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Total questions: 144

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Name
Class
Date
1.
I wear red socks they are the best kind.
a)
NO CHANGE
b)
wear red socks are
c)
wear; red socks, they are
d)
wear red socks. They are
2.
The music festival was expensive and in the middle of nowhere, therefore we didn't go.
a)
NO CHANGE
b)
nowhere and, therefore we
c)
nowhere, therefore, we
d)
nowhere; therefore, we
3.
On the morning, of December 24, 1814 that the Treaty of Ghent was signed.
a)
NO CHANGE
b)
On the morning, of December 24, 1814,
c)
On the morning of December 24, 1814 that
d)
On the morning of December 24, 1814,
4.
David Bowie was born, on January 8, 1947, twelve years to the day after Elvis Presley.
a)
NO CHANGE
b)
born on January 8, 1947,
c)
born on, January 8 1947,
d)
born on, January 8, 1947
5.
Which is NOT a complete sentence?
a)
The restaurant opens for lunch at 11:30 am.
b)
When waiting for the bus.
c)
The businessman wore a suit every day.
d)
When you go to sleep, remember to say your prayers.
6.
Because all my friends are married, I often go out by myself. 
a)
NO CHANGE
b)
married I
c)
married, so I
d)
married, is the reason I
7.
Harold used to be an opera singer, sometimes, he can be persuaded to sing at parties.
a)
NO CHANGE
b)
singer, sometimes he
c)
singer; sometimes, he
d)
singer, sometimes; he
8.
Course evaluation forms are very important, for you to advance the students have to like you.
a)
NO CHANGE
b)
important, for you to advance, the
c)
important; for you to advance, the
d)
important, for you to advance; the
9.
 Down the street from the college, I attend, the Save-U Laundromat is always open, and someone is always there. 
a)
NO CHANGE
b)
college, I attend
c)
college I attend,
d)
college I attend
10.
Imagining all these people, it is that I know they remain there even after I have left.
a)
NO CHANGE
b)
It being that I imagine all these people, they 
c)
Imagining all these people, they 
d)
I imagine that all these people 
11.
Even as a child, Williams loved to prepare food, and as a young adult, he refined his cooking skills at the acclaimed Culinary Institute of America.
a)
NO CHANGE
b)
his cooking skills were refined
c)
his skill in cooking was refined
d)
 the refinement of his cooking skills occurred
12.
In 1989, he came up with his idea for a line of Southern-inspired cuisine, a time when there were no convenience foods designed for African American consumers. 
a)
NO CHANGE
b)
 He came up with his idea for a line of Southern-inspired cuisine in 1989, 
c)
He came up in 1989, with his idea for a line of Southern-inspired cuisine, 
d)
The idea came to him in 1989, that a line of Southern-inspired cuisine should be marketed, 
13.
Not all viruses however, straighten themselves out. 
a)
NO CHANGE
b)
viruses; however, 
c)
viruses, however 
d)
viruses, however, 
14.
During the early morning hours of October 28, 1965, engineers stationed 630 feet above the ground made careful measurements for the day's work.
a)
NO CHANGE
b)
1965, and engineers
c)
1965. Engineers
d)
1965; engineers
15.
Architect Eero Saarinen, who created the design that symbolized the memorial's theme of St. Louis as the "Gateway to the West." 
a)
NO CHANGE
b)
Saarinen, creator of 
c)
Saarinen created
d)
Saarinen creating
16.
 By late morning, the crowd cheered as, welded to the two legs of the arch, the final section was hoisted up.
a)
NO CHANGE
b)
as the crowd cheered, the final section was hoisted up and welded to the two legs of the arch.
c)
as the crowd cheered, welded to the two legs of the arch, the final section was hoisted up.
d)
the final section was hoisted up as the crowd cheered and welded to the two legs of the arch.
17.

If the alarm had gone off earlier, more people could of escaped before the building collapsed.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

could escape

c)

could have escaped

d)

could escaped

18.

The principals of good sportsmanship demand that we cheer the achievements of both teams.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

principals of best sportsmanship

c)

perceptions of good sportsmanship

d)

principles of good sportsmanship

19.

Neither Kelley nor Larry are planning to attend the conference in November.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

is planning

c)

is planned

d)

are planned

20.

