1. Oliver jumps every New Year season. Believing that he would become taller.

The error
in this statement may be corrected using the following versions, except:
a. Because he believes that he will become taller, Oliver jumps every New Year
season,
b. Oliver jumps every New Year season, and he believes that he will become
taller.
c. Oliver jumps every New Year season. He believes that he will become taller.
d. Believing that he will become taller, Oliver jumps every New Year season.
2. Which of the following will best complete the sentence below?
The demonstrators were so enraged _______________
a. Because they threw tomatoes tp the effigy and burned it afterwards.
b. Since they threw tomatoes to the effigy and burned it afterwards.
c. That they threw tomatoes to the effigy and burned it afterwards.
d. For they threw tomatoes to the effigy and burned it afterwards.
3. All of the transitional/cohesive devices below may be used when writing a comparison-
contract essay, except
a, consequently
b. nevertheless
c. conversely
d. similarly

4. What is the topic sentence of the following paragraph?

1. Visiting a Dentist can be an uncomfortable experience. 2.One has to make an

appointment with the Dentist first. 3. The Dentist normally examines the teeth first using
terrifying instruments. 4. X-ray tooth frames cut into the gums. Lights in a person’s eyes
are annoying. 5. Most people would rather do anything than go to the Dentist.

a. sentence 1

b sentence 2

c. sentence 4

d. sentence 5

5. What pattern of paragraph development was used in the excerpt below?

a. Comparison-Contrast
b. Cause-Effect
c. Description
d. Process.

6. All of the following are fragments except:

a. Dozens of young artist gathered for the concert.

b. Sipped at the steaming cup of coffee.
c. The young boy impressed at the sight of the men marching off to war.
d. A collections of quotations from famous contemporary politicians.

7. Which of the following is not a run-on sentence?

a. I play the piano for many musicals moreover I give lessons to twenty students.
 b. The electricity went out I searched for the candles.
c. I lost the first chess game, but I won the second.
d. The first raindrops fell we raced for cover.

8. All of the following contain a dangling modifier except:

a. To compete in the race, a form must be completed.

b. When the cat scratched at the door, we let her in.
c. Wrapped in my blanket, the cold was no problem.
d. While taking the inventory, the store was closed.

9. What pattern of paragraph development was used in the excerpt below?

a. Comparison-Contrast
b. Cause-Effect
c. Description
d. Process

10. Which of the following sentence construction follows the rule on coordination and
subordination?

My father was upset all day he could not see his car keys.

a. My father was upset all day, but he could not see his car keys.
b. My father was upset all day, yet he could not see his car keys.
c. My father was upset all day, and he could not see his car keys.
d. My father was upset all day because he could not see his car keys.

11. What makes the sentence below wrong?

Patrick bought a new car-a Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII-last week.

a. The indefinite article “a” was overused.

b. The verb “bought” should have been “has bought.”
c. The verb “bought” should have been “has been buying.”
d. The writer should have used a dash instead of a hypen.

12. All of the following have misplaced modifiers except:

a. The pianist played a new composition sitting on the piano bench.

b. We heard the bus crashed on the radio.
c. We boarded the train with three suitcases heading toward our ancestral home in Ilocos
Sur.
d. I arrange the flowers for my mother using the new vase.

13. Which sentence in the paragraph does not support the main idea in the topic sentence?

1. Adult reentry students have special needs. 2. They may have time restraints caused by
families and jobs as well as by school. 3. Reentry students are willing to put in the extra time to
be successful. 4. Since they sometimes work slowly than younger students, they may require
more time to complete tasks. 5. As adult grow older, their vision is not as keen so classrooms
need excellent lighting with little glare.7. Also, reentry students may experience hearing
problems, making it hard for them to hear everything that is said in the classroom. 8. These
problems, although not serious, do not need to be a barrier to education.
 a. Sentence 2
b. Sentence 3
c Sentence 4
d Sentence 5

14. All of the following are not parallel except:

a. She left me angry, frustrated ,and wearing a frown.

b. We have things to do, people to see, and places that should be visited.
c. I enjoy the job because of the opportunities it offers, the fringe benefits I receive and I
earn a good salary.
d. My father prepared the main course and fixed the dessert.

15. Which would be the appropriate subordinator to be used to complete this sentence?

______________ she finally grew accustomed to the dark, she noticed a small chest in the
corner of the room.

a. When
b. Where
c. While
d. Because

16. All of the following show faulty use of coordinating conjunctions except:

a. Marian sings in the choir, for she is a soprano.

b. The clock chimed nine times, but JC knew he had overslept.
c. I studied the children, and they were watching in awe as the parade floats went by.
d. I tried to sleep, yet the thought of tomorrow’s exam kept me awake.

17. Which of the following is a comma splice?

a. In the back of the room, Nina set her arms crossed, going at her English teacher , Mr.
Reyes, she wanted him to realize that English was her favorite.
b. Mike loves to play computer games, especially Tomb Raider. He imagines that all of
the villains are his problems, and he gets satisfaction blasting them to bits.
c. Michelle is terrified of spiders, so when she found one in the bathroom, she panicked
Refusing to shower for three days to use the restroom,she drove to her neighborhood
Jolibbee
d. Rommel likes to put peanut butter on his pancakes instead of syrup. The smell is
appealing, but I wouldn’t wan t to eat anything so sticky that early in the morning.

18. Which illustrate the proper use of comma?

a.When you call and need someone, Rommel will come.

b. When you call and need someone Rommel, will come.
c. When, you call and need someone Rommel will come.
d. When you, call and need someone Rommel will come.

19. Which illustrate the proper use of (;)?

a. JC knows every part of the game therefore; he should be made captain.

b. Harry is interested in business; John prefers medicine as a profession.
 c. After Jason had finished playing; he opened the door and looked at the glowing sky.
d. Marla had planned exactly what she would say consequently; she held the attention of
the audience and made her point.

19. Which illustrates the appropriate use of an (‘)?

a. I saw a store window filled with artist supplies’.

b. Alice’s mother always goes with us.
c. Do you spell this word with two rs’?
d. Your’e not very helpful.

20. Which is a sample of a proper ( “ “)?

a.Irene laughed nervously and began, “Ladies and gentleman.”

b. Irene laughed nervously and began, “Ladies and gentleman.
c.‘ Irene laughed nervously” and began, Ladies and gentleman.
d. ‘Irene laughed nervously and began, Ladies and gentleman.”

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