ENGLISH EXAM 1-3

ENGLISH EXAM 1-3

READING

Incomplete Sentences

• In this section you will read a sentence that has one blank spot. There will be four choices of words or phrases to choose from. You will have to choose the one that you think completes the sentence. When the sentence is complete it must be grammatically correct.

Multiple Choice

Despite having four years of experience in software programming, Mr. Jones hadn't used a word processing program __________.

• prior

• advanced

• previous

• before

Multiple Choice

The person who is taking the minutes will be seated __________ the chairman.

• from

• to

• next

• by

Multiple Choice

The employees __________ about the closure before the announcement was made public.

• know

• known

• knew

• have known

Multiple Choice

__________ it was a holiday, the doctor performed the emergency surgery on the heart patient.

• During

• Even

• Although

• So

Text Completion

In this part you will read passages of text, such as an article, a letter, a form and an e-mail.

In each reading passage there will be three blanks to fill in. You will read four possible choices for each blank. You should read the entire passage to make sure you choose the correct choice in context.

Multiple Choice

Seasons Greetings.

As a _______ customer, we wanted you to be among the first to know about our upcoming holiday sale. All craft paper, specialty printer paper, and decorative envelopes will be reduced by 50% for the month of December.

• valued

• value

• valid

• validate

Multiple Choice

As per tradition at Sid's Stationery, we will be having a Christmas raffle. This year the grand prize is a 2-night stay for two at the Meridian Inn _______ Toronto Island. The winner will receive a free double occupancy stay in the penthouse suite as well as a free dinner on the moonlit patio.

• through

• on

• over

• at

Multiple Choice

Money from ticket sales will be _________ to The Family Foundation, a local organization that provides food and clothing to those who need it most this Christmas.

• purchased

• donated

• funded

• collected

Internal Memo

DISCOUNT SHOE EMPORIUM

MEMORANDUM

TO: Sales Staff

FROM: Management B.K.

DATE: OCTOBER 9th, 20--

SUBJECT: FLYER MISPRINT

Multiple Choice

Please be aware that there was a misprint in an advertisement for our store in this week's local free press. The ad states that on Saturday all men's formal footwear is on for 55% percent off rather _______ 15% off.

• that

• than

• then

• they're

Multiple Choice

If customers come in and ask about this sale, please _________ and explain the printing error. Offer them an additional 5% off coupon to thank them for coming into our store. The coupon can be given out even if the customer decides not to purchase any shoes.

• apologize

• compromise

• categorize

• analyze

Multiple Choice

Please call a manager to the sales floor _________ you encounter any customers who have the ad with them and demand to receive the 55% discount. These cases will be handled on an individual basis.

• because

• whether

• if

• before

Memorandum

To: Supervisors

From: Judy Linquiest, Human Resource Manager

Sub: Probation periods

As of January 1st all new employees will be subject to a 3 month probationary period. Medical, holiday, and flextime benefits will not apply to new staff members until the full 3 months have expired. After the three months have been completed, please contact your employees and inform them that their probationary period has ended. The HR department will contact you by email 2 days in advance to remind you of the date. Thank you for your cooperation.

Multiple Choice

What is the main purpose of this memo?

• To inform all employees of a new expiration date.

• To put staff members on probation.

• To introduce the HR department.

• To inform supervisors of a change in policy.

Multiple Choice

When does the change come into effect?

• Today

• In 2 days.

• In 3 months.

• On January 1st.

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Multiple Choice

What is this advertisement for?

• A summer trip

• A travel company.

• A special deal.

• A free magazine.

Multiple Choice

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• They are free with a subscription.

• They cost $1.

• They cost $3 Canadian

• They cost $21. 95 US.

Multiple Choice

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• UK residents.

• North Americans.

• US residents.