English Teas 7

Test 1

Which of the following represents a correct plural form of the word syllabus?

Syllabi

Test 1
Which of the following sentences shows the correct use of quotation marks?

Grady asked Abe, “Did you know that an earthquake and a tsunami hit Messina, Italy, in 1908?”

Test 1
Which of the following words contains an exception to a spelling rule?

Noticeable

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Which of the following is an example of a correctly punctuated sentence?

Beatrice is very intelligent; she just does not apply herself well enough in her classes to make good grades.

Test 1
Which of the following is a compound sentence?

Tabitha and Simon started the day at the zoo, and then they went to the art museum for the rest of the afternoon.

Test 1
Which of the following makes a correction to an error in this sentence?
The family sprinted through the airport, worryed they would miss their flight.

“worryed” should be “worried”

Test 1
Which of the following sets of words correctly fill in the blanks in the sentence below?
We cannot allow the budget cuts to __________ the plans to improve education; the futures of __________ children are at stake.

affect; your

Test 1
Which of the following sentences contains an incorrect use of capitalization?

Next month, we will visit my Aunt Darla, who lives just East of us.

Test 1
Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?

Krista was not sure whom to hold responsible for the broken window.

Test 1
Which of the following sentences contains a correct example of subject-verb agreement?

All of the board members are in agreement on the issue

Test 1
Which of the following is a simple sentence?

Phillippa and Primula walked the dog and gave the dog a bath.

Test 1
Which of the following sentences uses proper capitalization?

Last summer, my family went on a trip to Niagara Falls in New York.

Test 1
Which of the following sentences shows the correct way to separate the items in the series?

These are actual cities in the United States: Unalaska, Alaska; Yreka, California; Two Egg, Florida; and Boring, Maryland.

Test 1
Which of the following types of language is acceptable in a research paper?

Relative pronouns

Test 1

Therefore, because, and accordingly are examples of which type of signal words?

Cause-and-effect words

Test 1
Which of the following is essential in the concluding statement of an argument?

A summary of the argument that clearly reinforces its main points

Test 1
What transition should be added to the beginning of sentence 2 below?
(1) I zoned out in class, turned work in late, talked out in class, and handed in assignments after the due date. (2) Mr. Shanbourne just nodded.

Surprisingly

Test 1
What is the most effective way to rewrite the following sentence?
She is saying that some of the students are wearing to school is being distracting and inappropriate.

She says that some of the outfits that students wear to school are distracting and inappropriate.

Test 1
Which of these examples of communication would call for use of formal language? (Select all that apply.)

An email to the dean of admissions

A resume cover letter

A letter to a congressperson advocating for a policy position

An incident report to be filed with human resources

Test 1
Which of the following sentences would be classified as informal language?

I’m counting on you to finish this before the deadline.

Test 1
Which of the following pieces of information would NOT support a thesis about the importance of hands-on learning in early education?

Learning to take good notes helps young students become better listeners.

Test 1
Which of the following choices is NOT an appropriate way to express an opinion in a formal debate?

It is the height of hypocrisy to acknowledge that global warming is a problem and then still tool around in a gas-guzzling vehicle.

Test 1
Julia is writing an essay about the influence of technology on interpersonal relationships. Which of the following sentences would NOT be a relevant supporting detail?

College students study and work on homework an average of 4-6 hours a day.

Test 1
Which of the following transitional words or phrases can be used to indicate contrast? (Select all that apply.)

Regardless

On the other hand

Test 1
Which of the answer choices best combines the following four sentences into two sentences?
I'm usually good about keeping track of my keys. I lost them. I spent hours looking for them. I found them in the freezer.

I’m usually good about keeping track of my keys, but I lost them. After spending hours looking for them, I found them in the freezer.

Test 1
Which of the answer choices is an effective revision of the ambiguous sentence below?
Tanya told her sister to tell her boyfriend Joe to call her as soon as he got home.

Tanya said to her sister, “Tell your boyfriend Joe to call me as soon as he gets home.”

Test 1

Bi, re, and un are:

Prefixes, appearing at the beginning of base words to change their meaning

Test 1

Which of the following provides the best definition for the prefix trans- as used in the underlined word in the sentence below?

Most of the window was heavily covered with dirt, but one spot in the corner had been carefully cleaned so that the outside light brilliantly shone through this part of the translucent pane.

Across

Test 1
Which of the following is an example of revision?

Reading sentences for clarity and making necessary changes

Test 1

The following words all end in the same suffix, -ism: polytheism, communism, nationalism. Considering the meaning of these three words, which of the following best correlates to the meaning of the suffix?

