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1. In the sentence The computer technician installed the newest antivirus software on my Toshiba laptop, the word
computer functions as a(n) ______.
a.
noun
b.
adverb
c.
adjective
2. In the sentence The customer service representative quickly processed my return and credited my account, the adverb
quickly modifies ______.
a.
representative
b.
return
c.
account
d.
processed
3. Because we are now processing orders digitally, the process runs ______ than before.
a.
smooth
b.
smoothly
c.
more smoothly
4. Politicians have discovered that social media sites work ______ for campaigning.
a.
beautiful
b.
beautifully
5. Although the governor felt _____ about the loss of wildlife, she could not provide additional funds for wetland
preservation.
a.
bad
b.
badly
c.
badder
6. Our manager encouraged us to work ____ to ensure accuracy.
a.
slowlier
b.
more slowly
c.
more slower
7. Although most representatives on the sales team are working diligently toward meeting the sales goal, Karen is the
____ worker on the team.
a.
hard
b.
harder
c.
hardest
8. If we had a ____ printer, we could make professional-quality prints at home.
a.
better
b.
more better
9. Which sentence is correct?
a.
The professor announced that there would be an unit test on Monday.
b.
It is a honor to speak to the members of the American Accounting Association today.
c.
Because of the torrential rains, I was glad that I had an umbrella.
10. Jim and Wanda have a ______ appointment with their banker to restructure their ______ mortgage.
a.
follow up, 30 year
b.
follow-up, 30 year
c.
follow up, 30-year
d.
follow-up, 30-year
11. Our ______ are not only functional but also cheerful.
a.
newly-decorated offices
b.
newly decorated offices
c.
newly-decorated-offices
12. Because Trey was a ____ employee, he was recently promoted.
a.
conscientious energetic
b.
conscientious energetic,
c.
conscientious, energetic,
d.
conscientious, energetic
13. Complaining about the service you received won't do ____ good.
a.
no
b.
any
c.
hardly any
14. Which sentence is correct?
a.
Although the product was advertised as having less calories, it still contained too much sugar.
b.
Our goal is to provide excellent customer service, but budget restraints have forced us to hire less customer
service technicians.
c.
Because of the high interest rates, fewer homes are being built.
15. Each department needed to establish ______ strategic goals.
a.
one, three, and five year
b.
one, three, and five-year
c.
one-, three-, and five-year
16. We ____ received three bids for the new computer mainframe.
a.
already
b.
all ready
c.
all-ready
17. Pronouns that serve as objects of prepositions must be in the ______case.
a.
possessive
b.
subjective
c.
objective
18. Suggestions from everyone but ______ have been received.
a.
they
b.
them
19. Employees like Tanika and ____ should be allowed to work overtime.
a.
she
b.
herself
c.
her
20. The problem lies with the defective equipment, not with you or _____.
a.
I
b.
myself
c.
me
21. We should ____ considered more security options for our network.
a.
have
b.
of
22. You can get the company's contact information ____ its website.
a.
from
b.
off of
c.
off
23. If a slide in a multimedia presentation contains ____ much text, it is difficult to read and often causes audience
members to lose interest.
a.
to
b.
too
c.
two
24. All of the following sentences are correct except ______
a.
Everyone in the department except her has expressed an opinion about working overtime.
b.
Please accept our apologies for the delay in your shipment.
c.
All employees accept Kristen and Max will work overtime this weekend.
25. The administrative assistant assembled the new customer complaint procedure ____ a flow chart.
a.
in to
b.
into
c.
in
26. It looks ____ employees are pleased with the new benefits package.
a.
as if
b.
like
27. When did Briana ____ college?
a.
graduate
b.
graduate from
28. Both ____ will be given serious consideration for the systems analyst position.
a.
applicants
b.
of the applicants
29. Which idea would be better expressed in formal writing?
a.
The package was from where?
b.
Where was the package from?
30. Which sentence uses idiomatic expressions appropriately?
a.
Our clinic must comply to government regulations for the disposable of all medical supplies.
b.
Marcella has an appreciation of Italian art history.
c.
All students must adhere to the college's netiquette policy.
