GED Grammar and Language

GED ​Grammar and Language

Multiple Choice

Choose the sentence with the correct word usage.

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  For all intents and purposes, Julia plans to hone her violin skills before the end-of-year concert by practicing for thirty minutes, three times a week.

• For all intensive purposes, Julia plans to home her violin skills before the end-of-year concert by practicing for thirty minutes, three times a week.

• For all intents and purposes, Julia plans to home her violin skills before the end-of-year concert by practicing for thirty minutes, three times a week.

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  For all intensive purposes, Julia plans to hone her violin skills before the end-of-year concert by practicing for thirty minutes, three times a week

Multiple Choice

Select the underlined word or phrase that contains an error in subject-verb agreement.

• at

• is

• filled

• No error

Multiple Choice

What should be done to correct the capitalization errors in "singer, songwriter, musician and producer Alicia Keys

was born Alicia Augello Cook on January 25, 1981, in the 'hell's kitchen' neighborhood of Manhattan, New York"?

Alicia Keys

singer, songwriter, musician and producer Alicia Keys was born Alicia Augello Cook on January 25, 1981 in the "hell's kitchen" neighborhood of Manhattan, New York. She was primarily raised by her mother, Teresa Augello, after her parent's separation in 1983. Keys developed her penchant for the arts taking dance, music and classical piano classes as a child. From ages 12 to 16, she attended the revered professional performing arts school, where she graduated as valedictorian. in an ironic twist, she was accepted to columbia university at the same time she was offered a recording contract with columbia records. She eventually chose to focus on the latter.

Prolonged business dissension led to the dissolution of Keys' relationship with Columbia. Not long after, renowned executive clive davis took her under his wing, and her debut album songs in A Minor was released in June 2001 to rave reviews. Critics were impressed with the Maturity and Musicianship in her work, and her ability to seamlessly blend her classical, jazz, hip-hop and soul influences. Keys has listed Prince, Stevie Wonder and Nina Simone among her inspirations.

songs in a minor has sold 12 million copies worldwide and 6 million in the united states. It spawned two top ten hits, "fallin'" and "a woman's worth." garnering five Grammy awards, including song of the year for "Fallin'" and best new artist, Keys became only the second female artist to win that many trophies in one night. The following record, The diary of Alicia Keys, also sold millions domestically and internationally. four more Grammys would be added to Keys' shelf, counting best R&B album. The gold-certified single "If Ain't Got You" was awarded Best Female R&B Vocal Performance.

2007's As I Am came on the heels of a self-imposed sabbatical, where Keys expressed enduring overwhelming exhaustion and the loss of her Grandmother. It arguably was a slight musical pivot, being a bit friendlier to pop radio. Both the album and it's lead single, "No One," went three-times platinum. ""no one" also won two Grammys. Though reception for 2009's The Element of Freedom was generally positive, several critics complained of banality and monotony. Nonetheless, its smash hit, "Empire State of Mind" won two Grammys. 2014's Girl on Fire won the Best R&B Album Grammy. Her latest record, Here, is arguably the first one to reflect her socially-conscious public platform, as it's politically thematic. Critics have called it her best and most vital release since Minor. since 2016, the songwriters Hall of Fame winner has been lending her expertise on the NBC Talent Competition, the Voice.

• Capitalize the first letter in singer.

• Capitalize the first letters in singer, songwriter, musician, and producer.

• Capitalize the first letters in hell's and kitchen.

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  Capitalize the first letters in singer, hell's, and kitchen.

Multiple Choice

Choose the words that complete the sentences using correct subject-verb agreement.

While traveling through North Carolina, Scott _____ visiting the lighthouses along the coast. Cape Lookout and Cape Hatteras _____ his favorite lighthouses among the many that are located in North Carolina.

• enjoy; are

• enjoy; is

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  enjoys; are

• enjoys; is

Multiple Choice

Which sentence does NOT need a correction?

Destiny’s Child

Destiny's Child is an American singing group based out of Houston, Texas and they're one of the biggest-selling girl groups of all time. 60 million records worldwide. The original lineup consisted of Beyoncé Knowles, Kelendria "Kelly" Rowland, LeToya Luckett and LaTavia Roberson. The quartet was signed to Columbia Records in the late 1990s and they released their self-titled debut in February 1998 performance was fair. It peaked at 67 and 14 on the United States album and R&B charts, respectively. It also took about 17 months for it to be certified platinum a lengthy duration at that time.

1999's The Writing's on the Wall had a better outcome, it produced three top ten singles, sold 11 million copies worldwide, and snagged a whopping six Grammy nominations with two wins for the hit "Say My Name." Unfortunately, it also marked changes in the lineup. Luckett and Roberson's issues with management resulted in their exit from the group. They were replaced by Michelle Williams and Farrah Franklin. Franklin would leave a few months after starting.

Going forth as a trio. Destiny's Child continued their commercial breakthrough with the 2001 album Survivor and it was a departure from their previous work, being significantly more pop influenced. Their self-titled debut was flavored with vintage R&B and splashes of hip-hop, while The Writing's on the Wall was harder-hitting contemporary R&B. Survivor generated four top ten hits. Certified four-times platinum in the United States. The title song was awarded with the Grammy for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals.

After a hiatus to develop and emit solo records. Destiny's Child reconvened for the sensual, mature, and core R&B Destiny Fulfilled. It sold three-million units and had two top ten singles. Five Grammy nominations, including Best Contemporary R&B Album. During the promotional concert tour for the album in 2005, the group announced that they would disband. Each member has gone on to have an accomplished career.

Syncopated rhythms, layered harmonies and speedy singing gave Destiny's Child sound distinction in a sea of lady ensembles. Their insistent messages of female empowerment inspired a generation of young women. Their model is often imitated. Yet to be duplicated.