The boat sailed under the bridge and was rocking from the waves.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

rocked from the waves

c)

was rocked by the waves

d)

rocked the waves

21.

There were less people on that cruise than usual because of the weather.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

fewer people

c)

less peoples

d)

fewer peoples

22.

Lori said to her mother that she needed to buy some new clothes.

a)

said to her mother that Lori needed to buy some new clothes

b)

said that her mother needed to buy some new clothes

c)

said mom wanted to buy herself some new clothes

d)

said to her mother that, "She needs to buy some new clothes."

23.

Softened by the boiling water, Ramona mashed the potatoes.

a)

Ramona, softened by the boiling water, mashed the potatoes.

b)

Ramona mashed the potatoes that were softened by the boiling water.

c)

Ramona mashed the softened potatoes by the boiling water.

d)

The potatoes softened by the boiling water were mashed by Ramona.

24.

The founders of the United States selected the colors of the flag for their symbolism: white for the purity of the new nation's aspirations, red to stand for the blood shed gaining and keeping freedom, and blue for loyalty.

a)

red that stands for the blood

b)

red for the blood

c)

red, the color of blood

d)

red like the blood

25.

After several attempts to call, Doug still couldn't get through the line was always busy.

a)

get through, the line was

b)

get through although the line was

c)

get through, and the line was

d)

get through because the line was

26.

Because she was on a diet every day, Naomi only ate three light meals.

a)

only Naomi ate three light meals

b)

Naomi ate only three light meals

c)

Naomi ate three light meals only

d)

only three light meals were eaten by Naomi

27.

We need to gather about four cups of spinach from the garden. At the same time, we will purchase the rest of the ingredients.

a)

A. NO CHANGE

b)

B. Once

c)

C. Later

d)

D. Sometimes

28.

Two hundred people were standing in line for tickets when the booth opened; then, only 30 people were left.

a)

F. NO CHANGE

b)

G. before

c)

H. later

d)

J. more

29.

The weather was gloomy and cold all morning. At first, the sun came out, and the temperature rose significantly.

a)

A. NO CHANGE

b)

B. Meanwhile

c)

C. At last

d)

Before then

30.

Bill Clinton was president from 1993 to 2001. Afterward, he stayed in the public eye and supported his wife's political ambitions, including her bid to become President in 2008.

a)

F. NO CHANGE

b)

G. At long last

c)

H. Before long

d)

J. Until then

31.

Flawless skin does not last forever. Then, it will lose its elasticity and start to droop and wrinkle.

a)

A. NO CHANGE

b)

B. Eventually

c)

C. Next

d)

D. Afterward

32.

After waiting for an hour n the rain, the sun once came out, and we were able to play.

a)

F. NO CHANGE

b)

G. at last

c)

H. so far

d)

J. until then

33.

Once called Siam, this exotic Asian country is now known as Thailand.

a)

A. NO CHANGE

b)

B. beforehand

c)

C. afterwards

d)

D. still

34.

When we bought our house, a number of repairs needed to be made before we could move in. Fortunately, our contractor was able to fix everything. So next, we can move in and enjoy our new home.

a)

F. NO CHANGE

b)

G. So now

c)

H. In the beginning

d)

J. So then

35.

The school's talent show will have many more acts this year. At the time of the opening act performed by the emcee, there will be a dance performance, a singing group, and a comedy skit.

a)

A. NO CHANGE

b)

B. Once

c)

C. Then

d)

D. Following

36.

Every Halloween we look forward to handing out candy to trick-or-treaters. We usually get about twenty to thirty visitors, but I remember that for a year we only got a handful.

a)

F. NO CHANGE

b)

G. year in and year out

c)

H. yearly

d)

J. one year

37.

At the beginning of the teacher's strike, it appeared as though the Board of Education was not willing to negotiate with the teachers union. But the Board of Education next gave in to the strikers' demands for higher wages and gave them a five percent salary increase.

a)

A. NO CHANGE

b)

B. first

c)

C. eventually

d)

D. occasionally

38.

Before Orville and Wilbur Wright invented the airplane, humans could only dream of flying. Today, we hardly give a thought to how remarkable it is to be transported above the clouds.

a)

F. NO CHANGE

b)

G. Following that

c)

H. After a while

d)

J. Over the years

39.

