner
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C. at the party
D. yo
youu are invited Quiz 1
Directions: Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the
question.
A. Tomorrow is the banquet for the varsity team and their families.
3. B.
Identify the type
Tomorrow of error
is the in the
banquet forsentence
the varsitybelow.
team and their familie’s.
Our dinners, made by my sister, is usually
C. Tomorrow is the banquet for the varsity team incredi
incredibly
andbly scrumptious.
their families’.
A. misp
misplaced
laced comma
D. Tomorrow is the banquet for the varsity team and their family’s.
B. subject-verb agreement
C. verb tense
D. misplaced modifier
2. Which of the following is not a prepositional phrase?
A. except my friend
B. around the corner
non-paying
3. Identify the type of error in the sentence below.

Our dinners, made by my sister, is usually incredibly scrumptious.
C. verb tense 1
4. What would the underlined words in the sentence be classified as?
Only two people will be able to fit in the helicopter ride.
A. phrase
B. subject
C. clause
D. preposition
5. Which option sets the sentence in past perfect tense?

I _______________ through all my alarms the morning of my exam.
A. was sleeping
B. will be sleeping
C. had slept
4. What would the underlined words in the sentence be classified as?
D. had been sleeping
Only two people will be able to fit in the helicopter ride.
A. phrase
B. subject
6. Identify the participle(s) in the sentence below.
C. clause
Enjoying her vacation, Jayla laid down and kicked her feet up by the beach.
D. En
A. preposition
Enjoying
joying
B. Enjoying, laid
C. laid, kicked
5. Which option sets the sentence in past perfect tense?
D. Enjoying, laid, kicked
I _______________ through all my alarms the morning of my exam.
A. was sleeping
B. will be sleeping
7. Which of the sentences has an inappropriate shift in mood or voice voice??
C.
A. Ihad slept the tattered picket fence and my brother
painted
painted brother cut the grass.
D. had been sleeping
B. If I was a billionaire, I would buy a private island in the Pacific Ocean
C. The audience exited through the side doors since since the back door was locked.
D. None of above
6. Identify the participle(s) in the sentence below.
Enjoying her vacation, Jayla laid down and kicked her feet up by the beach.
A. Enjoying
8. A gerund is a form of a verb that functions as a __________.
B. Enjoying, laid
A. ad
adjective
jective
C. laid, kicked
B. verb
D. Enjoying, laid, kicked
C. noun
D. adverb
7. Which of the sentences has an inappropriate shift in mood or voice?
A. I painted the tattered picket fence and my brother cut the grass.
B. If I was a billionaire, I would buy a private island in the Pacific Ocean
C. The audience exited through the side doors since the back door was locked.
D. None of above
8. A gerund is a form of a verb that functions as a __________.

A. adjective
B. verb
C. noun
D. adverb
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9. Which of the following is an imperative sentence?
A. Yo
Youu forgot the Lactaid pill!
B. Did you take the Lactaid pill?
C. I have your Lactaid pills.
D. Take the Lactaid pill after you eat.
10. Identify the gerund in the sentence below.

When I am trying to stay healthy, I love buying fresh produce.
A. am trying
B. to stay
C. buying
9. D.
Which
loveof the following is an imperative sentence?
A. You forgot the Lactaid pill!
B. Did you take the Lactaid pill?
C. I have your Lactaid pills.
D. Take the Lactaid pill after you eat.

When I am trying to stay healthy, I love buying fresh produce.
A. am trying
B. to stay
C. buying
D. love
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ANSWERS
Grammar and Usage – Basic
Quiz 1
1. A When used in a plural sense, the word ‘families’ is is correct describe multiple families.
2. D you are invited; This option is not a prepositional phrase.
3. B subject-verb agreement; The error in this sentence is a subject-verb agreement. It should
be ‘dinners are’ not ‘dinners is’.
4. B subject; The underlined words in the sentence are the subject
subject of the sentence.
5. C had slept; The past perfect tense talks about actions
actions that were completed
completed before some
point in the past.
6. A Enjoying; A participle is a verb form that sometimes
sometimes acts as an adjective.
7. B This sentence contains an inappropriate shift in verb tense (was – would)
8. C noun; Gerunds are words that are formed using verbs, but act as nouns.
ANSWERS
9. D An imperative sentence gives a command or request.
10. C buying; In this sentence the gerund is the word ‘buying’.
‘buying’.
1. A When used in a plural sense, the wordQuiz 1 is correct describe multiple families.
‘families’
2. D you are invited; This option is not a prepositional phrase.
3. B subject-verb agreement; The error in this sentence is a subject-verb agreement. It should
be ‘dinners are’ not ‘dinners is’.
4. B subject; The underlined words in the sentence are the subject of the sentence.
5. C had slept; The past perfect tense talks about actions that were completed before some
point in the past.
6. A Enjoying; A participle is a verb form that sometimes acts as an adjective.
7. B This sentence contains an inappropriate shift in verb tense (was – would)
8. C noun; Gerunds are words that are formed using verbs, but act as nouns.
9. D An imperative sentence gives a command or request.
10. C buying; In this sentence the gerund is the word ‘buying’.
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Language Questio
Questions
8 Grade
th

ge - Basic
10 Questions
Quiz 2

answers the
question.
1. Which word correctly completes this sentence?

The tour guide asked, “Everybody who
th _________ been here, can you raise your hand?”
A. haven’t
B. hasn’t
C. hadn’t
D. doesn’t
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2. What
Wh at is the verb mood of the follow sentence?
Grammar and Usage - Basic
If I could just stick to my studies, I will be done in one year.
A. con
conditional
ditional 10 Questions
B. interrogative Quiz 2
1. C. indicative
Which word correctly completes this sentence?
question.
D. imperative
The tour guide asked, “Everybody who _________ been here, can you raise your hand?”
A. haven’t
B. hasn’t
3. C.
Which
Wh ich sentence below is written in a passive voice?
hadn’t
A. Th
Thee receptionist was helping the client.
D. doesn’t
B. The car was washed by my cousin Justin.
C. Su
Susie
sie spent the whole day surfing.
D. During the pause, the pedestrians were able to cross the street.
2. What is the verb mood of the follow sentence?
If I could just stick to my studies, I will be done in one year.
C. indicative
D. imperative
B. The car was washed by my cousin Justin. 5

C. Susie spent the whole day surfing.
4. Which option sets the sentence in future perfect tense?
I _______________ in six volleyball tournaments if I compete in this one.
A. comp
competed
eted
B. have competed
C. will have competed
D. will be competing
5. Infinitives, gerunds, and participles are formed from ___________.

A. ad
adjective
jective
B. prepositions
C. conjun
conjunctions
ctions
D. verbs
4. Which option sets the sentence in future perfect tense?
I _______________ in six volleyball tournaments if I compete in this one.
A. competed
6. Identify the infinite in the sentence below.
B. have competed
I would like to move to a foreign country one day.
C.
A. Iwill have competed
would
would
D. will be competing
B. like to
C. to move
D. one day
5. Infinitives, gerunds, and participles are formed from ___________.
A. adjective
B. prepositions
7. C.
Which
conjunof the following sentences does NOT have indicative verb mood?
ctions
A.
D. We
verbs clean the garage daily.
B. It is 78 degrees outside.
C. I am going
going to take a nap.
6. D. I wishthe
Identify I was not afraid
infinite in theofsentence
heights. below.
I would like to move to a foreign country one day.
A. I would
8. B. like to
Which verb will make the sentence below subjunctive in mood?
C. toThemove
instructor insists that Chloe ________ more attention to the video.
D. p
A. oneay day
B. paid
C. must pay
7. D. has paid
Which of the following sentences does NOT have indicative verb mood?
A. We clean the garage daily.
B. It is 78 degrees outside.
C. I am going to take a nap.
D. I wish I was not afraid of heights.
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8. Which verb will make the sentence below subjunctive in mood?

The instructor insists that Chloe ________ more attention to the video.
A. pay
D. has paid 6
9. What can the underlined words in the following ssentence
entence be classified as?
We went to a rare bookstore where Kyle found a signed version of Americanah.
A. main clause
B. subordinate clause
C. relative clause
D. conditional clause
10. Which conjunction best completes the sentence below?

You need to raise your English grade; ___________, you’ll fail the class.
Americanah.
A. mo
moreover
reover
B. otherwise
9. C. instead
What can the underlined words in the following sentence be classified as?
We went to a rare bookstore where Kyle found a signed version of
D. because
A. main clause
B. subordinate clause
C. relative clause
D. conditional clause
10. Which conjunction best completes the sentence below?

You need to raise your English grade; ___________, you’ll fail the class.
A. moreover
B. otherwise
C. instead
D. because
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ANSWERS
Quiz 2
1. B hasn’t; The word hasn’t is a contraction of ‘has’ and ‘not’, which would be correct for this
sentence.
2. A conditional; The conditional verb mood expresses a condition or hypothetical situation.
3. B This is the only option written in a passive voice.
4. C will have competed;
competed; The future perfect tense indicates
indicates an action that will have been
completed at some point in the future.
5. D verbs; Gerunds, infinitives, and participles are formed from verbs.
6. C to move; The infinite is the
the base form of the verb, and is often used with the preposition
‘to’..
‘to’ hasn’t
7. D An indicative mood is a verb form that makes a statement
ANSWERS statement or an opinion. This
sentence has a subjunctive verb mood, which expresses wishes, proposals, or
suggestions.
1. Quiz‘has’
2 and ‘not’, which would be correct for this
8. BA hasn’t; The
pay; This wordmakes the
option is amood
contraction
of the of
verb subjunctive.
sentence.
9. C relative clause; A relative clause is a dependent clause that modifies a noun
noun or pronoun.
2. A conditional; The conditional verb mood expresses a condition or
10. B otherwise; The best conjunction for this sentence would be otherwise.hypothetical situation.
3. B This is the only option written in a passive voice.
4. C will have competed; The future perfect tense indicates an action that will have been
completed at some point in the future.
5. D verbs; Gerunds, infinitives, and participles are formed from verbs.
6. C to move; The infinite is the base form of the verb, and is often used with the preposition
‘to’.
7. D An indicative mood is a verb form that makes a statement or an opinion. This
sentence has a subjunctive verb mood, which expresses wishes, proposals, or
otherwise
suggestions.
8. A pay; This option makes the mood of the verb subjunctive.
9. C relative clause; A relative clause is a dependent clause that modifies a noun or pronoun.
10. B otherwise; The best conjunction for this sentence would be .
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Language Questio
Questions
8 Grade
th

ge - Profic
Proficient
ient
10 Questions
Quiz 1

answers the
question.
1. Which of the options is the participle phrase

th of the sentence below?
My unquenchable thirst was not satisfied with the sickly-sweet smoothie that my brother
made.
A. My unquenchable thirst
B. was not satisfied
C. sickly-sweet smoothie
D. that my brother made. 8 Grade
Grammar and Usage - Proficient
2. Which option below does NOT contain 10aQuestions
shift in verb tense?
A. Lin da ran for twenty minutes until sheQuiz
Linda 1 the end of the road.
is reaching
B. When Gale finishes his painting, he took his paintbrushes into the kitchen and had placed
question.
them in the sink.
1. Which of the options is the participle phrase of the sentence below?
C. Hilda will play the guitar if you will turn the pages of the music.
My unquenchable thirst was not satisfied with the sickly-sweet smoothie that my brother
D. We are going to the park to saw a ducks swimming today.
made.
A. My unquenchable thirst
B. was not satisfied
C. sickly-sweet smoothie
D. that my brother made.
2. Which option below does NOT contain a shift in verb tense?
non-paying
C. Hilda will play the guitar if you will turn the pages of the music.
D. We are going to the park to saw a ducks swimming today.
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3. What type of clause is underlined in the sentence below?
How the boy reacted when he stood on the balcony was a wakeup call of how scared he is
of heights.
A. main clause
B. noun clause
C. relative clause
D. adverb clause
4. What is the tense of the verb in the sentence below?

By this time next year, we will have been working on this campaign for three years.
A. future perfect progressive
B. present progressive
C. future perfect
How the boy reacted when he stood on the balcony was a wakeup call of how scared he is
D. present perfect
of heights . progressive
A. main clause
B. noun clause
5. C.
Identify theclause
relative gerund in the sentence below.
Watching the Olympics with my dad is one of my favorite childhood memories.
D. adverb clause
A. Wat
Watching
ching
B. Olympics
C. with my dad
D. my favorite
By this time next year, we will have been working on this campaign for three years.
A. future perfect progressive
B. present progressive
C. future perfectgot mad at me, because I ate the donut he had been saving.
My brother
D. present
A. su perfect
subject-verb
bject-verb progressive
agreement
B. comma splice
C. danglin
danglingg modifier
D. misplaced comma
Watching the Olympics with my dad is one of my favorite childhood memories.
A. Watching
B. Olympics
7. Which portion changes the sentence below from passive voice to active voice?
C. with
The my dad
worksheet was discussed yesterday.
D. Th
A. myefavorite
The worksheet was being discussed when you came in.
B. They are discussing the worksheet.
C. The worksheet has already been discussed.
D. The worksheet is discussed by them.
My brother got mad at me, because I ate the donut he had been saving.
A. subject-verb agreement
B. They are discussing the worksheet. 10

C. The worksheet has already been discussed.
8. Identify the type of adverbial phrase that is underlined
underlined in the sentence below.
Courageously, the rescue swimmer jumped into the water to save the dog that was
struggling to swim.
A. ad
adverbial
verbial phrase of place
B. adverbial phrase of reason
C. adverbial phrase of time
D. adverbial phrase of manner
9. Which
Which sentence is written correctly?
A. I checked
checked my spam folder and there are no emails.
B. I checked my spam folder and there isn’t no emails.
emails.
8. C.
Identify the type of adverbial phrase that is under
I checked my spam folder and there were no emails. lined in the sentence below.
D. I Courageously,
checked my spam the rescue swimmer
folder and jumped
there will into
be no the water to save the dog that was
emails.
struggling to swim.
A. adverbial phrase of place
10. B. adverbial
ich optionphrase
Which
Wh of reason
completes the sentence in past perfect tense?
tense?
C. adverbial phrase
The Johnsons of time to go over the dinner arrangements.
_________
D. h
A. adverbial
ad calledphrase of manner
B. will be calling
C. have been calling
9. D.
Whcalled
ich sentence is written correctly?
A. I checked my spam folder and there are no emails.
B. I checked my spam folder and there isn’t no emails.
C. I checked my spam folder and there were no emails.
D. I checked my spam folder and there will be no emails.
10. Which option completes the sentence in past perfect tense?

The Johnsons _________ to go over the dinner arrangements.
A. had called
B. will be calling
C. have been calling
D. called
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ANSWERS
Grammar and Usage – Proficient
Quiz 1
1. C sickly-sweet smoothie; The participle phrase contains a participle and other

accompanying words.
2. C This sentence does not contain an inappropriate shift in verb tense.
3. B noun clause; A noun clause is a group of words acting
acting together as a noun.
4. A future perfect progressive; The future perfect progressive tone indicates a continuous
action that will be completed at some point in the future.
5. A Watching; A gerund is a verb that acts like a noun
noun in the sentence.
6. D misplaced comma; The comma in this sentence is unnecessary as it separates the verb
from the direct object.
7. B This sentence has an active voice since the subject performs the action expressed
expressed in the
ANSWERS
verb.
8. D adverbial phrase of manner; An adverbial phrase of manner describes how the action
1. C was
sickly-sweet smoothie; The participle Quiz
performed. phrase1contains a participle and other
9. C accompanying
This sentence iswords.
correct in regard to verb tense.
2.
10. A had called; The pastnot
C This sentence does contain
perfect an indicates
tense inappropriate
a pastshift in verb
action whictense.
whichh is completed before
3. B another
noun clause ; A noun
past action. clause is a group of words ac ting together as a noun.
4. A future perfect progressive; The future perfect progressive tone indicates a continuous
action that will be completed at some point in the future.
5. A Watching; A gerund is a verb that acts like a noun in the sentence.
6. D misplaced comma; The comma in this sentence is unnecessary as it separates the verb
from the direct object.
7. B This sentence has an active voice since the subject performs the action expressed in the
verb.
8. D adverbial phrase of manner; An adverbial phrase of manner describes how the action
was performed.
9. C This sentence is correct in regard to verb tense.
10. A had called; The past perfect tense indicates a past action which is completed before
another past action.
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Language Questio
Questions
8 Grade
th

ge - Profic
Proficient
ient
10 Questions
Quiz 2

answers the
question.
1. Which sentence consists of a dangling modifier?

A. Th
Thee community center decorated for Halloween
th
B. Crying quietly, the play was over.
C. The house in the valley is for sale,
D. My notebook is the red, white and blue one.

2. 8 Grade
What is the infinitive phrase in the following sentence?
sentence?
To arrive, you need to make
make sure the car has enough gas.
Grammar and Usage - Proficient
A. To arrive
B. you need to 10 Questions
C. make sure Quiz 2
Directions: Identify
D. has enough gas the choice that best completes the statement or answers the
1. Which
question. sentence consists of a dangling modifier?
A. The community center decorated for Halloween
3. B. Crying
Which quietly,
of the the play
following was over.
sentences is written in a subjunctive
subjunctive mood?
mood?
C. The house in the valley is for sale,
A. If I were in her place, I would do the same.
D. Tina
B. My notebook
will bringisher
thepaining
red, white and blue one.
supplies.
C. Close all the blinds when you get home.
D. We exercise at the park every day.
2. What is the infinitive phrase in the following sentence?
To arrive, you need to make sure the car has enough gas.
A. To arrive
prohibited.
pr
C. Close all the blinds when you get home.

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D. We exercise at the park every day.
4. Which sentence is written in future simple tense?
A. Th
Thee potato salad will be done by the time you arrive
B. You will be picking her up when her plane lands.
C. I’m going
going to buy a one-way
one-way ticket to Indonesia.
D. By the time I turn 10, my stamp collection will be huge.
5. Wh
Which
ich option changes the underlined adjective to its comparative form?
Jeanette’s little sister is as naughty as her.
A. Jean
Jeanette’s
ette’s little sister is as naughty as her.
B. Jeanette’s little sister is as a little naughty.
C. Jeanette’s little sister is naughtier than her.
D. Jeanette’s little sister is the naughtiest one.
4. Which sentence is written in future simple tense?
A. The potato salad will be done by the time you arrive
B. You will be picking her up when her plane lands.
6. Identify the participle in the following sentence.
C. I’m going to buy a one-way ticket to Indonesia.
The fresh kiwi, covered thoroughly with fuzz, ripened a bit quickly.
D. By the time I turn 10, my stamp collection will be huge.
A. fresh
B. covered
C. bit
5. Which option changes the underlined adjective to its comparative form?
D. kiwi
Jeanette’s little sister is as naughty as her.
A. Jeanette’s little sister is as naughty as her.
B. Jeanette’s little sister is as a little naughty.
C. Jeanette’s little sister is naughtier than her.
I first met him at a lake in Arkansas where I lived when I was a young child.
child.
D. Jeanette’s little sister is the naughtiest one.
A. noun clause
B. relative clause
C. main clause
6. Identify the participle in the following sentence.
D. adverb clause
The fresh kiwi, covered thoroughly with fuzz, ripened a bit quickly.
A. fresh
B. covered
8. What is the verb mood in the sentence below?
C. bit
Have you finished using the ketchup?
D. kiwi
A. in
indicative
dicative
B. imperative
C. subjunct
subjunctive
ive
D. conditional
I first met him at a lake in Arkansas where I lived when I was a young child.
A. noun clause
B. relative clause
C. main clause
D. adverb clause
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Have you finished using the ketchup?
A. indicative
B. imperative
C. subjunctive
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D. conditional
9. Which option completes the sentence in present continuous tense?
Destiny ____________ about the way she spends her free time.
A. has been smart
B. has been being
C. is smart
D. is being smart
10. Identify the type of adverbial clause that is underlined in the sentence below.
Cole was afraid to complain about the mess lest he annoyed his roommates.
A. ad
adverbial
verbial clause of condition
B. adverbial clause of comparison
9. C.
Which option
adverbial
adverb completes
ial clause the sentence in present continuous tense?
of manner
Destiny ____________
D. adverbial about the way she spends her free time.
clause of purpose
A. has been smart
B. has been being
C. is smart
D. is being smart
10. Identify the type of adverbial clause that is underlined in the sentence below.
Cole was afraid to complain about the mess lest he annoyed his roommates.
A. adverbial clause of condition
B. adverbial clause of comparison
C. adverbial clause of manner
D. adverbial clause of purpose
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ANSWERS
Quiz 2
1. B This contains a dangling modifier.

2. A To arrive; An infinitive phrase is a group of words that uses an infinitive
infinitive (“to
(“to ”+ verb).
3. A This sentence is written in a subjunctive mood. It expresses a wish, proposal, or
suggestion.
4. C This sentence is written in a future simple tense, which is used whenwhen we plan or make a
decision to do something.
5. C Naughtier is the comparative form of the adjective ‘naughty’.
6. B covered; The word covered is a participle because it is a verb used as an adjective.
7. C main clause; The underlined section in the sentence
sentence is a main clause, since it contains a
verb and a subject and can be a sentence on its own.
ANSWERS
8. A indicative; An indicative verb mood
Grammar expresses
and Usagea–statement
statemen t or question.
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9. D is being smart; The present continue tense
Quiz shows
sho
2 ws that an ongoing action is happening
1. B now.
This contains a dangling modifier.
2.
10. A
D To arrive; clause
adverbial An infinitive phraseThis
of purpose; is atype
group
ofof words that
adverbial usesshows
clause an infinitive (“to ”+ verb).
why something is
3. A happening.
This sentence is written in a subjunctive mood. It expresses a wish, proposal, or
suggestion.
4. C This sentence is written in a future simple tense, which is used when we plan or make a
decision to do something.
5. C Naughtier is the comparative form of the adjective ‘naughty’.
6. B covered; The word covered is a participle because it is a verb used as an adjective.
7. C main clause; The underlined section in the sentence is a main clause, since it contains a
verb and a subject and can be a sentence on its own.
8. A indicative; An indicative verb mood expresses a statement or question.
9. D is being smart; The present continue tense shows that an ongoing action is happening
now.
10. D adverbial clause of purpose; This type of adverbial clause shows why something is
happening.
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Language Questio
Questions
8 Grade
th

ge - Advance
Advancedd
10 Questions
Quiz 1

answers the
question.
1. Which of the following options is an infinitive phrase?

A. to a brighter tomorrow th
B. to the movies
C. for more information
D. to get a medical degree

2. 8 Grade
Which option correctly completes the sentence below?
Did you remember ________ it off before you left
Grammar and Usagelef-tAdvance today?
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A. turning
B. to turn 10 Questions
C. turned Quiz 1
1. D. turns
Which
question. of the following options is an infinitive phrase?
A. to a brighter tomorrow
B. to the movies
3. C.
Complete
for more the following sentence in the past perfect
information perfect tense form.
D. toI _______________ the letter before he apologized.
get a medical degree
A. had written
B. will have written
2. C. wrote
D. was
Did writing
you remember ________ it off before you left today?
A. turning
D. turns
3. Complete the following sentence in the past perfect tense form.
B. will have written 17

C. wrote
4. Determine what the underlined infinitive phrase is functioning as in the sentence below.
The hot chocolate factory is fun to visit on a cold day.
A. ad
adverb
verb
B. adjective
C. noun – subject
D. noun – direct object
5. Wh
Whatat is the prepositional phrase in the following sentence?
The owner of the ice cream shop had given Julie free ice-cream and extra toppings.
A. he owner
B. of the ice cream shop
C. had given Julie
4. Determine what the underlined infinitive phrase is functioning as in the sentence below.
D. and extra toppings
The hot chocolate factory is fun to visit on a cold day.
A. adverb
B. adjective
6. Which word correctly completes the following sentence?
C. noun
He was– subject
______ tired that he fell asleep on the car ride home.
D. very
A. noun – direct object
B. overly
C. so
5. What is the prepositional phrase in the following sentence?
D. too
The owner of the ice cream shop had given Julie free ice-cream and extra toppings.
A. he owner
B. of the ice cream shop
7. What type of phrase is underlined in the sentence below?
C. had
Thatgiven Juliethe one with the red shirt, is always angry.
woman,
D. and extra toppings
A. participle phrase
B. gerund phrase
C. infinitive phrase
6. Which word correctly completes the following sentence?
D. appositive phrase
He was ______ tired that he fell asleep on the car ride home.
A. very
B. overly
C. so
Choose the mountain bike, not the commuting bike.
D. too
A. in
indicative
dicative
B. imperative
C. subjunctive
D. conditional
That woman, the one with the red shirt, is always angry.
A. participle phrase
B. gerund phrase
prohibited.
pr

Choose the mountain bike, not the commuting bike.
B. imperative
C. subjunctive 18
D. conditional
9. Identify the type of clause that is underlined in the sentence below.
Because my sister loves stuffed crust pizza, we always go to Pizza Hut on her birthday.
A. su
subordinate
bordinate clause
B. relative clause
C. noun clause
clause
D. main clause
10. Wh
Whatat is the verb tense of the sentence below?
The subway system will be increasing ticket prices
prices later this month.
A. future simple tense
B. present continuous tense
9. C. futurethe
Identify progressive tensethat is underlined in the sentence below.
type of clause
Because
D. future my sister
perfect tenseloves stuffed crust pizza, we always go to Pizza Hut on her birthday.
A. subordinate clause
B. relative clause
C. noun clause
D. main clause
10. What is the verb tense of the sentence below?