A doctrine

Test 1
Which of the following is NOT a prewriting strategy?

Organizing writing into paragraphs

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Which of the basic elements of the writing process should be completed before the first draft is written?

Prewriting

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Which of the following lists elements of the prewriting portion of the writing process?

Planning, brainstorming, outlining

Test 1

What does the prefix poly- mean in the word polygon?

Many

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What are the five basic elements of the writing process?

Prewriting, drafting, conferencing, revision, editing

Test 1

The following words share a common Greek-based suffix: anthropology, biology, cosmetology, etymology, and genealogy. What is the most likely meaning of the suffix -logy?

Study

Test 1
Which of the following suffixes is NOT commonly used to form a noun from some other part of speech?

-ize

Test 2
Which of the following follows the rules of capitalization?

Juniper sent a card to Uncle Archibald, who has been unwell.

Test 2

The word capacity functions as which part of speech in the following sentence?

Irish politician Constance Markiewicz was the first woman elected to the British House of Commons, but she never served in that capacity due to her activity in forming the Irish Republic.

Noun

Test 2
Which of the following sentences demonstrates the correct use of an apostrophe?

Lyle works for the courthouse, and among his responsibilities is getting the jurors’ meals.

Test 2
Which of the following sentences demonstrates correct use of an apostrophe?

Regardless of its meaning, the fairy tale remains popular and has been immortalized in Tchaikovsky’s music for the ballet.

Test 2
Which of the following sentences contain proper subject-verb agreement? (Select all that apply.)

The faculty of the math department were unable to agree on the curriculum changes.

Test 2
Which of the following is a simple sentence?

Marjorie and Thomas planned an exciting trip to Maui.

Test 2
Which of the following sentences represents a homophone error?

Jane was given a prescription for aural paste to put on her mouth ulcers.

Test 2
Which of the following words functions as a pronoun in the sentence below?
Anne-Charlotte and I will be driving together to the picnic this weekend

I

Test 2
Which of the sentences below contain a correctly spelled plural noun? (Select all that apply.)

She spends an hour making lunches each morning.

Merry Christmas from the Baldwins!

It was a week’s work to mow all the neighborhood’s lawns.

Test 2
Which of the answer choices best explains the purpose of the parentheses in the sentence?
The Hapsburg rule of the Austro-Hungarian Empire effectively ended with the reign of Franz Joseph I (1848-1916).

To set off useful information that does not fit the flow of the sentence

Test 2
Which of the following is a complex sentence?

Before Ernestine purchases a book, she always checks to see if the library has it.

Test 2
Which of the following is a simple sentence?

Following the French and Indian War, Spain gave up Florida to England.

Test 2
Which of the following demonstrates correct punctuation?

Graham still needs the following items for his class: a sable brush, soft pastels, a sketchbook, and an easel.

Test 2
Which of the following sentences represents the best style and clarity of expression?

Without adequate preparation, Zara expected to fail the test.

Test 2

Read the following excerpt from The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald.

“My dear,” she told her sister in a high, mincing shout, “most of these fellas will cheat you every time. All they think of is money. I had a woman up here last week to look at my feet, and when she gave me the bill you’d of thought she had my appendicitis out.”

Which of the following literary devices is present in the excerpt?

Colloquialism

Test 2
Which of the following sentences is most correct in terms of style, clarity, and punctuation?

Although Lucinda was concerned about the possible side effects, she continued to take the medication that her doctor had prescribed for her.

Test 2
Which of the following would belong in a formal speech?

We all need to work together to make this school better. First, we need to organize a list of our issues. Then we need to form small groups to discuss them and find solutions. Finally, we need to implement those solutions.

Test 2
Which of the following is NOT an example of a phrase that might be found within the transition sentence of a paragraph?

Research proves that

Test 2
What is the most effective way to combine the two sentences below?
German cuisine is known for its hearty meat and potato dishes. Families often enjoy a rich Sunday dinner of roast meat, potatoes, and cabbage.

German cuisine is known for its hearty meat and potato dishes, and families often enjoy a rich Sunday dinner of roast meat, potatoes, and cabbage.

Test 2
When writing a letter to the school board of a public school, which of the following greetings would be most appropriate?

To whom it may concern,

Test 2

Read the following sentences, adapted from Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll:

I. There was not a moment to be lost: away went Alice like the wind, and was just in time to hear it say, as it turned a corner, “Oh my ears and whiskers, how late it’s getting!”II. There were doors all round the hall, but they were all locked; and Alice went all the way down one side and up the other, trying every door.III. Alice looked up, but it was all dark overhead; before her was another long passage, and the White Rabbit was in sight, hurrying down it. IV. She was close behind it when she turned the corner, but the Rabbit was no longer to be seen: she found herself in a long, low hall, which was lit up by a row of lamps hanging from the roof.