After you put the dry pasta in the pot of boiling water, wait for it to reboil. At that point, set the timer for the number of minutes recommended on the package.

a)

A. NO CHANGE

b)

B. Originally

c)

C. Lastly

d)

D. Again

40.

Eighth graders can apply to multiple high schools before the deadline in December. However, they won't find out which ones have accepted them during late spring.

a)

F. NO CHANGE

b)

G. after

c)

H. until

d)

J. next

41.

We lost all electrical power at 9:00 p.m. last Monday. It wasn't restored until the following afternoon.

a)

A. NO CHANGE

b)

B. one

c)

C. later

d)

D. tomorrow

42.

Carol Moseley Braun was the first African American woman elected to serve as a US Senator, representing the state of Illinois. Immediately, after a lengthy period of anonymity, she ran for mayor of Chicago, but received only nine percent of the vote.

a)

F. NO CHANGE

b)

G. Years later

c)

H. Before

d)

J. Instead

43.

Corn originated first in the Americas and was brought to Europe by Christopher Columbus. It quickly became an important food source throughout the European continent as well as part of Africa and Asia.

a)

A. NO CHANGE

b)

B. before

c)

C. afterwards

d)

D. one time

44.

For many years Willis Tower, formerly known as the Sears Tower, was the tallest building in the world. Sometimes, it is not even in the top ten.

a)

F. NO CHANGE

b)

G. In time

c)

H. At last

d)

J. Today

45.

Until she wrote the first book of the Harry Potter series, J.K. Rowling was an impoverished single mother; she subsequently became one of the wealthiest individuals in the United Kingdom.

a)

A. NO CHANGE

b)

B. instead

c)

C. always

d)

D. by then

46.

Lead was a common ingredient in paint sold in the US for many decades. Later, it was discovered to be toxic and is no longer used.

a)

F. NO CHANGE

b)

G. Now

c)

H. After all

d)

J. Besides

47.

We need to gather about four cups of spinach from the garden. At the same time, we will purchase the rest of the ingredients.

a)

A. NO CHANGE

b)

B. Once

c)

C. Later

d)

D. Sometimes

48.

Two hundred people were standing in line for tickets when the booth opened; then, only 30 people were left.

a)

F. NO CHANGE

b)

G. before

c)

H. later

d)

J. more

49.

The weather was gloomy and cold all morning. At first, the sun came out, and the temperature rose significantly.

a)

A. NO CHANGE

b)

B. Meanwhile

c)

C. At last

d)

Before then

50.

Bill Clinton was president from 1993 to 2001. Afterward, he stayed in the public eye and supported his wife's political ambitions, including her bid to become President in 2008.

a)

F. NO CHANGE

b)

G. At long last

c)

H. Before long

d)

J. Until then

51.

Flawless skin does not last forever. Then, it will lose its elasticity and start to droop and wrinkle.

a)

A. NO CHANGE

b)

B. Eventually

c)

C. Next

d)

D. Afterward

52.

After waiting for an hour n the rain, the sun once came out, and we were able to play.

a)

F. NO CHANGE

b)

G. at last

c)

H. so far

d)

J. until then

53.

Once called Siam, this exotic Asian country is now known as Thailand.

a)

A. NO CHANGE

b)

B. beforehand

c)

C. afterwards

d)

D. still

54.

When we bought our house, a number of repairs needed to be made before we could move in. Fortunately, our contractor was able to fix everything. So next, we can move in and enjoy our new home.

a)

F. NO CHANGE

b)

G. So now

c)

H. In the beginning

d)

J. So then

55.

The school's talent show will have many more acts this year. At the time of the opening act performed by the emcee, there will be a dance performance, a singing group, and a comedy skit.

a)

A. NO CHANGE

b)

B. Once

c)

C. Then

d)

D. Following

56.

Every Halloween we look forward to handing out candy to trick-or-treaters. We usually get about twenty to thirty visitors, but I remember that for a year we only got a handful.

a)

F. NO CHANGE

b)

G. year in and year out

c)

H. yearly

d)

J. one year

57.

At the beginning of the teacher's strike, it appeared as though the Board of Education was not willing to negotiate with the teachers union. But the Board of Education next gave in to the strikers' demands for higher wages and gave them a five percent salary increase.

a)

A. NO CHANGE

b)

B. first

c)

C. eventually

d)

D. occasionally

58.

