English 1. Question 1: Grammar and Usage Which of the following sentences correctly uses “its” and “it’s” A. Its important to remember that the bird fluffs up it’s feathers to stay warm. B. It’s important to remember that the bird fluffs up its feathers to stay warm. C. Its important to remember that the bird fluffs up its feathers to stay warm. D. It’s important to remember that the bird fluffs up it’s feathers to stay warm. “It’s” is a contraction for “it is,” which is appropriate for the context. “Its” is a possessive pronoun, correctly used before “feathers.” 2. Question 2: Punctuation Choose the option that correctly punctuates the sentence. A. The scientists reported that the specimen, was over a million years old. B. The scientists, reported that the specimen was over a million years old. C. The scientists reported that the specimen was over a million years old. D. The scientists reported, that the specimen was over a million years old. This sentence correctly uses no additional punctuation, as the clause that follows “reported” is essential to the sentence and does not require commas. 3. Question 3: Sentence Structure Select the option that best combines the following sentences into one. The artist picked up her brush. She started to paint the canvas. A. Picking up her brush, the artist started to paint the canvas. B. The artist picking up her brush and started to paint the canvas. C. The artist picked up her brush, and she started to paint the canvas. D. The artist, picked up her brush, she started to paint the canvas. This option correctly combines the two actions into a single, smoothly flowing sentence without redundancy. 4. Question 4: Strategy Which of the following provides the most relevant detail? A. The car moved very quickly down the road. B. The red car zoomed down the winding road, leaving a trail of dust behind. C. The vehicle proceeded down the road. D. The car was fast. This option provides specific details (color of the car, action of zooming, description of the road, and the trail of dust) that make the sentence vivid and relevant. 5. Question 5: Organization Choose the sentence that best introduces a paragraph about the benefits of recycling. A. Recycling can be a hassle for some people. B. Many materials can be recycled, including glass and paper. C. Recycling offers numerous benefits, from conserving resources to reducing pollution. D. People often forget to recycle their household waste. This sentence effectively introduces the topic of recycling’s benefits, setting the stage for further discussion on the topic. 6. Question 6: Style Select the option that maintains a formal tone. A. The experiment was kinda successful, I guess. B. The experiment was a total success, which was unexpected! C. The experiment appears to have been successful. D. So, the experiment worked, you know? This option maintains a formal tone appropriate for academic or professional writing, avoiding colloquialisms or overly casual language. 7. Question 7: Grammar and Usage Identify the sentence that correctly uses parallel structure. A. She likes dancing, to swim, and jogging. B. She likes to dance, swim, and jog. C. She likes dancing, swimming, and to jog. D. She likes to dancing, swimming, and jogging. This sentence correctly uses parallel structure, with each verb in the infinitive form (“to dance, swim, and jog”), making the list consistent and balanced. 8. Question 8: Punctuation Which sentence correctly uses commas? A. My best friend, a talented guitarist, will be performing tonight. B. My best friend a talented guitarist, will be performing tonight. C. My best friend a talented, guitarist will be performing tonight. D. My best friend, a talented guitarist will be performing, tonight. This sentence correctly uses commas to set off the non-essential clause “a talented guitarist,” providing additional information about the best friend without interrupting the flow of the sentence. 9. Question 9: Sentence Structure Choose the option that corrects the run-on sentence. A. The sun was setting, the sky turned pink and orange. B. The sun was setting the sky turned pink and orange. C. The sun was setting; the sky turned pink and orange. D. The sun was setting, and the sky turned pink and orange. This option uses a semicolon correctly to join two closely related independent clauses in a single sentence without using a conjunction. 10. Question 10: Strategy Select the sentence that effectively concludes a paragraph about the importance of community gardens. A. In conclusion, gardens have plants. B. Therefore, community gardens play a crucial role in urban areas, providing fresh produce and a sense of community. C. Community gardens are pretty cool. D. Many people like to visit community gardens. This sentence effectively concludes a paragraph about the importance of community gardens by summarizing their benefits and reinforcing the main idea presented in the paragraph. Loading …
