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1. A(n) ____ verb expresses an action directed toward a person or thing.
a.
intransitive
b.
transitive
c.
linking
d.
helping
2. Verbs whose meanings are complete without objects are ____.
a.
intransitive
b.
transitive
c.
linking
d.
helping
3. In the sentence Jon tweeted on his new Samsung smartphone, the verb tweeted is ____.
a.
transitive
b.
intransitive
c.
linking
d.
helping
4. All of the following sentences use transitive verbs except ______
a.
Marian updated her Facebook status to inform her friends and family about her new job.
b.
After the business meeting, the office manager hosted a reception for the visiting representatives.
c.
Employees from the finance department worked diligently on the next year's budget.
5. A noun, pronoun, or adjective that renames or describes the subject is called a ______.
a.
participle
b.
direct object
c.
gerund
d.
complement
6. In the sentence The employees with the most seniority are Rachel and Joe, the verb are is ____.
a.
transitive
b.
intransitive
c.
linking
d.
helping
7. In the sentence All completed applications should be submitted to the human resources department, the verb be is ____.
a.
transitive
b.
intransitive
c.
linking
d.
helping
8. Active-voice verbs ______.
a.
should be avoided in business writing
b.
direct the action of the verb toward the subject
c.
require at least one helping verb
d.
direct the action of the subject toward the object of a verb
9. All of the following sentences use active-voice verbs except ______
a.
The speaker gave his presentation at 10 a.m. on Tuesday.
b.
Our company was restructured to reduce middle-management positions.
c.
Darrin voiced his opinion about the company merger during the all-staff meeting.
10. (Present tense) Jeff ____ his followers on Twitter daily.
a.
checks
b.
will check
c.
checked
11. (Past tense) CompTechs ____ Tyler as the new IT networking software specialist.
a.
will hire
b.
hired
c.
hires
12. (Future tense) New staff members ____ an orientation on June 1.
a.
attend
b.
attended
c.
will attend
13. What _____ the names of the companies that contributed to last year's United Way campaign?
a.
are
b.
were
c.
was
14. (Present tense) She ____ herself with great poise and confidence.
a.
carrys
b.
carries
c.
will carry
d.
carried
15. Which sentence contains the past participle of the regular verb work?
a.
Juan is working on a big project for a major client.
b.
Juan works on many projects at the same time.
c.
Juan worked overtime last Friday.
d.
Juan had worked for his employer for six years.
16. Which sentence contains the present participle of the regular verb calculate?
a.
Christine is calculating the contract total.
b.
Christine calculates all figures carefully.
c.
Christine calculated all financial statement figures last week.
d.
Christine has calculated all previous statements with 100 percent accuracy.
17. Which sentence is best expressed?
a.
Being as gas prices are now increasing again, would you like to form a carpool?
b.
Because gas prices have increased so much, would you like to form a carpool?
c.
Being that gas prices have increased so much, would you like to form a carpool?
18. All gerunds end in ______.
a.
ier
b.
ing
c.
ed
d.
est
19. Which sentence contains a gerund?
a.
Exercising is not only my passion but also my favorite pastime.
b.
Bob was majoring in criminal justice at the Wilshire Academy.
c.
Kendra and Kyle were attending the conference in Salt Lake City.
20. I appreciate ____ writing of my letter of recommendation.
a.
your
b.
you
c.
you're
21. Be sure ____ handle customer complaints promptly.
a.
and
b.
to
22. Which sentence is better expressed?
a.
We must try to, if we have time, visit the Holocaust Museum.
b.
If we have time, we must try to visit the Holocaust Museum.
23. Study this sentence: To apply for the scholarship, submit an essay and three letters of recommendation.
a.
This sentence contains a logically placed verbal phrase.
b.
This sentence has a verbal phrase placed illogically.
24. Study this sentence: Reupholstered in real leather, Steve Hedenquist happily paid for his chair.
a.
This sentence contains a logically placed verbal phrase.
b.
This sentence has a verbal phrase placed illogically.
25. Which sentence places modifiers correctly?
a.
Reaching an open seat in the sold-out arena, Sari breathed a sigh of relief.
b.
Dr. Greta Jones realized the patient's spouse had beaten him during the examination.
c.
The students' research papers were found by Professor Dittmer lying under his desk.
26. Which sentence is correct?
a.
To satisfy degree requirements, three math classes must be taken.
b.
While driving to work, the proposal deadline distracted me.
c.
By signing the contract, you agree to complete the work by April 1.
27. The ____ mood is used to express a doubt, a conjecture, or a suggestion.
a.
indicative
b.
imperative
c.
subjunctive
28. If I ____ you, I would apply for the grant.
a.
was
b.
were
29. The consultant recommended that the website ____ totally redesigned.
a.
is
b.
be
c.
was
30. A motion was made that the meeting ____ adjourned.
a.
be
b.
was
c.
is
31. Which sentence is correct?
a.
I wish I was the U.S. president because I would like to live in the White House.
b.
My employer requires that employees are present at the public forum.
c.
Rahjid seconded the motion that a wellness committee be formed.
32. Stock prices have ____ to a six-month low.
a.
sank
b.
sunk
c.
sunken
33. The high employee turnover rate has ____ to the attention of management.
a.
came
b.
come
c.
camed
34. We had ____ the feasibility report without knowing the budget constraints.
a.
wrote
b.
written
35. Have you ____ at the new sushi restaurant yet?
a.
ate
b.
eaten
36. I ____ our company's annual report on the website.
a.
seen
b.
saw
37. Which sentence is correct?
a.
Because our manager has went to the spring conference, every one of us secretaries has had to work extra
hours.
b.
It's not unusual for the company to have gave the extra work to us, but it should pay its employees for the extra
work.
c.
To send a clear message to management, we have chosen to write a memo explaining our concern.
38. We hired a contractor to ____ new tile in our reception area.
a.
lie
b.
lay
39. Reviewing before a test will help you ____ your score.
a.
rise
b.
raise
40. The server is ____ four water glasses in the corner booth for us.
a.
setting
b.
sitting
41. Which sentence is correct?
a.
One attorney laid blame on a witness for not telling the truth when under oath.
b.
Today's newspaper is laying on the kitchen table.
c.
Wanting to enjoy a few minutes of rest and relaxation, Susan decided to lay in the sun.
42. (Present progressive) We _______ for our new shipment of printers from Spectrum Industries.
a.
were waiting
b.
are waiting
c.
will be waiting
43. (Future progressive) I ____ to your e-mail message by tomorrow morning.
a.
will be replying
b.
am replying
c.
will reply
44. (Past perfect) I wish I ____ the job announcement before I prepared my résumé.
a.
saw
b.
had seen
c.
seen
45. (Future perfect) At the rate you're going, you ____ the project before its due date.
a.
will have finished
b.
will finish
c.
have finished
46. One important ____ of accounting is that personal assets must be kept separate from business assets.
a.
principal
b.
principle
47. MapQuest often provides directions using ____ highways or roads.
a.
principal
b.
principle
48. Which sentence is better expressed?
a.
Lying in his briefcase, Matt found the report for the construction project.
b.
Lying in his briefcase, the report for the construction project was found by Matt.
49. Which sentence is correct?
a.
After filling her car with gas, Shelly got a 5 percent discount for paying in cash.
b.
Curt earned a free gift with this paid membership to Ducks Unlimited.
c.
Trinity received a 25 percent off discount for her next iTunes download.
50. The plant closure will ____ all employees, including those in subsidiary companies.
a.
affect
b.
effect