Before Orville and Wilbur Wright invented the airplane, humans could only dream of flying. Today, we hardly give a thought to how remarkable it is to be transported above the clouds.

a)

F. NO CHANGE

b)

G. Following that

c)

H. After a while

d)

J. Over the years

59.

After you put the dry pasta in the pot of boiling water, wait for it to reboil. At that point, set the timer for the number of minutes recommended on the package.

a)

A. NO CHANGE

b)

B. Originally

c)

C. Lastly

d)

D. Again

60.

Eighth graders can apply to multiple high schools before the deadline in December. However, they won't find out which ones have accepted them during late spring.

a)

F. NO CHANGE

b)

G. after

c)

H. until

d)

J. next

61.

We lost all electrical power at 9:00 p.m. last Monday. It wasn't restored until the following afternoon.

a)

A. NO CHANGE

b)

B. one

c)

C. later

d)

D. tomorrow

62.

Carol Moseley Braun was the first African American woman elected to serve as a US Senator, representing the state of Illinois. Immediately, after a lengthy period of anonymity, she ran for mayor of Chicago, but received only nine percent of the vote.

a)

F. NO CHANGE

b)

G. Years later

c)

H. Before

d)

J. Instead

63.

Corn originated first in the Americas and was brought to Europe by Christopher Columbus. It quickly became an important food source throughout the European continent as well as part of Africa and Asia.

a)

A. NO CHANGE

b)

B. before

c)

C. afterwards

d)

D. one time

64.

For many years Willis Tower, formerly known as the Sears Tower, was the tallest building in the world. Sometimes, it is not even in the top ten.

a)

F. NO CHANGE

b)

G. In time

c)

H. At last

d)

J. Today

65.

Until she wrote the first book of the Harry Potter series, J.K. Rowling was an impoverished single mother; she subsequently became one of the wealthiest individuals in the United Kingdom.

a)

A. NO CHANGE

b)

B. instead

c)

C. always

d)

D. by then

66.

Lead was a common ingredient in paint sold in the US for many decades. Later, it was discovered to be toxic and is no longer used.

a)

F. NO CHANGE

b)

G. Now

c)

H. After all

d)

J. Besides

67.

Identify the problem with consistency in the following sentence:


Mark finished his essay, tidies his room, and went out for supper.

a)

finished his essay

b)

tidies his room

c)

went out for supper

68.

She caught the ball and then ____________ it to the catcher for the out.

a)

throws

b)

threw

c)

thorough

d)

is throwing

69.

The crowd ______________ cheering as Melina approached the finish line.

a)

starts

b)

started

70.

Identify the problem phrase:


Olympic athletes usually like practicing, competing, and to eat ice cream sandwiches.

a)

practicing

b)

competing

c)

to eat ice cream

71.

Select the sentence that illustrates the use of proper parallel construction.

a)

We found the film repulsive, offensive, and we thought it was embarrassing.

b)

We found the film repulsive, offensive, and embarrassing

72.

Fill in the correct phrasing:


Public transit such as buses or ____________ can help reduce air pollution.

a)

a train

b)

trains

73.

Replace the underlined portion of the sentence with a choice that creates a parallel structure.


Learning a new language as an adult is more difficult than to learn one as a child.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

learning

c)

to learn

d)

learned

74.

Read this sentence.

The customer service representative was asked to deal with customers kindly, professionally, and in a helpful manner.


In this sentence, how is kindly, professionally, and in a helpful correctly written?

a)

as it is

b)

kindly, to be professional, and helpful.

c)

kindly, professionally, and helpfully.

d)

customers kindly, to be professional, and to be helpful.

75.

During the holidays, my family and I traveled further than we did last year.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

traveled far

c)

traveled farther

d)

traveled furthermore

76.

If Deanna or Katie win the election for class president, I'll be disappointed.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

wins

c)

had won

d)

one

77.

Natalie raised her voice above the loud music to be heard.

a)

above the loud music, so people would be able to hear her.

b)

to be heard above the loud music.

c)

above the loud music so her words could be heard.

d)

so that she would be able to be clearly heard over the very loud music.

78.

