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. 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’d live in California if she ________________ a rock star.
A.
B.

Question 1 of 10

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

 

The referee has been making terrible calls.
A.
B.

Question 2 of 10

3. The lack of rain ... affect the pecan trees.
A.
B.

Question 3 of 10

4. 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.
A.
B.

Question 4 of 10

5. Which sentence is correct?
A.
B.
C.
D.

Question 5 of 10

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

 

The final quarter was the most exciting of all.
A.
B.

Question 6 of 10

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

Question 7 of 10

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

 

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

Question 8 of 10

9. Taylor Swift walked outside to see a rainbow.

 

'Outside' is what part of speech?
A.
B.
C.

Question 9 of 10

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

 

There was cheering in the stands.
A.
B.

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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.