QUESTION 1
Which sentence is correct?
A.
Each athlete who was nominated for an award was told they needed to arrive at the banquet by six.
B.
We need to arrive early if we want to find a seat.
C.
Each guest will have to abide by the rules of etiquette if they know what is good for them.
D.
Getting a traffic ticket driving 70 in a 30 mile per hour zone is something you don't want to do.
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QUESTION 2
Which sentence is correct?
A.
I often ask people what celebrity their dog would most resemble if they were human.
B.
My dog Daisy is a beautiful golden retriever, but if she were human, you would probably say she most closely resembles Phoebe Buffay on Friends.
C.
Teddy, the small but sinister-looking dog next door, most closely resembles Al Pacino.
D.
The dachsund who lives behind us would remind you of Chumlee on Pawn Stars.
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QUESTION 3
Which sentence is correct?
A.
You don't realize how fortunate you are to live in this country until you view the documentary about life in third-world countries.
B.
They didn't realize you have people in India, for instance, who suffer many health risks due to the quality of water.
C.
Of course, we didn't know that you also have places in rural America where water quality poses health risks.
D.
We all need to contact local officials to make sure you have safe water standards in your local community.
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QUESTION 4
Which sentence is correct?
A.
When pioneers traveled west on the Oregon trail, you often encountered sickness and hardship.
B.
If you were a pioneer making the trek across the western territory 130 years ago, your chances of arriving in California were slim.
C.
Today a person takes for granted the sacrifices their ancestors made.
D.
Our common ancestor was often criticized for taking risks that threatened the welfare of their family.
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QUESTION 5
Which sentence is correct?
A.
When a child is exposed to second-hand smoke you have a higher chance of health issues.
B.
When you wish upon a star your dreams come true.
C.
When a person learns the key to eating well they don't need to diet.
D.
Citizens of Detroit have learned you must persevere.
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QUESTION 6
Which sentence is correct?
A.
He didn't think you had to have a visa to travel to St. Petersburg, Russia.
B.
Tourists visiting the barren prairies of Kansas have discovered they need to protect themselves against the strong winds.
C.
She didn't believe that you didn't have to pay an entrance fee in many of London's museums.
D.
Tourists visiting the city of Boston have discovered you don't need to have a guide to see some of the most fascinating historical sites of America's past.
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QUESTION 7
Which sentence is correct?
A.
We better purchase an additional $500 in travelers checks because you never know what can happen.
B.
If you are going to sign up for classes you better do so this morning.
C.
I often feel like the effort I make to earn good grades is useless but you know it will pay off in the long run.
D.
If a student wants to purchase the full meal plan, they need to notify the business office.
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QUESTION 8
Which sentence is correct?
A.
Anyone can become an accomplished chef if you practice hard enough.
B.
A good chef is only as good as the kitchen utensils with which they have to work.
C.
I have wanted to master the art of making a lemon meringue pie for a long time, but whenever I try to whip the eggs into a fluffy white froth, the concoction collapses in a matter of minutes.
D.
A good French chef knows that they have to use butter if they want to make a croissant that melts in your mouth.
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QUESTION 9
Which sentence is correct?
A.
Many individiuals have learned the hard way that your credit card isn't secure on many online sites.
B.
Regardless of how credible the source appears, you should never subject your credit card to an online site without carefully researching the website and what risks it poses for you.
C.
He has since recognized that you can't always trust what you read online.
D.
A parent with small children often doesn't realize they have a number of educational resources available to them online.
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QUESTION 10
Which sentence is correct?
A.
If you refuse to place your child in car seat you can be charged with child endangerment.
B.
When I was a child, your parents would let kids ride around in the back of a pick up without any kind of restraining device.
C.
I remember one family had seven kids and you would see them all packed in the back of that pickup truck, driving down main street.
D.
One Saturday close to Thanksgiving one of the kids fell out on his head, but they survived.
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QUESTION 11
How do you identify a pronoun agreement error?
Check to make sure the pronoun and its antecedents agree in number (singular, plural) and case (objective, possessive, subjective).
Read the sentence carefully and if it sounds okay, it's correct.
Identify the pronouns and their antecedents to make sure they agree in number.
The sentence is correct as long as the pronouns and antecedents agree in case.
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QUESTION 12
Which sentence is correct?
A.
When two individuals choose to get married, they should undergo extensive pre-marital counseling.
B.
A couple should think carefully about getting married because you don't always know what you are getting into.
C.
A couple on the verge of getting married should take a few weeks to make sure he or she knows what they are getting into.
D.
They decided to wait to get married the following spring, and you know if they postponed the wedding, they probably weren't certain it was the right decision.
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QUESTION 13
Which sentence is correct?
A.
The instructor teaching the review for the pre-requisite class wished they had more time to prepare the students.
B.
Seven of the students who were accepted in last year's program reported you have a difficult time adjusting to the rigor of the courses.
C.
Each student who is interested in the program needs to proofread their application, carefully.
D.
Students wishing to apply for the program have learned they need a higher grade point average if they hope to be accepted.
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QUESTION 14
Which of the following sentences is correct?
When you get to Mary's house, make sure you say hello to her mother.
If you want to be successful in college, students need to be self-guided learners.
Everyone has difficulty with writing, but practicing will help you improve your skill.
All of their keys are locked in the car, so you should call a locksmith.
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QUESTION 15
Which sentence is correct?
A.
The representative of Missouri didn't cast their vote in time.
B.
If a person wishes to run for office, they have to submit a letter of intent before the July 31 deadline.
C.
When a person wins an election, he or she is obligated to maintain the public's trust.
D.
In the event that a person violates the public's trust, they usually have difficulty restoring their reputation.
My answers:
1)b 2)D 3)D 4)A 5)B 6)B 7)B 8)D 9)B 10)B 11)a 12)C 13)c 14)c 15)b