The subway system will be increasing ticket prices later this month.
A. future simple tense
B. present continuous tense
C. future progressive tense
D. future perfect tense
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ANSWERS
Grammar and Usage – Advanced
Quiz 1
1. D to get a medical degree; An infinitive phrase is made up of an infinitive verb and any
modifying adverbs or prepositional phrases.
2. B to turn; This is the correct verb tense for this sentence.
3. A had written; This option has the verb in the past perfect tense.
4. A adverb; The infinitive phrase in this sentence is functioning
functioning as an adverb because it is
describing the ‘when’ of a verb.
5. B of the ice cream shop; Prepositional phrases function as adjectives
adjectives or adverb phrases to
modify other words in the sentence.
6. C so; The word
word ‘so’ as an adjective would be the correct word to complete this sentence.
7. D appositive phrase; An appositive phrase identifies or explains the noun or pronoun it
ANSWERS
follows. Grammar and Usage – Advanced
8. B imperative; An imperativ
imperativee sentence issues
Quiza1command or instruction.
1.
9. A subordinate clause; A subordinate clause williscontain
D to get a medical degree; An infinitive phrase made up of an infinitive
a subject verbbut
and a verb, andis any
not an
modifying adverbs
independent clause. or prepositional phrases.
2. B to turnprogressive
10. C future ; This is the correct verbfuture
tense; The tenseprogressive
for this sentence.
tense indicates a continuing action or
3. A something
had written;that
Thiswill
option has the
be happening. verb in the past perfect tense.
4. A adverb; The infinitive phrase in this sentence is functioning as an adverb because it is
describing the ‘when’ of a verb.
5. B of the ice cream shop; Prepositional phrases function as adjectives or adverb phrases to
modify other words in the sentence.
6. C so; The word ‘so’ as an adjective would be the correct word to complete this sentence.
7. D appositive phrase; An appositive phrase identifies or explains the noun or pronoun it
follows.
8. B imperative; An imperative sentence issues a command or instruction.
9. A subordinate clause; A subordinate clause will contain a subject and a verb, but is not an
independent clause.
10. C future progressive tense; The future progressive tense indicates a continuing action or
something that will be happening.
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Language Questio
Questions
8 Grade
th

ge - Advance
Advancedd
10 Questions
Quiz 2

answers the
question.
1. Identify the gerund phrase in the following sentence.

Going to a space museum might please th your desire for new experiences.
experiences.
A. Goin
Goingg to a space museum
B. might please your desire
C. your desire for
D. for new experiences
8 Grade
Grammar
My greatest aspiration and roller
is to ride every Usage - Advance
coaster on earth.d
A. participle phrase 10 Questions
B. gerund phrase Quiz 2
C. infinitiveIdentify
Directions: phrase the choice that best completes the statement or answers the
1. Identify
question. the gerund phrase in the following sentence.
Going to a space museum might please your desire for new experiences.
A. Going to a space museum
B. might please your desire
3. Which option contains the verb phrase correctly underlined
underlined??
C. your desire
A. Hann
Hannah
ah mightforeat tortilla chips and salsa.
D. for newkids
B. Those experiences
are not thinking very wisely.
C. You must rinse your teeth now.
D. The bird is building a new nest for her babies.
My greatest aspiration is to ride every roller coaster on earth.
prohibited.
pr
B. Those kids are not thinking very wisely.

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C. You must rinse your teeth now.
D. The bird is building a new nest for her babies.
4. Determine what the infinitive phrase is functioning as in the sentence below.
Jessie decided to take the scooter for a rest drive.
A. ad
adverb
verb
B. adjective
C. noun – subject
5. Which of the following sentences consists of an adverbial clause of concession/contrast?

A. Even though I had just eaten, I took a piece of my my mother’s homemade pie.
B. The actor has to get to know his or her character in order to represent them accurately.
C. I watch black and white moves because they are classics.
D. At the park in New Haven, I swung on the swing set like I was a child.
4. Determine what the infinitive phrase is functioning as in the sentence below.
Jessie decided to take the scooter for a rest drive.
A. adverb
6. B.
adjective
We _________
C. noun – subject to clean the entire house by Monday.
A. have
B. had
C. haved
5. D. has of the following sentences consists of an adverbial clause of concession/contrast?
Which
A. Even though I had just eaten, I took a piece of my mother’s homemade pie.
B. The actor has to get to know his or her character in order to represent them accurately.
7. C.
What kind black
I watch of adjective is underlined
and white moves becausein the they
sentenc
sentence
areeclassics.
below?
D. AtTheir
the younger son,Haven,
park in New Felix, isI going
swungtoonsummer camp.
the swing set like I was a child.
A. su
superlative
perlative
B. compound
6. C. comparative
D. proper
We _________ to clean the entire house by Monday.
A. have
B. had
8. C.
What
Wh at is the adverb clause in the following sentence?
haved
Fallingwater was named by Frank Lloyd Wright, the architectarchitect and designer of this
D. has
beautiful home.
A. Fallin
Fallingwater
gwater was named by
B. by Frank Lloyd Wright
7. What kind of adjective is underlined in the sentence below?
C. the architect and designer
Their younger son, Felix, is going to summer camp.
D. this beautiful home
A. superlative
B. compound
C. comparative
D. proper
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8. What is the adverb clause in the following sentence?

Fallingwater was named by Frank Lloyd Wright, the architect and designer of this
B. by Frank Lloyd Wright 22

C. the architect and designer
D. this beautiful home
9. Identify the function of the underlined noun in the sentence below.
Who brought the cheese and crackers?
A. su
subject
bject
B. predicate noun
C. possessive noun
D. direct object
10. Wh
Whatat is the verb tense of the sentence below?
As I spoke, the children were giggling at my wittiness.
A. past simple tense
B. past continuous tense
9. C. present
Identify theprogressive
function oftense
the underlined noun in the sentence below.
Whoperfect
D. past brought the cheese and crackers?
tense
A. subject
B. predicate noun
C. possessive noun
D. direct object
10. What is the verb tense of the sentence below?

As I spoke, the children were giggling at my wittiness.
A. past simple tense
B. past continuous tense
C. present progressive tense
D. past perfect tense
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ANSWERS
Grammar and Usage – Advanced
Quiz 2
1. A Going to a space museum; A gerund phrase acts as the noun of the sentence and starts
with a gerund.
2. C infinitive phrase; An infinitive phrase begins with an infinitive andand functions
functions as a noun,
adverb or adjective. It starts with the word to.
3. B This option correctly identifies the verb phrase in the sentence, which comprises of an
auxiliary verb and the primary verb.
4. D noun-direct object; The infinitive phrase in this sentence is functioning as a direct
object, because to take is the direct object of the main verb decided
decided..
5. A An adverbial clause of concession describes contrasting elements or circumstances.
circumstances.
6. A have; This word completes the sentence in the correct verb tense.
ANSWERS
7. C comparative; Comparative adjectives
Grammar andcontain
Usageonly one syllable or end in ‘y’ or ‘er’.
– Advanced
8. B by Frank Lloyd Wright; The adverb phrasephrase to.
Quizmodifies
2 the verb of the sentence.
sentence.
1. A Going to a space museum; A gerund phrase acts as the
9. D direct object; The direct object is the noun that receives thenoun of the sentence
the action of and starts
the transitive verb.
with a gerund.
10. B past continuous tense; The past continuous tense refers to a continuing action.action.
2. C infinitive phrase; An infinitive phrase begins with an infinitive and functions as a noun,
adverb or adjective. It starts with the word
to take decided
3. B This option correctly identifies the verb phrase in the sentence, which comprises of an
auxiliary verb and the primary verb.
4. D noun-direct object; The infinitive phrase in this sentence is functioning as a direct
object, because is the direct object of the main verb .
5. A An adverbial clause of concession describes contrasting elements or circumstances.
6. A have; This word completes the sentence in the correct verb tense.
7. C comparative; Comparative adjectives contain only one syllable or end in ‘y’ or ‘er’.
8. B by Frank Lloyd Wright; The adverb phrase modifies the verb of the sentence.
9. D direct object; The direct object is the noun that receives the action of the transitive verb.
10. B past continuous tense; The past continuous tense refers to a continuing action.
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Language Questio
Questions
8 Grade
th
Knowledge of Language - Basic

10 Questions
Quiz 1

answers the
question.
1. Wh
Which
ich option best completes the following
th sentence in a passive voice?
They ____________ to the ski resort.
A. have been invited
B. have been inviting
C. have invited
D. None of the above
8 Grade
2. What
Wh at is the verb mood in the sentence below?
10 Questions
If only you would have asked, I would have lent you my snow boots.
A. in
indicative
dicative Quiz 1
B. subjunctive
question.
1. C.
Whinterrogative
ich option best completes the following sentence in a passive voice?
They ____________ to the ski resort.
D. conditional
A. have been invited
B. have been inviting
C. have invited
D. None of the above
prohibited.
pr
B. subjunctive
C. interrogative
D. conditional
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3. Which option will fix the run-on sentence below best?
People aren’t aware that stagnant water may contain harmful bacteria swimming in it
may be very dangerous.
A. bacteria; Swimming
B. bacteria, and swimming
C. bacteria: swimming
D. Correct as is
4. Which sentence could be left out of the following passage?

(1) Fauja Sing is the oldest person to complete a marathon. (2) He began running when he
was 89 with hope of alleviating his depression. (3) At the age of 101, he ran his last race in
in
the Hong Kong Marathon. (4) He makes sure to eat a healthy and nutritious breakfa
breakfafast
st
3. Which
everyoption will fix the run-on sentence below best?
morning.
People aren’t
A. Sentence 1 aware that stagnant water may contain harmful bacteria swimming in it
may be very dangerous.
B. Sentence 2
A. bacteria; Swimming
C. Sentence 3
B. bacteria, and swimming
D. Sen
Sentence
tence 4
C. bacteria: swimming
D. Correct as is
5. What connective word would best complete the following sentence?

Aunt Vicky refused to have a cake _______ all the kids at the party had a piece.
4. Which sentence could be left out of the following passage?
A. before
(1) Fauja Sing is the oldest person to complete a marathon. (2) He began running when he
B. during
was 89 with hope of alleviating his depression. (3) At the age of 101, he ran his last race in
C. unt
until
the ilHong Kong Marathon. (4) He makes sure to eat a healthy and nutritious breakfa st
D. every
if morning.
A. Sentence 1
B. Sentence 2
6. C.
Which
Wh ich option3 completes the following sentence with a conditional verb mood?
Sentence
If the
D. Sen smoke
tence 4 detector goes off_________________________.
A. we would go to the nearest exit.
B. we went to the nearest exit.
C. we opened the doors.
5. What connective word would best complete the following sentence?
D. we
Auntrun.
Vicky refused to have a cake _______ all the kids at the party had a piece.
A. before
B. during
C. until
D. if
prohibited.
pr
B. we went to the nearest exit.

C. we opened the doors.
D. we run.
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7. What is the purpose of the text below?
The thing about me is that I hate commercials. The people seem fake and they are only
trying to make you want something that you don’t need. Often, the commercial is much
longer than it needs to be and just drags on. It’s annoying that
that they have to interrupt my
show just when it is getting to the best part!
A. to narrate
B. to explain
C. to express feelings
D. to persuade
8. Which option completes the sentence below in a subjunctive mood?

You would have made it to the top of the mountain if you _____________ going.
7. A.
What
keepis the
on purpose of the text below?
Thekept
B. had thingonabout me is that I hate commercials. The people seem fake and they are only
C. kept onto make you want something that you don’t need. Often, the commercial is much
trying
longer than it needs to be and just drags on. It’s annoying that they have to interrupt my
D. have kept on
show just when it is getting to the best part!
A. to narrate
B. to explain
9. What is the tone of the passage below?
Faith Olivera of Tucson, AR., was on her way to Colorado to attend a concert concert on Friday
D. to persuade
when she drove right into a rainstorm and lost grip grip of the wheel and ran over a rock that
broke her tire. Her car swerved through the highway and almost fell into the ditch by the
road.
8. Which In the
option heavy pouring
completes rain, Olivera
the sentence belowran
in out of her car and
a subjunctive mood?waved to passing cars for
help. Thankfully,
You would someone
have made it to pulled
the topover andmountain
of the helped change her tire.
if you _____________ going.
A. calm
keep on
B. passion
had kept on
C. excitement
kept on
D. fear
have kept on
10. Whichiswords
9. What addof
the tone tension to the below?
the passage following passage?
Faith Olivera
Sadie tip-toedofthrough
Tucson,the AR.,quiet
was dark
on her way searching
house to Colorado
searc hing forto
herattend a concert
lost glasses. As on
sheFriday
approached
when she drove the kitchen
right intodoor, she wrapped
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and lost hand
p ofaround the and
the
the wheel coolranbrass knob
over andthat
a rock gave
broke
it hertwist
a slow tire.to
Herthecar swerved
right. through the
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a rat and
scurried almost
past fell into
her feet and the
sentditch by the
her into a
panic.
road. InShetheshuddered
heavy pouringwith rain,
terrorOlivera
and got back
ran outupof with unease.
her car and waved to passing cars for
help. Thankfully,
A. tip-toed, someone
unexpectedly, pulled over and helped change her tire.
shuddered
B. searching, approached, wrapped
A. calm
C.
B. lost, brass knob, rat
passion
D. around, slow, right
C. excitement
D. fear
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10. Which words add tension to the following passage?

Sadie tip-toed through the quiet dark house searching for her lost glasses. As she
panic. She shuddered with terror and got

27back up with unease.
A. tip-toed, unexpectedly, shuddered
ANSWERS
Knowledge of LLanguage
anguage - Basic
Quiz 1
1. A have been invited; This option best completes the sentence using a passive voice.
2. D conditional; A conditional verb mood is used to make make requests or expression of under
what condition something would happen.
3. B bacteria, and swimming; The best option to fix the run-on sentence is to add a
coordinating conjunction and comma.
4. D Sentence 4; 4; The passage is focused on Fauja’s running record, and information
information about
his breakfast could be left out.
5. C unt
until;
il; The word ‘until’ would
would be the correct connective word for this sentence.
6. A we would go to the nearest exit; The conditional verb mood speaks of an event event in a
hypothetical setting.
ANSWERS
7. C to express feelings; The text is an expressive writing,
writing, in which the author communicates
their feelings.
1. Quiz 1 the sentence using a passive voice.
8. A havekept
B had beenon;
invited; This option
A subjunctive moodbest
is completes
used to express a wish, a demand, or a suggestion.
2.
9. D fear; The tone of the writer in this passage is of fear.e requests or expression of under
D conditional ; A conditional verb mood is used to mak
10. A what condition
tip-toed, something
unexpectedly, would happen.
shuddered ; These words add tension and suspense to the
3. B passage.
bacteria, and swimming; The best option to fix the run-on sentence is to add a
coordinating conjunction and comma.
4. D Sentence 4; The passage is focused on Fauja’s running record, and information about
his breakfast could be left out.
5. C until; The word ‘until’ would be the correct connective word for this sentence.
6. A we would go to the nearest exit; The conditional verb mood speaks of an event in a
hypothetical setting.
7. C to express feelings; The text is an expressive writing, in which the author communicates
their feelings.
8. B had kept on; A subjunctive mood is used to express a wish, a demand, or a suggestion.
9. D fear; The tone of the writer in this passage is of fear.
10. A tip-toed, unexpectedly, shuddered; These words add tension and suspense to the
passage.
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Language Questio
Questions
8 Grade
th
Knowledge of Language - Profic

Proficient
ient
10 Questions
Quiz 1

answers the
question.
1. Which
Which of the following is a run-on sentence?
th
A. Th
There
ere is a science quiz today, I assume you are prepared for it.
it.
B. Our music teacher gives us a lot of free time, so we usually do homework.
C. Forty people came to the ceremony, and even more came to the after party.
party.
D. Candace wanted a red lollipop, but she got blue one.
8 Grade
2. Which word in the following sentence should be italicized to add emphasis?
Knowledge of Language
Did you watch the monster truck show? It was like
- Proficient
like – boom, bang- race over!
A. watch 10 Questions
B. monster truck Quiz 1
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the
C. boom, bang
Directions:
question.
D. race over
1. Which of the following is a run-on sentence?
A. There is a science quiz today, I assume you are prepared for it.
B. Our music teacher gives us a lot of free time, so we usually do homework.
C. Forty people came to the ceremony, and even more came to the after party.
D. Candace wanted a red lollipop, but she got blue one.
watch
2. Which wordtruck
monster in the following sentence should be italicized to add emphasis?
Did you watch
boom, bang the monster truck show? It was like – boom, bang- race over!
A. race over
prohibited.
pr
D.
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3. What style of writing is used in the passage below?
The one week I spent in Cape Town, South Africa was the best time of my life. When we
got there, we hopped off and got to our hotel. It was situated the perfect distance from
Boulders Beach. By the water, I built sandcastles, played volleyball, and sunbathed. Being
from a beach town myself, I felt right at home in a foreign country.
A. persuasive
B. narrative
C. expositor
expositoryy
D. argumentative
4. Which sentence below is considered non-standard English?

A. Th
They
ey haven’t got anything.
3. B.
What style
I can’t of writing
make is used
it to the in the passage below?
assembly.
The one week I spent in Cape Town, South Africa was the best time of my life. When we
C. I used the wrong key, didn’t I?
got there, we hopped off and got to our hotel. It was situated the perfect distance from
D. We was there
Boulders yesterday.
Beach. By the water, I built sandcastles, played volleyball, and sunbathed. Being
from a beach town myself, I felt right at home in a foreign country.
A. persuasive
5. B.
What is the mood of the following paragraph?
narrative
Amelia stretched
C. expositor y out on her towel and relaxed to the sound of the waves. The sand felt
warm on her toes and the breeze gently tussled her hair. In the distance she
D. argumentative she could hear
the excited children playing, and laughter from happy families. She took a deep br
b reath
and all her muscles relaxed. Amelia was in no hurry to get back home, she
she felt completely
at rest.
4. A.
Which sentence below is considered non-standard English?
dramatic
A. Th ey
B. demandinghaven’t got anything.
B. I can’t make it to the assembly.
C. insecure
C. Ipeaceful
D. used the wrong key, didn’t I?
D. We was there yesterday.
6. Which sentence demonstrates redundant writing? writing?

A. We also need to consider the impact of climate change to the environment as well.
5. What is the mood of the following paragraph?
B. After exploring
Amelia a cemetery
stretched out on her at towel
night, and
he started
relaxedtotobelieve in ghosts.
the sound of the waves. The sand felt
C. His mom
warm ongave him sunblock,
her toes but hisgently
and the breeze burned skin was
tussled proofInhethe
her hair. diddistance
not usesit.
he could hear
D. Today is the children
the excited day that playing,
I will beat mylaughter
and mile time.
from happy families. She took a deep b reath
and all her muscles relaxed. Amelia was in no hurry to get back home, she felt completely
at rest.
A. dramatic
B. demanding
C. insecure
D. peaceful
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A. We also need to consider the impact of climate change to the environment as well.
B. After exploring a cemetery at night, he started to believe in ghosts.
C. His mom gave him sunblock, but his burned skin was proof he did not use it.
D. Today is the day that I will beat my mile time.
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7. Wh
Which
ich sentence in the passage below is irrelevant?
(A) Pizza is so common in our lives that we never think of its origins.
origins. (B) Who first made
pizza? (C) The modern pizza we eat today evolved from a flatbread dish in Naples. (D)
Naples is near Mount Vesuvius, the volcano that destroyed Pompeii.
A. Sen
Sentence
tence A
B. Sentence B
C. Sentence C
D. Sentence D
8. Which is the best option to compete the following sentence?

Rarely _________ such a beautiful display of empathy.
A. h
7. Which ad sentence
I seen in the passage below is irrelevant?
B. I (A)
hadPizza
seenis so common in our lives that we never think of its origins. (B) Who first made
C. seen
pizza?I had
(C) The modern pizza we eat today evolved from a flatbread dish in Naples. (D)
D. had seen
Naples is near Mount Vesuvius, the volcano that destroyed Pompeii.
A. Sentence A
B. Sentence B
9. C.
Which sentence
Sentence C does not express uncertainty?
A. I suppose
D. Sentence D exercising in the morning is a better option.
B. As far as I am aware, the concert is postponed.
C. The cliffs look scary and I will not go near them.
8. D. I amispossibly
Which the bestgoing to to
option need a ride to
compete thethe post office.
offic
following e.
sentence?
Rarely _________ such a beautiful display of empathy.
A. had I seen
10. B. I hadadjective
Which seen is best to complete the scene below?
C. seen I had was ________ out of all her friends.
Her house
D.
A. fhad seen
arther
B. the farthest
C. more far
9. D.
Which sentence
the most does not express uncertainty?
furthest
A. I suppose exercising in the morning is a better option.
B. As far as I am aware, the concert is postponed.
C. The cliffs look scary and I will not go near them.
D. I am possibly going to need a ride to the post office.
10. Which adjective is best to complete the scene below?

Her house was ________ out of all her friends.
TestingMo
C. more far
D. the most furthest
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ANSWERS
anguage - Proficient
Proficient
Quiz 1
1. A This option contains a run-on sentence.

2. C boom, bang; This sentence contains an onomatopoeia and it should be italicized to add
emphasis.
3. B narrative; This passage is a narrative because it tells an account
account of events.
4. D We was there yesterday; Non-standard English does not follow the rules of the standard
English dialect.
5. D peaceful; The general feelings provoked in the reader through this passage are peaceful.
peaceful.
6. A This sentence is redundant because ‘Also’ and ‘as well’ serve the same function.
7. D This sentence is off topic, therefore irrelevant to the passage.
8. A had I seen; This is the best option to complete the sentence.
ANSWERS
9. C This sentence expresses certainty as to how they feel the cliffs look (scary), not
not
Knowledge of Language - Proficient
uncertainty.
1. Quiz 1
10. A
B This option contains
the farthest; a run-on
The degree sentence
of adjective for. this sentence should be the superlative.
2. C boom, bang; This sentence contains an onomatopoeia and it should be italicized to add
emphasis.
3. B narrative; This passage is a narrative because it tells an account of events.
4. D We was there yesterday; Non-standard English does not follow the rules of the standard
English dialect.
5. D peaceful; The general feelings provoked in the reader through this passage are peaceful.
6. A This sentence is redundant because ‘Also’ and ‘as well’ serve the same function.
7. D This sentence is off topic, therefore irrelevant to the passage.
8. A had I seen; This is the best option to complete the sentence.
9. C This sentence expresses certainty as to how they feel the cliffs look (scary), not
uncertainty.
10. B the farthest; The degree of adjective for this sentence should be the superlative.
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8 Grade
th
Knowledge of Language - AdAdvanced

vanced
10 Questions
Quiz 1

answers the
question.
1. Which option correctly completes the sentence below?

I told Weston ________ do it. th
A. to not
B. to don’t
C. not to
D. don’t
8 Grade
2. What style of writing would a student use if given the prompt below?
Knowledge
Write about a time of Language
you had to apologize. - Advanced
Include details of how the situation developed
and how you realized you had to10 Questions
apologize.
A. persuasive Quiz 1
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the
B. narrative
Directions:
1. Which
expositoryy correctly completes the sentence below?
question. option
C. expositor
I told Weston ________ do it.
D. argumentative
A. to not
B. to don’t
3. C. not to
Which word can be omitted from the sentence below?
D. don’t
Where is the large basket that the Rotary Club marked for donations?
A. large
B. that
2. C.
What
Clubstyle of writing would a student use if given the prompt below?
Write about a time you had to apologize. Include details of how the situation developed
D. for
and how you realized you had to apologize.
C. expository
D. argumentative
3. Which word can be omitted from the sentence below?

Where is the large basket that the Rotary Club marked for donations?
A. large 33
B. that
4. What is the mood of the following paragraph?
The fire alarm went off from Roland’s burnt toast and he scurried to get the broom. With
the broomstick, he poked and prodded the alarm hoping the annoying beeping would
cease. His sister observed the sight with amusement. With one last thud, it came crashing
down and the cat, who was sleeping nearby, rocketed out of the room!
A. chao
chaotic
tic
B. peaceful
C. passionate
D. eerie
5. Which
Which of the following would be an example of process writing?
A. An editorial about what’s wrong with our public transportation
transportation system
4. B.
What is the mood of the following paragraph?
An article about the causes and effects of litter in our cities
C. AThe
2001 fireWhirlpool
alarm went off from
washer Roland
repair book’s burnt toast and he scurried to get the broom. With
the broomstick, he poked and prodded the alarm hoping the annoying beeping would
D. A paper comparing the similarities and differences of dog breeds
cease. His sister observed the sight with amusement. With one last thud, it came crashing
down and the cat, who was sleeping nearby, rocketed out of the room!
A. chaotic
6. B.
Which sentence has an example of redundancy?
peaceful
A.
C. A smile can make a person’s day, and the best part is that they’re free!
passionate
B.
D. Please
eerie tell me that you don’t work at the Subway downtown.
C. Fifty people arrived at the surprise party for my mother.
D. To summarize briefly, the wedding was the everything everything I hoped for.
5. Which of the following would be an example of process writing?
A. An editorial about what’s wrong with our public transportation system
7. B. An article
Which optionabout the causes
is an example of and effects
indirect of litter in our cities
speech?
A.C.Manuel
A 2001 saidWhirlpool washer
he liked it a lotrepair
but itbook
was too “spicy”.
B. She said “I’m going to San Franciscoand
D. A paper comparing the similarities differences of dog breeds
today.”
C. We said to her, “Don’t delay your appointment.”
D. Victor said, “I am incredibly
incredibly excited for the first day of school.”
6. Which sentence has an example of redundancy?
A. A smile can make a person’s day, and the best part is that they’re free!
8. B.
Which
Wh ich sentence
Please tell meinthat
NOT andon’t
you example
workofata the
subjunctive mood?
Subway downtown.
A.
C. IFifty
suggest
suggest
peoplethatarrived
Leo plays thesurprise
at the guitar for tonight’s
party for myshow.
mother.
B.
D. ITowas in your position
summarize briefly, several weekswas
the wedding ago.the everything I hoped for.
C. If I were in a good financial position, I would buy buy that house.
D. I wouldn’t go to that part of town if I were you.
7. Which option is an example of indirect speech?
A. Manuel said he liked it a lot but it was too “spicy”.
B. She said “I’m going to San Francisco today.”
C. We said to her, “Don’t delay your appointment.”
8. Which sentence in NOT an example of a subjunctive mood?
B. I was in your position several weeks ago.

