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1. Which sentence is expressed correctly?
a.
Brittney wondered whether her order had been shipped?
b.
Brittney asked whether her order had been shipped?
c.
Brittney wondered whether her order had been shipped.
2. Which sentence is expressed correctly?
a.
Will you please send the latest budget figures when you get a chance?
b.
Could you please send me the latest budget figures when you get a chance?
c.
Will you please send the latest budget figures when you get a chance.
3. Which sentence is expressed correctly?
a.
Please RSVP on Facebook by Friday at 5 p.m..
b.
Please RSVP on Facebook by Friday at 5 p.m.
c.
Please R.S.V.P. on Facebook by Friday at 5 pm.
4. Which sentence is expressed correctly?
a.
Invitations were sent to Dr. Haas and Mr and Mrs Baker.
b.
Invitations were sent to Dr Haas and Mr and Mrs Baker.
c.
Invitations were sent to Dr. Haas and Mr. and Mrs. Baker.
5. Which sentence is expressed correctly?
a.
To learn more about gardening, Chris watches many shows on PBS and listens to NPR.
b.
The C.E.O. and C.I.O. addressed the staff about budget issues at 8 am on Monday.
c.
Maggie is studying to be a R.N. and hopes to work for Dr. Hank Simpson, who specializes in pediatrics.
6. Which sentence is expressed correctly?
a.
Readers in the U.S.A. and U.K. enjoy the novels written by J. K. Rowling.
b.
Readers in the USA and UK enjoy the novels written by J. K. Rowling.
c.
Readers in the USA and UK enjoy the novels written by J K Rowling.
7. Which sentence is expressed correctly?
a.
The I.R.S. audited many US residents who had foreign bank accounts.
b.
The IRS audited many U.S. residents who had foreign bank accounts.
c.
The I.R.S. audited many U.S. residents who had foreign bank accounts.
d.
The IRS audited many US residents who had foreign bank accounts.
8. Which sentence is expressed correctly?
a.
Do you think I should spend $39.99 for this shirt.
b.
Do you think I should spend $39.99 for this shirt?
c.
Do you think I should spend $39,99 for this shirt?
9. Which sentence is expressed correctly?
a.
Roberto was reimbursed for the hotel room, wasn't he?
b.
Roberto was reimbursed for the hotel room wasn't he?
c.
Roberto was reimbursed for the hotel room, wasn't he.
10. Which sentence is expressed correctly?
a.
The sales meeting was postponed to another day (Wednesday)?
b.
The sales meeting was postponed to another day (Wednesday?).
11. Which sentence is expressed correctly?
a.
Wow. A total of 89.9 percent of the voters approved the referendum.
b.
Wow⎯a total of 89.9 percent of the voters approved the referendum.
c.
Wow! A total of 89.9 percent of the voters approved the referendum.
12. Which sentence is expressed correctly?
a.
After Blake learned that he was the runner up for the inside sales position, he continued his job search.
b.
After Blake learned that he was the runner-up for the inside sales position, he continued his job search.
c.
After Blake learned that he was the runnerup for the inside sales position, he continued his job search.
13. Which sentence is expressed correctly?
a.
Please don't second-guess my intentions.
b.
Please don't secondguess my intentions.
c.
Please don't second guess my intentions.
14. Which sentence is expressed correctly?
a.
Clark was just hired for his first fulltime job.
b.
Clark was just hired for his first full time job.
c.
Clark was just hired for his first full-time job.
15. Which sentence is expressed correctly?
a.
We were looking for a two- or three-bedroom apartment.
b.
We were looking for a two or three-bedroom apartment.
c.
We were looking for a two or three bedroom apartment.
16. Which sentence is expressed correctly?
a.
Employers look for candidates who participated in extra-curricular activities while completing their schooling.
b.
Employers look for candidates who participated in extracurricular activities while completing their schooling.
c.
Employers look for candidates who participated in extra curricular activities while completing their schooling.
17. Which sentence is expressed correctly?
a.
We listened to ex President Carter speak on television about the Middle East crisis.
b.
Following my presentation, I needed to complete a self-evaluation form.
c.
My step-brother Bill recently accepted a job with General Mills.
18. Which sentence is expressed correctly?
a.
Thirty four students were awarded scholarships.
b.
Thirtyfour students were awarded scholarships.
c.
Thirty-four students were awarded scholarships.
19. Which sentence is expressed correctly?
a.
Government at all levels⎯federal, state, and local⎯influences the GDP.
b.