31. A short presentation about the new wellness incentive will ____ the question-and-answer session about our health
insurance.
a.
preceed
b.
proceed
c.
procede
d.
precede
32. When you have ____, please forward me a copy of the proposed budget.
a.
some-time
b.
sometime
c.
some time
33. All staffing questions that deal with ______ issues are now handled by our Human Resources Department.
a.
personal
b.
personnel
c.
personel
34. ______ join equal sentence elements.
a.
Parenthetical adverbs
b.
Coordinating conjunctions
c.
Subordinating conjunctions
35. Select the properly punctuated sentence.
a.
What kinds of data do you collect from online customers and how do you protect their privacy?
b.
What kinds of data do you collect from online customers, and how do you protect their privacy?
c.
What kinds of data do you collect from online customers; and how do you protect their privacy?
36. Select the properly punctuated sentence.
a.
Log on to our website, and place your order.
b.
Log on to our website; and place your order.
c.
Log on to our website and place your order.
37. Select the properly punctuated sentence.
a.
You can view your account online, and check the status of your orders.
b.
You can view your account online; and check the status of your orders.
c.
You can view your account online and check the status of your orders.
38. Select the properly punctuated sentence.
a.
The Affordable Health Care Act has now provided coverage for many individuals who could not previously
afford health insurance, however, the legislation has been widely criticized by many.
b.
The Affordable Health Care Act has now provided coverage for many individuals who could not previously
afford health insurance; however, the legislation has been widely criticized by many.
c.
The Affordable Health Care Act has now provided coverage for many individuals who could not previously
afford health insurance; however the legislation has been widely criticized by many.
39. Select the properly punctuated sentence.
a.
Although many employees applied for transfers, only 50 positions were available, thus, most employees
received a severance package.
b.
Although many employees applied for transfers, only 50 positions were available; thus, most employees
received a severance package.
c.
Although many employees applied for transfers, only 50 positions were available; thus most employees
received a severance package.
40. Select the properly punctuated sentence.
a.
We feel, however, that employees should take their vacation time each year.
b.
We feel however, that employees should take their vacation time each year.
c.
We feel, however that employees should take their vacation time each year.
41. Which sentence is expressed correctly?
a.
As expected the Midwest was hit with freezing rain and sleet over the weekend.
b.
If possible, please send our order by April 1.
c.
When approved our new website address will be published online.
42. Select the properly punctuated sentence.
a.
If you have any questions call me on my cell phone.
b.
Call me on my cell phone if you have any questions.
c.
If you need to contact me immediately send a text.
43. Select the properly punctuated sentence.
a.
All future travel expense requests, unless we are instructed differently, must be submitted electronically.
b.
All future travel expense requests unless we are instructed differently must be submitted electronically.
c.
All future travel expense requests; unless we are instructed differently, must be submitted electronically.
44. Select the properly punctuated sentence.
a.
Job candidates who want to perform well in an interview, should rehearse their answers to potential questions.
b.
Job candidates, who want to perform well in an interview, should rehearse their answers to potential questions.
c.
Job candidates who want to perform well in an interview should rehearse their answers to potential questions.
45. Select the properly punctuated sentence.
a.
Keng Lee who currently manages the Chicago office, has been transferred to the corporate headquarters in
Atlanta.
b.
Keng Lee who currently manages the Chicago office has been transferred to the corporate headquarters in
Atlanta.
c.
Keng Lee, who currently manages the Chicago office, has been transferred to the corporate headquarters in
Atlanta.
46. Which sentence uses correlative conjunctions correctly?
a.
Either employees may apply for a transfer or accept a reduction in work hours.
b.
Your academic counselor will both review your class selections and answer questions about financial aid.
c.
The severance package includes not only a lump payment, but it also offers a retraining and placement service.
47. Which of the following is a complex sentence?
a.
Excite Media wants to increase its market share, but it first must write a business plan to secure financing.
b.
Excite Media purchased many smaller companies and expanded its listings last year.
c.
Because Excite Media must secure financial support to expand, Bethany Schmidt will write a business plan.
48. Applicants for the outreach coordinator position must submit ______ résumés by June 10.
a.
there
b.
they're
c.
their
49. We'll need to completely ____ this report.
a.
re-write
b.
rewrite
50. Kelsey is using the Web to research several ____ employers.
a.
perspective
b.
prospective
c.
prespective
