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1. Why is it important to learn to identify the eight parts of speech?
a.
Being able to identify the parts of speech will help you organize paragraphs effectively.
b.
Recognizing the parts of speech will help you impress a potential employer in a job interview.
c.
Being able to identify the eight parts of speech will ensure that you get promoted.
d.
Identifying the parts of speech will help you punctuate sentences correctly and choose precise words for
clearer writing.
2. Sentences revolve around _____ because these words function both as sentence subjects and as objects of verbs.
a.
nouns
b.
pronouns
c.
adverbs
d.
adjectives
3. Words that describe nouns and pronouns are ____.
a.
adjectives
b.
conjunctions
c.
verbs
d.
adverbs
4. In the sentence Paul and she thoroughly proofread the proposal before sending it to the customer, the word thoroughly
functions as a(n)____.
a.
conjunction
b.
adjective
c.
adverb
d.
preposition
5. Which of the following sentences uses work as an adjective?
a.
Jeff's work includes a lot of traveling to various manufacturing sites.
b.
Bob and Yolanda must work overtime to finish the proposal by the deadline.
c.
Each Monday a new work schedule is posted online for employees to view.
6. Identify the simple subject in the following sentence: Tori, our human resources specialist, will be happy to answer any
questions about your benefits package.
a.
Tori
b.
specialist
c.
human resources
d.
Tori, our human resources specialist,
7. Which of the following statements about clauses and phrases is most accurate?
a.
Phrases contain subjects and verbs; clauses do not.
b.
Every sentence will include at least one clause and one phrase.
c.
Clauses have subjects and verbs; phrases do not.
8. Which sentence is a complex sentence?
a.
The committee interviewed four applicants for the position and made its recommendation to the personnel
department.
b.
Many individuals use Facebook to stay connected with friends and family, but some prefer texting or tweeting.
c.
Although many people reconcile their bank statements online, some individuals still prefer to use hard copies.
9. In the sentence Bryan updated his résumé with his recent training, the sentence pattern is ____.
a.
subject⎯verb
b.
subject⎯action verb⎯object
c.
subject⎯linking verb⎯complement
d.
inverted order
10. Identify the following group of words: Change your password once every six weeks
a.
command
b.
statement
c.
question
d.
exclamation
11. Identify the following group of words: A diversity workshop will be offered on May 15, you can find a description of
this training opportunity on our intranet.
a.
correctly punctuated sentence
b.
fragment
c.
comma splice
d.
run-on sentence
12. Which sentence expresses proper and common nouns correctly?
a.
Some Colleges provide students with a free Computer.
b.
John indicated on his résumé that he was proficient with PowerPoint, Prezi, and Excel.
c.
After Ashley graduated from High School, she worked for two years at a manufacturing Company.
13. Several new ____ were added outside our company's main entrance.
a.
bench's
b.
benchs
c.
benches
14. Jason must prepare and send all ____ at the end of each month.
a.
accounts receivables
b.
account receivables
c.
accounts receivable
15. Two ____ résumés were exceptionally strong.
a.
applicants
b.
applicant's
c.
applicants'
16. Our ____ staff receives daily updates via e-mail and text messages.
a.
sale's
b.
sales'
c.
sales
17. Has anyone seen ____ car keys?
a.
Nicholas
b.
Nicholas's
c.
Nicholas'
18. Because Bob was handling two production-related _____, he missed the all-staff meeting.
a.
crises
b.
crisis
c.
crisis's
19. Because of rising gas costs, Carly added only five _____ worth of gas to her car.
a.
dollars
b.
dollar's
c.
dollars's
d.
dollars'
20. Which sentence uses pronouns correctly?
a.
As Americans listened to the congressional hearing on terrorism, they considered the impact on U.S. foreign
relations.
b.
The finance department requested travel receipts from you and I before processing our expense vouchers.
c.
I hope that your prepared to participate on the budget planning team and any related subcommittees.
21. Andrew and ____ worked overtime on Saturday to ensure that the customer's order would be shipped on Monday.
a.