34 buy that house.
C. If I were in a good financial position, I would
D. I wouldn’t go to that part of town if I were you.
9. Wh
Whatat is an active voice?
A. when the subject of the sentence talks a lot
B. a sentence that has a lot of action
C. a sentence in which the subject is performing the action
D. when the subject is acted upon instead of doing the action
10. Which sentence is written in a passive voice?

A. So
Someday,
meday, that watch will be handed down to me by my father.
B. My uncle always changes the filter in our air conditioners by himself.
C. I made oatmeal raisin cookies for the study group.
D. My great aunt made that sculpture.
9. What is an active voice?
A. when the subject of the sentence talks a lot
B. a sentence that has a lot of action
C. a sentence in which the subject is performing the action
D. when the subject is acted upon instead of doing the action
10. Which sentence is written in a passive voice?

A. Someday, that watch will be handed down to me by my father.
B. My uncle always changes the filter in our air conditioners by himself.
C. I made oatmeal raisin cookies for the study group.
D. My great aunt made that sculpture.
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ANSWERS
anguage - Advanced
Quiz 1
1. C not to; This option is correct as it avoids the split infinitive.

2. B narrative; This prompt will lead the student to write a narrative piece, which tells a story
about something that happened.
3. B that; Since this is an object relative clause, the word ‘that’ can be omitted.
4. A chaotic; The tone in this passage is one of chaos and disorder.
5. C A 2001 Whirlpool washer repair book; Process writing is a type of expository writing that
is used in an instruction manual for readers to follow sequential directions.
6. D This sentence is redundant because ‘summarize and ‘briefly’ serve the same function.
7. A Indirect speech is known as reported speech and has the purpose of reporting something
someone said in the past. ANSWERS
8. B The subjunctive verbKnowledge
mood expresses of Laanguage
wish, a suggestion
wish, - Advanced a command or a condition
that is contingent. Quiz 1
1.
9. C not
C to; This
An active option
voice is correct
describes as it avoids
a sentence the the
where splitsubject
infinitive.
performs the action
action stated by the
2. B verb
narrative;
. This prompt will lead the student to write a narrative piece, which tells a story
10. A about something
This sentence is inthat happened.
a passive voice since the subject is acted on by the verb.
3. B that; Since this is an object relative clause, the word ‘that’ can be omitted.
4. A chaotic; The tone in this passage is one of chaos and disorder.
5. C A 2001 Whirlpool washer repair book; Process writing is a type of expository writing that
is used in an instruction manual for readers to follow sequential directions.
6. D This sentence is redundant because ‘summarize and ‘briefly’ serve the same function.
7. A Indirect speech is known as reported speech and has the purpose of reporting something
someone said in the past.
8. B The subjunctive verb mood expresses a wish, a suggestion a command or a condition
that is contingent.
9. C An active voice describes a sentence where the subject performs the action stated by the
verb.
10. A This sentence is in a passive voice since the subject is acted on by the verb.
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Language Questio
Questions
8 Grade
th
Mechanics and Punctuation - Basic

10 Questions
Quiz 1

answers the
question.
1. Which
Which sentence is written correctly?
A. It is Gavin’s daughters’ purse. th
B. It
It’’s Gavin’s daughters purse.
C. It is Gavins daughter’s purse.
D. Its Gavin’s daughters purse.

2. Which sentence uses commas correctly?
8 Grade
Mechanics
A. My puppy, who is brown, and
and white, Punctuation
likes - Basic
to take long naps on the old bright red couch.
10likes
B. My puppy, who is brown and white, Questions
to take long naps on the old, bright red couch.
C. My puppy,
Directions: Identify the choice that best Quiz
puppy, who is brown and white, likes to 1 long,
take long, tnaps
completes on the old bright
he statement or anred, couch.
swers the
D. My puppy, who is brown and white, likes to take long naps on the old, bright, red couch.
question.
A. It is Gavin’s daughters’ purse.
3. B. It’s Gavin
Which of the’sfollowing
daughterspunctuation
purse. marks emphasizes the separation of ideas or lists OR is
used
C. It istoGavins
explain, summarize,
daughter or illustrate a thought?
’s purse.
A.
D. commas
Its Gavin’s daughters purse.
B. ellipsis
C. dash
2. D. quotation
Which sentencemarkuses commas correctly?
A. My puppy, who is brown, and white, likes to take long naps on the old bright red couch.
B. ellipsis
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C. dash
D. quotation mark
4. Which word is spelled incorrectly?
A. disbursement
B. dilemna
C. epidemic
D. antecedent
5. Which
Which option uses ellipses incorrectly?
A. Wh
Whatat a beautiful patio it was…such a peaceful place.
B. She told him, “I was um…thinking about visiting you.”
C. I know I saw my phone somewhere…
D. The scuba instructor told us to wear our goggles…fins…and wetsuit.
A. disbursement
6. B.
What
Wh at word is misspelled in the sentence below?
dilemna
The gymnasium can accomidate numerous classes simultaneously.
C. epidemic
A.
D. gymnasiu
gymnasium
antecedentm
B. accomidate
C. numerous
5. D.
Whsimultaneously
ich option uses ellipses incorrectly?
A. What a beautiful patio it was…such a peaceful place.
B. She told him, “I was um…thinking about visiting you.”
7. Which word in the sentence below has the correct capitalization?
C. I know I saw my phone somewhere…
A. My Aunt Kim really loves Jamaican food.
D. The scuba
B. Keonna instructor
is from told us
the Island of to wear
Oahu in our goggles…fins…and wetsuit.
Hawaii.
C. Mary beth went to Mexico to explore the Culture.
D. In many cultures, saint Nicholas is a symbol during Christmastime.
6. What word is misspelled in the sentence below?
The gymnasium can accomidate numerous classes simultaneously.
8. A. gymnasiu
ich optionmuses correct capitalization to complete the sentence?
Which
Wh
B. accomidate
Last _________, a group of _________ went on a boat ride down the ______________.
______________.
C. sp
A. numerous
spring,
ring, British tourists, Nile river
D. Spring,
B. simultaneously
British tourists, Nile River
C. spring, British tourists,
tourists, Nile River
D. Spring, British tourists, Nile river
7. Which word in the sentence below has the correct capitalization?
A. My Aunt Kim really loves Jamaican food.
B. Keonna is from the Island of Oahu in Hawaii.
C. Mary beth went to Mexico to explore the Culture.
D. In many cultures, saint Nicholas is a symbol during Christmastime.
A. spring, British tourists, Nile river

B. Spring, British tourists, Nile River
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9. Identify the correctly spelled word to complete the sentence below?
The United Nations ambassador ___________ announced he was stepping down from
the position.
A. publically
B. publiclly
C. pub
publicaly
licaly
D. publicly
10. Wh
Where
ere should a comma be added in the sentence?
Although you might be correct I need to try it out for myself.
A. af
after
ter although
9. Identify correct
B. after the correctly spelled word to complete the sentence below?
C. after out
The United Nations ambassador ___________ announced he was stepping down from
D. No
thecommas
position.are needed
A. publically
B. publiclly
C. publicaly
D. publicly
10. Where should a comma be added in the sentence?

Although you might be correct I need to try it out for myself.
A. after although
B. after correct
C. after out
D. No commas are needed
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ANSWERS
Mechanics and Punctuations
Punctuations - Basic
Basic
Quiz 1
1. A This sentence is the only option punctuated correctly.

2. B This sentence uses all the necessary commas.
3. C dash;; A dash is used to insert a phrase or clause the
dash the writer wants to call attention to.
4. B dilemna; The correct spelling is dilemma.
5. D This sentence uses ellipses when the correct punctuation would be commas.
commas.
6. B accomidate; The correct spelling is ‘accommodate.’
7. A This is the only option that is contains the correct capitalization.
8. C spring, British tourists, Nile River; Only proper nouns are capitalized.
9. D publicly; This is the correct spelling of the word.
10. B after correct; A comma is necessary after the word correct to separate the introductory
ANSWERS
clause.
Mechanicsdilemma.
and Punctuations - Basic
1. A Quiz 1correctly.
This sentence is the only option punctuated
2. B This sentence uses all the necessary commas.
3. C dash; A dash is used to insert a phrase or clause the writer wants to call attention to.
4. B dilemna; The correct spelling is
5. D This sentence uses ellipses when the correct punctuation would be commas.
6. B accomidate; The correct spelling is ‘accommodate.’
7. A This is the only option that is contains the correct capitalization.
8. C spring, British tourists, Nile River; Only proper nouns are capitalized.
9. D publicly; This is the correct spelling of the word.
10. B after correct; A comma is necessary after the word correct to separate the introductory
clause.
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Questions
8 Grade
th
Mechanics and Punctuation - Profi

Proficient
cient
10 Questions
Quiz 1

answers the
question.
1. Choose the correctly spelled word to complete the sentence below.

Personal __________ is the practice of taking care of your body by bathing,
bathing, washing your
hands, brushing your teeth, and more.
th
A. hygeine
B. higene
C. hygiene
D. hygene
8 Grade
2. Wh
Where
ere can an ellipsis be placed in the following sentence?
After swim class Mechanics and Punctuation
I went to his house, which was nearby,- Profi cient
and then came home.
A. Pla
Place 10 Questions
ce an ellipsis after the word class
B. Place anIdentify
Directions: the “choice
ellipsis after went” tothat best “completes
Quiz
preplace his house”the statement or answers the
to 1
1. Choose the correctly spelled word to complete the sentence below.
question.
C. Place an ellipsis after “house” to preplace “which was nearby”
Personal __________ is the practice of taking care of your body by bathing, washing your
D. All of the above
hands, brushing your teeth, and more.
A. hygeine
B. higene
3. Which words in the sentence below should be capitalized?
C. hygiene
When visiting the west coast, it is suggested you try the California
California burritos
burritos and visit the
D. hygene
desert town of Joshua tree.
A. West Coast
B. West Coast, Town, Tree
2. C.
WhWest
ere can an ellipsis
Coast, be Town,
Burritos, placedTree
in the following sentence?
After swim class I went to his house, which was nearby, and then came home.
D. West Coast, Tree
D. All of the above
desert town of Joshua tree.

A. West Coast 41
B. West Coast, Town, Tree
4. Which option is correct for this sentence?
My _____________
_____ clock is a family heirloom that has been passed down for three
generations.
A. gran
grandfather’s
dfather’s
B. grandfathers’
C. grandfathers
D. grandfathers’s
5. Which of the following sentences does NOT need a comma?

A. So
Sophie
phie wanted to clean out her closet before fall which seemed very reasonable.
B. She carried the book and the cup with coffee into the sunroom.
4. C.
Which
The option
humanisskeleton
correct has
for this
206 sentence?
bones each with its own name.
D. Isaac Newton who discovered agravity
My __________ ___ _ clock is familychanged
heirloomthe
ththat haswe
e way been passed down
understand for three
the Universe.
generations.
A. grandfather’s
6. B. grandfathers’
Which
Wh ich word is spelled correctly?
C. p
A. grandfathers
rivilege
B. plagerize
D. grandfathers’s
C. professer
D. heirachy
5. Which of the following sentences does NOT need a comma?
7. A. Sophie
If you wanted
wanted to clean
to replace out
the her “to”
word closet
inbefore fall which
the sentence seemed
below, very
which reasonable.
punctuation mark
B. She carried
should be used? the book and the cup with coffee into the sunroom.
C. The
Forhuman skeleton
the weekend has 206 bones
homework, pleaseeach
readwith
agesits17own name.
to 31 from the history book.
A.
D. d ash (Newton
Isaac —) who discovered gravity changed the way we understand the Universe.
B. hyphen (-)
C. comma (,)
6. D.
Whsemicolon
ich word is(;)spelled correctly?
A. privilege
B. plagerize
8. C. professer
Which sentence has a misspelled word(s)?
D. heirachy
A. Th
Thee dog started barking which caused the burglars
burglars to run away in fright.
B. We will vanquish all the weeds from the yard and replenish the soil.
C. The commonwealth wanted wanted to secede from the country.
7. If you wanted to replace the word “to” in the sentence below, which punctuation mark
D. The refrigerator
should be used? came with a warrenty that guarantead they would fix damages.
For the weekend homework, please read ages 17 to 31 from the history book.
A. dash (—)
B. hyphen (-)
D. semicolon (;)
prohibited.
pr
8. Which sentence has a misspelled word(s)?
C. The commonwealth wanted to secede from 42 the country.

D. The refrigerator came with a warrenty that guarantead they would fix damages.
9. Which sentence uses ellipses correctly?
A. If only she was…Oh, never mind that!
B. I was thinking…maybe we should go visit grandma.
C. He said, “I…really am…so sorry to hear that.”
D. All of the above
10. Wh
Which
ich word is spelled incorrectly?
A. eq
equilibria
uilibria
B. erroneous
C. discrepency
D. extricate
9. Which sentence uses ellipses correctly?

A. If only she was…Oh, never mind that!
B. I was thinking…maybe we should go visit grandma.
C. He said, “I…really am…so sorry to hear that.”
D. All of the above

A. equilibria
B. erroneous
C. discrepency
D. extricate
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ANSWERS
Punctuations - Proficient
Proficient
Quiz 1
1. C hygiene; This is the correct spelling of this word.

2. C Place an ellipsis after “house” to preplace “which was nearby”
nearby”;; An ellipsis can be placed
here to create a pause in the sentence and replace the interrupter.
3. D West Coast, Tree; The regions and proper names of places should be capitalized.
4. A grandfather’s; The possessive form of “grandfather” needs the apostrophe before the ‘s’.
5. B This sentence does not require a comma.
6. A privilege; This is the only correctly spelled word. Other words spelled correctly are
plagiarize, professor, and hierarchy.
7. B hyphen (-); A hyphen is used to indicate a range of of numbers.
8. D The misspelled words in this sentence are ‘warranty’ and ‘guaranteed’.
ANSWERS
9. D All of the above; The ellipses are used correctly in
in every option.
Mechanics and Punctuations - Proficient
10. C discrepency; The correct spelling is ‘discrepancy’.
1. C hygiene; This is the correct spelling ofQuiz 1
this word.
2. C Place an ellipsis after “house” to preplace “which was nearby”; An ellipsis can be placed
here to create a pause in the sentence and replace the interrupter.
3. D West Coast, Tree; The regions and proper names of places should be capitalized.
4. A grandfather’s; The possessive form of “grandfather” needs the apostrophe before the ‘s’.
5. B This sentence does not require a comma.
6. A privilege; This is the only correctly spelled word. Other words spelled correctly are
plagiarize, professor, and hierarchy.
7. B hyphen (-); A hyphen is used to indicate a range of numbers.
8. D The misspelled words in this sentence are ‘warranty’ and ‘guaranteed’.
9. D All of the above; The ellipses are used correctly in every option.
10. C discrepency; The correct spelling is ‘discrepancy’.
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Questions
8 Grade
th
Mechanics and Punctuation - AAdvanced

dvanced
10 Questions
Quiz 1

answers the
question.
1. Which
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
A. Sh
She’ll
e’ll need to take a right on Trotman it’s the third
third building on the left.
B. She’ll need to take a right on Trotman;thit’s the third building on the left.
left.
C. She’ll need to take a right on: Trotman, it’s the third building on the left.
D. She’ll need to take a right on Trotman, it’s the third
third building, on the left.

2. In the sentence below,Language Questio
what is the ns colon?
use of the for the MAP Exam®
We have two choices here: stay and8finish Gradethe job, or let it all go to waste.
Mechanics and Punctuation - Advanced
A. to introduce a quotation
B. to set off an introductory element
10 Questions
C. to signalIdentify
further clarification
the choice that best completes the statement or answers the
Directions:
D. to emphasize a key point
Quiz 1
1. Wh ich
question. sentence is punctuated correctly?
A. She’ll need to take a right on Trotman it’s the third building on the left.
B. She’ll need to take a right on Trotman; it’s the third building on the left.
3. C.
Which
She’llword
needisto
correctly spelled
take a right on:to complete
Trotman, it’sthe
thesentence below?
third building on the left.
The nurse was very careful with the __________ when she went
D. She’ll need to take a right on Trotman, it’s the third building, on the to left.
take the patient’
patient’s
blood.
A. syringe
B. cyringe
2. In the sentence below, what is the use of the colon?
C. syrenge
We have two choices here: stay and finish the job, or let it all go to waste.
D. tzyringe
A. o introduce a quotation
3. Which word is correctly spelled to complete the sentence below?

The nurse was very careful with the __________ when she went to take the patient’s
B. cyringe 45
C. syrenge
4. Which option is correct for this sentence?
Socrates, a well know Greek ____________, is responsible for a well know quote that
states, “One thing only
only I know, and that is that I know nothing.”
nothing.”
A. philocefer
B. philiosopher
C. philocopher
D. philosopher
5. Which
Which option has the correct punctuation?
A. Th
Thee buffet had her favorite desserts. Flan, brownies, and cream puffs. puffs.
One thing only I know, and that is that I know nothing.”
B. The buffet had her favorite desserts: flan, brownies, and cream puffs. puffs.
4. C.
Which option is correct for this sentence?
The buffet had her favorite desserts; flan, brownies,
brownies, and cream puffs.
Socrates, a
D. All are correctwell know Greek ____________, is responsible for a well know quote that
states, “
A. philocefer
6. B.Which sentence is written correctly?
philiosopher
A. Recent cities the band has played at include Antalya, Turkey; Tokyo, Japan; and Kuala
C. philocopher
Lumpur, Malaysia.
D. philosopher
B. Recent cities the band has played at include Antalya,
Antalya, Turkey: Tokyo, Japan: and Kuala
Lumpur, Malaysia.
5. C.
WhRecent cities
ich option hasthe band
the has played
correct at include Antalya, Turkey, Tokyo, Japan, and Kuala
punctuation?
Lumpur,
A. Th e buffetMalaysia.
had her favorite desserts. Flan, brownies, and cream puffs.
D. Recent
B. The cities
buffet had the band
her has played
favorite at include
desserts: Antalya and
flan, brownies, Turkey; Tokyo
cream Japan; and Kuala
puffs.
Lumpur
C. The Malaysia.
buffet had her favorite desserts; flan, brownies, and cream puffs.
D. All are correct
7. Which sentence shows an appropriate use of an ellipses?

6. A. Thee sentence
Th
Which city of Seattle is a top
is written center for…coffee harvesting and distribution.
correctly?
B. Islands of
A. Recent Bora
cities theBora…are
band hasknown
playedfor
at the luxury
include resortsTurkey;
Antalya, and onTokyo,
-site amenities.
Japan; and Kuala
Lumpur,
C. Years Malaysia.
later…I finally heard back from my pen pal from Switzerland.
B. Recent
D. My brand-cities
newthe bandis…the
phone has played
latestatversion
includeofAnta
thelya, Turkey: Tokyo, Japan: and Kuala
iPhone.
Lumpur, Malaysia.
C. Recent cities the band has played at include Antalya, Turkey, Tokyo, Japan, and Kuala
8. Wh
Which
ich wordMalaysia.
Lumpur, is spelled incorrectly?
A. soprano
sop rano
D. Recent cities the band has played at include Antalya Turkey; Tokyo Japan; and Kuala
B. Lumpur
auxillaryMalaysia.
C. democracy
D. oblivious
7. Which sentence shows an appropriate use of an ellipses?
C. Years later…I finally heard back from my pen pal from Switzerland.
D. My brand-new phone is…the latest version of the iPhone.

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A. soprano
B. auxillary
9. Identify the misspelled word in the sentence below.
After the enterprise was apprehended for counterfeit activity, they had to file for
bankrupcy.
A. en
enterprise
terprise
B. apprehended
C. counterfeit
D. bankrupcy
10. Wh
Whatat is the use of the ellipsis in the sentence below?
We rubbed the golden lamp and then it appeared…a
appeared…a genie!
A. rep
replacement
lacement for omitted words
9. B.
Identify the misspelled
an unfinished thoughtword in the sentence below.
C. aAfter theinto
trail off enterprise
silence was apprehended for counterfeit activity, they had to file for
D. abankrupcy.
pause and effect
A. enterprise
B. apprehended
C. counterfeit
D. bankrupcy
10. What is the use of the ellipsis in the sentence below?

We rubbed the golden lamp and then it appeared…a genie!
A. replacement for omitted words
B. an unfinished thought
C. a trail off into silence
D. a pause and effect
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ANSWERS
Punctuations - Advanced
Advanced
Quiz 1
1. B This sentence uses the semicolon correctly.

2. C To signal further clarification; The colon in this sentence is used to signal clarification
of the first clause.
3. A syringe; This option correctly spells the word ‘syringe’.
‘syringe’.
4. D philosopher; This is the correctly spelled option.
5. B This sentence correctly uses a colon to introduce a series of items.
6. A This sentence correctly uses semicolons and commas to separate the list of cities.
7. C This sentence correct uses an ellipsis to indicate the passing of time.
8. B auxillary; The correct spelling is ‘auxiliary’.
‘auxiliary’.
9. D bankrupcy; The correct spelling of the word is ‘bankruptcy.
ANSWERS
10. D a pause and effect; This sentenand
Mechanics ce uses
Puthe ellipses to- add
nctuations style with pauses and
Advanced
interruptions. Quiz 1
1. B This sentence uses the semicolon correctly.
2. C To signal further clarification; The colon in this sentence is used to signal clarification
of the first clause.
3. A syringe; This option correctly spells the word ‘syringe’.
4. D philosopher; This is the correctly spelled option.
5. B This sentence correctly uses a colon to introduce a series of items.
6. A This sentence correctly uses semicolons and commas to separate the list of cities.
7. C This sentence correct uses an ellipsis to indicate the passing of time.
8. B auxillary; The correct spelling is ‘auxiliary’.
9. D bankrupcy; The correct spelling of the word is ‘bankruptcy.
10. D a pause and effect; This sentence uses the ellipses to add style with pauses and
interruptions.
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Questions
8 Grade
th
Vocabulary and Usage - Basic

10 Questions
Quiz 1

answers the
question.
1. Which sentence is an example of irony?

A. My gym membership expires at the end th f this month.
B. The marriage counselor filed for divorce.
C. The weathered rocking chair reminds me of my grandma.
D. Time was ticking as she tried to set the table on time.

2. Which
Which of the following words does not8contain Gradethe Greek prefix word astro/aster, meaning
star or celestial?
A. ast
asteroid
eroid Vocabulary and Usage - Basic
B. astronauts 10 Questions
C. asterisk Quiz 1
D. astonish
1. Which sentence is an example of irony?
question.
A. My gym membership expires at the end f this month.
B. The marriage counselor filed for divorce.
3. C.
Choose the answerrocking
The weathered that correctly completes
chair reminds me ofthemy
analogy below.
grandma.
Rookie
D. Time wasis ticking
to newas asshe
__________ is the
tried to set to old.
table on time. astro/aster
A. colt
B. trainee
2. C.
Whveteran
ich of the following words does not contain the Greek prefix word , meaning
starrecruit
D. or celestial?
A. asteroid
3. Choose the answer that correctly completes the analogy below.
B. trainee 49
C. veteran
4. Choose the option that completes the sentence with personification.
personification.
The cracked milk carton ________ all over the dairy aisle.
A. bled
B. leaked
C. spilled
D. splattered
5. Which of the following is not a synonym of the word “boycott”?

A. sn
snub
ub
B. spurn
C. exclude
4. D. sanction
Choose the option that completes the sentence with personification.
The cracked milk carton ________ all over the dairy aisle.
A. bled
6. B.
Which word can replace the underlined word below?
leaked
C. spilledcommunity really exceeded my expectations,” Gian said of the array of farms,
“The
animal rehab centers and other organizations that took in the rescued
D. splattered rescued ducks.
A. sectio
sections
ns
B. assortment
C. review
5. Which of the following is not a synonym of the word “boycott”?
D. system
A. snub
B. spurn
C. exclude
7. In the sentence below, we can infer that the underlined word means “verbal or talkative.”
D. sanction
What type of context clue hints at the word’s meaning?
Parrots are often loquacious – very talkative – and friendly.
A. comp
comparison
arison clue
6. Which word can replace the underlined word below?
B. contrast clue
“The community really exceeded my expectations,” Gian said of the array of farms,
C. pun
punctuation
ctuation
animal clue
rehab centers and other organizations that took in the rescued ducks.
D. sectio
A. examplens clue
B. assortment
C. review
8. Which word would best complete the sentence below?
D. system
Kayla was _________ disturbed the moment she walked into the cafeteria
cafeteria and saw the
only option was pizza topped with anchovies.
A. utterly
7. B.
In the sentence below, we can infer that the underlined word means “verbal or talkative.”
deceivingly
What type of context clue hints at the word’s meaning?
C. clumsily
Parrots are often loquacious – very talkative – and friendly.
D. virtually
A. comparison clue
D. example clue
only option was pizza topped with anchovies.

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A. utterly
B. deceivingly
9. The word amiss most nearly means: __________________.
A. (adj.) Shockingly
Shockingly noticeable or evident
B. (n.) A hired household servant
C. (adj.) Improper, not as something should be
D. (v.
(v.)) To di
disscip
ciplililine
ne o
orr p
pun
unis
un ish
is h
10. Which choice matches the definition below?

