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.

 

Our opponent is the worst team in the league.
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 tickets cost fifty-two dollars.
A.
B.

Question 2 of 10

Coordinating Conjunction

3. I will finish the assignment __________ I have enough time to study.
A.
B.
C.

Question 3 of 10

Parallel structure

4. Fix the parallel structure of the following sentence:

 

Mary likes hiking, swimming, and to ride a bicycle.
A.
B.

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. 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 you ________________ here, we could go to the beach.
A.
B.

Question 7 of 10

8. Choose the correct word to complete the sentence.

 

The old man and _______ were sitting on the park bench.
A.
B.

Question 8 of 10

Uncategorized

9. Which word is the best choice for the subordinating clause?

 

... Henry wanted to join the Army, he had to take a series of tests.
A.
B.
C.
D.

Question 9 of 10

Uncategorized

10. Is the following sentence written in active or passive voice?

 

Many discoveries were made by the Egyptians.
A.
B.

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.