I
b.
me
c.
myself
22. A customer must provide ____ mailing address when completing a claim.
a.
his
b.
her
c.
their
d.
his or her
23. Anyone who applies for a job must submit ____ application online.
a.
his
b.
her
c.
his or her
d.
their
24. ____ do you think will be our next president?
a.
Who
b.
Whom
25. ____ working overtime this weekend?
a.
Whose
b.
Who's
26. In the sentence Belinda updated her Facebook status, the verb updated is ____.
a.
transitive
b.
intransitive
c.
linking
d.
helping
27. Which of the following sentences uses passive-voice verbs?
a.
My professor explained our next project in today's class period.
b.
Our website was recently redesigned to make it more inviting and mobile friendly.
c.
Mackenzie presented her ideas for reducing costs during the all-staff meeting.
28. (Future tense) New employees ____ diversity training on June 1.
a.
complete
b.
completed
c.
will complete
29. Which sentence is better expressed?
a.
We must try to, even if we are busy, answer all customer questions.
b.
We must try to answer all customer questions even if we are busy.
30. Study this sentence: To receive an associate's degree, two years of college credit is required.
a.
The sentence demonstrates correct placement of verbal phrases.
b.
The sentence contains an illogical introductory verbal phrase.
31. If I ____ you, I would apply for that job immediately.
a.
was
b.
were
32. The sales consultant had ____ to the conference in San Jose.
a.
went
b.
gone
33. (Future progressive) I ____ the staff meeting on Monday to present the latest budget figures.
a.
will be attending
b.
am attending
c.
will attend
34. Our summary of the proposed expansion projects____ contained in our cover letter.
a.
is
b.
are
35. The sleek design and the superb engineering of our latest hybrid vehicle ____ it appealing to a wide range of
customers.
a.
make
b.
makes
36. Neither the managers nor the customer ____ willing to compromise.
a.
was
b.
were
37. Which sentence is correct?
a.
Neither of the two candidates were qualified for the position.
b.
Everyone plans to attend the annual company picnic on Saturday.
c.
Each of the proposals were carefully reviewed by the sales staff.
38. At least two thirds of the individuals who registered by mail ____ paid the registration fee.
a.
has
b.
have
39. Updating our employee records ______ a time-consuming process.
a.
is
b.
are
40. To impress your interviewer, remember to dress ____ for a job interview.
a.
nice
b.
nicely
c.
nicer
41. Of the two candidates, which one is ____ qualified for the position?
a.
best
b.
better
c.
more better
42. Teri demonstrated that she was a ____ intern in our personnel department.
a.
reliable conscientious
b.
reliable conscientious,
c.
reliable, conscientious
d.
reliable, conscientious,
43. Voicing my opinion about the proposed merger won't do ______ good.
a.
no
b.
hardly any
c.
any
44. Which sentence is correct?
a.
If there are no further questions about the matter, we will move on to other business.
b.
We need to explore our options farther in order to get a better answer to the situation.
c.
The construction site was further from the interstate than I thought it would be.
45. Please complete the ______ questions on the application form on a separate piece of paper.
a.
last two
b.
two last
46. This information must be kept strictly between you and ____.
a.
I
b.
me
c.
myself
47. Alex said that he downloaded the form ____ our intranet.
a.
off
b.
off of
c.
from off of
d.
from
48. Which sentence is correct?
a.
It sounds like the company may be reducing the sales staff in the near future.
b.
If you are willing to except responsibility, many employment opportunities are available.
c.
Time on the network must be divided equitably among students, employees, and faculty.
49. Jaimie____ the University of Phoenix with a degree in business management.
a.
graduated
b.
graduated from
50. We will interview all ______ on Wednesday afternoon.
a.
of the job applicants
b.
job applicants
51. Which sentence uses idiomatic expressions appropriately?
a.
The manager said that he planned on giving everyone a raise shortly.
b.
Employees inferred from the manager's remarks that raises would be issued shortly.
c.
Employees inferred by the manager's remarks that raises would be issued shortly.
52. Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
a.
It is my pleasure to write you a letter of recommendation and, I hope to have it to you before the end of the
week.
b.
It is my pleasure to write you a letter of recommendation and I hope to have it to you before the end of the
week.
c.
It is my pleasure to write you a letter of recommendation, and I hope to have it to you before the end of the
week.