(v.) feel intense dislike or disgust for.
A. eu
eulogize
logize
amiss
B. laud
C. flagrant
9. D.
Theloathe
word most nearly means: __________________.
A. (adj.) Shockingly noticeable or evident
B. (n.) A hired household servant
C. (adj.) Improper, not as something should be
D. (v.) To discipline or punish
10. Which choice matches the definition below?
A. eulogize
B. laud
(v.) feel intense dislike or disgust for.
C. flagrant
D. loathe
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ANSWERS
Vocabulary and Usage
Usage - Basic
Quiz 1
1. B This sentence contains situational irony, since the outcome is unexpected or humorous. A
‘marriage’ counselor is getting divorced.
2. D astonish; The word ‘astonish’ means to surprise or impress and does not contain the
prefix meaning star or celestial.
3. C veteran; The relationship between the words is word to definition,definition, therefore veteran
would be correct.
4. A bled; Personification is when human traits are added to something that that is not human,
such as a milk carton bleeding.
5. D sanction; The word sanction is an antonym of the word boycott. Boycott means to abstain
from, whereas sanction means in support of.
ANSWERS
6. B assortment; The word assortment can replace the word array for the sentence sentence to
maintain the same meaning.
1. Quiz 1 the outcome is unexpected or humorous. A
7. B Thisctuation
C pun sentenceclue;
punctuation contains situational
The sentence irony,
uses the since
dashes within the text to give the the reader a
‘marriage’ counselor
definition of the word. is getting divorced.
2. D astonish
8. A utterly ; Theword
; The word‘utterly’
‘astonish’ mean
means s to surprise
completely or impress and
or absolutely, doesit not
making the contain the
best fit to
prefix meaning
completely the star or celestial.
sentence.
3.
9. CC veteran; The relationship
(adj.) Improper, betweenshould
not as something the words is word
be; This to de
option is finition, therefore
the definition veteran
of amiss.
10. D would
loathe;beThecorrect.
definition of loathe is intense aversion or to feel extreme
extreme disgust towards.
4. A bled; Personification is when human traits are added to something that is not human,
such as a milk carton bleeding.
5. D sanction; The word sanction is an antonym of the word boycott. Boycott means to abstain
from, whereas sanction means in support of.
6. B assortment; The word assortment can replace the word array for the sentence to
maintain the same meaning.
7. C punctuation clue; The sentence uses the dashes within the text to give the reader a
definition of the word.
8. A utterly; The word ‘utterly’ means completely or absolutely, making it the best fit to
completely the sentence.
9. C (adj.) Improper, not as something should be; This option is the definition of amiss.
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Questions
8 Grade
th

10 Questions
Quiz 2

answers the
question.
1. Using the context clues, what is the meaning

th of the underlined word in the sentence below?
During World War II, foods like meat and butter were scarce, and certain food items were
rationed out to families.
A. ro
rotten
tten
B. in short supply
C. made locally Language Questions for the MAP Exam®
D. prohibited 8 Grade
2. Which word correctly completes the10 Questions
sentence below?
Quiz make
The __________ roof in the gazebo did not 2 sense, since all the rain
rain would come
thoughIdentify
Directions: the holesthe choice
when that best completes the statement or answers the
it rained.
question.
A. perforated
1. B.
Using the context clues, what is the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence below?
permissible
During World War II, foods like meat and butter were scarce, and certain food items were
C. susceptible
rationed out to families.
D. aloft
A. rotten
B. in short supply
C. made locally
D. prohibited
2. Which word correctly completes the sentence below?

rai
prohibited.
pr
A. perforated
B. permissible
C. susceptible
D. aloft
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3. What type of figurative language is used in the se
sentence
ntence below?
Since the beginner class was a breeze, Josie signed up for a more advanced
advanced kickboxing
class.
A. personification
B. si
simile
mile
C. metaphor
D. irony
4. Which of the following words does NOT contain a prefix

prefix??
A. basketball
B. counterattack
3. C. anti-war
What type of figurative language is used in the sentence below?
D. abnormal
Since the beginner class was a breeze, Josie signed up for a more advanced kickboxing
class.
A. personification
5. What would be the best resource if you were asked to find the rising time of the sun?
B. simile
A. thesaurus
C. metaphor
B. dictionary
D. irony
C. encyclopedia
D. almanac
4. Which of the following words does NOT contain a prefix?
A. basketball
6. B.
Which answer choice has a similar relationship to complete the analogy below?
counterattack
Fasten is to seatbelt as __________________.
C. anti-war
A. lightbulb
ligh tbulb is to lamp
D. abnormal
B. snip is to scissors
C. desk is to work
5. D.
What would
tissue is tobe the best resource if you were asked to find the rising time of the sun?
paper
A. thesaurus
B. dictionary
7. C. encyclopedia
What option is an antonym for the word “cultivate”?
D. almanac
A. lab
labor
or
B. renounce
C. neglect
6. D.
Which answer choice has a similar relationship to complete the analogy below?
gather
Fasten is to seatbelt as __________________.
A. lightbulb is to lamp
B. snip is to scissors
7. What option is an antonym for the word “cultivate”?
C. neglect
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D. gather
8. Wh
Whatat part of the sentence below uses an idiom?
idiom?
Nobody in our friend group digs comic book as much
much as I do, so sometimes I have nobody
to express my excitement with.
A. in our friend group
B. digs comic books
C. as much as I do
D. to express my excitement
9. Which word matches the definition below?

(n) outward behavior or bearing
A. precarious
B. resentful
8. C.
Whposture
at part of the sentence below uses an idiom?
D. demeanor
Nobody in our friend group digs comic book as much as I do, so sometimes I have nobody
to express my excitement with.
A. in our friend group
10. B. digs
What
Wh at iscomic books of the suffix -tion/-sion?
the meaning
C.
A. the action ofI do
as much as
D. to express
B. more than my excitement
C. the opposite of
D. distraction
(n)
A. precarious
B. resentful
outward behavior or bearing
C. posture
D. demeanor
10. What is the meaning of the suffix -tion/-sion?

A. the action of
B. more than
C. the opposite of
D. distraction
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ANSWERS
Usage - Basic
Quiz 2
1. B in short supply; The word scarce means insufficient in demand.demand.

2. A perforated;
perforated; The word ‘perforated’ means pierced with a hole or holes, making making it the
the best
fit for the sentence.
3. C Met
Metaphor;
aphor; The use of the figurative
figurative language ‘was a breeze’ is classified as a metaphor.
4. A basketball; The word ‘basketball’ does not contain a prefix.
5. D almanac; An almanac is an annual publication that includes information for the
forthcoming year, including the rising time of the sun.
6. B snip is to scissors; The relationship used in the analogy is of function/action to item.
7. C neglect
neglect;; The word ‘cultivate’
‘cultivate’ means to nurture and grow; therefore, neglect has an an
opposite meaning.
ANSWERS
8. B digs comic books; The expression “digs” is an idiom used to express being really into
something.
1. Quiz 2
9. BD in short supply;
demeanor; The word scarce
The definition listed ismeans insufficient
the meaning in word
of the demand .
demeanor .
2. A perforated ; Th e word ‘perforated’ means pierced
10. A the action of; This suffix, as seen in words operation with a hole or holes, making
operation and migration, describe it the of
a state best
fit for the sentence.
action.
3. C Metaphor; The use of the figurative language ‘was a breeze’ is classified as a metaphor.
4. A basketball; The word ‘basketball’ does not contain a prefix.
5. D almanac; An almanac is an annual publication that includes information for the
forthcoming year, including the rising time of the sun.
6. B snip is to scissors; The relationship used in the analogy is of function/action to item.
7. C neglect; The word ‘cultivate’ means to nurture and grow; therefore, demeanor neglect has an
opposite meaning.
8. B digs comic books; The expression “digs” is an idiom used to express being really into
something.
9. D demeanor; The definition listed is the meaning of the word .
10. A the action of; This suffix, as seen in words operation and migration, describe a state of
action.
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Language Questio
Questions
8 Grade
th
Vocabulary and Usage - Proficient

10 Questions
Quiz 1

answers the
question.
1. What is the meaning of the suffix underlined

th in the words below?
glorious, wondrous, nervous
A. the study of
B. able to
C. possessing
D. the process of
8 Grade
2. Which of the followingVocabulary
is NOT a way toand
makeUsage
sure if a-source
Proficient
is reliable?
reliable?
A. Ver
Verify
ify if the information is accurate against what
what you already know
10 Questions
B. Make sure the source is written by a trustworthy author
Quiz 1
C. Determine if the information is updated if writing on a changing subject
question.
D. Only use sources that have been created in
in the past 6 moths
1. What is the meaning of the suffix underlined in the words below?
glorious, wondrous, nervous
A. t he study of
3. Use the context clues to determine the meaning of the underline
underlinedd word.
B. able to
Everyone looked back and stared at Jack as his
his deep and distinct laugh reverberated
C. possessing
down ththee lon
longg quiet hallway.
D.
A. be repeatedofmultiple times as an echo
the process
B. be a change in scenery to a situation
C. to bring all attention to
2. Which of the following is NOT a way to make sure if a source is reliable?
D. a problem that interrupts an event or activity
A. Verify if the information is accurate against what you already know
subject
D. Only use sources that have been created in the past 6 moths
3. Use the context clues to determine the meaning of the underlined word.
A. be repeated multiple times as an echo 57

B. be a change in scenery to a situation
4. What type of analogy is exemplified below?
Bacteria is to decomposition as yeast is to fermentation
A. defining characteristic
B. cause and effect
C. unit of measurement
D. synonym variant
5. Denotation is a word’s ____________ meaning.

A. associat
associated
ed
B. literal
C. implied
4. D.
What type of analogy is exemplified below?
hidden
Bacteria is to decomposition as yeast is to fermentation
A. defining characteristic
6. B. cause
Which andbest
word effect
completes the sentence below?
C. unit of measurement
Thee counselor is diligent with ____________ high standards and sense of worth into her
Th
D. synonym
students.variant
A. in
instilling
stilling
B. comprehending
5. C.
Denotation
modifyingis a word’s ____________ meaning.
A. associat
D. extracting ed
B. literal
C. implied
7. D.
What is the meaning of the word ‘band’ as used in the sentence below?
hidden
Thee band of protestors circled around City Hall for three hours on Saturday.
Th
A. a group of people living outside the law
6. B. a division
Which of a nomadic
word best tribe
completes the sentence below?
C. aThcompany
e counselor is diligent withtogether
of persons acting ____________ high standards and sense of worth into her
D. astudents.
group of musicians
A. instilling
B. comprehending
8. What is the meaning of the idiom in the following passage?
C. modifying
Gloria saw the smirks on her families’ faces as she announced she had news to share, and
D. extracting
knew the cat was out of the bag about her job promotion.
A. Her cat ran away.
B. Her surprise had been exposed.
7. C.
What
Herisfamily
the meaning of the
was happy forword
her. ‘band’ as used in the sentence below?
The band of protestors circled around City Hall for three hours on Saturday.
D. She did not get the job promotion.
A. a group of people living outside the law
D. a group of musicians
knew the cat was out of the bag about her job promotion.
A. Her cat ran away. 58
B. Her surprise had been exposed.
(n) traditional customs, tales, sayings, dances, or art preserved among a people
A. legen
legendd
B. fable
C. morale
D. folklore
10. Determine the connotation through the context cluesclues and choose the word that best
completes the sentences below.
I have a lot of respect for the professions that deal with crimes on site. They
They are certainly
very ____________.
A. cou
courageous
rageous
B. heedless
(n) traditional customs, tales, sayings, dances, or art preserved among a people
C. rash d
A. legen
D. miserable
B. fable
C. morale
D. folklore
10. Determine the connotation through the context clues and choose the word that best
completes the sentences below.
I have a lot of respect for the professions that deal with crimes on site. They are certainly
very ____________.
A. courageous
B. heedless
C. rash
D. miserable
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ANSWERS
Usage - Proficient
Quiz 1
1. C possessing; The suffix ‘-ous’ is defining as full of or possessing of.

2. D A source that is older than 6 months can still be reliable and relevant.
relevant.
3. A be repeated multiple times as an echo; The word ‘reverberated’ as used in this senten sentence
ce
means to continue in a series of echoes.
4. B Cause and effect; The relationship between the words words is: the cause and the effect.
5. B literal; The denotation is the primary or literal meaning of a word.
6. A instilling; The word ‘instilling’ means to infuse slowly or gradually into the mind or
feelings.
7. C a company of persons acting together; In the context of this sentence, the definition definition of
band
ba nd is persons functioning together.
together.
ANSWERS
8. B Her secret has been exposed.
exposed. The idiom ‘cats out of the bag’ is used to express
express that a
secret has been revealed.
1. Quiz 1 of or possessing of.
9. CD possessing;
folklore; TheThe suffix ‘of
meaning -ous’
theisword
defining as full
‘folklore’ matches the definition
definition listed.
2. D A source that is older than 6 months can still be reliable and
10. A courageous; The sentence is positive, therefore a positive connation relevant.would
would best
3. A complete
be repeated multiple
the sentence.times as an echo; The word ‘reverberated’ as used in this sentence
means to continue in a series of echoes.
4. B Cause and effect; The relationship between the words is: the cause and the effect.
5. B literal; The denotation is the primary or literal meaning of a word.
6. A instilling; The word ‘instilling’ means to infuse slowly or gradually into the mind or
feelingspersons
. functioning together
7. C a company of persons acting together; In the context of this sentence, the definition of
band is .
8. B Her secret has been exposed. The idiom ‘cats out of the bag’ is used to express that a
secret has been revealed.
9. D folklore; The meaning of the word ‘folklore’ matches the definition listed.
10. A courageous; The sentence is positive, therefore a positive connation would best
complete the sentence.
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Language Questio
Questions
8 Grade
th

10 Questions
Quiz 2

answers the
question.
1. Wh
Whatat option best replaces the underlined portion of the sentence below?
The zoo holds a special event after the
th sun goes down so guests can see the animals who
are awake at night.
A. nocturnal
B. apprehensive
C. frenetic
D. maladjusted Language Questions for the MAP Exam®
8 Grade
2. What
Wh Vocabulary
at is the meaning of and Usage
the figurative language - Proficient
used below
below?
10 Questions
Kelly wasn’t much of a conversationalist; however, her husband
husband could talk the hind legs
off a donkey. Quiz 2
Identify
A. Her husband
husband
Directions: thespeak
has to choice that best completes the statement or answers the
to her
1. Wh at
question.option best replaces the underlined portion of the sentence below?
B. Her husband thinks he can talk to animals
Thehusband
C. Her zoo holds
is aa special event after the sun
worse conversationalist
conversat ionalist goes
than herdown so guests can see the animals who
are awake at night.
D. Her husband talks for a long time
A. nocturnal
B. apprehensive
C. frenetic
D. maladjusted
2. What is the meaning of the figurative language used below?
B. Her husband thinks he can talk to animals

C. Her husband is a worse conversationalist than her
D. Her husband talks for a long time
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3. Which answer would complete the analogy below
below correctly so that the words have a similar
relationship?
Menu is to diner as ___________________.
A. sched
schedule
ule is to employee
B. catalogue is to shopper
C. attraction is to resort
D. car is to mechanic
4. Which option is an antonym of the underlined word in the sentencesentence below?

below?
The portrayal of Hamilton received plaudits from the critics.
A. praise
B. acclamation
3. C.
Which answer would complete the analogy below correctly so that the words have a similar
disapproval
relationship?
D. awards
Menu is to diner as ___________________.
A. schedule is to employee
B. catalogue is to shopper
5. Which sentence uses the underlined word incorrectly?
C. attraction
A. Th
Thee lessonislisted
to resort
out all the objectives for the unit for the teacher to read.
D. car is to mechanic
B. Holly wanted to be as objective as she could and let the recording speak for itself.
C. The microscope needed a replacement of the objective lens.
D. Taste is an objective sense that is only be determined by the one who is doing the tasting.
tasting.
4. Which option is an antonym of the underlined word in the sentence below?
The portrayal of Hamilton received plaudits from the critics.
A. praise
6. B.
What type of allusion is this?
acclamation
We may need to build an ark with the amount of rain we have been getting.
C. disapproval
A.
D. p op culture
awards
B. biblical
C. mytholo
mythological
gical
5. D.
Which sentence
historical uses the underlined word incorrectly?
A. The lesson listed out all the objectives for the unit for the teacher to read.
B. Holly wanted to be as objective as she could and let the recording speak for itself.
C. The microscope needed a replacement of the objective lens.
7. What is the meaning of the suffix ‘-ize’?
D. Taste isoran
A. cause objective sense that is only be determined by the one who is doing the tasting.
become
B. together
C. in relation to
6. D.
What type participle
present of allusionofis an
this?
action
We may need to build an ark with the amount of rain we have been getting.
A. pop culture
B. biblical
D. historical
non-paying prohibited.
pr
7. What is the meaning of the suffix ‘-ize’?
B. together
C. in relation to 62
D. present participle of an action
8. Which word matches both definitions listed below?
(verb): tremble or shake
(noun): an archer’s portable case for holding arrows
A. frisson
B. quiver
C. falter
D. waver
9. Wh
Which
ich word would best complete the sentence below?
below?
The lifeguard, who knew how important his job was, made sure he was ___________ with
all of all the young kids in the pool.
8. A. vexed
Which word matches both definitions listed below?
B. jaded
(verb): tremble or shake
C. vigilant
(noun): an archer’s portable case for holding arrows
D. exasperated
A. frisson
B. quiver
C. falter
10. Wh
Which
ich of the following is not an example of a pun?
D. waver
A. Th
Thee fastest way to communicate with fish is to drop them a line.
B. The Energizer was arrested last night – charged with battery.
C. I went to a seafood dance class las week…and pulled a mussel.
9. Which word would best complete the sentence below?
D. He was terribly pleased with his graduation gift.
The lifeguard, who knew how important his job was, made sure he was ___________ with
all of all the young kids in the pool.
A. vexed
B. jaded
C. vigilant
D. exasperated
10. Which of the following is not an example of a pun?

A. The fastest way to communicate with fish is to drop them a line.
B. The Energizer was arrested last night – charged with battery.
C. I went to a seafood dance class las week…and pulled a mussel.
D. He was terribly pleased with his graduation gift.
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ANSWERS
Usage - Proficient
Quiz 2
1. A nocturnal; Nocturnal means animals who are active active at night.

2. D Her husband talks for a long time; This expression is used to describe someone someone who can
talk endlessly and exhaustingly.
3. B catalogue is to shopper; The relationship between the words is of thing and purpose. In
this case, a menu shows the diner what dishes are available as a catalogue catalogue shows the
shopper what items are available.
4. C disapproval; Plaudits means praises and expressions of approval, therefore therefore disapproval
would be an antonym.
5. D The word ‘objective’ is incorrectly used as this sentencesentence is describing something about an
individual’s interpretation. To correct this sentence,
ANSWERS sentence, it should be changed to ‘subjective’.
6. B biblical; This allusion references
Vocabulary theand
biblical story- of
Usage Noah’s Ark.
Proficient
7. A cause or become; The verb suffix ‘-ize’, as used
Quiz 2 in words authorize and memorialize,
1. A means
nocturnal ; Nocturnal means
to cause or to become. animals who are active at night.
2.
8. D Her husband
B quiver; The word talksquiver
for a long time;
means This expression
to shake with slightisrapid
used motion
to describe
and som eone
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have more than one meaning.means praises and expressions of approval, therefore disapproval
would be an antonym.
5. D The word ‘objective’ is incorrectly used as this sentence is describing something about an
individual’s interpretation. To correct this sentence, it should be changed to ‘subjective’.
6. B biblical; This allusion references the biblical story of Noah’s Ark.
7. A cause or become; The verb suffix ‘-ize’, as used in words authorize and memorialize,
means to cause or to become.
8. B quiver; The word quiver means to shake with slight rapid motion and is also the word for
a container used for holding arrows.
9. C vigilant; The word vigilant, meaning to keep a close watch for possible dangers, would be
the best fit for the sentence.
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Questions
8 Grade
th
Vocabulary and Usage - Advance

Advanced
d
10 Questions
Quiz 1

answers the
question.
1. Use the context clues to find the meaning for the underlined word below.
I meandered through the museum, taking
th my time to admire all the small
small details in the
masterpieces hanging on the walls.
A. wandered
B. darted
C. galloped
D. hurried Language Questions for the MAP Exam®
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Vocabulary and Usage - Advanced
2. What
What is the meaning of the figurative language used in the following sentence?
Without hesitation, he walked up10 to Questions
the judge, hiding his nervousness behind his poker
face. Quiz 1
A. he put on a silly face in order to win the judges compassion
1. Use the
question. context clues to find the meaning for the underlined word below.
B. his face lacked expression that can be interpreted
I meandered through the museum, taking my time to admire all the small details in the
C. he looked like ahanging
masterpieces puppeton
walking up to the judge
the walls.
D. heandered
A. w wore a mask because he wanted to conceal his identity
B. darted
C. galloped
D. hurried
2. What is the meaning of the figurative language used in the following sentence?
B. his face lacked expression that can be interpreted

C. he looked like a puppet walking up to the judge
D. he wore a mask because he wanted to conceal his identity
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3. Choose the word that matches the definition.
(adj) wild or frenzied; one whose actions are recklessly
recklessly resistant
A. nonchalant
B. obstinate
C. berserk
D. placidity
4. Which answer would complete the analogy below correctly so that the words have a similar
relationship?
Moccasin is to snake as ____________ is to shoe.
A. liz
lizard
ard
B. sole
3. Choose the word that matches the definition.
C. leather
(adj) wild or frenzied; one whose actions are recklessly resistant
D. n
A. loafer
onchalant
B. obstinate
C. berserk
5. Which of the following suffixes means ‘in a manner of or resembling’?
D. placidity
A. -less
B. -esque
C. -wise
4. Which answer would complete the analogy below correctly so that the words have a similar
D. -ful
relationship?
Moccasin is to snake as ____________ is to shoe.
A. lizard
6. Which sentence uses the underlined word incorrectly?
incorrectly?
B. sole
A. Th
Thee ship crew lead people to the escape hatch when there was an accident.
C. leather
B. They were trying to hatch a plot to secretly take home all the cake.
D. loafer
C. My cousin Larry stuck his head though the hatch
hatch yesterday.
D. Diane was so excited she was able to hatch a few hours of sleep before her test.
5. Which of the following suffixes means ‘in a manner of or resembling’?
A. -less
7. Which option correctly completes the idiom below?
B. -esque
The Taylor Swift album was a hit since its release
release date; it’s still selling like hot ______.
C. -wise
A. cakes
D. -ful
B. dogs
C. potatoes
6. D. records
Which sentence uses the underlined word incorrectly?
A. The ship crew lead people to the escape hatch when there was an accident.
B. They were trying to hatch a plot to secretly take home all the cake.
C. My cousin Larry stuck his head though the hatch yesterday.
D. Diane was so excited she was able to hatch a few hours of sleep before her test.
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7. Which option correctly completes the idiom below?

The Taylor Swift album was a hit since its release date; it’s still selling like hot ______.
C. potatoes 66
D. records
8. Wh
Whatat type of figurative language is used below?
Sharron placed the bracelet around her wrist, and it was a constellation of stars around
her arm.
A. simile
B. hyperbole
C. metaphor
D. assonance
9. Which option completes the sentence with a more positive connotation.

connotation.
The __________ teacher lets her students take a break when needed in class.
A. lackadaisical
B. easygoing
8. C.
Whblasé
at type of figurative language is used below?
Sharron placed the bracelet around her wrist, and it was a constellation of stars around
D. insouciant
her arm.
A. simile
B. hyperbole
10. C.
Which definition matches how the word ‘channel’ is used in
metaphor in the sentence below?
Watson likes to meditate before painting to channel his inner Van Gogh.
D. assonance
A. (v) emulate
emulate or seem to be inspired by
B. (n) a band of frequencies used in radio and television transmission
9. C. (n) aoption
Which lengthcompletes
length of water wider
wid
theersentence
than a strait
with a more positive connotation.
The
D. (n) __________
a medium teacher lets heror
for communication students take aofbinformation
the passage reak when needed in class.
A. lackadaisical
B. easygoing
C. blasé
D. insouciant
10. Which definition matches how the word ‘channel’ is used in the sentence below?
Watson likes to meditate before painting to channel his inner Van Gogh.
A. (v) emulate or seem to be inspired by
B. (n) a band of frequencies used in radio and television transmission
C. (n) a length of water wider than a strait
D. (n) a medium for communication or the passage of information
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ANSWERS
Usage - Advanced
Quiz 1
1. A wandered;
wandered; The statement stating they ‘took their time’ gives clues that meandered
means to wander.
2. B his face lacked expression that can be interpreted; The saying, poker face, is used to
describe an expression on your face that shows no emotions.
3. C berserk; The definition listed matches the meaning of the word ‘berserk’.
4. D loafer; A moccasin is a type of snake, and a loafer is a type of shoe.
5. B -esque; The suffix -esque is used in words like grotesque and picturesque, meaning in
style of or resembling.
6. D The definition of the word hatch does not match the context of of this sentence, therefore it
is incorrectly used. ANSWERS
7. A cakes; The idiom usedVocabulary
in this sentenceandisU‘selling
sage -like
likAdvanced
e hot cakes’, which means the album
is selling quickly. Quiz 1
1. A wandered;; AThe
8. C metaphor statement
metaphor is astating they ‘took their
direct comparison of twotime’ givesobjects
things, clues that meandered
or people.
9. B means to wander.
easygoing;
easygoing ; Amongst the option given, ‘easygoing’ gives the sentence the most positive
2. B connotation.
his face lacked expression that can be interpreted; The saying, poker face, is used to
10. A describe an expression
This sentence on your
uses the word face that
‘channel’ shows
with no emotions.
the meaning: emulate or seem to be inspired
3. C berserk;
by. The definition listed matches the meaning of the word ‘berserk’.
4. D loafer; A moccasin is a type of snake, and a loafer is a type of shoe.
5. B -esque; The suffix -esque is used in words like grotesque and picturesque, meaning in
style of or resembling.
6. D The definition of the word hatch does not match the context of this sentence, therefore it
is incorrectly used.
7. A cakes; The idiom used in this sentence is ‘selling like hot cakes’, which means the album
is selling quickly.
8. C metaphor; A metaphor is a direct comparison of two things, objects or people.
9. B easygoing; Amongst the option given, ‘easygoing’ gives the sentence the most positive
connotation.
10. A This sentence uses the word ‘channel’ with the meaning: emulate or seem to be inspired
by.
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Questions
8 Grade
th
Vocabulary and Usage - Advance

Advanced
d
10 Questions
Quiz 2

answers the
question.
1. Which situation is the best example of a ‘conundrum’?

