Bell Ringers English Series #1

Directions:

Read the following paragraph carefully and choose the correct answer. If you are not sure of your answer, use the process of elimination.

By Valarie Riley

Multiple Choice

The Trouble with Tests

(1) Lisa was a good student. (2) She studied hard, diligently did her homework, and turned in assignments on time. (3) Whenever she had to take a test, however, Lisa had a problem. (4) Her hands began to sweat and her stomach began to churn. (5) She felt dizzy breathless and sick. (6) As a result, Lisa couldn’t focus and always did poorly on tests. (7) Her grades suffered, and so did her confidence level.

What change, if any, should be made to sentence 5?

• No change

• She felt dizzy breathless, and sick.

• She felt dizzy, breathless, sick.

• She felt dizzy, breathless, and sick.