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.

 

There is …. toys to choose from.
A.
B.

Question 1 of 10

2. Choose the correct quantifier for the next sentence.

 

There weren't …nuts left in the bowl.
A.
B.

Question 2 of 10

3. 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 3 of 10

4. 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 4 of 10

5. 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 5 of 10

6. Choose the correct quantifier for the next sentence.

 

The children didn't want ….. candy.
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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.

 

He would forget all about me if he ________________ famous.
A.
B.

Question 7 of 10

8. 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 8 of 10

9. Choose the correct possessive to fill in the blank.

 

The dog played with the ... shoe.
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B.
C.
D.

Question 9 of 10

10. Read the statement. Choose the correct answer to tell if it is a fact or an opinion.

 

The running back scored three touchdowns.
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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.

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.