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Question 1
Which of the following is the correct abbreviation for Doctor of Philosophy?
A. PHD
B. Ph.D.
C. Phd.
D. PhD

Question 2
She has __________ that dress to several weddings.
A. worn
B. wore
C. weared
D. wear

Question 3
Identify the correct sentence.
A. I’ve seen the movie Raiders of the Lost Ark 3 times.
B. I’ve seen the movie Raiders Of The Lost Ark 3 times.
C. I’ve seen the movie Raiders of the Lost Ark three times.
D.I’ve seen the Movie Raiders of the Lost Ark three times.

Question 4
Never divide:
A. the last word on a page.
B. a word less than two syllables.
C. a contraction.
D. All of the above

Question 5
Identify the correct sentence.
A. My American Literature class starts at 12:30 p.m.
B. My Literature class starts at 12:30 p.m.
C. My American literature class starts at 12:30 PM.
D. My literature class starts at 12:30 p.m. in the afternoon.

Question 6
Which of the following emphasizes parts of sentences?
A. Parentheses
B. Em-dashes
C. Commas
D. En-dashes

Question 7
Identify the sentence that is punctuated correctly.
A. These products may not seem as exciting as they did in the past but maybe that’s the time to do a little buying.
B. Prior to Webster’s complete two-volume edition he had compiled three shorter and incomplete versions.
C. Markets that will do well in the future include telecommunications and the energy sector.
D. Financial aspects of homebuying, factor into the equation for the need for additional capital outlays.

Question 8
Identify the correct sentence.
A. The River in Hackensack, New Jersey overflowed during Hurricane Sandy.
B. The river in Hackensack, NJ overflowed during hurricane sandy.
C. The river in Hackensack New Jersey, overflowed during Hurricane Sandy.
D. The river in Hackensack, New Jersey, overflowed during Hurricane Sandy.

Question 9
Which of the following is NOT true?
A. Always capitalize specific brand names.
B. Capitalize names of specific places.
C. Capitalize common nouns.
D. Capitalize proper nouns.

Question 10
The main use of brackets in writing is to:
A. mark an interruption in a quotation.
B. note an error in a quotation.
C. indicate an omission from a quotation.
D. indicate an alteration in a quotation.

Question 11
Identify the sentence that is punctuated correctly.
A. The operating costs, as he probably told you, are too high.
B. The operating costs, as he probably told you are too high.
C. The operating costs as he probably told you, are too high.
D. The operating costs as he probably told you are too high.

Question 12
Among her last words were, “I am settled in my own faith.”
A. Correctly punctuated
B. Change the comma to a semicolon
C. Move the period outside of the quotation mark
D. Add a comma after settled

Question 13
Which of the following should NOT be capitalized?
A. Days of the week
B. Seasons
C. Names of holidays
D. Months of the year

Question 14
Identify the correct sentence.
A. Have you spoken to your professor about your grade in English class?
B. Have you spoken to your prof about your grade in english class?
C. Have you spoken to your Professor about your grade in English class?
D. Have you spoken to your Prof. about your grade in English class?

Question 15
Identify the sentence that is correctly punctuated.
A. It is not always necessary; however, to check the entire set of books.
B. It is not always necessary, however; to check the entire set of books.
C. It is not always necessary, however, to check the entire set of books.
D. It is not always necessary however, to check the entire set of books.

Question 16
Identify the sentence that is punctuated correctly.
A. Here is our check, Mr. Vons, for $7.35.
B. Here is our check Mr. Vons, for $7.35.
C. Here is our check, Mr. Vons for $7.35.
D. Here is our check Mr. Vons for $7.35.

Question 17
Identify the correct sentence.
A. Carla went to work at 248 Prospect Ave in Brooklyn, NY.
B. Carla went to work at 248 Prospect Avenue in Brooklyn, NY.
C. Carla went to work at 248 Prospect Avenue in Brooklyn, New York.
D. Carla went to work at 248 Prospect Avenue, in Brooklyn, New York.

Question 18
Which of the following means expressing someone else’s exact words?
A. Direct quotation
B. Paraphrasing
C. Plagiarizing
D. Indirect quotation

Question 19
Identify the correct sentence.
A. Somethings are better left unsaid.
B. Some-things are better left un-said.
C. Some things are better left un-said.
D. Some things are better left unsaid.

Question 20
Identify the sentence that is punctuated correctly.
A. In December, 2013 I visited my aunt for Christmas in Allentown, Pennsylvania, for the first time in 20 years.
B. In December 2013, I visited my aunt for Christmas in Allentown, Pennsylvania for the first time in 20 years.
C. In December 2013 I visited my aunt for Christmas in Allentown, Pennsylvania, for the first time in 20 years.
D. In December, 2013, I visited my aunt for Christmas in Allentown, Pennsylvania, for the first time in 20 years.

