Questions 1-6 Three passages out of the four in each question contain sentence fragments or run-on sentences. Choose the one correct sentence that is error-free. 1. 1. Taking classes at night helps me develop my job skills it also works well with my schedule. 1. Taking classes at night helps me develop my job skills, it also works well with my schedule. C) Taking classes at night helps me develop my job skills; it also works well with my schedule. D) Taking classes at night helps me develop my job skills. And also works well with my schedule. 2. 1. There are several good techniques for cleaning a room. For example, starting at the top of the room. 1. If time is limited, don’t worry, you can set aside fifteen minutes a day until you are done. 1. Label a box for items to be donated. And another one for trash. 1. When dealing with clutter, try to find a place for each item the first time you pick it up. 3. 1. Both authors use imagery in their writing, it helps them create more vivid descriptions. 1. The beach has become crowded lately I don’t even like to go there. 1. Each trainer at the gym has been educated about gym safety and knows how to use all of the equipment. 1. The health effects of pesticides are not completely known, scientists continue to research this topic. 4. 1. Check the library’s hours before you leave; it closes early on some days. 1. An advisor can help students understand their degree plans. To help with course selection. 1. We take our dog to be groomed once a month. Although it is expensive. 1. Why bother making the bed, it will just get messed up again tomorrow. 5. 1. Joseph had laser eye surgery. Because he wanted to drive without glasses. 1. Joseph had laser eye surgery. To be able to drive without glasses. 1. Joseph had laser eye surgery, he wanted to drive without glasses. 1. Joseph had laser eye surgery because he wanted to drive without glasses. 6. 1. The Italian restaurant down the street is pretty good. Even though the service is slow. 1. We usually go there once a week, I always order ravioli. 1. If the weather is nice, we’ll sit outside, but the dining room is also pleasant. 1. I recommend ordering dessert the tiramisu is delicious. Questions 7-12 Fill in the blank with the correct verb that agrees in number with the subject. Choose from those listed in parentheses. 7. The executive committee ___________ its decisions through our newsletter. (publicizes, publicize) 8. The children or the babysitter ____________ going to clean up that mess. (is, are) 9. Sprawled across the floor ____________ numerous clues to who committed the crime. (was, were) 10. There ____________ four areas of the park in which dogs are welcome. (is, are) 11. A cup of tea and a good TV show ____________ me relax after a long day. (helps, help) 12. A full box of cookies ____________ too tempting for the children to pass up. (was, were) Questions 13-16 Choose the sentence that uses corr ...

1. Questions 1-6
Three passages out of the four in each question contain sentence
fragments or run-on sentences. Choose the one correct sentence
that is error-free.
1.
1. Taking classes at night helps me develop my job skills it also
works well with my schedule.
1. Taking classes at night helps me develop my job skills, it
also works well with my schedule.
C) Taking classes at night helps me develop my job skills; it
also works well with my schedule.
D) Taking classes at night helps me develop my job skills.
And also works well with my schedule.
2.
1. There are several good techniques for cleaning a room. For
example, starting at the top of the room.
1. If time is limited, don’t worry, you can set aside fifteen
minutes a day until you are done.
1. Label a box for items to be donated. And another one for
trash.
1. When dealing with clutter, try to find a place for each item
the first time you pick it up.
3.
1. Both authors use imagery in their writing, it helps them
create more vivid descriptions.
1. The beach has become crowded lately I don’t even like to go
there.

2. 1. Each trainer at the gym has been educated about gym safety
and knows how to use all of the equipment.
1. The health effects of pesticides are not completely known,
scientists continue to research this topic.
4.
1. Check the library’s hours before you leave; it closes early on
some days.
1. An advisor can help students understand their degree plans.
To help with course selection.
1. We take our dog to be groomed once a month. Although it is
expensive.
1. Why bother making the bed, it will just get messed up again
tomorrow.
5.
1. Joseph had laser eye surgery. Because he wanted to drive
without glasses.
1. Joseph had laser eye surgery. To be able to drive without
glasses.
1. Joseph had laser eye surgery, he wanted to drive without
glasses.
1. Joseph had laser eye surgery because he wanted to drive
without glasses.
6.
1. The Italian restaurant down the street is pretty good. Even
though the service is slow.
1. We usually go there once a week, I always order ravioli.
1. If the weather is nice, we’ll sit outside, but the dining room
is also pleasant.
1. I recommend ordering dessert the tiramisu is delicious.