A. you
yourr car breaking down in the middle th
of nowhere
B. setting a time to study music each week
C. arriving late to a party you helped plan
D. hurrying to finish your lunch to play outside

2. Wh
Which
ich word can replace the underlined8word below to maintain the same message?
Grade
The speaker returned to the main topic after a quick tangent.
Vocabulary and Usage - Advanced
A. accord
B. rapport 10 Questions
C. lull Quiz 2
1. D. digression
Which
question. situation is the best example of a ‘conundrum’?
A. your car breaking down in the middle of nowhere
B. setting a time to study music each week
3. C.
Which sentence
arriving late touses the word
a party you helped incorrectly?
grave plan
A. Th
Thee visitors realized they made a grave mistake when they showed up empty empty handed.
D. hurrying to finish your lunch to play outside
B. Gus knelt down at the grave to say a prayer, as he does every year on his father’s birthday.
C. Kane was grave, which was a telltale sign that things did not go well.
2. D.
WhEllen decided
ich word can to be grave
replace the and went out
underlined to save
word thetobird
the
below who fell
maintain theout its nest
same during a
during
message?
thunderstorm.
The speaker returned to the main topic after a quick tangent.
A. accord
D. digression grave
3. Which sentence uses the word incorrectly?
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that things did not go well.
D. Ellen decided to be grave and went out to save the bird who fell out its nest during a
4. Which of the following is NOT a connotation associated with the word discipline?
A. regu
regulation
lation
B. punishment
C. haste
D. strictness
5. Choose the correct reference material to complete the sentence belowbelow.

You’re going on a cross country road trip with your siblings. It is suggested that you take a
book of maps, also known as a(n)__________________.
A. alman
almanacac discipline
B. atlas
C. appendix
4. Which of the following is NOT a connotation associated with the word ?
D. glossary
A. regulation
B. punishment
6. C. haste
Which of the following root words means ‘to do or move’?
D. strictness
A. acro
B. abil
C. ad
5. Choose the correct reference material to complete the sentence below.
D. act
You’re going on a cross country road trip with your siblings. It is suggested that you take a
book of maps, also known as a(n)__________________.
A. almanac
7. Which answer best completes the analogy below so that the words have a similar
B. atlas
relationship?
C. appendix
Ostracize is to outcast as ____________________.
D. glossary
A. disorient is to aloof
B. dictator is to ruler
C. worship is to idol
6. Which of the following root words means ‘to do or move’?
D. befriend is to protect
A. acro
B. abil
C. ad
8. What is the meaning of the underlined idiom used in the sentence below?
D. act
No matter how successful and wealthy he gets, Joshua is still the salt of the earth.
A. a person who is morally sound
B. a person who is dishonest and distrustful
7. Which answer best completes the analogy below so that the words have a similar
C. a person who brings a lot of excitement to events
relationship?
D. aOstracize
person whois tolikes to argue
outcast with others
as ____________________.
A. disorient is to aloof
B. dictator is to ruler
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8. What is the meaning of the underlined idiom used in the sentence below?
B. a person who is dishonest and distrustful

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C. a person who brings a lot of excitement to events
D. a person who likes to argue with others
9. Which option best completes the sentence below?
After his goldfish died, my son has been very ______________, acting uncommunicative
and gloomy.
A. exu
exultant
ltant
B. sullen
C. jaunty
D. sprightful
10. Which definition matches how the word reservation is used in the sentence below?
Tanner agreed to go camping, but he had some inner reservations since it it would be out in
the wilderness.
A. (n) a right or interest retained in an estate being conveyed
9. Which option best completes the sentence below?
B. (n) an arrangement
After whereby
his goldfish died, something,
my son has been especially a seat or room,
very ______________, is booked
actingbook ed or reserved
uncommunicative
for
anda particular
gloomy. person
C. (n) altant
A. exu qualification to an expression of agreement or approval; a doubt
D. (n) the action of a superior of reserving to himself the power of absolution.
B. sullen
C. jaunty
D. sprightful reservation
10. Which definition matches how the word is used in the sentence below?
Tanner agreed to go camping, but he had some inner reservations since it would be out in
the wilderness.
A. (n) a right or interest retained in an estate being conveyed
B. (n) an arrangement whereby something, especially a seat or room, is booked or reserved
for a particular person
C. (n) a qualification to an expression of agreement or approval; a doubt
D. (n) the action of a superior of reserving to himself the power of absolution.
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ANSWERS
Usage - Advanced
Quiz 2
1. A A conundrum is defined as a difficult problem where where there is no clear solution.

2. D digression; Tangent and digression both describe the action of moving away away from a main
subject.
3. D This sentence incorrectly uses the word grave. In this sentence, the correct word that
should be substituted for grave is brave.
4. C haste; The word ‘haste’ is not a connotation of discipline. Haste means excessive speed or
urgency of movement.
5. B atlas; An atlas is a book of maps
maps that includes important
important information about the
geography of different regions.
6. D act; The root word act, used in words such as active, reaction, and exact means to do or
ANSWERS
move. Vocabulary and Usage - Advanced
7. C worship is to idol; To ostracize means Quiz the person
2 is treated like an outcast, in the same
1. A way
A conundrum is defined as a difficult problem
to worship means the person is treated like whan
ereidol.
there is no clear solution.
2.
8. DA adigression;
person whoTangent and sound
is morally digression
; The both
phrasedescribe
‘salt ofthe
theaction
earth’ofis moving
used toaw ay fromsomeone
describe a main
brave
subject.
who is very noble and honest.
3.
9. B This
D sentence
sullen incorrectly
; The word uses the
sullen means word
bad-t grave.and
bad-tempered
empered In this sentence,
sulky, or gloomy.the correct word that
10. C should be substituted
This sentence uses thefor grave
word is
reservation . with the meaning of a limiting condition, or
4. C having
haste; The word ‘haste’ is not a connotation of discipline. Haste means excessive speed or
doubts.
urgency of movement.
act to do or
5. B atlas; An atlas is a book of maps that includes important information about the
move.
geography of different regions.
6. D act; The root word , used in words such as active, reaction, and exact means
7. C worship is to idol; To ostracize means the person is treated like an outcast, in the same
way to worship means the person is treated like an idol.
8. A a person who is morally sound; The phrase ‘salt of the earth’ is used to describe someone
reservation
who is very noble and honest.
9. B sullen; The word sullen means bad-tempered and sulky, or gloomy.
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Exam®
am®
8 Grade
th
51 Questions
Test 1 - Basic

answers the
question.
1. What is the correct way of writing the word meaning “not connected with”?
A. irre
irrelevant
levant
B. irrelivant
th
C. irrelevaunt
D. irrealevant
2. Using the context clues, what is the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence below?
Stanley Kubrick, one of the most versatile movie directors, is able to appeal to many
audiences with his diverse selection8of films.
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A. well-known by many 51 Questions
B. able to do many different things Test 1 - Basic
Identify
C. classic and
Directions: the choice that best completes the statement or answers the
unchanging
1. What is the correct way of writing the word meaning “not connected with”?
question.
D. out of the ordinary
A. irrelevant
B. irrelivant
C. irrelevaunt
D. irrealevant
Did you hear the loud booming thunder from the storm last night?
A. in
indicative
dicative
B. subjunctive
Using
2. C. the context clues, what is the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence below?
interrogative
Stanley Kubrick, one of the most versatile movie directors, is able to appeal to many
D. conditional
audiences with his diverse selection of films.
A. well-known by many

Did you hear the loud booming thunder from the storm last night?
B. subjunctive
C. interrogative 73
D. conditional
Tommy Jones, told me that his grandfather was a soldier during the Vietnam War.
War.
A. misp
misplaced
laced comma
B. subject-verb agreement
C. verb tense
5. What is the main purpose of the text below?

There are many people these days that skip breakfast,
breakfast, but I think it is very dangerous.
Many say that thetheyy aren’t hungry, they don’t
don’t feel it is necessary, or they blame it on time
limitations. I think these are bad excuses and eating breakfast should be a prioritypriority to
everyone.
4. Identify Food
the type is the in
of error fuel
theour body runs
sentence on, and after several hours of sleep, we need the
below.
Tommy People
energy. Jones, told
needme tothat his grandfather
eat breakfast wastheir
to ensure a eir
th soldier
brainduring the and
is awake Vietnam War.
nourished.
A. misp laced
A. to narrate comma
B.
B. subject-verb
to explain agreement
C.
C. verb tense feelings
to express
D.
D. misplaced
to persuade modifier
5.
6. What
Whichisword
the main purpose
is correctly of thetotext
spelled below?the sentence?
complete
There
Duringare
themany
1700s,people
peoplethese
woulddays
gothat skip
to the breakfast, but for
_____________ I think
potiitons
potionsis very
madedangerous.
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they would use as medicine. hungry, they don’ t feel it is necessary, or they blame it on time
A. aplimitations.
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apotecary
everyone. Food is the fuel our body runs on, and after several hours of sleep, we need the
B. apothicary
energy. People need to eat breakfast to ensure their brain is awake and nourished.
C. apothecary
A.
D. tapothecarry
o narrate
B. to explain
7. D.
Whatto persuade
type of allusion is used in the sentence below?
She was on a tight budget that made her feel like she was living through the Great
Depression.
A. myth
mythological
ological
6. Which word is correctly spelled to complete the sentence?
B. historical
During the 1700s, people would go to the _____________ for potions made of herbs that
C. literary
they would use as medicine.
D. biblical
A. apotecary
B. apothicary
C. apothecary
D. apothecarry
7. What type of allusion is used in the sentence below?

She was on a tight budget that made her feel like she was living through the Great
Depression.
C. literary
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D. biblical
8. Wh
Whatat punctuation would be best to use in the following sentence?
sentence?
Karla realized that her greatest dream was coming
coming true she was getting a horse.
A. commas
B. colon
C. parenthesis
D. semicolon
9. What is the infinitive phrase in the sentence below?

To finish his pizza without spilling grease onto his shirt is Geoff’s main goal at dinner
tonight.
A. To finish his pizza without
8. B.
Whwithout spilling grease
at punctuation would beonto histoshirt
best use in the following sentence?
C. To finish
finish
Karla his pizza
realized thatwithou
withoutt spillingdream
her greatest greasewas
onto his shirt
comin g true she was getting a horse.
D. commas
A. is Geoff’s main goal at dinner
dinner tonight.
B. colon
C. parenthesis
10. Dialect is not appropriate for which of the following?
D. semicolon
A. formal essays
B. novels
C. poetry
9. What is the infinitive phrase in the sentence below?
D. dialect is apposite in all of these
To finish his pizza without spilling grease onto his shirt is Geoff’s main goal at dinner
tonight.
A. To finish his pizza without
11. Which sentence exemplifies redundancy?
B. without spilling grease onto his shirt
A. Th
Thee wild boars had large tusks and course hair all over their bodies.
C. To finish his pizza without spilling grease onto his shirt
B. The innovation that the company was implementing were startling.
D. is Geoff’s main goal at dinner tonight.
C. Can you describe what events occurred the night Jerry ran away.
D. Please combine the three folders into one for the culminative final project.
10. Dialect is not appropriate for which of the following?
A. formal essays
12. What can the underlined word of the sentence be classified as?
B. novels
Darla excitedly filled her bowl with cereal only to find out there was no milk in the jug.
C. poetry
A. proper adjective
D. dialect is apposite
B. quantitative in all of these
adjective
C. regular verb
D. irregular verb
11. Which sentence exemplifies redundancy?
A. The wild boars had large tusks and course hair all over their bodies.
B. The innovation that the company was implementing were startling.
C. Can you describe what events occurred the night Jerry ran away.
D. Please combine the three folders into one for the culminative final project.
Darla excitedly filled her bowl with cereal only to find out there was no milk in the jug.
C. regular verb 75
D. irregular verb
A. circumf
circumference
erence
B. aurora
C. anon
anonmity
mity
D. altercation
14. Which word matches the definition listed below?

(n) a person or thing that is difficult to understand or puzzling
A. en
enigma
igma
B. snag
C. bazaar
D. risible
A. circumference
B. aurora
15. C.
What
anonis mity
the point of view of the passage below?
Lacy sat behind Marcus in science class. He was wearing a black sweater that was covered
D. altercation
in dog hair. Lacy saw the hair covered sweater and resisted the urge to pick at it. She
wanted to stick some tape to his back to remove the hair. She thought it would be
satisfying to roll a lint roller over the sweater. The
The hair on the sweater just really irked
14. Which
her.word matches the definition listed below?
(n) a person or thing that is difficult to understand or puzzling
A. first-person
A. enigma
B. second-person
B. snag
C. third-person limited
C. bazaar
D. third-person omniscient
D. risible

15. WhatByisOctober,
the point of view
I will haveofmade
the passage below?
up my mind about the decisions regarding my
my future.
Lacy sat behind
A. present progressive Marcus in science class. He was wearing a black sweater that was covered
in dog hair. Lacy saw the hair covered sweater and resisted the urge to pick at it. She
B. future simple
wanted to stick some tape to his back to remove the hair. She thought it would be
C. present perfect
satisfying to roll a lint roller over the sweater. The hair on the sweater just really irked
D. future
her. perfect
A. first-person
B. second-person
17. C.
Which sentencelimited
third-person is capitalized correctly?
A. Every year, thethe Harvey family throws a Mid-summer bash in the Colorado Mountains.
D. third-person omniscient
B. Every year, the Harvey family throws a mid-summer bash in the Colorado mountains.
C. Every year, The Harvey Family throws a mid-summer bash in the Colorado mountains.
16. D. Every
What year,
is the the of
tense Harvey family
the verb throws
in the a Mid-Summer
sentence below? Bash in the Colorado mountains.
C. present perfect
D. future perfect
17. Which sentence is capitalized correctly?

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A. Every year, the Harvey family throws a Mid-summer bash in the Colorado Mountains.
B. Every year, the Harvey family throws a mid-summer bash in the Colorado mountains.
Deonna wanted to exchange the item, to attain a reimbursement,
reimbursement, or she wanted to speak
to the manger.
A. faulty parallelism
B. comma error
C. fused sentence
D. pronoun agreement
19. Using the context clues, what is the meaning for the underlined word
word below?
below?
After Megan talked back and had a bad attitude for the entire day, the babysitter became
irate with her.
A. sou
soundless
ndless
18. B.
Identify the type of error in the sentence below.
possessed
Deonna wanted to exchange the item, to attain a reimbursement, or she wanted to speak
C. furious
to the manger.
D. limpid
A. faulty parallelism
B. comma error
20. C. fused
Which sentence
sentence uses commas correctly? The correct answer has all the necessary commas
D. pronoun agreement
for the sentence.
A. Dan’s younger cousin, was born on December 25, 2015 and was called a “Christmas “Christmas baby.”
B. Dan’s younger cousin was born on December 25, 2015, and was called called a “Christmas baby.”
19. Using the context clues, what is the meaning for the underlined word below?
C. Dan’s
Afteryounger
Megan cousin was born
talked back on December
and had 25 2015
a bad attitude andentire
for the was called a, “Christmas
day, the “C hristmas baby.”
babysitter became
D. Dan’s
irateyounger
with her.cousin was born on, December 25 2015 and was calledcalled a “Christmas baby.”
A. soundless
B. possessed
21. C.
Where
Wh ere should a comma be inserted in the following
furious following passage?
Yvonne started reading a fascinating nonfiction book about baking tools of the 1800s. She
D. limpid
was especially fascinated by cute little biscuit tins, which reminder her of what we now
call Tupperware.
20. A. af
after
Which tersentence
the worduses
fascinating
commas correctly? The correct answer has all the necessary commas
B. after the word
for the sentence. cute
A.C.Dan’s
after younger
the wordcousin,
biscuitwas born on December 25, 2015 and was called a “Christmas baby.”
B.D.Dan’s
No comma is necessary
younger cousin was born on December 25, 2015, and was called a “Christmas baby.”
C. Dan’s younger cousin was born on December 25 2015 and was called a, “Christmas baby.”
D. Dan’s younger cousin was born on, December 25 2015 and was called a “Christmas baby.”
21. Where should a comma be inserted in the following passage?
B. after the word cute

C. after the word biscuit
D. No comma is necessary
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22. Which option completes the sentence in the present continuous tense?
This morning, I ______________ for an important presentation with my peers about our
concerns regarding our grades.
A. am preparing
B. will be preparing
C. prepared
D. had prepared
23. Wh
What at is the tone of the sentence below?
“Here we go again,” she moaned, as she saw the rival cheerleading
cheerleading team approaching the
field.
A. fury
22. Which option completes the sentence in the present continuous tense?
B. delighted
This morning, I ______________ for an important presentation with my peers about our
C. blithe
concerns regarding our grades.
D. annoyance
A. am preparing
B. will be preparing
C. prepared
24. D. had answer
Which prepared
choice best completes the sentence below?
Even though the candy shop owner appeared to be cranky, he really had a cheerful
____________.
23. A.
Whdat is the tone of the sentence below?
ispute
“Here we go again,” she moaned, as she saw the rival cheerleading team approaching the
B. confrontation
field.
C. disposition
A.
D. frepertoire
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B. delighted
C. blithe
25. D.
Whatannoyance
type of writing would be required with the prompt below?
What is a movie every teen must watch before graduating high school and why?
A. narrative
24. B.
Which answer choice best completes the sentence below?
persuasive
Even though
C. expositor
expositoryy the candy shop owner appeared to be cranky, he really had a cheerful
____________.
D. descriptive
A. dispute
B. confrontation
C. disposition
D. repertoire
25. What type of writing would be required with the prompt below?
why?
prohibited.
pr
B. persuasive
C. expository
D. descriptive
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26. Choose the answer choice that correctly completes the analogy below.
Pod is to dolphin as _____________________.
A. an
antler
tler is to deer
B. kitten is to cat
C. reptile is to lizard
D. herd is to cow
27. Which sentence is grammatically correct?

A. Mark’s new video game was about an alien invasion.
invasion.
B. Marks new video game was about an alien invasion.
C. Marks’ new video game was about an alien invasion.
26. D. Marks’s
Choose thenew video
answer gamethat
choice wascorrectly
about ancompletes
alien invasion.
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Pod is to dolphin as _____________________.
A. antler is to deer
28. Which sentence is correctly written?
written?
B. kitten is to cat
A. Wh
Whenen George excepted the award, he made sure to thank his production team.
team.
C. reptile is to lizard
B. When George expects the award, he made sure to thank his production team.
team.
D. herd is to cow
C. When George accepted the award, he made sure to thank his production team.
D. When George accepts the award, he made sure to thank his production team.
27. Which sentence is grammatically correct?
A. Mark’s new video game was about an alien invasion.
29. B. Marks
What typenew video game
of adverbial wasisabout
clause an alien
underlined in invasion.
the sentence below?
below?
Older people
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degree/comparison
was about an alien invasion.
B. adverbial clause of condition
C. adverbial clause of time time
28. D.
Which sentence is correctly
adverbial clause of cause/reason written?
A. When George excepted the award, he made sure to thank his production team.
B. When George expects the award, he made sure to thank his production team.
30. C.
Which
Whi ch of George
When the following
acceptedsuffixes mean “state,
the award, he made quality, condition,
sure to thank hisorproduction
process of”?
of”team.
?
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D. When George accepts the award, he made sure to thank his production team.
B. -acy, -ance, -hood
C. -fy, -ify,
-ify, -ize
D. -ation, -ition, -ion
29. What type of adverbial clause is underlined in the sentence below?
Older people love going to the zoo as much as kids do.
A. adverbial clause of degree/comparison
B. adverbial clause of condition
C. adverbial clause of time
D. adverbial clause of cause/reason
30. Which of the following suffixes mean “state, quality, condition, or process of”?
A. -ant, eer, -or
B. -acy, -ance, -hood
-ion
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31. Which sentence uses the correct punctuation?
A. Wh
While
ile Gary made lunch, Tara cleaned up the backyard.
B. While Gary made lunch; Tara cleaned up the backyard.
C. While Gary made lunch: Tara cleaned up the backyard.
D. While Gary made lunch. Tara cleaned up the backyard.
32. Wh
Whatat is the meaning of the underlined word below?
Sandra was thrilled when she had a variety of textiles to choose from for her wedding
veil.
A. fabric pattern
B. symbolisms
31. C. pricesentence
Which ranges uses the correct punctuation?
D. clothing
A. Wh material
ile Gary made lunch, Tara cleaned up the backyard.
B. While Gary made lunch; Tara cleaned up the backyard.
C. While Gary made lunch: Tara cleaned up the backyard.
33. Wh
Which
ich sentence is written correctly?
D. While Gary made lunch. Tara cleaned up the backyard.
A. Wh
Who’s
o’s bowl of mashed potatoes was left on the table after dinner?
B. Whose bowl of mashed potatoes was left on the table after dinner?
C. Whose bowl of mashed potatoes was left on the table after dinner.
dinner.
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D. Who’s
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was of mashed
thrilled potatoes
when was
she had left on of
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table after dinner.
to choose from for her wedding
veil.
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Which sentence contains a subject-verb disagreement?
A.
C. Th
Thee trees
price on the other side of the hill are changing colors.
ranges colors.
B.
D. The purse
clothing I bought last month is now on sale.
material
C. The dried-out flowers sitting on the window needs to be watered.
D. There is a law in Singapore that bans chewing gum.gum.
A. Who’s bowl of mashed potatoes was left on the table after dinner?
35. B. Whose
Which bowlorofword
phrase mashed
can potatoes wasfrom
be removed left on
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following dinner?
sentence to eliminate redundancy
C. Whose bowl of mashed potatoes was
without changing the meaning of the text? left
text? on the table after d inner.
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andofstudents
mashedare
potatoes was leftallowed
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to enter thedinner.
school auditorium right now.
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andd students
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34. C.
Which sentence contains a subject-verb disagreement?
school
A.
D. Th e trees
right now on the other side of the hill are changing colors.
B. The purse I bought last month is now on sale.
C. The dried-out flowers sitting on the window needs to be watered.
D. There is a law in Singapore that bans chewing gum.
35. Which phrase or word can be removed from the following sentence to eliminate redundancy
without changing the meaning of the text?
B. to enter 80
C. school
D. right now
36. Which word in the sentence below contains the plural or possessive error?
The hotel’s history goes way back over 50 years. It originally opened as a resting
resting place for
soldiers’ during the war.
A. hotel’s
B. years
C. resting
D. soldiers’
37. Which option is the most formal?

A. Th
Thee groundbreaking film Avatar took 10 years to produce due to the visual effects.
B. The totally awesome film Avatar took 10 years to produce due to the visual visual effects.
36. C.
Which
The word in the sentence
groundbreaking below took
film Avatar contains the plural
a bajillion yearsortopossessive error?
produce due to the visual effects.
Thegroundbreaking
D. The hotel’s history goes way back
film Avatar over
took 50 years.
a bunch It originally
of years opened
to produce dueastoathe
resting place for
graphics.
soldiers’ during the war.
A. hotel’s
38. B. years
What is the meaning of the underlined word?
C. resting
While Lila wanted to pass the class, she did not concur with her friend’s choice of
D. soldiers’
cheating on the test.
A. to agree with something
B. to help or aide someone
37. C. oppose
Which or object
option is the most formal?
D. express
A. Th a different opinion
e groundbreaking film Avatar took 10 years to produce due to the visual effects.
B. The totally awesome film Avatar took 10 years to produce due to the visual effects.
C. The groundbreaking film Avatar took a bajillion years to produce due to the visual effects.
39. D.
Which
The sentence is written
groundbreaking filmcorrectly?
Avatar took a bunch of years to produce due to the graphics.
A. To
Together
gether they all screamed, “let’s go Astros!”
B. Together they all screamed, “Let’s go Astros!”
38. C. Together
What they all screamed
is the meaning “Let’s goword?
of the underlined Astros!”
D. Together
While Lilathey all screamed,
wanted Let’s
to pass the go Astros!
class, she did not concur with her friend’s choice of
cheating on the test.
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40. B.
Which word
to help or correctly completes the analogy below?
aide someone below?
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C. oppose or is to superb as superfluous is to ________.
object
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express
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surpluss
39. D.
Which
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B. Together they all screamed, “Let’s go Astros!”
D. Together they all screamed, Let’s go Astros!
A. stylish 81
B. modish
41. Which option correctly completes the sentence below?
I will have to travel by bike since my car ______________.
A. is repairing
repairing
B. is in repairmen
C. is being repaired
D. repairing currently
42. Identify the correctly spelled word below.

A. eme
emencipate
ncipate
B. emancipate
C. emancipaite
41. D.
emancipait
I will have to travel by bike since my car ______________.
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Which repairmenuses dashes correctly to explain a thought?
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A. If being repair
need ed
something, text my phone, my personal number — not my work number—and
D. I’ll
repairing currently
answer right away.
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I’ll answer right away.
42. C.
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If youthe correctly
need spelled
something word
– text mybelow.
phone—my personal number, not my work number—and
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44. Wh
Which
ich sentence is written in an active voice?
voice?
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Thee plumber fixed the leaky faucet upstairs.
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blueberry text picked
bushes were my phone, my personal number — not my work number—and
last month.
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new books away.shipped in early June.
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memoir – text
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phone, my personal number, not my work number, and
brother.
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right commas correctly to separate an interrupter in the sentence?
away.
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phonea—lotmy
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C. Jack who is the brother of Jill, drinks a lot of chocolate milk.
D. Jack, who is the brother of Jill, drinks a lot of chocolate
chocolate milk.
44. Which sentence is written in an active voice?
C. The new books were shipped in early June.