Government at all levels; federal, state, and local; influences the GDP.
c.
Government at all levels: federal, state, and local, influences the GDP.
20. Which sentence is expressed correctly?
a.
I will edit the proposal; I promise, by Friday.
b.
I will edit the proposal I promise by Friday.
c.
I will edit the proposal⎯I promise⎯by Friday.
21. Which sentence is expressed correctly?
a.
Attracting, developing, and retaining employees: these are the functions of human resource managers.
b.
Attracting, developing, and retaining employees; these are the functions of human resource managers.
c.
Attracting, developing, and retaining employees⎯these are the functions of human resource managers.
22. Which sentence is expressed correctly?
a.
"When you dance, your purpose is not to get to a certain place on the floor. It's to enjoy each step along the
way."
(Wayne Dyer)
b.
"When you dance, your purpose is not to get to a certain place on the floor. It's to enjoy each step along the
way."
⎯Wayne Dyer
c.
"When you dance, your purpose is not to get to a certain place on the floor. It's to enjoy each step along the
way."
:Wayne Dyer
23. Which sentence provides normal emphasis of the nonessential sentence information?
a.
Please review Diagram 1.2 (which appears on page 28) to understand our customer complaint procedure.
b.
Please review Diagram 1.2, which appears on page 28, to understand our customer complaint procedure.
c.
Please review Diagram 1.2--which appears on page 28--to understand our customer complaint procedure.
24. Which sentences emphasizes the nonessential sentence information?
a.
Three companies, NTT DoCoMo, Tanita Corporation, and Siemens, offer cell phones that can be used to test
employees for alcohol consumption.
b.
Three companies⎯NTT DoCoMo, Tanita Corporation, and Siemens⎯offer cell phones that can be used to test
employees for alcohol consumption.
c.
Three companies (NTT DoCoMo, Tanita Corporation, and Siemens) offer cell phones that can be used to test
employees for alcohol consumption.
25. Which sentence de-emphasizes the nonessential sentence information?
a.
Professor Jenkins--who recently returned from a sabbatical leave--finally published his novel.
b.
Professor Jenkins, who recently returned from a sabbatical leave, finally published his novel.
c.
Professor Jenkins (who recently returned from a sabbatical leave) finally published his novel.
26. Which sentence is expressed correctly?
a.
Three reasons that people blog are to 1, express themselves creatively, 2, share personal experiences with
others, and 3, stay in touch with family and friends.
b.
Three reasons that people blog are to (a) express themselves creatively, (b) share personal experiences with
others, and (c) stay in touch with family and friends.
c.
Three reasons that people blog are to: (a) express themselves creatively, (b) share personal experiences with
others, and (c) stay in touch with family and friends.
27. Which sentence is expressed correctly?
a.
We will be happy to process your request for medical leave; (received January 5) however, you must first
submit Form 142A to Human Resources.
b.
We will be happy to process your request for medical leave (received January 5;) however, you must first
submit Form 142A to Human Resources.
c.
We will be happy to process your request for medical leave (received January 5); however, you must first
submit Form 142A to Human Resources.
28. Which sentence is expressed correctly?
a.
CEO Barker said, "Our mission is to continue to provide quality service to our customers."
b.
CEO Barker said, 'Our mission is to continue to provide quality service to our customers.'
c.
CEO Barker said, Our mission is to continue to provide quality service to our customers.
29. Which sentence is expressed correctly?
a.
"Like music and art, stated Jimmy Carter, Love of nature is a common language that can transcend political or
social boundaries."
b.
"Like music and art," stated Jimmy Carter, "Love of nature is a common language that can transcend political
or social boundaries."
c.
"Like music and art," stated Jimmy Carter, "love of nature is a common language that can transcend political
or social boundaries."
30. Which sentence is expressed correctly?
a.
My professor stated, In this classroom I agree with the famous playwright Woody Allen, who said, "Eighty
percent of success is showing up."
b.
My professor stated, "In this classroom I agree with the famous playwright Woody Allen, who said, Eighty
percent of success is showing up."
c.
My professor stated, "In this classroom I agree with the famous playwright Woody Allen, who said, 'Eighty
percent of success is showing up.'"
31. Which sentence is expressed correctly?
a.
Our professor asked us to read the article "Ten Tips for Public Speakers."
b.
Our professor asked us to read the article Ten Tips for Public Speakers.
c.
Our professor asked us to read the article Ten Tips for Public Speakers.
32. Which sentence is expressed correctly?
a.
