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. Choose the correct quantifier for the next sentence.

 

Is there …. kittens left at the shelter?
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B.

Question 1 of 10

2. Choose the correct quantifier for the next sentence.

 

There is …. toys to choose from.
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B.

Question 2 of 10

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

Question 3 of 10

4. Make the necessary corrections to the following sentence.

 

i thank the article sheep cloning methods improved were really boring i stoped reading after the second paragraph
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B.
C.
D.

Question 4 of 10

5. Which sentence contains a dangling modifier?
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B.
C.
D.

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.

 

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

Question 6 of 10

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.
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B.

Question 7 of 10

8. Which sentence contains a misplaced modifier?
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B.
C.
D.

Question 8 of 10

9. Ken ran to the gate, ___________ the visitor turned away.
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B.
C.

Question 9 of 10

10. Finish the sentence.

 

Coordinating conjunctions ...
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C.

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.