Question 21
Identify the sentence that is punctuated correctly.
A. Generally speaking, principals are responsible for the acts of their agents.
B. Generally, speaking principals are responsible for the acts of their agents.
C. Generally speaking, principals are responsible, for the acts of their agents.
D. Generally, speaking, principals are responsible for the acts of their agents.

Question 22
Identify the correct sentence.
A. Come see me in Room 210 after class for 30 mins.
B. Come see me in Room 210 after class for 30 minutes.
C. Come see me in Rm. 210 after class for thirty minutes.
D. Come see me in Room 210 after class for thirty minutes.

Question 23
To indicate a word is slang or informal usage,:
A. enclose it in quotation marks.
B. explain it in parentheses.
C. underline it.
D. None of these; do not use slang or informal terms.

Question 24
Which of the following is used for titles of subdivisions of published works, such as chapters of a book?
A. Quotation marks
B. Underline
C. Italics
D. Bolded text

Question 25
Identify the sentence that is punctuated correctly.
A. Researchers know little about the distinctive market behavior of that group.
B. Website programming systems have existed for some time but, they originally were difficult to use.
C. In connection with the tax cut, we are presently studying the time lags between significant financial changes, and their impact on spending decisions.
D. According to the weather channel forecasts for snow are inevitable.

Question 26
My father was a hard working man but didn’t earn much money.
A. Correctly punctuated
B. Add a comma after hard
C. Close up hard working
D. Add a hyphen after hard

Question 27
Identify the sentence that is correctly punctuated.
A. Clara did not study very much for her biology test, therefore, she guessed at many of the answers.
B. Clara did not study very much for her biology test; therefore she guessed at many of the answers.
C. Clara did not study very much for her biology test; therefore, she guessed at many of the answers.
D. Clara did not study very much for her biology test, therefore; she guessed at many of the answers.

Question 28
Identify the correct sentence.
A. Please pick me up at five p.m. at night after work.
B. Please pick me up at 5 p.m. after work.
C. Please pick me up at 5 pm at night after work.
D. Please pick me up at 5:00 p.m. after work.

Question 29
Use a __________ after an independent clause that introduces a clause, a phrase, or even a single word that explains the original clause.
A. comma
B. colon
C. semicolon
D. dash

Question 30
Whereas a semicolon separates, a colon usually:
A. is a mark of introduction.
B. denotes items in series.
C. follows a transitional expression.
D. concludes a sentence.

Question 31
The only acceptable way to divide words at the end of a line is:
A. to let the computer decide.
B. before the last three letters.
C. between syllables.
D. after the first three letters.

Question 32
Identify the correct sentence.
A. In order to assess you’re level of improvement in the course, you need to take both the pre-test and the post-test.
B. In order to assess your level of improvement in the course, you need to take both the pre-test and the post-test.
C. In order to assess your level of improvement in the course, you need to take both the pretest and the posttest.
D. In order to assess your level of improvement in the course, you need to take both the pre test and the post test.

Question 33
Choose the correct use of apostrophes in the next sentence.
The mens clothing shop also does alterations, so Robin brings her dresses and skirts there to be hemmed.
A. No apostrophes needed
B. Apostrophe in “mens”
C. Apostrophes in “mens” and “alterations”
D. Apostrophes in “alterations”

Question 34
Identify the correct sentence.
A. Wilma does’nt have too much trouble distinguishing between “their,
there, and theyre.”
B. Wilma doesn’t have too much trouble distinguishing between their, there, and they’re.
C. Wilma doesn’t have too much trouble distinguishing between their, there, and they’re.
D. Wilma doesn’t have too much trouble distinguishing between “their, there, and they’re”.

Question 35
Identify the sentence that is punctuated correctly.
A. She is wearing a new yellow dress, and looks clean and neat.
B. The Kingdom of Bahrain has a settled well-educated population.
C. He thinks that an apple a day keeps the doctor away.
D. Working 9-5 daily, and keeping up with homework is difficult.

Question 36
When two main clauses are joined together without the use of a coordinating conjunction, the clauses should be separated by a:
A. semicolon.
B. comma.
C. colon.
D. subordinate clause.

Question 37
Identify the correct sentence.
A. A great year for music was 1984.
B. Nineteen eighty four was a great year for music.
C. 1984 was a great year for music.
D. A great year for music was nineteen eighty four.

Question 38
Which of the following is NOT considered to be a short introductory expression?
A. Okay
B. Yes
C. Oh
D. Well

Question 39
Identify the sentence that is correctly punctuated.
A. “Running the front line of the cafeteria isn’t exactly rocket surgery” (sic), said Jerry.
B. “Running the front line of the cafeteria isn’t exactly rocket surgery” [sic], said Jerry.
C. “Running the front line of the cafeteria, isn’t exactly rocket surgery” [sic] said Jerry.
D. “Running the front line of the cafeteria, isn’t exactly rocket surgery,” [sic] said Jerry.

Question 40
The appropriate mark to introduce a bulleted list is a:
A. colon.
B. semicolon.
C. period.
D. No punctuatio