D. The memoir was written by my younger brother.
45. Which sentence uses commas correctly to separate an interrupter in the sentence?
A. Jack, who is the brother of Jill drinks a lot82of, chocolate milk.
B. Jack who is the brother of Jill, drinks a lot of chocolate milk.
46. What is the tone in the following text?
Pablo was reeling with excitement. Every few minutes, he would perch himself by the
window and peak out the blinds to check if the little red car had
had pulled into the driveway.
He kept pacing up and down the hallway since couldn’t sit still.
still.
A. an
anticipatory
ticipatory
B. humorous
C. sorrowful
D. sympathetic
47. What type of figurative language is used in the sentence

sentence below?
When the inspiration hit, the artist’s pencil danced across the sketchpad.
46. A. onomatopoeia
on
What omatopoeia
is the tone in the following text?
Pablo was reeling with excitement. Every few minutes, he would perch himself by the
B. metaphor
window
C. person and peak out the blinds to check if the little red car had pulled into the driveway.
personification
ification
He kept pacing up and down the hallway since couldn’t sit still.
D. symbol
A. anticipatory
B. humorous
48. C.
Which
Wh ich word is spelled incorrectly in the sentence below?
sorrowful
To conquere the deceitful ruler, the council voted for impeachment.
D. sympathetic
A. con
conquere
quere
B. deceitful
47. C.
What type of figurative language is used in the sentence below?
council
When the inspiration hit, the artist’s pencil danced across the sketchpad.
D. impeachment
A. onomatopoeia
B. metaphor
49. C. person
Which ification
sentence is NOT an example of an indicative
indicative verb mood?
D. symbol
A. Th
Thee fish in the tank will be unable to swim if they grow bigger.
B. If that was my bike, I would not keep it outside when it snows.
C. Is Teresa the main character of the show?
48. D.
WhBrie
ich word is to
travels spelled incorrectly
Oregon in the summer.
by train every sentence below?
To conquere the deceitful ruler, the council voted for impeachment.
A. conquere
50. B. deceitful
Which option is an antonym of the word ‘boycott’?
‘boycott’?
A.
C. san
sanction
ction
council
B.
D. spurn
impeachment
C. avoid
D. tolerate
49. Which sentence is NOT an example of an indicative verb mood?
C. Is Teresa the main character of the show?

D. Brie travels to Oregon by train every summer.
50. Which option is an antonym of the word ‘boycott’?

A. sanction 83
B. spurn
51. What type of verbal irony is shown in the example below?
A robbery at a police station.
A. verb
verbal
al irony
B. situational irony
C. dramatic irony
D. none of the above
51. What type of verbal irony is shown in the example below?

A robbery at a police station.
A. verbal irony
B. situational irony
C. dramatic irony
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ANSWERS
Language - Basic
Test 1
1. A irrelevant; This is the correct spelling of the word.

2. B able to do many different things; The word versatile is used to describe a person that can
serve many functions.
3. C interrogative; An interrogative verb mood asks questions. questions.
4. A misplaced comma; This sentence contains a misplaced comma after the name.
5. D to persuade; A persuasive text attempts to convince a reader to a point of view, or
opinion.
6. C apothecary
apothecary;; This is the correctly spelled word.
7. B historical; The allusion in the sentence refers to historical event.
8. B colon; A colon would be best to sperate the independent clause, since the second
clause expands the first. ANSWERS
9. C To finish
finish his pizza without
without spilling grease
Language onto his shirt; This phrase is the infinitive
- Basic
1. A because
irrelevant; This is the correct spelling
it functions as a noun and is the of the word.
subject
Test 1 of the sentence.
2. B able to do many different things
10. A formal essay; Dialect is a form of writing that ; The word versatile is used
shows the to describe
accent a person
and the way that can
a particular
serve many
character orfunctions.
people of one region speak.
3. C
11. D interrogative;
This sentence An hasinterrogative
two redundant verb mood asks
remarks. ‘Intoqone’
uestions.
is redundant because combining
4. A departments
misplaced comma; This sentence contains
already signifies getting one; a misplaced comma after
one; secondly, ‘culminative’ the
and name.
‘final’ have the
the
5. D same
to persuade;
meaning. A persuasive text attempts to convince a reader to a point of view, or
opinion.
12. B quantitative adjective; The quantitative adjective indicates the number or amount of
6. C apothecary
something. ; This is the correctly spelled word.
7.
13. B historical
C anon
anonmitymity;;; The
mity The allusion in the sentence
correct spelling wrefers
of the word to historical event.
ord is ‘anonymity.’
8.
14. B
A colon;
enigmaA; Th colon
The would belisted
e definition best istothe
sperate the independent
definition of an enigma. clause, since the second
clause
15. C third- expands
third-person the first.
person limited; In the third-person limited point of view, the narrator narrator only knows
9. C To f inish his pizza withou t spilling
the thought and feelings of one character. grease onto his shirt; This phrase is the infinitive
16. D because it functions
future-perfect
future- perfect tense;asThe a noun
future and is thetense
perfect subject of the sentence.
combines ‘will have’ + the past participle.
participle.
10. A formal essay ; Dialect is a form of writing
17. B This sentence properly capitalizes the proper names that shows the accent
names in the sentence. and the way a particular
18. A character or people
faulty parallelism of sentence
; The one regionlacks speak.
parallel structure, which is the repetition
repetition of a
11. D chosen
This sentence has two redundant
grammatical form within a sentence. remarks. ‘Into one’ is redundant because combining
departments
19. C furious ; Fromalready
the clues signifies getting one
in the sentence,
in we; secondly, ‘culminative’
can conclude that irateand
mean‘final’
means have
s very the or
angry
same meaning.
infuriated.
12.
20. B quantitative
B This sentenceadjective;
places the The quantitative
correct commasadjective
into the indicates
sentence.the number or amount of
21. B something.
after the word cute; A comma would be necessary here to separate the two coordinate
13. C anon mity; that
adjectives The correct
describespelling
the noun of the word is ‘anonymity.’
equally.
14. A enigma; The definition listed is the definition of an enigma.
17. B This sentence properly capitalizes the proper names in the sentence.
18. A faulty parallelism; The sentence lacks parallel structure, which is the repetition of a
infuriated.
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20. B This sentence places the correct commas into the sentence.
21. B after the word cute; A comma would be necessary here to separate the two coordinate
22. A am preparing; The present continuous tense is used to describe something that is
happening continuously in the present moment.
23. D annoyance; The tone in the sentence if of annoyance towards the other team.
24. C disposition; This is the best option to complete the sentence because the word
‘disposition’ means the person’sperson’s inherent qualities and character.
25. B persuasive; The writing prompt would ensue the writer to try to convince the reader of
their opinion.
26. D herd is to cow; The relationship between the words is what the group is called to the
individual animal.
27. A This sentence correctly places an apostrophe to show possession.
28. C The use of the word ‘accepted’ would be correct for this sentence.
29. A adverbial phrase of degree/comparison; An adverbial cause of degree/comparison
22. A answers
am preparing;
‘to whatTheextent?”
present or continuous
comparestense is used to describe something that is
two things.
30. B happening
-acy, -ance,continuously
-hood; This suffixin thecan
present
be seen moment.
in the words: legacy, parenthood,
parenthood, substance
23. D and
annoyance;
more. The tone in the sentence if of annoyance towards the other team.
24.
31. C
A disposition;
This sentence This is the best
correctly usesoption to complete
a comma to separate thethesentence because
dependent theform
clause wordthe main
‘disposition’
clause. means the person’s inherent qualities and character.
25.
32. B
D persuasive ; The writing
clothing material; prompt
Textiles meanswould
a typeensue theor
of cloth owriter
r woven to material.
try to convince the reader of
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This sentence correct ‘whose’ to
26. D show
herd ispossession.
to cow; The relationship between the words is what the group is called to the
individual
34. C Th animal.
ere is a subject-verb disagreement between the plural subject (flowers) and the verb.
27.
35. D right now; The sentenceplaces
A This sentence correctly statesan apostrophe
they to show possession.
are ‘not currently’ allowed, which would have the
28. C The use of the word ‘accepted’ would be correct
same meaning as ‘right now’, making this phrase redundant. for this sentence.
29.
36. A
D adverbial phrase
soldiers’; This is aof degree/comparison;
plural An adverbial
noun, so the apostrophe is notcause of degree/comparison
needed. To correct this, it would
answers ‘to what
change to soldiers extent?”
soldiers.. or compares two things.
30.
37. B
A -acy, -ance, -hood
This sentence uses; This suffixwriting
a formal can bestyle
seenthat
in the words:
would legacy, parentho
be appropriate acod, substance
for academic
ademic or
and more.
business work.
31.
38. A This
A sentence
To agree with correctly
something uses
; Thea definition
comma to of separate
concur the is todependent clause
be of the same form the main
opinion.
39. B clause.
This option correctly punctuates and capitalizes a direct quote.
32. D clothing
40. C surplu
surplus; material;
s; The Textilesbetween
relationship means
be tweenathe
type of cloth
words or woven material.
is synonyms, and surplus is a synonym
synonym of
33. B superfluous.
This sentence correctly punctuates with a question mark and uses the correct ‘whose’ to
show
41. C is beingpossession.
repaired; ThisThis option correctly completes the sentence.
34. C Th ere is a subject-verb
42. B emancipate; This is the disagreement
soldiers correct spelling between the plural subject (flowers) and the verb.
of the word.
35.
43. D
D right now; Thecorrectly
This sentence sentenceimplements
states they dashes
are ‘nottocurrently’ allowed,thought
input a relevant which would
thought have
into the the
sentence.
44. A same meaningisaswritten
This sentence ‘right now’, makingvoice
in an active this phrase
becauseredundant.
the subject performs the action stated
36. D by
soldiers’; This
the verb. is a plural noun, so the apostrophe is not needed. To correct this, it would
change to .
37. A This sentence uses a formal writing style that would be appropriate for academic or
business work.
40. C surplus; The relationship between the words is synonyms, and surplus is a synonym of
superfluous.
43. D This sentence correctly implements dashes to input a relevant thought into the sentence.
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44. A This sentence is written in an active voice because the subject performs the action stated
by the verb.
45. D This sentence correctly uses commas to set off the phrase that interrupts the flow of the
sentence.
46. A anticipatory; The tone in the sentence is of anticipation, or excitement for something or
someone to arrive.
47. C person
personification
ification; When a nonhuman object is given human traits, such as dancing, it is
called personification.
48. A conquere; The correct spelling for this word is ‘conquer’.
49. B This option shows an example of a subjunctive verbverb mood, not indicative. An indicative
verb mood makes a statement or asks a question.
50. D tolerate; To boycott means to refuse to have dealing
dealing
ingss with, therefore to tolerate would
be the opposite.
51. B situational irony; This is when a situation involves actions that are contradictory.
45. D This sentence correctly uses commas to set off the phrase that interrupts the flow of the
sentence.
46. A anticipatory; The tone in the sentence is of anticipation, or excitement for something or
someone to arrive.
47. C personification; When a nonhuman object is given human traits, such as dancing, it is
called personification.
48. A conquere; The correct spelling for this word is ‘conquer’.
49. B This option shows an example of a subjunctive verb mood, not indicative. An indicative
verb mood makes a statement or asks a question.
50. D tolerate; To boycott means to refuse to have dealings with, therefore to tolerate would
be the opposite.
51. B situational irony; This is when a situation involves actions that are contradictory.
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Exam®
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1. Which option would best complete the analogy below?

below?
Judge is to courtroom as __________________.
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B. soldier is to war th
C. referee is to field
D. mechanic is to car
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D. adjectiveIdentify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the
1. Which
question. option would best complete the analogy below?
Judge is to courtroom as __________________.
A. assistant is to office
3. Which word is spelled correctly?
B. soldier is to war
A. en
enbargo
bargo
C. referee is to field
B.
D. erraneous
mechanic is to car
C. equillibrium
D. extricate
2. What is the function of the infinitive phrase in the sentence below?
Students like to use their phones during class.
A. noun (direct object)
B. noun (subject)
C. predicate
D. adjective
documen
3. Which word is spelled correctly?

A. enbargo
B. erraneous
D. extricate
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4. Which
Which of the following sentences uses a semicolon correctly?
A. St
Stephan,
ephan, who plays on the soccer team; scored three goals last
last night.
B. Whenever I feel scared; I hold my favorite
favorite teddy bear.
C. Kian has three older sisters; June, Summer, and River.
D. Cheryl’s favorite sweater is made of cashmere; she wears it all the time.
5. What is the best option to complete the sentence below?

Gary exclaimed “My son is moving to Antarctica!” Bonnie looked over and said, “That’s
crazy! ________________ would he want to live there?”
A. How on earth
B. Where on earth
C. Why on earth
D. What on earth
4. Which of the following sentences uses a semicolon correctly?
A. Stephan, who plays on the soccer team; scored three goals last night.
B. Whenever I feel scared; I hold my favorite teddy bear.
6. C.
Which
Kianword is misspelled
has three in theJune,
older sisters; sentence
Summer,below?
and River.
Aside from
D. Cheryl’s his immacutlate
favorite looks,ofthe
sweater is made accomplished
cashmere; bachelor
she wears wastime.
it all the very generous.
A. immacu
immacutlate
tlate
B. accomplished
5. C.
What is the best option to complete the sentence below?
bachelor
Gary exclaimed “My son is moving to Antarctica!” Bonnie looked over and said, “That’s
D. generous
crazy! ________________ would he want to live there?”
A. How on earth
B. Where on earth
7. C.
What
Why type of punctuation should be added in the dialogue below to indicate a character
on earth
D. Whatoff?
trailing on earth
“I’m not sure what went wrong __” she sighed as she looked out unto the dried-up
dried-up lawn.
A. ellip
ellipsis
sis (…)
6. B.
Which
dashword
(--) is misspelled in the sentence below?
Aside from
C. comma (,) his immacutlate looks, the accomplished bachelor was very generous.
D. semicolon
A. immacutlate (;)
B. accomplished
C. bachelor
D. generous
Jerry ate the whole triple layer chocolate cake in one sitting.
A. positive adjective
B. quantitative adjective
7. C. comparative
What adjective should be added in the dialogue below to indicate a character
type of punctuation
D. superlative
trailing off? adjective
“I’m not sure what went wrong __” she sighed as she looked out unto the dried-up lawn.
A. ellipsis (…)
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C. comparative adjective
D. superlative adjective
9. What is the option to complete the following sentence?
_________________ could he make homemade pasta, but he was also an expert at
French pastry making.
A. If only
B. In no way
C. Not only
D. On no account
10. What is the relationship between the words in the analogy below?
Cocoon is to butterfly as egg is to chick.
A. whole to part
9. B. sequence
What is the option to complete the following sentence?
C. type to kind
_________________ could he make homemade pasta, but he was also an expert at
D. item to purpose
French pastry making.
A. If only
B. In no way
11. Determine how the infinitive is being used in in the sentence below.
C. Not only
To have a joyful life, keep your loved ones close.
D. On no account
A. ad
adjective
jective
B. noun
C. adverb
10. What is the relationship between the words in the analogy below?
Cocoon is to butterfly as egg is to chick.
A. whole to part
12. B. sequence
Which sentence uses dashes correctly?
C. type
A. Th to kindin the ocean — were really high, so in order to ensure our safety we decided
Thee waves
D. not
itemtotogo swimming.
purpose
B. The waves in the ocean were really high, so — in order to ensure our safety —we decided
not to go swimming.
C. The waves
11. Determine how— the
in the ocean is
infinitive were really
being usedhigh, so sentence
in the — in order to ensure our safety, we decided
below.
not to go aswimming.
To have joyful life, keep your loved ones close.
D. The waves in the ocean were really high, so in in order to ensure our safety we decided —
A. adjective
not to go swimming.
B. noun
C. adverb
13. Which sentence is written in appropriate Standard English?English?
A. Sh
Shee haven’t got anything.
12. B. She sentence
Which ain’t got nothing.
uses dashes correctly?
C. Shee don’t
A. Th don ’t have
waves noocean
in the thing.— were really high, so in order to ensure our safety we decided
not to go swimming.
D. She doesn’t have anything.
not to go swimming.
D. The waves in the ocean were really high, so in order to ensure our safety we decided —
not to go swimming.
13. Which sentence is written in appropriate Standard English?

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A. She haven’t got anything.
B. She ain’t got nothing.
14. What idiom is used when one exaggerates a problem?
A. Making a mountain out of a molehill
B. Making a house out of a brick
C. Making a landslide out of a river
D. Making a tree out of a seed
15. What is the correct adjective to complete the sentence below?

This
Th is pasta dish smells horrible, but that one smells ________________
__________________.__.
A. horribler
B. horriblest
C. more horrible
D. most horrible
14. What idiom is used when one exaggerates a problem?
A. Making a mountain out of a molehill
16. B. Making
Which
Wh a house
ich sentence outthe
uses of active
a brickvoice?
voice?
C. Making a landslide out of a river
A. Cold seasons are followed by warmer seasons.
D. Hot
B. Making a treefollow
seasons out ofcool
a seed
seasons.
C. Hot seasons are followed by cooler ones.
D. Snowy seasons are followed by sunny seasons.
15. What is the correct adjective to complete the sentence below?
This pasta dish smells horrible, but that one smells __________________.
17. A. horribler
Which options use the correct verb tense to fill in the gaps in the sentence below?
The famous baseball player ___________ baseballs and _________ them to people at the
B. horriblest
gamehorrible
C. more last night.
A. signs…tossed
signs…t ossed
D. most horrible
B. signs…tosses
C. sign…toss
D. signed…tossed
16. Which sentence uses the active voice?
A. Cold seasons are followed by warmer seasons.
B. Hot seasons follow cool seasons.
18. Use the context clues to determine the meaning of the underlinedunderlined word.
C. Hot seasons are followed by cooler ones.
After the bunny escaped, Harry tried to coax it back into the cage using carrots.
D. Snowy seasons are followed by sunny seasons.
A. to gently persuade
B. to quickly capture
17. C. to force
Which intouse
options a place, corner verb tense to fill in the gaps in the sentence below?
the correct
D. toThe
assume
famous control overplayer ___________ baseballs and _________ them to people at the
baseball
game last night.
A. signs…tossed
B. signs…tosses
C. sign…toss
D. signed…tossed
carrots.
A. to gently persuade
B. to quickly capture
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19. Wh
Which
ich prefix should be added to the word below to mean ‘refuse to allow’?
_____allow
A. mis-
B. in-
C. dis-
D. un
un--
20. Which word is positively persuasive in tone?

tone?
A. ef
effective
fective
B. inferior
C. atrociou
atrociouss
D. disadvantage
19. Which prefix should be added to the word below to mean ‘refuse to allow’?
_____allow
A. mis-
21. Which of the following sentences displays the correct apostrophe punctuation?
B. in-e childrens backpacks were all lined up against the hall.
A. Th
The
C.
B. dis-
The children’s backpacks were all lined up against the hall.
D. The
C. un- children’s backpack’s
backpack’s were all lined up against
against the hall.
D. The childrens’ backpacks were all lined up against the hall.
20. Which word is positively persuasive in tone?

22. A. effective
Which words in the apartment rental advert below are emotive to the reader?
B. inferior
Beautiful-looking apartment in mint condition – take a tour today!
C. atrociou
A. loo king, scondition
looking,
D. disadvantage
B. apartment, tour
C. mint, today
21. D. Beautiful,
Which of the mint
following sentences displays the correct apostrophe punctuation?
A. The childrens backpacks were all lined up against the hall.
B. The children’s backpacks were all lined up against the hall.
23. C.
Which
The of the following
children’s sentences
backpack’ s wereisallNOT correct?
lined up against the hall.
A. One of my chores for next week is painting
D. The childrens’ backpacks were all lined up againstthe shed
shed
theand cleaning out the basement.
hall.
B. My chores for next week are cleaning out the basement and painting the shed.
C. Cleaning out the basement and painting the shed are my chores for next week.
22. D. My jobs
Which words forinnext
the week are torental
apartment clean advert
out thebelow
basement and paint
paintot the
are emotive the shed.
reader?
Beautiful-looking apartment in mint condition – take a tour today!
A. looking, condition
B. apartment, tour
C. mint, today
D. Beautiful, mint
23. Which of the following sentences is NOT correct?

A. One of my chores for next week is painting the shed and cleaning out the basement.
B. My chores for next week are cleaning out the basement and painting the shed.
week.
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24. Which sentence is written correctly in terms punctuation?
A. He stared at his screen and it’s blinking notification light which
which taunted him knowingly.
B. He stared at his screen and it’s blinking notification light, which taunted him, knowingly.
C. He stared at his screen and its blinking notification
notification light, which taunted him knowingly.
D. He stared
stared at his screen, and its blinking notification light, which taunted him, knowingly.
25. Which of the following sentences does not have the same register as the others?
A. Evid
Evidence
ence points to the importance of recycling.
B. You guys really have to stop damaging our poor planet’s future!
household a week.
C. Over thirty bags of waste are taken out per household
D. There are new innovative ways to reduce one’s carbon carbon footprint.
24. Which sentence is written correctly in terms punctuation?
A. He stared at his screen and it’s blinking notification light which taunted him knowingly.
26.B.Which
He stared atishis
choice thescreen and
correct it’s blinking
literary devicenotification light, below?
of the sentence which?taunted him, knowingly.
below
C. HeAllstared at his screen
the donuts on the and its blinking
dessert notificatio
table stared at hernintently.
light, which taunted him knowingly.
D.A.He stared at his screen, and its blinking notification light, which taunted him, knowingly.
personification
B. alliteration
C. rhyme
25. D. simile
Which of the following sentences does not have the same register as the others?
A. Evidence points to the importance of recycling.
27. B. You guys
Choose really have
the correct to stoptypes
sentences damaging our
for the poor planet’s future!
following.
C. Over thirty
Did you getbags
in myof closet
waste and
are taken outboots?
take my Tesehold
per hou ll me! a week.
Tell
D. in
A. There are newexclamatory
interrogative,
terrogative, innovative ways to reduce one’s carbon footprint.
B. exclamatory, imperative
C. imperative, exclamatory
26. D. interrogative,
Which imperative
choice is the correct literary device of the sentence below?
All the donuts on the dessert table stared at her intently.
A. personification
28. Wh
Which
ich term correctly defines the following?
following?
B. alliteration
The plumber arrived and he carried his tool kit.
C. rhyme
A.
D. comp
complex
similelex
B. compound
C. simple
27. D.
Choose
phrasethe correct sentences types for the following.
Did you get in my closet and take my boots? Tell me!
A. interrogative, exclamatory
B. exclamatory, imperative
C. imperative, exclamatory
D. interrogative, imperative
The plumber arrived and he carried his tool kit.

A. complex
D. phrase
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When the talk show host forgot his lines on live TV, he was able to improvise flawlessly
thanks to his years of experience.
A. to recall a memory
B. to read and decipher cue cards
C. to return to rehearsal
D. to perform without preparation
30. What is the correct way to connect the following sentences?

sentences?
My sister is the eldest of us. She is 20 years old.
A. My sister: is the eldest of us, she is 20 years old.
29. B.
What
Myissister
the meaning of the
is the eldest underlined
of us; She is 20word
yearsbelow?
old.
When the talk show host forgot his lines on
C. My sister is the eldest of us; she is 20 years old. live TV, he was able to improvise flawlessly
D. Mythanks
sistertoishis
theyears of of
eldest experience.
us… She is 20 years old.
A. to recall a memory
B. to read and decipher cue cards
31. C. to return
Which devices to are
rehearsal
used in the sentence below?
D. toThe
perform without preparation
daunting dark dungeon was dim as a cave.
A. allit
alliteration
eration and rhyme
B. personification and simile
30. C.
What
rhymeis theadcorrect
smile way to connect the following sentences?
My sister
D. simile and is the eldest of us. She is 20 years old.
alliteration
A. My sister: is the eldest of us, she is 20 years old.
B. My sister is the eldest of us; She is 20 years old.
32. C. My sisterwhich
Determine is theoption
eldest correctly
of us; sheidentifies
is 20 years
theold.
sentence below.
Kacy
D. My likesisto
sister thehem all her
eldest ownShe
of us… costumes.
is 20 years old.
A. simp
simple le verb
B. participle
31. C. gerund
Which devices are used in the sentence below?
D. infinitive
The daunting dark dungeon was dim as a cave.
A. alliteration and rhyme
B. personification and simile
33. C.
Which
Wh ich words
rhyme correctly completes the sentence below?
ad smile
I would
D. simile and_____________
alliteration written to her if I ___________ sufficient time.
A. have, had had
B. have. had of had
32. C. of, had had
Determine which option correctly identifies the sentence below.
D. of, had’ve
Kacy likeshad
to hem all her own costumes.
C. gerund
D. infinitive
I would _____________ written to her if94I ___________ sufficient time.