Order the previous sentences and construct the paragraph chronologically.

I. Alice looked up, but it was all dark overhead; before her was another long passage, and the White Rabbit was in sight, hurrying down it.

II. There is not a moment to be lost;away went Alice like the wind, and was just in time to hear it say, as it turned a corner, “Oh my ears and whiskers, how late it’s getting!”

III.She was close behind it when she turned the corner, but the Rabbit was no longer to be seen: she found herself in a long, low hall, which was lit up by a row of lamps hanging from the roof.

IV.There were doors all round the hall, but they were all locked; and Alice went all the way down one side and up the other, trying every door.

Test 3
Which of the following sentences contains a set of homophones?

The blue balloon got bigger and bigger as Shannon blew it up.

Test 3
Which of the following sentences follows the rules of capitalization?

Kristia knows that her aunt Jo will be visiting, but she is not sure if her uncle will be there as well.

Test 3
Which of the following words functions as a verb in the sentence below?
During the Seven Years' War, England and France fought over the control of the North American colonies, as well as the trade routes to those colonies.

Fought

Test 3
What type of sentence is the following sentence?
Nancy also felt that the party was too crowded, but the hosts, who relied so much on her, would have been hurt if she had not attended.

Compound-complex

Test 3
Which of the following sentences demonstrates subject-verb agreement?

The person who left the trash in the hallways needs to pick it up now.

Test 3
Which of the following changes correctly revises a misspelled word in the sentence below?
Linda was the one I relyed on the most in the midst of the busyness of the holiday seasons.

Relyed to relied

Test 3

Sea and see, fair and fare, are called:

Homophones

Test 3
Which sentence is written most clearly?

The boy walked his neighbor’s dog for an allowance.

Test 3
Which of the following is NOT a focus of drafting?

Ensuring each sentence is clear

Test 3
Which is the most effective way to rewrite the sentence below?
Preparing for the vocabulary test was a test of patience and a lot of hard work, but all my studying paid off in the end with my high score.

It took a lot of hard work and patience to study for my vocabulary test, but my high score made it all worth it in the end.

Test 3
Use of formal language would be LEAST essential when addressing which of the following audiences?

A grammar school class

Test 3

The syllable –tion is a(n) _______ and turns a _______ into a ________.

suffix; verb; noun

Test 3

There was a steaming mist in all the hollows, and it had roamed in its forlornness up the hill, like an evil spirit, seeking rest and finding none. A clammy and intensely cold mist, it made its slow way through the air in ripples that visibly followed and overspread one another, as the waves of an unwholesome sea might do. It was dense enough to shut out everything from the light of the coach-lamps but a few yards of road; and the reek of the labouring horses steamed into it, as if they had made it. The coach lumbered on, with heavier wreaths of mist closing round it as it began the descent.

—Excerpted and adapted from A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens

Which of the following sentences could be added before the last sentence of the paragraph without disrupting the logical flow?

The panting of the horses communicated a tremulous motion to the coach, as if it were in a state of agitation.

Test 3
Which answer choice is the best correction for the following sentence?
Being the type of guy to hold a grudge after a bad breakup, there was no doubt that Max would refuse the invitation to his ex-girlfriend's wedding.

Being the type of guy to hold a grudge after a bad breakup, Max would refuse the invitation to his ex-girlfriend’s wedding.

Test 3
What is the most effective and grammatically correct way to combine the two sentences below?
A lot of teens express themselves through fashion. Since many teens start earning their own money, they can buy their own clothes and choose the fashions that they want.

A lot of teens express themselves through fashion, and since many teens start earning their own money, they can buy their own clothes and choose the fashions that they want.

Term 3
Which of the answer choices best combines the following sentences?
The colonists refused to buy stamps. They were determined to get the Stamp Act repealed.

The colonists refused to buy stamps, and they were determined to get the Stamp Act repealed.

Test 3
Who is most likely the writer of the following sentences?
Please utilize every possible resource to complete this project. It is imperative that it be completed by the end of this coming week.

A supervisor reminding his subordinates of an urgent deadline

Test 3
Which of the following words contains a suffix that changes the word to plural?

Lesions

Test 3
Which of the following are benefits of conferencing during the writing process? (Select all that apply.)

