1. Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following
sentence.
The archaeologists were ________ to discover such a __________ and __________ _________ artefact at that mostly uncovered site.
The archaeologists were ________ to discover such a __________ and __________ _________ artefact at that mostly uncovered site.
Answers: • amazed, rare, incredibly, beautiful
2. Which of the following sentences is NOT punctuated correctly?
Answers: • All of the apple's at the grocer's were
rotten, so I bought oranges instead.
3. Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following
sentence.
The helium-__________ balloon rose __________ into the air; the villagers knew then that their __________ leader was off on another mission.
The helium-__________ balloon rose __________ into the air; the villagers knew then that their __________ leader was off on another mission.
Answers: • powered, powerfully, powerful
4. Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence.
Jack, leaning casually ________ the tree, watched as Sally walked slowly ________ him.
Jack, leaning casually ________ the tree, watched as Sally walked slowly ________ him.
Answers: • against, towards
5. Read the following question and choose the response that uses the correct
corresponding verb tense.
Will you be going to the company picnic this year?
Will you be going to the company picnic this year?
Answers: • Yes, and I plan on swimming, fishing and
eating all day!
6. Which of the following sentences is NOT punctuated correctly?
Answers: • All of the above are punctuated correctly.
7. Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence.
The deer ran quickly _______ the trees, its hooves pounding _______ the forest floor.
The deer ran quickly _______ the trees, its hooves pounding _______ the forest floor.
Answers: • through, on
8. Choose the series of articles and conjunctions that best completes the
following sentence.
Julia, who is studying to be _______foreign correspondent, is currently doing _______ internship in _______ Middle East _______ will return before the end of _______ year.
Julia, who is studying to be _______foreign correspondent, is currently doing _______ internship in _______ Middle East _______ will return before the end of _______ year.
Answers: • a, an, the, but, the
9. Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following passage.
Although Marvin said he had hidden the keys _______ the flower pot, we were unable to find them _______ the dark. In the end, we waited for him at the coffee shop ___________ the corner.
Although Marvin said he had hidden the keys _______ the flower pot, we were unable to find them _______ the dark. In the end, we waited for him at the coffee shop ___________ the corner.
Answers: • under, in, around
10. Which of the following sentences illustrates correct usage of articles and
conjunctions?
Answers: • For my birthday I would like a book, an
hourglass and the keys to a new boat.
