1. Which sentence is expressed correctly?
a.
Companies need employees who effectively communicate with others, consistently demonstrate ethical
behavior, regularly assess their own growth, and diligently apply new knowledge.
b.
Companies need employees who effectively communicate with others; consistently demonstrate ethical
behavior; regularly assess their own growth; and diligently apply new knowledge.
c.
Companies need employees who effectively communicate with others, consistently demonstrate ethical
behavior, regularly assess their own growth and diligently apply new knowledge.
place a comma before the conjunction (and) in a series to ensure clarity and ease of reading.
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2. Which sentence is expressed correctly?
a.
b.
c.
are set off with commas.
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3. Which sentence is expressed correctly?
a.
We agree by the way, that we must be aggressive in fighting identity theft.
b.
We agree by the way that we must be aggressive in fighting identity theft.
c.
We agree, by the way, that we must be aggressive in fighting identity theft.
off with commas.
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4. Which sentence is expressed correctly?
a.
Since September 11 2001, the United States has taken a more proactive approach in fighting terrorism.
b.
Since September 11, 2001 the United States has taken a more proactive approach in fighting terrorism.
c.
Since September 11, 2001, the United States has taken a more proactive approach in fighting terrorism.
normally set off by commas.
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5. Which sentence is expressed correctly?
a.
The branch office in Mesa, Arizona set record sales for February.
b.
The branch office in Mesa, Arizona, set record sales for February.
c.
The branch office in Mesa Arizona set record sales for February.
b
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6. Which sentence is expressed correctly?
a.
Katelyn Bauer the sales supervisor will attend the conference in Atlanta.
b.
Katelyn Bauer, the sales supervisor will attend the conference in Atlanta.
c.
Katelyn Bauer, the sales supervisor, will attend the conference in Atlanta.
identification of its antecedent (Katelyn Bauer) should be set off by commas.
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7. Which sentence is expressed correctly?
a.
Our company has many dedicated, ambitious employees.
b.
Our company has many dedicated, ambitious, employees.
c.
Our company has many dedicated ambitious employees.
and the noun.
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8. Which sentence is expressed correctly?
a.
To select the best applicant, many companies conduct a series of job interviews.
b.
To select the best applicant many companies conduct a series of job interviews.
c.
To select the best applicant; many companies conduct a series of job interviews.
should be followed by a comma.
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9. Which sentence is expressed correctly?
a.
By 2020, we hope to double our global presence.
b.
During the construction of our new home, we had to live in an apartment.
c.
On July 1, the new fiscal year will begin.
b
no commas.
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10. Which sentence is expressed correctly?
a.
New employees must attend the diversity training workshop tomorrow and, each will be required to complete
a self-assessment on culture awareness and sensitivity.
b.
New employees must attend the diversity training workshop tomorrow and each will be required to complete a
self-assessment on culture awareness and sensitivity.
c.
New employees must attend the diversity training workshop tomorrow, and each will be required to complete
a self-assessment on culture awareness and sensitivity.
coordinating conjunction.
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11. Which sentence is expressed correctly?
a.
When this project is completed; I will be taking a much-needed vacation.
b.
When this project is completed I will be taking a much-needed vacation.
c.
When this project is completed, I will be taking a much-needed vacation.
separate it from its independent clause.
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12. Which sentence is expressed correctly?
a.
Lisa Tollesen, who recently earned her MBA, will chair the employee wellness committee.
b.
Students, who want to be successful in college, must learn time management skills.
c.
Any company, that offers educational reimbursement to its employees, values education and recognizes the
need for retraining its workforce.
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13. Which sentence is expressed correctly?
a.
We processed over 8,000 customer orders last month; this month, only 5,000.
b.
We processed over 8000 customer orders last month; this month, only 5000.
c.
We processed over 8,000 customer orders last month; this month only 5,000.
and 5,000) and to show the omission of words that are understood (this month we processed).
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14. Which sentence is expressed correctly?
a.
Bill Gates said: “Your most unhappy customers are your greatest source of learning.”
b.
Bill Gates said; “Your most unhappy customers are your greatest source of learning.”
c.
Bill Gates said, “Your most unhappy customers are your greatest source of learning.”
1
15. Management ____ employees that no jobs would be lost in the merger.
a.
insured
b.
assured
c.
ensured
b
1
Easy
16. Before a property is listed for sale, its value is ____.
a.
apprised
b.
appraised
b
notify.”
1
Easy
17. The finance committee submitted ______ annual update to the CEO and all stockholders.
a.
it’s
b.
its’
c.
its
c
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18. Which sentence is expressed correctly?
a.
Underinflation reduces the life of a tire; however, overinflation may cause a blowout.
b.
Today’s travelers demand connections, consequently, every one of our hotel rooms offers wireless Internet
access.
c.
Local governments are charged with maintaining local infrastructure; thus, many municipalities must collect a
tax to fund such projects.
a
clauses. However, use only a semicolon before a one-syllable conjunctive adverb (thus) that
joins two independent clauses.
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19. Which sentence is expressed correctly?
a.
Some CEOs think social networking can increase contact with customers, others are less optimistic.
b.
Some CEOs think social networking can increase contact with customers others are less optimistic.
c.
Some CEOs think social networking can increase contact with customers; others are less optimistic.
c
Two or more closely related independent clauses not separated by a conjunctive adverb or a
coordinating conjunction require a semicolon.