In the United States, we can vote and will be able to sign contracts legally at the age of 18.

a)

we can vote and then sign contracts

b)

we vote and can sign contracts

c)

we can vote and sign contracts

d)

we can vote and are permitted to sign contracts

79.

My father likes to reminisce about "family time," which were those summer evenings, because the dinner table had been cleared and board games were set up.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

evenings after

c)

evenings, as if

d)

evenings, while

80.

After a recent expedition uncovered a new species in the Amazon, our investors were thrilled that their financial backing benefited everyone involved.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

Recently, an expedition that uncovering

c)

A recent expedition uncovered

d)

A recent expedition uncovering

81.

While Mrs. Davis's accomplishments in the classroom are praiseworthy. Her talented coaching is responsible for bringing the girls' softball team to a victory at the state championship.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

praiseworthy, but her

c)

praiseworthy and her

d)

praiseworthy, her

82.

In 1941 in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, where the United States naval base was attacked.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

it was there that

c)

was where

d)

DELETE the underlined portion

83.

Apostrophes: Plural Vs. Possessive

Which sentence states the mother has more than one boy?

a)

The boy's mother.

b)

The boys mother.

c)

The boys' mother.

d)

None of these.

84.

The shed, that was damaged during the storm needs to be repaired.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

The shed, that was damaged during the storm, needs to be repaired.

c)

The shed which was damaged during the storm, needs to be repaired.

d)

The shed that was damaged during the storm needs to be repaired.

85.

The hikers were indecisive, they could not decide where to set up camp.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

The hikers were indecisive they could not decide where to set up camp.

c)

The hikers were indecisive; they could not decide where to set up camp.

d)

The hikers were indecisive, they could not decide. Where to set up camp.

86.

The band missed it's cue and began playing while the actor was delivering his monologue.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

The band missed their cue and began playing while the actor was delivering his monologue.

c)

The band missed its' cue and began playing while the actor was delivering his monologue.

d)

The band missed its cue and began playing while the actor was delivering his monologue.

87.

Soccer, a sport he had played for years – no longer interested him.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

Soccer – a sport he had played for years – no longer interested him.

c)

Soccer – a sport he had played for years, no longer interested him.

d)

Soccer; a sport he had played for years; no longer interested him.

88.

The cafeteria stopped serving her favorite lunch option: tater tot nachos.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

The cafeteria stopped serving her favorite lunch option; tater tot nachos.

c)

The cafeteria stopped serving her favorite lunch option tater tot nachos.

d)

The cafeteria stopped serving her favorite: lunch option tater tot nachos.

89.

The leaders of the club wants to perform a musical, but most members prefer a drama.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

The leaders of the club want to perform a musical, but most members prefer a drama.

c)

The leaders of the club wants to perform a musical, but most members prefers a drama.

d)

The leaders of the club want to perform a musical, but most members prefers a drama.

90.

Many teachers wanted to visit Washington, D.C. because of their educational value.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

Many teachers wanted to visit Washington, D.C. because of they're educational value.

c)

Many teachers wanted to visit Washington, D.C. because of its educational value.

d)

Many teachers wanted to visit Washington, D.C. because of her educational value.

91.

Everyone pretended not to notice who’s cell phone was ringing.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

Everyone pretended not to notice whos' cell phone was ringing.

c)

Everyone pretended not to notice whom's cell phone was ringing.

d)

Everyone pretended not to notice whose cell phone was ringing.

92.

The stray dog, which we found in the woods was not wearing a collar.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

The stray dog, which we found in the woods, was not wearing a collar.

c)

The stray dog, that we found in the woods, was not wearing a collar.

d)

The stray dog, that we found in the woods was not wearing a collar.

93.

Kendrick wanted an athletic scholarship, however he was worried about playing sports

while in college.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

Kendrick wanted an athletic scholarship however he was worried about playing sports

while in college.

c)

Kendrick wanted an athletic scholarship; but he was worried about playing sports

while in college.

d)

Kendrick wanted an athletic scholarship, but he was worried about playing sports

while in college.

94.

The excitement about prom and anticipation for graduation was causing some students to neglect their work.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

The excitement about prom and anticipation for graduation causing some students to neglect their work.

c)

The excitement about prom and anticipation for graduation were causing some students to neglect their work.

d)

The excitement about prom and anticipation for graduation was causing some students' to neglect their work.