A. have, had had
34. Wh
Whatat is the correct way to spell the word meaning ‘way down or dropping’?
A. decent
B. descent
C. dissent
D. desent
35. Which words in the following blurb are used to persuade the reader?
reader?
Everyone should give the revolutionary cookbook a chance, especially because it is free!
A. everyon
everyone, e, revolutionary
B. should, chance
C. revolutionary, free
34. D.
Whrevolutionary,
at is the correct way to spell the word meaning ‘way down or dropping’?
especially
A. decent
B. descent
36. C. dissent
Which
Wh ich of the following sentences is not correct?
D. desent
A. I am looking forward to the movie night.
B. Sven and I am looking forward to the movie night.
C. Sven is looking forward to the movie night, but I am not.
35. D.
Which wordsand
My friend in the following
I are looking blurb areto
forward used
theto persuade
movie night.the reader?
Everyone should give the revolutionary cookbook a chance, especially because it is free!
A. everyone, revolutionary
37. B. should,
Which chance
of the following texts would most likely contain exclamatory sentences?
C. revolutionary, free
A. An email to a potential employer
D. revolutionary, especially
B. A letter to your closest friend
C. A pamphlet about the teeth cleaning process
D. An instruction manual for building a table
36. Which of the following sentences is not correct?
A. I am looking forward to the movie night.
38. B. Sven
What
Wh at is and I am looking
the meaning forward
of the to theword
underlined movie night.
below
below? ?
C. Sven
Robert Galbraith was a pseudonym used by J.K. am
is looking forward to the movie night, but I not.
Rowling.
D. My
A. w friend and I are looking forward to the movie night.
riter
B. publisher
C. fictitious name
37. D.
Which of the
literary following texts would most likely contain exclamatory sentences?
genre
A. An email to a potential employer
B. A letter to your closest friend
C. A pamphlet about the teeth cleaning process
D. An instruction manual for building a table

Robert Galbraith was a pseudonym used by J.K. Rowling.
C. fictitious name
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D. literary genre
39. Wh
Which
ich option best completes the analogy below so
so that both word pairs have the same
relationship?
Athlete is to fit as ___________________.
A. writer is to articulate
B. nurse is to hospital
C. chair is to sit
D. office is to work
40. Wh
Whatat type of clause is underlined in the sentence below?
This
Th is book, that I read last week, is going to be turned into a movie next year.
A. ad
adverbial
verbial clause
B. noun clause
39. C.
Whindependent
ich option best completes the analogy below so that both word pairs have the same
clause
relationship?
D. relative clause
Athlete is to fit as ___________________.
A. writer is to articulate
B. nurse is to hospital
41. C.
Which
chairsentence
is to sit is correctly punctuated?
A.
D. office isaddress
Jane
Jan e ’ s to workis: 8 Pine Street, Tucson, Arizona.
B. Janes address is: 8 pine street, Tucson, Arizona.
C. Jane’s address is - 8 Pine street, Tucson, Arizona.
40. D.
WhJanes
at type of clause
address is; 8isPine
underlined in the sentence
Street, Tucson, Arizona.below?
This book, that I read last week, is going to be turned into a movie next year.
A. adverbial clause
42. B. noun
Which
Wh clause
ich style of writing is being used in the text below?
C. independent
I have to sayclause
that I wasn’t very enthralled with the photography exhibit
exhibit held at the
D. relative
museum. clause
I mean, all I could ponder about was who chose the pictures to be presented?
That person clearly had no idea at all what constitutes real photography.
photography. Most of what I
saw could have been taken on a cellphone with the quality they had.
41. A.
Which sentence is correctly punctuated?
descriptive
A.
B. Jan e’s address is: 8 Pine Street, Tucson, Arizona.
narrative
B. Janes address is: 8 pine street, Tucson, Arizona.
C. persuasive
C.
D. Jane’s address is - 8 Pine street, Tucson, Arizona.
expository
D. Janes address is; 8 Pine Street, Tucson, Arizona.
42. Which style of writing is being used in the text below?
B. narrative
C. persuasive
D. expository
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43. What is the meaning of the underlined idiom below?
below?
When my grandfather passed away, my father (his only kid), got the lion’s share of his
land.
A. the largest amount
B. the smallest amount
C. all of
D. none of
44. Wh
Which
ich sentence contains the correctly spelled underli
underli
derlined
ned word?
A. Th
Thee Christmas gift was so beautifully rapted, it was hard to rip it open.
B. The Christmas gift was so beautifully rapped, it was hard to rip it open.
43. C.
What
TheisChristmas
the meaning
gift of
wasthe
sounderlined
so beautifullyidiom below
wrapped
wrapped, , it ?was hard to rip it open.
When
D. The my grandfather
Christmas gift was sopassed away, wraped,
beautifully my father
it (his
was only
hardkid), got
to rip the lion’s share of his
it open.
land.
A. the largest amount
45. B. theissmallest
What amount
the meaning for the underlined word in the sentence below?
below?
C. all of
My doctor steers away from orthodox medicine, and instead has me try acupuncture and
D. none of
meditation.
A. traditional
B. soluble
44. C.
Whharsh
ich sentence contains the correctly spelled underlined word?
A.
D. Th e Christmas gift was so beautifully rapted, it was hard to rip it open.
innovative
B. The Christmas gift was so beautifully rapped, it was hard to rip it open.
C. The Christmas gift was so beautifully wrapped, it was hard to rip it open.
46. D. The
Which
Wh Christmas
ich option gift was
correctly so beautifully
connects wraped,below?
the sentences it was hard to rip it open.
This shade of green is ideal for the curtains. It contrasts the walls well.
A. Th
This
is shade of green is ideal for the curtains: it contrasts the walls well.
45. B.
What
Thisisshade
the meaning
of greenfor
is the
idealunderlined word inItthe
for the curtains: sentence
contrasts thebelow
walls ?well.
My shade
C. This doctor
sh steers
ade of greenaway from
is ideal fororthodox medicine,
the curtains;
curtains; and instead
It contrasts haswell.
the walls me try acupuncture and
meditation.
D. This shade of green is ideal for the curtains; it contrasts
contrasts the walls well.
A. traditional
B. soluble
C. harsh
D. innovative
46. Which option correctly connects the sentences below?
C. This shade of green is ideal for the curtains; It contrasts the walls well.
D. This shade of green is ideal for the curtains; it contrasts the walls well.
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47. Wh
Which
ich verb would put the sentence below in a subjunctive mood?
mood?
If there _________ no rain showers, there would be not crops.
A. is
B. were
C. is never
D. was
48. Which option BEST completes the sentence?

Henry is _________ to the dangers of mountain hiking, and went on an expedition with
no training.
A. ob
oblivious
livious
B. cautious
47. C.
Whconversant
ich verb would put the sentence below in a subjunctive mood?
D. imparted
If there _________ no rain showers, there would be not crops.
A. is
B. were
49. C. isich
Which
Wh never
option correctly fills in the blanks in the sentence below?
below?
D. was
Here _____ the scrunchie and the clip _______ you lent to me.
A. is, that
that
B. is, whom
48. C.
Which
are, option
which BEST completes the sentence?
Henry
D. are, is _________ to the dangers of mountain hiking, and went on an expedition with
whose
no training.
A. oblivious
50. B. cautious
Which option completes the sentence with the correctly spelled words?
C. conversant
Holly believed herself to be a _____________ of rare and _____________ cheeses.
D. imparted
A. con
connosure,
nosure, exquizet
B. connisuer, exqisite
C. connoisure, exquisit
49. D.
Whconnoisseur,
ich option correctly fills in the blanks in the sentence below?
exquisite
Here _____ the scrunchie and the clip _______ you lent to me.
A. is, that
B. is, whom
C. are, which
D. are, whose
50. Which option completes the sentence with the correctly spelled words?
Holly believed herself to be a _____________ of rare and _____________ cheeses.
A. connosure, exquizet
B. connisuer, exqisite
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51. What is the tone in the following passage?
passage?
“I love the way the air smells in the mountains and
and the sound of birds chirping. It’s such a
change from the city life,” sighed Grace. “It really is a breath of fresh air!” Kate said as she
took a deep breath and released it slowly.
A. con
confident
fident
B. tense
C. tranquil
D. daring

correct?
A. Everybo
Everybody dy at the event is not expecting the announcement we have planned.
51. B.
What is the
Every toneatinthe
person theevent
following
is notpassage ? the announcement we have planned.
expecting
“I love
C. The the at
guests way
thethe air smells
event are notinexpecting
the mountains and the soundwe
the announcement of have
birds planned.
chirping.
planned. It’s such a
change from
D. Everybody the event
at the city life,”
are sighed Grace. “It
not expecting thereally is a breath we
announcement of fresh
haveair
pla!”nned.
Kate said as she
planned.
took a deep breath and released it slowly.
A. confident
B. tense
C. tranquil
D. daring

A. Everybody at the event is not expecting the announcement we have planned.
B. Every person at the event is not expecting the announcement we have planned.
C. The guests at the event are not expecting the announcement we have planned.
D. Everybody at the event are not expecting the announcement we have planned.
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ANSWERS
Language - Proficient
Proficient
Test 1
1. C referee is to field; The relationship with the words words is person to workplace. Furthermore,
a referee decides on the field, as the judge deicides in the courtroom.
2. A noun (direct object); The undefined infinitive phrase phrase in the sentence functions as the
noun, acting as the direct object.
3. D extricate; This is the correctly spelled word.
4. D This sentence correctly places the semicolon in the sentences sentences that are closely linked in
meaning.
5. C Why on earth; This option correctly completes the the statement.
6. A immacutlate; The correct spelling of this word is “immaculate.”
7. A ellipsis (…); An ellipsis is the correct punctuation to show a trail off in a sentence.
8. B quantitative adjective; A quantitative adjective modifies a noun by indicating the
quantity/number. ANSWERS
9. C Not only; The correct option Language
would be the- Proficie
correlative ntconjunction of of “Not only…but
1. C also,”
refereewhich
is to field;
comesThe relationship
in pairs withone
and relates the part
wordofs isa person
sentencetotoworkplace.
another. Furthermore,
10. B asequence; The relationship
relationsh ip between
Test 1 words is a sequence because, as a process,
referee decides on the field, as the the
judgetwo deicides in the courtroom.
the second word comes after the first word.
2. A noun (direct object); The undefined infinitive phrase in the sentence functions as the
11. C noun,
adverb; The infinitive
acting is used
as the direct as an adverb in this sentence because it describes a verb.
object.
12. B This sentence correctly uses the dashes to mark off off information that is not essential to
3. D extricate; This is the correctly spelled word.
the understating for the rest of the sentence.
4. D This sentence correctly places the semicolon in the sentences that are closely linked in
13. D This sentence is written in correct Standard English.
meaning.
14. A Making a mountain out of a molehill; In this idiom, the molehill is much smaller than a
5. C Why on earth; This option correctly completes the statement.
mountain, and this expression is used when a small problem is made into a bigger deal.
6. A immacutlate; The correct spelling of this word is “immaculate.”
15. C more horrible; The correct adjective would be “more horrible” horrible” as it is correct standard
7. A ellipsis (…); An ellipsis is the correct punctuation to show a trail off in a sentence.
English and a comparative adjective.
8. B quantitative adjective; A quantitative adjective modifies a noun by indicating the
16. B The other options are written in the past participle (followed) meaning option B is the
quantity/number.
only one in an active voice.
9. C Not only; The correct option would be the correlative conjunction of “Not only…but
17. D signed…tossed; This option places both words in the correct past verb tense.
also,” which comes in pairs and relates one part of a sentence to another.
18. A to gently persuade; The word coax means to gently but persistently persuade (someone)
10. B sequence; The relationship between the two words is a sequence because, as a process,
to do something.
the second word comes after the first word.
19. C dis-; Adding the prefix dis- would create the word ‘disallow’, which means refuse to
11. C adverb; The infinitive is used as an adverb in this sentence because it describes a verb.
declare valid.
12. B This sentence correctly uses the dashes to mark off information that is not essential to
20. A effective; The word ‘effective’ has a positive persuasive effect on readers.
the understating for the rest of the sentence.
21. B This sentence
13. D This sentence is correctly
writtenuses an apostrophe
in correct Standard in the word “children” since it is plural.
English.
22.
14. D Beautiful,
A Making mint; These
a mountain outtwo
of awords are used
molehill; In thisinidiom,
the advert to evoke
the molehill is positive emotions.
much smaller than a
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this listed, therefore
expression is usedthe sentence
when should
a small begin
problem is with
made‘Two
into of my chores
a bigger deal.
15. C for
more horrible;
next week…’The correct adjective would be “more horrible” as it is correct standard
English and a comparative
24. C The ‘its’ is possessive adjective.
and does not need an apostrophe, and the comma is correctly
16. B placed
The other options are
in this sentence. written in the past participle (followed) meaning option B is the
only one in an active voice.
19. C dis-; Adding the prefix dis- would create the word ‘disallow’, which means refuse to
declare valid.
100 in the advert to evoke positive emotions.

22. D Beautiful, mint; These two words are used
23. A There are two jobs listed, therefore the sentence should begin with ‘Two of my chores
25. B This sentence uses informal style which contrasts the other options that are written in a
more formal style.
26. A person
personification;
ification; The sentence gives the donuts the human characteristic of ‘stare’.
27. D interrogative, imperative; The first sentence asks a question, therefore is interrogative.
Although the second sentence has an exclamation mark and appears to be exclamatory,
it is giving a command, so it is imperative.
28. B compound; A compound sentence is formed when two simple sentences are joined.
29. D to perform without preparation; The word improvise means to create or perform
spontaneously or without preparation.
30. C A semicolon correctly connects the two sentences sentences to indicate a pause between between two main
clauses.
31. D simile and alliteration; The word ‘as’ indicates a simile, and daunting/dark/dungeon/dim
25. B is
This
ansentence
alliteration.uses informal style which contrasts the other options that are written in a
32. D more formal
infinitive; Thestyle.
sentence contains a verb with the word ‘to’ before it. it. Knowing this, the
26. A person ification; The sentence gives the donuts the human
simple verb, gerund, and participle option can be ruled out. Therefore, the characteristic of sentence
‘stare’. is an
27. D example
interrogative,
of animperative;
infinitive. The first sentence asks a question, therefore is interrogative.
33. A Although
have, hadthe had;second sentence
To correctly has an this
complete exclamation
sentence,mark ‘have’and appears
and to be
‘had had’ exclamatory,
would be
it is giving a command, so it is
grammatically correct in Standard English.imperative.
28.
34. B compound;
B descent; ThisA iscompound
the correct
correctsentence
spellingisofformed
the word when withtwo
thesimple sentences
meaning are joined.
of ‘moving downward,
29. D dropping
to perform without
or falling’. preparation ; The word improvise means to create or perform
35. C spontaneously
revolutionary, free; or without
These preparation.
words are used in the blurb to persuade and try to convince
30. C readers
A semicolon correctly
of something.
something. connects the two sentences to indicate a pause between two main
36. B clauses.
This sentence is incorrect because ‘Sven and I’ is plural, therefore it should say say are, not
31. D am.
simile and alliteration; The word ‘as’ indicates a simile, and daunting/dark/dungeon/dim
37. B is an alliteration.
A letter to your closest friend; This This text is less formal, and people tend to use
32. D exclamatory
infinitive; Thesentences
sentence in contains a verb with
more personal the word ‘to’ before it. Knowing this, the
writing.
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fictitiousverb,
name;gerund, and participle
A pseudonym is an option
alias orcan be ruled
fictitious nameout.usually
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used the sentence is an
by writers.
by
example
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have,ishad
an ‘athlete’ is usuallycomplete
had; To correctly ‘fit’ and athis sentence,
person who is‘have’ andis‘had
a ‘writer’ had’‘articulate’.
usually would be
40. D grammatically
relative clause;correct in Standard
A relative clause is English.
a type of subordinate
subordinate clause; it is used in order to
34. B modify
descent; , adapt, or describe a noun or pronoun. with the meaning of ‘moving downward,
This is the corre ct spelling of the word
dropping
41. A This sentenceor falling’.
is capitalized with proper nouns and is punctuated punctuated correctly.
35.
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of writiwords are used
ng is being toldinfrom
the the
blurb to person’s
first persuadeperspective,
and try to convince
in a way
readers of something .
that a person is telling a story or a spoken account of connected events.
36.
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B sentence
he largest is incorrect
amount; because
The idiom “the‘Sven
lion’sand I’ is is
share” plural,
used therefore
when youitget should
moresathan
y are, not
am.
anyone else or the largest amount.
37. B A letter to yourcorrectly
44. C This sentence closest friend;
spells the Thisword
text wrapped
is less formal,
wrapped. . and people tend to use
exclamatory sentences in more personal writing.
38. C fictitious name; A pseudonym is an alias or fictitious name usually used by writers.
40. D relative clause; A relative clause is a type of subordinate clause; it is used in order to
modify, adapt, or describe a noun or pronoun.
41. A
42. B
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wrapped
43. A the largest amount; The idiom “the lion’s share” is used when you get more than
anyone else or the largest amount.
45. A traditional; The meaning of the word ‘orthodox’ as used in this sentence, is adhering to
what is commonly accepted, or traditional.
46. D This option correctly uses a semicolon to connect the sentences,
sentences, and the second
sentence starts with a lower-case letter.
47. B were; The subjunctive mood is thethe verb form used to explore a hypothetical situation or
to express a wish, demand or suggestion.
48. A obliviou
oblivious;
s; The word oblivious
oblivious,, meaning ‘not aware of’, would be best to complete
the sentence.
49. C are, which; The sentence involves two things, so using
using ‘are’ and ‘which’ is correct.
50. D This option correctly spells the word ‘connoisseur’ and ‘exquisite’.
51. C tranquil; The tone in this passage can be best described as tranquil.
52. D In English, ‘everybody’ is treated as a singular noun, so it should say ‘everybody
‘everybody is’.
45. A traditional; The meaning of the word ‘orthodox’ as used in this sentence, is adhering to
what is commonly accepted, or traditional.
46. D This option correctly uses a semicolon to connect the sentences, and the second
oblivious
47. B were; The subjunctive mood is the verb form used to explore a hypothetical situation or
to express a wish, demand or suggestion.
48. A oblivious; The word , meaning ‘not aware of’, would be best to complete
the sentence.
49. C are, which; The sentence involves two things, so using ‘are’ and ‘which’ is correct.
50. D This option correctly spells the word ‘connoisseur’ and ‘exquisite’.
51. C tranquil; The tone in this passage can be best described as tranquil.
52. D In English, ‘everybody’ is treated as a singular noun, so it should say ‘everybody is’.
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completes the statement or answers the question.
1. Choose the correctly spelled word for the following definition.

A new way of doing something
A. in
inovation
ovation
B. innevation
C. innovation th
D. invation
2. What is the best option to complete the sentence below?

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definition.
C. Why in the world
A new way of doing something
D. What
A. in in the world
ovation
B. innevation
C. innovation
3. D.
Determine
invation which option correctly uses an apostrophe.
A. Th
Thee boys bottles were filled with refreshing Gatorade.
Gatorade.
B. The boys’ bottles were filled with refreshing Gatorade.
2. C. Theisboy’s
What bottles’
the best were
option to filled withthe
complete refreshing Gatorade.
sentence below?
D. The
Whenboy’s
mybottle’s
motherwere filled
saw the with
out refreshing
of budget car Gatorade.
my father bought, she screamed,
“____________ were you thinking!”
A. How in the world
3. Determine which option correctly uses an apostrophe.

A. The boys bottles were filled with refreshing Gatorade.
B. The boys’ bottles were filled with refreshing Gatorade.
C. The boy’s bottles’ were filled with refreshing Gatorade.
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D. The boy’s bottle’s were filled with refreshing Gatorade.
4. Choose the correctly spelled word for the following sentence?
sentence?
It was evident that she was very proud of her _____________ when we saw her display
showcasing all her awards.
A. achie
achievements
vements
B. achievemints
C. acheivements
D. achievments
5. Which sentence correctly uses the word collegiate?

collegiate?
A. Because he was advanced in his math knowledge, Aaron was taking collegiate level work in
high school.
B. My collegiate went on vacation to Mexico last year and brought us back beautiful key
4. Choose the correctly spelled word for the following sentence?
chains.
It was evident that she was very proud of her _____________ when we saw her display
C. To make yogurt,
showcasing youawards.
all her must collegiate the milk in order for it to ferment correctly.
D. achie
A. The modern
vementsbuilding did not collegiate with all the gothic style buildings in France.
B. achievemints
C. acheivements
6. Which option puts the sentence below in a subjunctive mood? mood?
D. achievments
If she ______________ later, she would not have had time to organize her supplies for
the art class.
5. A. arrive
Which sentence correctly uses the word collegiate?
B. had arrived
A. Because he was advanced in his math knowledge, Aaron was taking collegiate level work in
high school.
C. would arrive
D. arrived
B. My collegiate went on vacation to Mexico last year and brought us back beautiful key
chains.
C. To make yogurt, you must collegiate the milk in order for it to ferment correctly.
7. What
D. Thecan the underlined
modern word
building did notof the sentence
collegiate bethe
with all classified
gothic as?
style buildings in France.
She had the curliest hair anyone had ever seen.
A. positive adjective
6. B. quantitative
Which adjective
option puts the sentence below in a subjunctive mood?
If she ______________ later, she would not have had time to organize her supplies for
the art class.
A. arrive
B. had arrived
8. Wh
Which
ich sentence is capitalized and punctuated correctly?
C. would arrive
A. “It’s too early” said Fabio. “im going to get breakfast.”
D. arrived
B. “It’s too early said Fabio I’m going to get breakfast.”
C. “It’s too early,” said Fabio. “I’m going to get breakfast.”
7. D. “It’scan
What toothe
early” , said Fabio,
underlined word“Im going
of the to get breakfast.”
sentence be classified as?
She had the curliest hair anyone had ever seen.
8. Which sentence is capitalized and punctuated 104 correctly?

A. “It’s too early” said Fabio. “im going to get breakfast.”
B. “It’s too early said Fabio I’m going to get breakfast.”
9. Wh
Whatat is the correct meaning for the underlined homonym in the sentence
sentence below?
below?
We had to stall our cousin outside with conversation because they had not finished
setting up the surprise party.
A. a stand or booth
B. deliberate delay
C. to run away
D. a malfunction
10. Wh
Which
ich sentence is in the imperative mood?
mood?
A. At noon, take the chicken out of the freezer.
B. Are you going to attend our Thanksgiving dinner?
C. She makes her famous key lime pie every year.
9. What is the correct meaning for the underlined homonym in the sentence below?
D. After we go
We had for aour
to stall walk, I would
cousin like some
outside pasta.
with conversation because they had not finished
setting up the surprise party.
A. a stand or booth
11. ‘Ooze’ and ‘sizzle’ are examples of ________________?
B. deliberate delay
A. met
metaphor
aphor
C. to run away
B. alliteration
D. a malfunction
C. person
personification
ification
D. onomatopoeia
10. Which sentence is in the imperative mood?
A. At noon, take the chicken out of the freezer.
12. Identify the noun phrase in the sentence below.
B. Are you going to attend our Thanksgiving dinner?
You can tell a lot of a gentleman’s upbringing by his
his way of eating soup.
C. She makes her famous key lime pie every year.
A. Yo
Youu can tell
D. After we go for a walk, I would like some pasta.
B. a gentleman’s upbringing
C. his way of eating soup
11. D. soupand ‘sizzle’ are examples of ________________?
‘Ooze’
A. metaphor
B. alliteration
13. C.
Which option
person correctly rewrites the sentence below by omitting text and using an ellipsis?
ification
He couldn’t run fast enough, although he gave it his all, to catch the bus as it pulled up at
D. onomatopoeia
his stop.
A. He couldn’t
couldn’t run fast enough, although he gave it his all… as it pulled up at his stop.
B. He couldn’t run fast enough … to catch the bus as it pulled up at his stop.
12. Identify the noun phrase in the sentence below.
C. He couldn’t run fast enough, … he gave it his all, to catch the bus as it pulled up at his stop.
stop.
You can tell a lot of a gentleman’s upbringing by his way of eating soup.
D. He couldn’t … although he gave it his all, to catch the bus as it pulled up at his stop.
A. You can tell
B. a gentleman’s upbringing
C. his way of eating soup
13. Which option correctly rewrites the sentence below by omitting text and using an ellipsis?
He couldn’t run fast enough, although he gave it his all, to catch the bus as it pulled up at
his stop.
B. He couldn’t run fast enough … to catch the bus as it pulled up at his stop.
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C. He couldn’t run fast enough, … he gave it his all, to catch the bus as it pulled up at his stop.
D. He couldn’t … although he gave it his all, to catch the bus as it pulled up at his stop.
14. Which sentence in the passage below is written in active voice?
voice?
(1) Human biology is also studied by veterinarian. (2) The study of human anatomy
anatomy and
physiology is usually focused on by doctors. (3) Various aspects have been studied by
veterinarians. (4) Veterinarians also study the living organisms of plant and animal life.
A. Sen
Sentence
tence 1
B. Sentence 2
C. Sentence 3
D. Sentence 4
15. Choose the correct form of verbs to complete the sentence below.
When ________ the next flight ___________?
A. d
14. Whichoes, land in the passage below is written in active voice?
sentence
B. do,
(1) land
Human biology is also studied by veterinarian. (2) The study of human anatomy and
C. does, lands is usually focused on by doctors. (3) Various aspects have been studied by
physiology
D. does, landed (4) Veterinarians also study the living organisms of plant and animal life.
veterinarians.
A. Sentence 1
B. Sentence 2
16. Wh
Which
ich of the following sentences contains an oxymoron?
C. Sentence
A. Af
After 3
ter her promotion she was happy as a clam.
D. Sentence 4
B. The deafening silence was noteworthy.
C. She had a million more hours
hours to go until closing.
D. Nobody uses the fax machine anymore.
15. Choose the correct form of verbs to complete the sentence below.
When ________ the next flight ___________?
A. does, land
17. Which sentence contains a misplaced modifier?
B. do, the
A. On landroute to California, one might stumble upon Area 51.
C.
B. does, lands was positioned to view Jupiter.
The telescope
D. does,warriors
C. The landed battled the Spartan Empire for many years.
D. The grateful pilot relaxed after days of traveling in
in his living room.
16. Which of the following sentences contains an oxymoron?
A. After her promotion she was happy as a clam.
18. Which of the following is most likely to contain interrogative sentences?
B. The
A. A deafening
comic silence
in the local was noteworthy.
newspaper
C.
B. She had listing
A board a million more hour’ssspecials
a restaurant to go until closing.
D. Nobody
C. A usesemail
company the fax machine
about anymore.
upcoming events
D. A personality inventory at a career fair
17. Which sentence contains a misplaced modifier?
A. On the route to California, one might stumble upon Area 51.
B. The telescope was positioned to view Jupiter.
C. The warriors battled the Spartan Empire for many years.
prohibited.
pr
C. A company email about upcoming events 106

D. A personality inventory at a career fair
19. Which of the following sentence is NOT correct?
A. Th
Thee two hunters were waiting for a deer to appear.
appear.
B. Shay and Logan were waiting for a deer to appear.
C. The hunter by the creek and the hunter behind the tree was both waiting for a deer to
appear.
D. Shay was waiting patiently for a deer to appear, but
but Logan was feeling impatient.
20. Which option would best complete the analogy below?