3. Questions 7-12
Fill in the blank with the correct verb that agrees in number
with the subject. Choose from those listed in parentheses.
7. The executive committee ___________ its decisions
through our newsletter. (publicizes, publicize)
8. The children or the babysitter ____________ going to
clean up that mess. (is, are)
9. Sprawled across the floor ____________ numerous clues
to who committed the crime. (was, were)
10. There ____________ four areas of the park in which dogs
are welcome. (is, are)
11. A cup of tea and a good TV show ____________ me relax
after a long day. (helps, help)
12. A full box of cookies ____________ too tempting for the
children to pass up. (was, were)
Questions 13-16
Choose the sentence that uses correct parallel structure.
13.
A) The types of music I enjoy are pop, R&B, and relaxing to
jazz.
B) The types of music I enjoy are pop, jazz, and R&B is my
favorite.
C) I enjoy listening to pop, R&B, and jazz.
D) I enjoy listening to pop, R&B, and also like jazz.
14.

4. A) The volunteers gathered their supplies, loaded the truck,
and set off for the work site.
B) The volunteers gathered their supplies, loaded the truck,
and they all set off for the work site.
C) The volunteers gathered their supplies, are loading the
truck, and set off for the work site.
D) The volunteers are gathering their supplies, loaded the
truck, and setting off for the work site.
15.
A) Craig always keeps his cell phone with him to check his
email, update his calendar, and it has all his contacts in it.
B) Craig always keeps his cell phone with him to check his
email, update his calendar, and contacting his friends.
C) Craig always keeps his cell phone with him to check his
email, update his calendar, and contact his friends.
D) Craig always keeps his cell phone with him to check his
email, update his calendar, and mainly he wants to contact
friends.
16.
A) By participating in school meetings, students learn to
listen to others, express their own concerns, and they take turns
leading the meeting.
B) By participating in school meetings, students learn to
listen to others, express their own concerns, and lead a meeting.
C) By participating in school meetings, students learn to
listen to others, express their own concerns, and to lead a
meeting.
D) By participating in school meetings, students learn to
listen to others, express their own concerns, and leading the
meeting.

5. Questions 17-22
Select the sentence that uses correct punctuation
17.
A) Juan is the smartest student in our class, Juliet said.
B) “Juan is the smartest student in our class,” Juliet said.
C) “Juan is the smartest student in our class” Juliet said.
D) “Juan is the smartest student in our class, Juliet said.”
18.
A) The father picked up his two daughters skate’s.
B) The father picked up his two daughter’s skates.
C) The father picked up his two daughters skates.
D) The father picked up his two daughters’ skates.
19.
A) Whenever, it rains heavily the basement floods.
B) Whenever it rains heavily, the basement floods.
C) Whenever, it rains heavily, the basement floods.
D) Whenever it rains heavily the basement, floods.
20.
A) I have studied for hours but I’m still nervous about my
history test.
B) I have studied for hours, but I’m still nervous about my
history test.
C) I have studied for hours but; I’m still nervous about my
history test.
D) I have studied for hours but, I’m still nervous about my
history test.

6. 21.
A) UMUC, which is located in Maryland is the largest public
nontraditional university.
B) UMUC which, is located in Maryland, is the largest public
nontraditional university.
C) UMUC, which is located in Maryland, is the largest public
nontraditional university.
D) UMUC which is located in Maryland is the largest public
nontraditional university.
22.
A) Its too warm to wear a coat in this spring weather.
B) It’s’ too warm to wear a coat in this spring weather
C) It’s too warm to wear a coat in this spring weather.
D) Its’ too warm to wear a coat in this spring weather.
Questions 23-24
Select the sentence with no errors in capitalization.
23.
A) There is one goal that Traci put before all others:
graduating by December.
B) My Mother and Father are hoping that I will move out by
next year.
C) Visiting the eiffel tower was an unforgettable experience.
D) Jordan is studying Psychology with a minor in
Anthropology.
24.
A) We plan to visit a Theme Park during our next weekend
trip.
B) Driving East in the morning can irritate one’s eyes because

7. of the sun.
C) The Presidents’ Day picnic will be held at Fairview Park.
D) The President of our Book Club will preside over the
monthly meeting.