95.

Maria's parents were disappointed by her grades so they decided to take away her access to her social media.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

Maria's parents were disappointed by her grades; so they decided to take away her access to her social media.

c)

Maria's parents were disappointed by her grades, they decided to take away her access to her social media.

d)

Maria's parents were disappointed by her grades, so they decided to take away her access to her social media.

96.

The smell of the roasted corn and grilled burgers was making Maya hungry.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

The smell of the roasted corn and grilled burgers were making Maya hungry.

c)

The smell of the roasted corn and grilled burgers making Maya hungry.

d)

The smell of the roasted corn and grilled burgers had making Maya hungry.

97.

Items to bring to the test include: a pencil, a calculator, and a photo ID.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

Each student should bring: a pencil, a calculator, and a photo ID.

c)

Each student should bring the following items to the test: a pencil, a calculator, and a photo ID.

d)

Items to bring to the test include a pencil: a calculator: and a photo ID.

98.

The band did not have time to prepare, so they sounded out of tune.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

The band did not have time to prepare, so she sounded out of tune.

c)

The band did not have time to prepare, so it sounded out of tune.

d)

The band players did not have time to prepare, so it sounded out of tune.

99.

While visiting their house during the summer, Dave enjoyed driving his grandparents' golf cart around the neighborhood.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

While visiting their house during the summer, Dave enjoyed driving his grandparent's golf cart around the neighborhood.

c)

While visiting their house during the summer, Dave enjoyed driving his grandparent's' golf cart around the neighborhood.

d)

While visiting their house during the summer, Dave enjoyed driving his grandparents's golf cart around the neighborhood.

100.

While the scary movie frightened her, it barely effected me.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

While the scary movie frightened her, it barely affected me.

c)

While the scary movie frightened her, it barely effecting me.

d)

While the scary movie frightened her, it barely affecting me.

101.

The physics class was excited to attend to the amusement park.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

The physics class was excited to attend at the amusement park.

c)

The physics class was excited to attend the amusement park.

d)

The physics class was excited for attend the amusement park.

102.

Without her phone, Kim felt lonely, anxious, and sadness.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

Without her phone, Kim felt loneliness, anxious, and sad.

c)

Without her phone, Kim felt loneliness, anxiety, and sad.

d)

Without her phone, Kim felt lonely, anxious, and sad.

103.

After looking both ways, the road was clear.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

The road was clear after looking both ways.

c)

After looking both ways, she saw the road was clear.

d)

The road, after looking both ways, was clear.

104.

The principal said whoever filled his car with grated mozzarella cheese will be expelled.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

The principal said whomever filled his car with grated mozzarella cheese will be expelled.

c)

The principal said whom filled his car with grated mozzarella cheese will be expelled.

d)

The principal said, who filled his car with grated mozzarella cheese, will be expelled.

105.

Lexi’s first job was harder then she expected.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

Lexi’s first job was hardest then she expected.

c)

Lexi’s first job was harder than she expected.

d)

Lexi’s first job was more harder then she expected.

106.

A one-hour lecture was given by the teacher.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

A one-hour lecture the teacher gave.

c)

The lecture a one-hour teacher gave.

d)

The teacher gave a one-hour lecture.

107.

On her social media profile, Kim said she likes cooking, to read, and playing mini golf.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

On her social media profile, Kim said she likes cooking, reading, and playing mini golf.

c)

On her social media profile, Kim said she likes to cook, read, and playing mini golf.

d)

On her social media profile, Kim said she likes to cook, reading, and mini golf.

108.

She and my grandfather are excited to take my friends and me to New York City.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

Her and my grandfather are excited to take my friends and me to New York City.

c)

She and my grandfather are excited to take my friends and I to New York City.

d)

Her and my grandfather are excited to take my friends and I to New York City.

109.

Frustrated with the students’ antics, the bus pulled over.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

Frustrated with the students’ antics, the bus driver pulled over.

c)

The bus, frustrated with the students' antics, pulled over.

d)

Frustrated, the bus pulled over, because of the students' antics.

110.