Italian is to cuisine as _______________________.
A. chemist
chemistry ry is to science
B. pen is to pencil
19. C. restaurant
Which is to café sentence is NOT correct?
of the following
A. Th
D. e two
music hunters
is to party were waiting for a deer to appear.
B. Shay and Logan were waiting for a deer to appear.
C. The hunter by the creek and the hunter behind the tree was both waiting for a deer to
21. What is the main function of the colon in the sentence below?
appear.
She has
D. Shay wasvery littlepatiently
waiting time to learn all the
for a deer tonew excelbut
appear, programs: herfeeling
Logan was new job starts next
impatient.
Monday.
A. in
introduce
troduce a list
20. B. between
Which option independent
would best clauses
complete the analogy below?
C. emphasis
Italian is to cuisine as _______________________.
D. correspondence
A. chemist in a letter
ry is to science
B. pen is to pencil
C. restaurant is to café
22. D.
Which
music sentence is an example of a conditional mood?
is to party mood?
A. Th
Thee YouTube star has a meetup at 4p.m.
B. The fireworks might light up if you place them near the flame.
21. C. Willisyou
What thebe taking
main Spanish
function or French
of the colon innext
theyear?
sentence below?
D. I She
often see
has flocks
very littleoftime
seagulls by the
to learn all beach.
the new excel programs: her new job starts next
Monday.
A. introduce a list
23. B.
Which of theindependent
between following sentences
clauses incorrectly uses colon?
A. M rs. Picard
C. emphasis preaches this concept: "The grass is greener where you water it."
it."
B.
D. Never forget thisinmotto
correspondence : Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.
a letter
C. Here are three states that begin with A: Alaska, Alabama, and Arkansas.
D. Mom wants us to make deviled eggs: moreover, she wants us to make grandpas recipe.
22. Which sentence is an example of a conditional mood?
A. The YouTube star has a meetup at 4p.m.
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C. Here are three states that begin with A: Alaska, Alabama, and Arkansas.
D. Mom wants us to make deviled eggs: moreover, she wants us to make grandpas recipe.
24. Wh
Which
ich choice has the correct spelling to complete the sentence below?
Although ____________, Julia jumped at the ________________ go down the waterslide
waterslide
one last time.
A. exh
exhausted,
austed, opportunity
B. exhawsted, opportunity
C. exhausted, oppurtunity
D. exausted, opportunity
25. Which of the following choices best completes the sentence below?
below?
_____________ you gave me a million dollars, I would not go swimming in those shark
infested waters.
24. A.
WhAlt
ichhough
choice has the correct spelling to complete the sentence below?
Although
Although ____________, Julia jumped at the ________________ go down the waterslide
B. Though
one last
C. Even if time.
A.
D. exh
Even austed,
thoughopportunity
B. exhawsted, opportunity
C. exhausted, oppurtunity
26. D.
Wh exausted,
What opportunity
at is the meaning of the underlined word below?
below?
Ellen got in trouble for her flagrant disrespect of academy rules.
A. con
conspicuously
spicuously offensive
25. B.
Which
doub
do uboftfu
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ta choices best completes the sentence below?
in
_____________
C. incapable of beingyou gave me a million dollars, I would not go swimming in those shark
explained
infested waters.
D. liable
A. Although
B. Though
27. C.
Identify
Even ifthe type of gerund used in the sentence below.
I have
D. Even received several awards for my inventions.
though
A. su
subject
bject
B. object of preposition
26. C.
Whdirect object
at is the meaning of the underlined word below?
D. subject complement
Ellen got in trouble for her flagrant disrespect of academy rules.
A. conspicuously offensive
B. doubtful or uncertain
C. incapable of being explained
D. liable
27. Identify the type of gerund used in the sentence below.

I have received several awards for my inventions.
B. object of preposition
C. direct object
D. subject complement
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28. Wh
Whatat is the function of the underlined participle below
below??
Joelle bit her tongue instead of criticizing her brother’s new haircut.
A. au
auxiliary
xiliary verb
B. adjective
C. verb phrase
D. noun
29. What figure of speech is used in the following sentence?

I gave a clown my seat on the bus because I thought it was a nice jester.
A. iro
irony
ny
B. satire
28. C.
Whpun
at is the function of the underlined participle below?
Joelle bit her tongue instead of criticizing her brother’s new haircut.
D. simile
A. auxiliary verb
B. adjective
30. C.
What
verbis phrase
the correct way to rewrite the sentence below using a dash?
dash?
“Trick or Treat! Do you ha,” Meghan was saying as the grumpy man shut the door in her
D. noun
face.
A. “T
“Trick
rick or Treat! Do you ha-,” Meghan was saying as the grumpy man shut the door in in her
face.
29. What figure of speech is used in the following sentence?
B. “Trick
I gaveora clown
Treat! my
Do you
seatha” Meghan
on the was saying
bus because as theitgrumpy-man
I thought grumpy -manjester.
was a nice shut the door in her
face.
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C.
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satire or Treat - Do you ha,” Megh
Meghan was saying as the grumpy man shut the door in her
face.
C. pun
D. “Trick
simile or Treat! Do you ha,
ha,” - Meghan was saying as the grumpy man shut the door in in her
face.
30. What is the correct way to rewrite the sentence below using a dash?
“Trick
31. Which wordor below
Treat! would
Do youcomplete
ha,” Meghan was saying
the sentence as the grumpy
with man
appropria
appropriate shut the door
te connotation ? in her
face.
The school principal felt that he needed to _____________ in the
the students quarrel.
A. “T
A. medrick
meddle or
dle Treat! Do you ha -,” Meghan was saying as the grumpy man shut the door in her
face.
B. intervene
B. “Trick or Treat! Do you ha” Meghan was saying as the grumpy-man shut the door in her
C. pry
D. face.
snoop
C. “Trick or Treat - Do you ha,” Meghan was saying as the grumpy man shut the door in her
face.
D. “Trick or Treat! Do you ha,” - Meghan was saying as the grumpy man shut the door in her
face.
31. Which word below would complete the sentence with the appropriate connotation ?
The school principal felt that he needed to _____________ in the students quarrel.
A. meddle
D. snoop 109
32. Which of the following is NOT a zero-conditional sentence?
sentence?
A. Wh
When en it gets too cold, the roads will freeze.
B. Students who turn in their homework, will get extra credit.
C. If you are late to practice, you will run an extra lap.
D. If I had enough money, I would buy my mom a gold necklace.
33. What is the meaning of the prefix in the word hyperextension?

hyperextension?
A. over, too much
B. middle
C. new, recent
D. opposite of
32. Which of the following is NOT a zero-conditional sentence?
A. When it gets too cold, the roads will freeze.
34. B.
Which
Wh ich of thewho
Students following
turn insentences containswill
their homework, incorrect verbal
get extra shift?
credit.
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necklace.
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D. Andrew will make a great teacher and have a positive impact on his students.
33. What is the meaning of the prefix in the word hyperextension?
A. over, too much
35. B. middle
Which of the following sentences is written in a passive voice?
C. new,
A. My dad recent
said that I could have three friends over for a sleepover.
D.
B. All of the of
opposite presents were opened before noon on Christmas Day.
C. The attraction is being visited
visited by thousands of people every year.
D. I think I want to try wind surfing on our next vacation.
34. Which of the following sentences contains incorrect verbal shift?
A. The biker hit the stop sign when he got distracted by the beautiful rainbow.
36. B. I at
What
Wh wish I can
is an be withofyou
antonym thewhen you chose
underlined wordyour prom
in the dress.below?
sentence below?
C. Felicia ate one green apple and drank a soda at the picnic.
Robert is adept at constructing personalized Christmas ornaments.
D. Andrew
A. proficient will make a great teacher and have a positive impact on his students.
B. veteran
C. consummate
35. D.
Which of the following sentences is written in a passive voice?
amateur
A. My dad said that I could have three friends over for a sleepover.
B. All of the presents were opened before noon on Christmas Day.
C. The attraction is being visited by thousands of people every year.
D. I think I want to try wind surfing on our next vacation.
Robert is adept at constructing personalized Christmas ornaments.

A. proficient
B. veteran
D. amateur
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37. What is the dash in the following sentence indicating?
The celebration was incredible – the best day ever – and it is all thanks to you guys.
A. to set off extra information
B. hesitation
C. an unfinished thought
D. to signal an abrupt shift
38. Which word is misspelled in the sentence below?

The excessive feathers used on the flamboyant dress resulted in a hazerdous fiasco at the
bonfire.
A. excessive
37. B.
What is the dash in the following sentence indicating?
flamboyant
The celebration was incredible – the best day ever – and it is all thanks to you guys.
C. hazerdous
A.
D. tfiasco
o set off extra information
B. hesitation
C. an unfinished thought
39. D.
What
Wh to
atsignal
is the an abrupt shift
relationship between the words in the analogy below?
below?
Violinist is to symphony as dancer is to troupe.
A. mem
member ber of a group
38. B.
Which
degree is misspelled in the sentence below?
word
The excessive feathers used on the flamboyant dress resulted in a hazerdous fiasco at the
C. categorical
bonfire.
D. tools to user
A. excessive
B. flamboyant
40. C. hazerdous
What
Wh at type of clause is underlined in the sentence below?
We can get most of our work done tonight as long as the library is open.
D. fiasco open.
A. noun clause
B. adverbial clause
39. C.
Whindependent clause between the words in the analogy below?
at is the relationship
D. adjective clause
Violinist is to symphony as dancer is to troupe.
A. member of a group
B. degree
C. categorical
D. tools to user

We can get most of our work done tonight as long as the library is open.
C. independent clause
D. adjective clause
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41. Without changing the meaning of the text, which option best omits words from the sentence
below by adding an ellipsis?
The eager shoppers that lined up outside of the store at five in the morning were
disorderly and quarrelsome.
A. Th
Thee eager shoppers …disorderly and quarrelsome.
B. The eager …that lined up … at five in the morning were disorderly and quarrelsome.
C. The eager shoppers that lined up outside of the store at five in the morning …
D. The eager shoppers … were disorderly and quarrelsome.
42. Wh
Which
ich sentence is written in the third conditional?
A. If you knew the soup was too hot, you wouldn’t have eaten it.
41. B.
Without
If you changing thesoup,
eat the hot meaning of the
you get text, which option best omits words from the sentence
burned.
below byhad
C. If you adding an the
eaten ellipsis?
hot soup, you would have been burned.
The eager shoppers
D. If you eat the hot soup, that lined
you willup
getoutside of the store at five in the morning were
burned.
disorderly and quarrelsome.
A. The eager shoppers …disorderly and quarrelsome.
B. The eager …that lined up … at five in the morning were disorderly and quarrelsome.
43. Wh
Which
ich word matches the definition listed below?below?
C. The eager shoppers that lined up outside of the store at five in the morning …
(n) a sustained show of appreciation from an audience, usually in form of applauseapplause
D. The eager shoppers … were disorderly and quarrelsome.
A. emb
embargo
argo
B. ovation
C. bolster
42. Which sentence is written in the third conditional?
D. fortify
A. If you knew the soup was too hot, you wouldn’t have eaten it.
B. If you eat the hot soup, you get burned.
C. If you had eaten the hot soup, you would have been burned.
44. Wh
Which
ich sentence contains the correctly spelled underli
underli
derlined
ned word?
D. If you eat the hot soup, you will get burned.
A. Th
Thee store clerk noticed a discrepansy in the cash register while he was opening up.
B. The store clerk noticed a discrepency in the cash register while he was opening up.
C. The store clerk noticed
noticed a discrepancy
discrepancy in the cash register while he was opening
opening up.
43. D.
WhThe
ich word matches the definition listed below ?
store clerk noticed a discrepincy in the cash register while he was opening up.
(n) a sustained show of appreciation from an audience, usually in form of applause
A. embargo
B. ovation
C. bolster
D. fortify
44. Which sentence contains the correctly spelled underlined word?
D. The store clerk noticed a discrepincy in the cash register while he was opening up.
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45. Wh
Which
ich word correctly completes the sentence?
Although I told my brother everything was fine, the
the incident at the family reunion really
___________ me.
A. rab
rabbled
bled
B. rankled
C. rostered
D. rebated
46. Wh
Which
ich sentence is NOT in the indicative mood?
mood?
A. Th
That
at was delicious. Did you finish yours?
B. Gary stopped swimming during the second lap.
45. C.
WhThe
ich word
roadscorrectly
are clear completes
tonight. the sentence?
Although
D. Shout I told
if you see my
the brother
car driveeverything was fine, the incident at the family reunion really
into the driveway.
___________ me.
A. rabbled
47. B.
Which option completes the sentence with a positive connotation word?
rankled
Hailey was quite ________________, and colleges really took note of that in her
C. rostered
applications.
D. rebated
A. ast
astute
ute
B. shrewd
C. bright
46. Which sentence is NOT in the indicative mood?
D. conceited
A. That was delicious. Did you finish yours?
B. Gary stopped swimming during the second lap.
C. The roads are clear tonight.
48. Identify the function of the underlined infinitive in the sentence below
D. Shout if you see the car drive into the driveway.
Even though Regina had watched the movie already, she turns her head during the scary
scenes and refuses to look.
A. noun – subject
47. Which option completes the sentence with a positive connotation word?
B. noun – direct object
Hailey was quite ________________, and colleges really took note of that in her
C. adjective
applications.
D. adverb
A. astute
B. shrewd
C. bright
D. conceited
48. Identify the function of the underlined infinitive in the sentence below
Even though Regina had watched the movie already, she turns her head during the scary
scenes and refuses to look.
C. adjective
D. adverb
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49. Which option completes the sentence with the correctly spelled words?
The school ___________ decided that they will need to _____________ any video games
the students brought to school.
A. cou
council,
ncil, confiscate
B. councel, confiscate
C. council, confiscait
D. counsel, conficsate
50. Wh
Whatat is the mood of the passage below?
Sally hesitated, listening for noises of the intruder. The room seemed
seemed empty, but she
could sense something else out there. There was someone observing and waiting.
49. A.
Which option completes the sentence with the correctly spelled words?
quixotic
The school ___________ decided that they will need to _____________ any video games
B. jubilant
the students
C. suspen seful brought to school.
suspenseful
A.
D. cou ncil, confiscate
depressing
B. councel, confiscate
C. council, confiscait
51. D. counsel,
Which option conficsate
correctly connects the sentences below?
This tiny cat managed to make a ginormous mess. It is very surprising.
A. Th
This
is tiny cat managed to make a ginormous mess; it is very surprising.
50. B.
WhThis
at istiny
the cat
mood of the passage
managed to make below?
a ginormous mess: it is very surprising.
Sally hesitated, listening
C. This tiny cat managed to for noises of the intruder.
to make a ginormous mess; ItThe room
is very seemed empty, but she
surprising.
could
D. This sense
tiny something
cat managed toelse
makeouta there. Theremess:
ginormous was someone observing and waiting.
It is very surprising.
A. quixotic
B. jubilant
C. suspenseful
D. depressing
51. Which option correctly connects the sentences below?

This tiny cat managed to make a ginormous mess. It is very surprising.
A. This tiny cat managed to make a ginormous mess; it is very surprising.
B. This tiny cat managed to make a ginormous mess: it is very surprising.
C. This tiny cat managed to make a ginormous mess; It is very surprising.
D. This tiny cat managed to make a ginormous mess: It is very surprising.
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ANSWERS
Language – Advanc
Advanced
ed
Test 1
1. C innovation; which is the correctly spelled word

2. D What in the world; In the context of this sentence, this would be the correct expression.
3. B There is more than one boy, boy, so boys’ is correct, ‘bottles’ does not need an apostrophe.
4. A achievements; This is the correctly spelled word.
5. A Collegiate means belonging to or relating to a college, therefore therefore this sentence uses the
word correctly.
6. B had arrived; A sentence with a subjunctive mood expresses a condition that is
hypothetical.
7. D Superlative adjective; An adjective that takes the comparison
comparison to the highest degree is
known as a superlative adjective.
8. C This sentence correctly capitalizes the ‘I’ and uses quotations in the correct manner.
9. B deliberate delay; In the context
context of ththis
is sentence, ‘stall’ is used meaning delay or holdup.
ANSWERS
10. A A sentence with an imperative mood makes a request or a command.
11. D onomatopoeia; Theis formationLanguage word –from
of aspelled Advanced
1. C innovation; which the correctly worda sound associated with what is named is
called anthe
onomatopoeia. Test 1
2. D What in world; In the context of this sentence, this would be the correct expression.
12. C his way of eating soup; A noun phrase is a group of two or more words that function in
3. B There is more than one boy, so boys’ is correct, ‘bottles’ does not need an apostrophe.
the sentences as subject, object, or prepositional object.
4. A achievements; This is the correctly spelled word.
13. B This sentence correctly omits words and and adds an ellipsis without changing the purpose of
5. A Collegiate means belonging to or relating to a college, therefore this sentence uses the
the text.
word correctly.
14. D Sentence 4; A sentence in an active voice is when a subject acts upon the verb linked to it
6. B had arrived; A sentence with a subjunctive mood expresses a condition that is
within the sentence.
hypothetical.
15. A does, land; This option correctly completes the sentence in the right verb tense.
7. D Superlative adjective; An adjective that takes the comparison to the highest degree is
16. B The term ‘deafening silence’
silence’ is an oxymoron, which is a figure of speech containing words
known as a superlative adjective.
that seems to contradict each other.
8. C This sentence correctly capitalizes the ‘I’ and uses quotations in the correct manner.
17. D This sentence has a misplaced modifier, which is a phrase or clause that is awkwardly
9. B deliberate delay; In the context of this sentence, ‘stall’ is used meaning delay or holdup.
placed, and appears to modify an unintended word.
10. A A sentence with an imperative mood makes a request or a command.
18. D a personality inventory at a career fair; Interrogative
Interrogative is a sentence that asks
asks direct
11. D onomatopoeia; The formation of a word from a sound associated with what is named is
questions and a personality inventory is a questionnaire used to reveal traits of oneself.
called an onomatopoeia.
19. C Using ‘was' is not correct here because the sentence mentions two hunters. hunters. Two would
12. C his way of eating soup; A noun phrase is a group of two or more words that function in
be 'they', so the verb should be changed to 'were’.
the sentences as subject, object, or prepositional object.
20. A chemistry is to science; A specific
specific ‘cuisine’ is ‘Italian’ in the same was a specific
specific ‘science’
13. B This sentence correctly omits words and adds an ellipsis without changing the purpose of
is ‘chemistry’. The relationship between the word pairs is categorical.
the text.
21. B between independent clauses; The colon is used used to separate two independent clauses
14. D Sentence 4; A sentence in an active voice is when a subject acts upon the verb linked to it
when
withinthe
thesecond clause explains or illustrates the first.
sentence.
22.
15. B
A The conditional
does, land; This mood
optioniscorrectly
when a sentence
completesistheindic
indicating
ating a conditional
sentence in the rightstate
verb that will cause
tense.
16. B something else to happen.
The term ‘deafening silence’ is an oxymoron, which is a figure of speech containing words
23. D that seems
The use of atocolon
contradict each other.
is incorrect in this sentence, to join the two independent clause a
17. D semicolon would be the correctmodifier,
This sentence has a misplaced which is a phrase or clause that is awkwardly
punctuation.
placed, and appears to modify an unintended word.
18. D a personality inventory at a career fair; Interrogative is a sentence that asks direct
oneself.
19. C Using ‘was' is not correct here because the sentence mentions two hunters. Two would
be 'they', so the verb should be changed to 'were’.
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22. B The conditional mood is when a sentence is indicating a conditional state that will cause
something else to happen.
24. A exhausted, opportunity; This answer choice correctly spells both words.
25. C Even if; This option correctly completes the sentence because it is about a hypothetical
situation, therefore ‘even if’ would be correct.
26. A conspicuously offensive; The meaning of the word ‘flagrant’ is conspicuously or
obviously offensive.
27. B object of preposition; In this sentence, the the awards have been given for the results of the
inventions, therefore, the gerund acts as the object of the preposition.
28. D noun; The present participle in this sentence functions functions as a noun, in this case as the
object of the preposition ‘instead of’.
pun;; A pun is a joke that exploits the different possible meanings of a word or words that
29. C pun
may sound alike and have different meanings.
30. A This sentence correctly places the dash to signal an interruption within the quotation.
24.
31. A
B exhausted,
intervene; In opportunity;
the contextThis answer
of this choicethe
sentence, correctly spells bothmeans
word ‘intervene’ words.to come between
25. C so
Even
as if;
to This option
prevent correctly
or alter completes
a result or course theofsentence
events. because it is about a hypothetical
32. D situation, thereforesentence
A zero-conditional ‘even if’ expresses
would be correct.
something that is generally true, not a
26. A hypothetical
conspicuouslysituation.
offensive; The meaning of the word ‘flagrant’ is conspicuously or
obviously
33. A over, offensive.
too much; The Greek prefix hyper means ‘over’, usually implying excess or
27. B exaggeration.
object of preposition; In this sentence, the awards have been given for the results of the
34. B inventions,
This sentence therefore,
incorrectlytheshifts
gerundfromactsfuture
as thetense
object
to of thetense.
past preposition.
tense.
28. D noun; The present participle in this sentence func
35. C In a passive voice sentence, the subject of the sentence receives tions as a noun,the
in this case
action as theof
instead
objectthe
doing of the preposition ‘instead of’.
action.
29.
36. C
D pun ; A pun
amateur; Theis aword
joke ‘adept’
that exploits
meansthe different proficient,
thoroughly possible meanings
thereforeof‘amateur’
therefore a word orwould
words that
may
meansound alike and have different meanings.
the opposite.
30.
37. A
A This
to setsentence
off extracorrectly places
information; thedash
The dashinto signal
this an interruption
sentence is to set offwithin
extra the
extra quotation.
information in
31. B the
intervene;
sentence. In the context of this sentence, the word ‘intervene’ means to come between
38. C so as to prevent
hazerdous or alterspelling
; The correct a resultoforthe
course of events.
hyperword is ‘hazardous’.
32.
39. D A zero-conditional
A member of a group;sentence expresses
A ‘violinist’ is part something that isand
of a ‘symphony’, generally true,isnot
a ‘dancer’ parta of a
hypothetical
‘troupe’. The situation.
relationship between the word pair is that tthey hey refer to a member of a
33. A over,
group. too much; The Greek prefix means ‘over ’, usually implying excess or
40. B exaggeration.
adverbial clause; An adverbial clause is used to add explanatory detail to writing or
34. B explain
This sentence
how orincorrectly
why thingsshifts from future tense to past tense.
happen.
35.
41. C
D In a passive
This sentence voice sentence,
shortens the subject
the passage of the
without sentence
changing orreceives
omittingthe action instead
necessary text. of
doing the action.
42. D The third conditional refers to a past action that didn't happen and the outcome that
36. D would
amateur; haveThe word ‘adept’
happened. means
If + past thoroughly
perfect proficient, theref
tense (condition) + mainore ‘amateur’
clause (result)would
43. B mean
ovation;theThe
opposite.
definition matches the meaning of the word ovation.
37. A to set off extra information;
44. C This sentence correctly spellsThe
thedash
wordindiscrepancy.
this sentence
discrepan cy. is to set off extra information in
45. B the sentence.
rankled; The word rankled, meaning to cause annoyance or resentment, would be
38. C correct
hazerdous to ;complete
The correct thespelling
sentence. of the word is ‘hazardous’.
40. B adverbial clause; An adverbial clause is used to add explanatory detail to writing or
explain how or why things happen.
41. D This sentence shortens the passage without changing or omitting necessary text.
42. D The third conditional refers to a past action that didn't happen and the outcome that
would have happened. If + past perfect tense (condition) + main clause (result)
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43. B ovation; The definition matches the meaning of the word ovation.
44. C This sentence correctly spells the word discrepancy.
46. D This sentence is in an imperative mood, which gives a command. The indicative mood
makes a statement or asks a question.
47. C bright; This word has a positive connotation, and would be best to compete this
sentence.
48. B noun – direct object; The infinitive ‘to look’
look’ is functioning as the direct object noun for
the action verb ‘refuses’.
‘refuses’.
49. A This option correctly spells the words ‘council’ and ‘confiscate’.
50. C suspenseful; The mood the writer is trying to set in the text is one of suspense.
51. A This option correctly uses and semicolon to connect the sentences and has the second
46. D This sentence is in an imperative mood, which gives a command. The indicative mood
makes a statement or asks a question.
47. C bright; This word has a positive connotation, and would be best to compete this
sentence.
48. B noun – direct object; The infinitive ‘to look’ is functioning as the direct object noun for
the action verb ‘refuses’.
49. A This option correctly spells the words ‘council’ and ‘confiscate’.
50. C suspenseful; The mood the writer is trying to set in the text is one of suspense.
51. A This option correctly uses and semicolon to connect the sentences and has the second
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