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  "Yet to be duplicated."

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  "Unfortunately, it also marked changes in the lineup Luckett and Roberson's issues with management resulted in their exit from the group."

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  "Destiny's Child continued their commercial breakthrough with the 2001 album Survivor and it was a departure from their previous work, being significantly more pop influenced."

• All of the sentences need to be corrected.

Multiple Choice

What should be done to correct the capitalization of the following sentence: "To top off the success, Grande won new artist of the year at the american music awards?"

Ariana Grande

American Singer and Actress Ariana Grande was born Ariana Grande Butera on June 26, 1993 in Boca Raton, Florida, to Joan Grande and Edward Butera. Grande began her journey in entertainment as a child theater actress and singing performer for cruise ships and local symphonies. Her first mainstream break was a supporting role in the 2008 Broadway Musical, 13, a play about a discombobulated adolescent. The next year, she was cast in the nickelodeon cable series, victorious. Grande was co-lead in a spinoff, Sam & Cat, which ran just a single season. Though she occasionally had opportunities to sing on both programs, her primary interest in music wasn't satisfied.

Grande signed a contract with label Republic Records around 2011. Her first album, yours truly, was released in 2013 and debuted in the top ten in several countries. Selling over one-million copies, it was certified platinum in the United States. To top off the success, Grande won new artist of the year at the american music awards. Yours Truly featured multiple 1990's and 2000's R&B/hip-hop samples fused with pop.

The sophomore My Everything was Grande's second-consecutive number one record in the United States and it spawned several hit singles, in which she reached a milestone of being one of the few female artists to have three top ten songs on the chart simultaneously. the double-platinum certified album garnered two grammy award nominations for best pop vocal album and best pop duo/group performance. Taking cues from electronic music, it was stylistically more dance-focused.

Dangerous Woman came two years later, meshing the sounds of Yours Truly and My Everything. The content was decidedly more cheeky and venereal. It was also nominated for Best Pop Vocal Album, along with Best Pop Solo Performance. It went platinum five months after release.

Vocally, grande's range can reach four Octaves with a note Soprano. She's cited Mariah Carey as her biggest influence; her frequent use of her whistle register early on made this most apparent. She often performs or records using what is called "mixed voice," where head voice is used to mimic the resonance and power of the chest voice to reduce strain. Her vocal abilities are what Grande's most consistently praised for. Though her albums have received positive reviews generally, critics tend to intimate there's a lack of a cohesive, clear identity.

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  Capitalize letters in "new artist of the year."

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  Capitalize the first letter in the word "american."

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  Capitalize the first letters in the words "music awards."

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  All of the above answer choices are correct.

Multiple Choice

Select the sentence that is written in the most effective manner.

• Mr. Jones always enjoys the delicious lunches his wife packs for him at work.

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  While training for an upcoming marathon, a crack in the sidewalk caused Leah to trip.

• Rob, dressed in a black tuxedo and carrying a bouquet of roses, arrived at Laurie’s house in a stretch limo.

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  Running across the street, the car hit the dog.

Multiple Choice

Select the underlined phrase that contains an error in usage.

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  the show is known

• everybody in attendance receive

• episode of Oprah’s Favorite Things features

• No error

Multiple Choice

What should be done to correct the capitalization errors in "four more Grammys would be added to Keys' shelf, counting best R&B album“?

Alicia Keys

singer, songwriter, musician and producer Alicia Keys was born Alicia Augello Cook on January 25, 1981 in the "hell's kitchen" neighborhood of Manhattan, New York. She was primarily raised by her mother, Teresa Augello, after her parent's separation in 1983. Keys developed her penchant for the arts taking dance, music and classical piano classes as a child. From ages 12 to 16, she attended the revered professional performing arts school, where she graduated as valedictorian. in an ironic twist, she was accepted to columbia university at the same time she was offered a recording contract with columbia records. She eventually chose to focus on the latter.

Prolonged business dissension led to the dissolution of Keys' relationship with Columbia. Not long after, renowned executive clive davis took her under his wing, and her debut album songs in A Minor was released in June 2001 to rave reviews. Critics were impressed with the Maturity and Musicianship in her work, and her ability to seamlessly blend her classical, jazz, hip-hop and soul influences. Keys has listed Prince, Stevie Wonder and Nina Simone among her inspirations.

songs in a minor has sold 12 million copies worldwide and 6 million in the united states. It spawned two top ten hits, "fallin'" and "a woman's worth." garnering five Grammy awards, including song of the year for "Fallin'" and best new artist, Keys became only the second female artist to win that many trophies in one night. The following record, The diary of Alicia Keys, also sold millions domestically and internationally. four more Grammys would be added to Keys' shelf, counting best R&B album. The gold-certified single "If Ain't Got You" was awarded Best Female R&B Vocal Performance.

2007's As I Am came on the heels of a self-imposed sabbatical, where Keys expressed enduring overwhelming exhaustion and the loss of her Grandmother. It arguably was a slight musical pivot, being a bit friendlier to pop radio. Both the album and it's lead single, "No One," went three-times platinum. "no one" also won two Grammys. Though reception for 2009's The Element of Freedom was generally positive, several critics complained of banality and monotony. Nonetheless, its smash hit, "Empire State of Mind" won two Grammys. 2014's Girl on Fire won the Best R&B Album Grammy. Her latest record, Here, is arguably the first one to reflect her socially-conscious public platform, as it's politically thematic. Critics have called it her best and most vital release since Minor. since 2016, the songwriters Hall of Fame winner has been lending her expertise on the NBC Talent Competition, the Voice.

• Capitalize the first letters of four, best, and album.

• Capitalize the first letter of four.

• Capitalize the first letter of best.

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  The sentence does not need revising.