Most students were afraid for riding the rollercoaster with the seven loops.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

Most students were afraid of riding the rollercoaster with the seven loops.

c)

Most students were afraid for riding the rollercoaster with the seven loops.

d)

Most students were afraid to riding the rollercoaster with the seven loops.

111.

Students are given the option of riding the bus or to drive to school.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

Students are given the option to ride the bus or driving to school.

c)

Students are given the option of riding the bus or driving to school.

d)

Students are given the option of ride the bus or to drive to school.

112.

After reading the short story, the plot did not make sense.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

After reading the short story, the student thought the plot did not make sense.

c)

After reading the short story, the plot did not make sense to the student.

d)

After reading the short story, the plot was nonsensical.

113.

The committee was unanimous in deciding whom to select as the school mascot.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

The committee was unanimous in deciding who to select as the school mascot.

c)

The committee was unanimous in deciding whoever to select as the school mascot.

d)

The committee was unanimous in deciding whomever to select as the school mascot.

114.

The lunch menu is established at the beginning of the year by the school district.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

The lunch menu, by the school district, is established at the beginning of the year.

c)

The school district establishes the lunch menu at the beginning of the year.

d)

At the beginning of the year, the lunch menu is established by the school district.

115.

My brother's truck has more horsepower than Michael.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

My brother's truck has more horsepower than Michael's.

c)

Compared to Michael, my brother's truck has more horsepower.

d)

Michael has less horsepower than my brother's truck.

116.

Insert or remove a PERIOD where needed.

Those artists who look good on camera have a great chance of success than those who do not, examples are not difficult to find.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

not examples,

c)

not. Examples,

d)

not. Examples

117.

Insert or remove a PERIOD where needed.

A mosquito was poking at my forearm, and the batter seemed to blur into the woods behind home plate and we weren't playing to win, only to play.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

plate. We

c)

plate so we

d)

plate because we

118.

Insert or remove a PERIOD where needed.

They called her Diane of the Wolves. Wildlife biologist Diane Boyd studied wolves in their native habitat in a remote wilderness in the Northwest.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

Wolves, wildlife

c)

Wolves, Wildlife,

d)

Wolves, specializing in wildlife

119.

Insert or remove a PERIOD where needed.

Bicyclists streak past in a blur of color and a cloud of dust I don't understand their hurry.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

dust, however,

c)

dust.

d)

dust,

120.

Insert or remove a PERIOD where needed.

Amalia Hernandez bowed gracefully before the crowd, many viewers stood and applauded, showing their appreciation for the performance they just witnessed.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

crowd many

c)

crowd. Many

d)

crowd. While many

121.

Insert or remove a PERIOD where needed.

Soon McLean stepped on stage with his sax I wasn't prepared for the impact.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

sax.

c)

sax that

d)

sax, which

122.

Insert or remove a SEMICOLON where needed.

Even the parts of a chili vary the seeds and veins of a pepper are hotter than the flesh.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

vary;

c)

vary,

d)

vary but

123.

Insert or remove a SEMICOLON where needed.

To us it became a stage, on which we tap-danced or raft on which we crossed the high seas in search of treasure.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

stage: on which we tap-danced,

c)

stage; on which we tap-danced,

d)

stage on which we tap-danced

124.

Insert or remove a SEMICOLON where needed.

Such is the ceremonial power we give to the spoken text that we just don't think of each other as properly married or buried; until the right words from a book are read.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

buried until

c)

buried. Until when

d)

buried if

125.

Insert or remove a SEMICOLON where needed.

The greatest threat to the alligator is the loss of its habitat as wetlands are drained; to build housing for the spiraling human population.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

drained to build housing

c)

drained, to build, housing

d)

drained, to build housing,

126.

Insert or remove a SEMICOLON where needed.

Tiny's Granny however; is very fond of her burqa, because she has a variety of innovative uses for it.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

Granny; however,

c)

Granny, however,

d)

Granny, however

127.

Insert or remove a SEMICOLON where needed.

Above the columns extends a horizontal stone band called a frieze; carved into it are the classical theatrical masks that represent comedy and tragedy.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

frieze; into which are carved

c)

frieze. Into which are carved

d)

frieze, carved into it are

128.

Insert or remove a SEMICOLON where needed.

