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.

 

The referee blew his whistle and called a penalty.
A.
B.

Question 2 of 10

Sentence

3. Identify the subject complement of the following sentence.

 

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

Question 3 of 10

Subordinating Conjunction

4. Which subordinating conjunction best completes the following sentence?

 

The bear will come down the hill ____________ it gets scared.
A.
B.
C.

Question 4 of 10

double-negatives

5. 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 5 of 10

6. 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 6 of 10

were/was

7. Choose the correct word to complete the sentence.

 

If Peter _______ better behaved, he would not be in so much trouble at school.
A.
B.
C.

Question 7 of 10

8. 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.

 

I would pass out if I ________________ to meet a celebrity.
A.
B.

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.

 

He ________________ on that television show for seven years.
A.
B.

Question 9 of 10

Uncategorized

10. Nicholas and I wanted so badly to go to the movie, but when the car broke down, I thought to myself, this is another fine mess.

 

Which word or phrase in the sentence needs to be in italics?
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.