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

Sentence

2. Identify the correct pronoun for the sentence.

 

No one but you and (her, she) saw the play.
A.
B.

Question 2 of 10

Coordinating Conjunction

3. Jack will get to the park ___________ the bus arrives on time.
A.
B.
C.

Question 3 of 10

4. Which word in the sentence below is a coordinating conjunction?

 

Jason finished his research paper on time, yet he turned it in late.
A.
B.
C.
D.

Question 4 of 10

Subordinating Conjunction

5. Which subordinating conjunction best completes the following sentence?

 

You are to stay in the house _____________ I say otherwise.
A.
B.
C.

Question 5 of 10

were/was

6. 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 I ________________ rich, I’d buy a car and a house.
A.
B.

Question 6 of 10

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.

 

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

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.

 

If you ________________ to come with me, I’d take you to the amusement park.
A.
B.

Question 8 of 10

Uncategorized

9. 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 9 of 10

10. The lack of rain ... affect the pecan trees.
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.