Mr. Gridley, the loser, then decorated a sack of flour with red, white, and blue ribbons; shouldered it; and led the band through Austin.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

ribbons, shouldered it,

c)

ribbons shouldered it,

d)

ribbons, shouldered it;

129.

Insert or remove a SEMICOLON where needed.

She wrote down four stanzas of the poem in her notebook, however, she was not pleased with this first attempt and set it aside.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

notebook; however,

c)

notebook however,

d)

notebook however

130.

Insert or remove a COLON where needed.

Not all visitors, however, have been so welcome, years ago, an escaped convict made his way to her mountain retreat and threatened her.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

welcome:

c)

welcome; since

d)

welcome, although

131.

Insert or remove a COLON where needed.

Southwest is the Anaheim pepper, it's fairly mild.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

pepper; its

c)

pepper, its

d)

pepper: it's

132.

Insert or remove a COLON where needed.

When she lectures at schools and public libraries, Cisneros presents the evidence. An elementary school report card containing Cs, Ds, and solitary b (for conduct)

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

evidence: an

c)

evidence; an

d)

evidence an

133.

Insert or remove a COLON where needed.

Programs vary based on cities' unique conditions, but one thing is consistent, bike-share bikes-often described as clunky or even ugly-don't look like ordinary bikes.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

conditions but, one thing is consistent;

c)

conditions, but one thing is consistent:

d)

conditions: but

134.

Insert or remove a COLON where needed.

Determined to improve, I diligently adhered to every photography rule my parents taught me, such as: use diagonal lines to draw the viewer's gaze to the photo's main subject.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

me, for example, use

c)

me; to use

d)

me: Use

135.

I have a lot of pens black pens are my favorite.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

a lot of pens, black pens

c)

a lot of. Pens, black pens

d)

a lot of pens; black pens

136.

Unlike the other players on the court I can consistently make a 3-pointer.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

Unlike the other players on the court, I

c)

Unlike the other players on the court; I

d)

Unlike the other players on the court. I

137.

On Saturday, May 26th, 2020 Uplift Grand will have its' first graduation.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

On Saturday May 26th 2020 Uplift Grand

c)

On Saturday, May 26th, 2020 is Uplift Grand's

d)

On Saturday, May 26th, 2020 Uplift Grand,

138.

Because I hate doing homework, I stay for office hours every day.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

Because I hate doing homework. I stay for office hours every day.

c)

Because I hate doing homework; I stay for office hours every day.

d)

Because I hate doing homework, stay for office hours every day.

139.

Pamela was working on her research question for TOK and she had to complete an assignment for history.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

Pamela was working on her research question for TOK she had to complete an assignment for history.

c)

Pamela was working on her research question for TOK, and she had to complete an assignment for history.

d)

Pamela was working on her research question for TOK, she had to complete an assignment for history.

140.

Which is not a complete sentence?

a)

When I grow up.

b)

Despite the changes in the course, Ms. Salas is still a great math teacher.

c)

Ms. Paredes is very creative, and she enjoys helping to make our campus beautiful.

d)

Ms. Scott lived in Kansas; however, now she lives in Texas.

141.

Ms. Salas is an excellent baker, sometimes she bakes cupcakes for the students.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

Ms. Salas is an excellent baker; sometimes, she bakes cupcakes for the students.

c)

Ms. Salas is an excellent baker, sometimes she bakes cupcakes for the students.

d)

Ms. Salas is an excellent baker sometimes she bakes cupcakes for the students.

142.

I hope that I never have to take the ACT again it was hard enough to take once.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

I hope that I never have to take the ACT again. It was hard enough to take once.

c)

I hope that I never have to take the ACT again; It was hard enough to take once.

d)

I hope that I never have to take the ACT again, it was hard enough to take once.

143.

Although it was a cold, windy day, the children, who were not wearing coats enjoyed being outside.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

the children who were not wearing coats enjoyed being outside.

c)

the children, who were not wearing coats; enjoyed being outside.

d)

the children, who were not wearing coats. Enjoyed being outside.

144.

Despite being a superhero all Captain America wanted was to be with the woman he loved.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

Despite being a superhero. All Captain America wanted was to be with the woman he loved.

c)

Despite being a superhero, all Captain America wanted was to be with the woman he loved.

d)

Despite being a superhero; all Captain America wanted was to be with the woman he loved.