Writing Practice Test 1

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.

1. Which sentence contains a dangling modifier?
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Question 1 of 10

2. Choose the correct word to complete the sentence.

 

Who will be coming along with Tim and _______?
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B.

Question 2 of 10

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

 

... Henry wanted to join the Army, he had to take a series of tests.
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Question 3 of 10

4. Which subordinating conjunction best completes the following sentence?

 

The cat ran out _________________ Jim opened the door.
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C.

Question 4 of 10

5. Which of the following is a dependent clause?
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Question 5 of 10

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.

 

She ________________ driving away when he called for her to come back.
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B.

Question 6 of 10

7. Choose the best pronoun to fill in the blank.

Give the candy to John and ... .
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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.

 

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

Question 8 of 10

9. Choose the correct word to complete the sentence.

 

If Peter _______ better behaved, he would not be in so much trouble at school.
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Question 9 of 10

10. Choose the correct quantifier for the next sentence.

 

Are there ….. cookies left?
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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.

Reading is a process of finding meaning in a text. Writers use many ways to convey the meaning of words and concepts. Some are overt and some are subtle. These clues include definitions, examples, descriptions, illustrations, clarification, parenthetical notes, comparison, and elaboration.