Writing Practice Test Set 2

Each question has a few answer choices. Choose the best answer for each question. At the end of the quiz, you will see your results.

Fact/opinion

1. Read the statement. Choose the correct answer to tell if it is a fact or an opinion.

 

It was money well-spent.
A.
B.

Question 1 of 10

2. Read the statement. Choose the correct answer to tell if it is a fact or an opinion.

 

Our opponent is the worst team in the league.
A.
B.

Question 2 of 10

Sentence

3. Which sentence contains a misplaced modifier?
A.
B.
C.
D.

Question 3 of 10

4. Identify the subject complement of the following sentence.

 

This knapsack seems awfully heavy.
A.
B.
C.
D.

Question 4 of 10

qualifier

5. Choose the correct quantifier for the next sentence.

 

Are there ….. cookies left?
A.
B.

Question 5 of 10

6. Choose the correct quantifier for the next sentence.

 

We don't have ….. pencils left.
A.
B.

Question 6 of 10

double-negatives

7. Choose the correct sentence. Pay attention to double negatives. Some words, have a negative connotation. Be careful not to choose the sentence with a double negative.
A.
B.

Question 7 of 10

were/was

8. Choose the correct word to complete the sentence.

If only he _______ more skillful, he would make a good football player.
A.
B.
C.

Question 8 of 10

9. Even though they both sound correct in a sentence, “were” and “was” are not interchangeable. In the blanks, choose either “were” or “was”. Remember: “were” is the subjunctive verb and “was” is indicative.

 

If he ________________ a fish, he could swim across the ocean.
A.
B.

Question 9 of 10

Uncategorized

10. Choose the correct possessive to fill in the blank.

 

The dog played with the ... shoe.
A.
B.
C.
D.

Question 10 of 10


 

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This quick quiz gives you practice in identifying correct and incorrect usage of standard English grammar and reading comprehension. You can identify your weaknesses and strong points. Clear explanations of each correct answer are also provided at the end of the quiz.

This practice test also helps you with improving your reading strategies.

As students progress through school, they are asked to read increasingly complex informational and graphical texts in their courses. The ability to understand and use the information in these texts is key to a student’s success in learning.

Reading is a thinking process. Effective readers know that when they read, what they read is supposed to make sense.