Lee Hartzog wrote the chapter "Observing Native Cultures," which appeared in Communication for Global
Markets.
b.
Lee Hartzog wrote the chapter Observing Native Cultures, which appeared in "Communication for Global
Markets."
c.
Lee Hartzog wrote the chapter Observing Native Cultures, which appeared in Communication for Global
Markets.
33. Which sentence is expressed correctly?
a.
During a trip to England, I was confused when the auto mechanic asked me to lift my "bonnet".
b.
My professor asked our class to read the article "Conveying Positive Messages Through Body Language".
c.
Ellen DeGeneres said, "Sometimes you can't see yourself clearly until you see yourself through the eyes of
others."
34. Which sentence is expressed correctly?
a.
"Promising too much", said Bill Clinton, "can be as cruel as caring too little".
b.
"Promising too much", said Bill Clinton, "can be as cruel as caring too little."
c.
"Promising too much," said Bill Clinton, "can be as cruel as caring too little."
35. Which sentence is expressed correctly?
a.
The language used in instant messaging is called "IMglish"; however, it should be used sparingly in business
correspondence.
b.
The language used in instant messaging is called "IMglish;" however, it should be used sparingly in business
correspondence.
36. Which sentence is expressed correctly?
a.
Who was it who said, "The pen is the tongue of the mind"?
b.
Who was it who said, "The pen is the tongue of the mind?"
c.
"Who was it who said, The pen is the tongue of the mind?"
37. Which sentence is expressed correctly?
a.
Anna angrily shouted, "Your rights end where my rights begin"!
b.
Anna angrily shouted, "Your rights end where my rights begin!"
c.
Anna angrily shouted, "your rights end where my rights begin!"
38. Which sentence is expressed correctly?
a.
The word selfie, which is defined as "an image of oneself taken by oneself using a digital camera especially for
posting on social networks," was recently added to the "Merriam-Webster Dictionary."
b.
The word "selfie," which is defined as "an image of oneself taken by oneself using a digital camera especially
for posting on social networks," was recently added to the "Merriam-Webster Dictionary."
c.
The word selfie, which is defined as "an image of oneself taken by oneself using a digital camera especially for
posting on social networks," was recently added to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary.
39. Which sentence is expressed correctly?
a.
You can increase your computer speed by removing your cookies.
b.
You can increase your computer speed by removing your (cookies).
c.
You can increase your computer speed by removing your⎯cookies.
40. Which sentence is expressed correctly?
a.
By investing his own sweat equity in the construction of his home, Scott was able to save money.
b.
Derek thought that the new video game was dope.
c.
The box was stamped Handle With Care.
41. Which sentence is expressed correctly?
a.
Two of the most commonly confused words are affect and effect.
b.
Two of the most commonly confused words are "affect" and "effect."
c.
Two of the most commonly confused words are affect and effect.
42. Which sentence is expressed correctly?
a.
Mr. Sampson said, "One of the computers are [sic] being delivered this week."
b.
Mr. Sampson said, "One of the computers are (sic) being delivered this week."
c.
Mr. Sampson said, "One of the computers are sic being delivered this week."
43. Which sentence is expressed correctly?
a.
Todays college students don't know what life is like without technology.
b.
Today's college students don't know what life is like without technology.
c.
Todays' college students don't know what life is like without technology.
44. Which sentence is expressed correctly?
a.
Amante Corporation was surprised that it's accounting practices were being questioned.
b.
Amante Corporation was surprised that its accounting practices were being questioned.
c.
Amante Corporation was surprised that its' accounting practices were being questioned.
45. Which sentence is expressed correctly?
a.
Although Queen released its top-selling hit We Are the Champions in the late '70s, the song remains popular
today.
b.
Although Queen released its top-selling hit "We Are the Champions" in the late 70s, the song remains popular
today.
c.
Although Queen released its top-selling hit "We Are the Champions" in the late '70s, the song remains popular
today.
46. Miriam earned her ____ degree from the University of Southern Alabama.
a.
bachelor's
b.
Bachelor
c.
bachelors
d.
Bachelor's
47. Please call me at ____ 5545 if you have any questions.
a.
Ext.
b.
ext.
48. Our next ____ meeting will be at 3 p.m. on Wednesday.
a.
dep't.
b.
dept.
49. Claudia plans to go out with several of her ____ after work.
a.
co-workers
b.
coworkers
50. We received a ____ dessert with our meal.
a.
complimentary
b.
complementary