Provides an opportunity for immediate feedback from other writers

Creates an environment of support from other learners

Reinforces skills that are required for collaborating with peers

Exposes writers to a variety of writing skills and styles

Test 3

Based on the word parts in overstate, the term most nearly means

To express too strongly

Test 3
Which of the following is an example of a compound sentence?

Laura reminded her husband that the rent was due, and she looked up their checking account balance online.

Test 3
What is the BEST way to revise and combine sentence 1 and sentence 2?
(1) The majority of survivors came from first class.
(2) They were able to reach the deck fastest to get a seat on a lifeboat.

The majority of survivors came from first class, as they were able to reach the deck fastest to get a seat on a lifeboat.

Test 3
Which revision of the following sentence would be most helpful for utilizing people-first language?
The local store wants to begin manufacturing better clothing for the disabled.

Change the disabled to people with disabilities

Test 3
Which of following sentences is properly punctuated?

After living in Missouri all her life, Cornelia was excited about her trip to Prague.

Test 3

There was a steaming mist in all the hollows, and it had roamed in its forlornness up the hill, like an evil spirit, seeking rest and finding none. A clammy and intensely cold mist, it made its slow way through the air in ripples that visibly followed and overspread one another, as the waves of an unwholesome sea might do. It was dense enough to shut out everything from the light of the coach-lamps but a few yards of road; and the reek of the labouring horses steamed into it, as if they had made it. The coach lumbered on, with heavier wreaths of mist closing round it as it began the descent.

—Excerpted and adapted from A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens

Which of the following sentences from the paragraph can be identified as the topic sentence of the paragraph?

“There was a…finding none.”

Test 3
Which of the following is NOT a possible order to complete steps within the writing process?

Brainstorming, proofreading, drafting, revising, editing

Test 3

Based on the word parts in the term midbrain, where out of the following options would you expect the midbrain to most likely be located?

Between the forebrain and the brain stem

Test 3

The words aerosol, aerobics, and aeronautics all have the prefix aero- in common. What does aero- mean?

Air

Test 3

If the root word phagia means eating, which of the following terms most likely describes a disorder in which a person has trouble swallowing?

Dysphagia

Test 3
Thomas just submitted a research paper over local business trends. He created an outline, interviewed several local business owners, consulted public records, completed a rough draft, and cited his sources. Which steps of the writing process did he leave out?

Revising and editing

Test 3
Which sentence is written correctly?

The student who was caught cheating was given detention.

Test 3

Which point of view is indicated by each of the underlined pronouns in the sentence?

I never know when you are joking about something.

first-person; second-person

Test 3
Which of the following sentences uses correct punctuation?

Jase was older than Mark, but he was not older than Joe.

Test 3
In which of the following situations would a citation be needed? (Select all that apply.)

Taking a quote directly from an interview

Paraphrasing information read in an article

Presenting the hypothesis of a well-known study

Test 3
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

These were the items on the shopping list: eggs, milk, bread, peanut butter, and jelly.

Test 3

There was a steaming mist in all the hollows, and it had roamed in its forlornness up the hill, like an evil spirit, seeking rest and finding none. A clammy and intensely cold mist, it made its slow way through the air in ripples that visibly followed and overspread one another, as the waves of an unwholesome sea might do. It was dense enough to shut out everything from the light of the coach-lamps but a few yards of road; and the reek of the labouring horses steamed into it, as if they had made it. The coach lumbered on, with heavier wreaths of mist closing round it as it began the descent.

—Excerpted and adapted from A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens

Which phrase from the paragraph could be omitted without affecting the clarity of the paragraph?

“as if they had made it”

Test 4
Which of the following words functions as an adjective in the sentence below?
The Welsh kingdom of Gwynedd existed as an independent state from the early 5th century, when the Romans left Britain, until the late 13th century, when the king of England took control of Wales.

Independent

Test 4
"Bess, who can draw beautifully, loves art, but Grace, who thinks very logically, prefers science." This is an example of which of the following sentence structures?

Compound-complex

Test 4

How should the underlined pronoun in the sentence below be classified?

The teacher spoke firmly to the class: “If you want to succeed in this course, be willing to work hard and turn in work on time.”

Second-person plural

Test 4
Choose the best word or phrase from the choices provided to fill in the blank:
Writing, doing yoga, and _________ were her favorite activities.

playing volleyball

Test 4
Which of the following sentences follows the rules of capitalization?

At the start of the war, Maria Theresa was the empress of Austria and was strengthening Austria’s military.

Test 4
Which of the following sentences demonstrates subject-verb agreement?

We waited patiently while a herd of moose was crossing the mountain highway.