Writing Practice Test Set 3

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.

who's or whose

1. Decide whether to use who's or whose in the following sentence.

 

I would like to know _________ smelly socks these are.
A.
B.

Question 1 of 10

Dictionary

2. An individual plant, animal, or piece of something used as a sample
A.
B.
C.
D.

Question 2 of 10

3. This looks like a good _______ for the new football stadium.
A.
B.
C.

Question 3 of 10

Advice/Advise

4. Choose the correct word to fill in the blank.

 

It is the guidance counselor's job to _________ students.
A.
B.

Question 4 of 10

5. I came to you for some good _______ .
A.
B.

Question 5 of 10

6. Choose the correct word to fill in the blank.

 

If I were your lawyer, I would _________ you to stay silent.
A.
B.

Question 6 of 10

Confused Words

7. Confusable words. Choose the correct word for the following sentences.

 

The ball was _______ to the new striker who was lurking at the far post.
A.
B.

Question 7 of 10

8. Confusable words. Choose the correct word for the following sentences.

 

Several bricks in the garden wall have come _______ .
A.
B.

Question 8 of 10

farther/further

9. Write the word farther or further in the blank to correctly complete the sentence.

 

Police need to investigate ______________________ into the matter.
A.
B.

Question 9 of 10

10. Write the word farther or further in the blank to correctly complete the sentence.

 

Which is _____________________: the distance to the moon or the distance to Mars?
A.
B.

Question 10 of 10


 

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This quiz is great practice. It will allow you to identify correct and incorrect usage of standard English grammar and boost your reading comprehension. You will be able to identify your weaker and stronger points so you can focus on those areas that need your attention most. At the end of each quiz, clear explanations of correct answers are provided.

This Language practice test helps you to improve your reading strategies as well.

As you progress through your school courses, you will have to read increasingly complex graphical and informational texts.

When you are able to comprehend and use the information provided in the texts, your results will increase dramatically.

Reading is all about thinking. If you can read effectively, you will understand what you read and how to make sense of it