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20. Which sentence is expressed correctly?
a.
Some of the most popular tourist attractions in the United States are Walt Disney World, Florida; Mall of
America, Minnesota; and Times Square, New York.
b.
Some of the most popular tourist attractions in the United States are Walt Disney World, Florida, Mall of
America, Minnesota, and Times Square, New York.
c.
Some of the most popular tourist attractions in the United States are Walt Disney World; Florida, Mall of
America; Minnesota, and Times Square; New York.
contain internal commas.
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21. Which sentence is expressed correctly?
a.
The first step in preparing a public speech is to analyze your audience and topic; the second step is to research,
organize, and develop the topic; and the third step is to rehearse the presentation.
b.
The first step in preparing a public speech is to analyze your audience and topic, the second step is to research,
organize, and develop the topic, and the third step is to rehearse the presentation.
c.
The first step in preparing a public speech is to analyze your audience and topic, the second step is to research,
organize, and develop the topic and the third step is to rehearse the presentation.
Semicolons are used to separate three or more independent clauses that appear in a series and
contain internal commas.
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22. Which sentence is expressed correctly?
a.
Pao completed the research; Lee wrote the first draft; and Milo edited the report.
b.
Pao completed the research, Lee wrote the first draft and Milo edited the report.
c.
Pao completed the research, Lee wrote the first draft, and Milo edited the report.
A series of short independent clauses should be separated by commas, not semicolons.
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23. Which sentence is expressed correctly?
a.
Scott uses the following Facebook business applications, Marketplace, Inside Job, and SlideShare.
b.
Scott uses the following Facebook business applications: Marketplace, Inside Job, and SlideShare.
c.
Scott uses the following Facebook business applications; Marketplace, Inside Job, and SlideShare.
b
A list is usually introduced by such words as the following, as follows, these, or thus.
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24. Which sentence is expressed correctly?
a.
These companies will submit bids for the construction project: MEP Associates, Clear Engineering, and
TechSolutions.
b.
Four of the most devastating natural disasters are: earthquakes, landslides, volcanic eruptions, and tsunamis.
c.
Promotions will be given to: Julie Baker, Mark Senti, and Wade Kingsley.
a
clause. Remember that colons generally do not follow verbs (are) or prepositions (to).
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25. Which sentence is expressed correctly?
a.
The following employees will retire in June. Each has served our company for 30 years.
Michael Stacy Joe Landon
Beth Fortun Gabriela Sanchez
b.
The following employees will retire in June. Each has served our company for 30 years:
Michael Stacy Joe Landon
Beth Fortun Gabriela Sanchez
c.
The following employees will retire in June: Each has served our company for 30 years.
Michael Stacy Joe Landon
Beth Fortun Gabriela Sanchez
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26. Which sentence is expressed correctly?
a.
Warren Buffet said, “It’s better to hang out with people better than you. Pick out associates whose behavior is
better than yours and you’ll drift in that direction.”
b.
Warren Buffet said; “It’s better to hang out with people better than you. Pick out associates whose behavior is
better than yours and you’ll drift in that direction.”
c.
Warren Buffet said: “It’s better to hang out with people better than you. Pick out associates whose behavior is
better than yours and you’ll drift in that direction.”
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27. Which sentence is expressed correctly?
a.
Many people join social networks for one important reason: they want to connect with family and friends.
b.
Many people join social networks for one important reason, they want to connect with family and friends.
c.
Many people join social networks for one important reason they want to connect with family and friends.
supplements the first.
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28. Which sentence is expressed correctly?
a.
In order to be successful, entrepreneurs must understand the marketing mix, namely, price, place, promotion,
and product.
b.
Sherry used a number of professional social networking sites in her job-search process, for example; LinkedIn,
Ecademy, and Plaxo.
c.
Three employees were recognized for their contributions to our community; that is, MaryBeth Anderson, Jeff
LeCount, and Juan Perez.
c
comma after it.
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29. Which sentence is expressed correctly?
a.
My favorite movie is Pirates of the Caribbean; Dead Man’s Chest.
b.
We studied Anne Frank: The Diary of Young Girl in my high school English class.
c.
Professor Reid asked us to read the article Tuning In; Improving Your Listening Skills for the next class
session.
b
publications.
1
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Special Uses of Colons
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30. Which sentence is expressed correctly?
a.
Diamonds are graded on these four factors:
• Cut.
• Clarity.
• Color.
• Carat.
b.
Diamonds are graded on these four factors:
• cut
• clarity
• color
• carat
c.
Diamonds are graded on these four factors:
• Cut
• Clarity
• Color
• Carat
c
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31. Jon consulted the firm of Wendt and Lowe for legal ____.
a.
advise
b.
advice
b
1
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32. Travel expense reimbursements will be ____ by the end of the month.
a.
disbursed
b.
dispersed
a
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33. The largest U.S. state ______ by population is Phoenix, Arizona.
a.
capital
b.
capitol
a
government.
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34. Which sentence is expressed correctly?
a.
Will you please sign this expense form?
b.
Rick asked whether the position had been filled?
c.
Can you attend Thursday’s meeting?
c
use a question mark at the end of a direct question (Can you attend Thursday’s meeting).
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35. Which sentence is expressed correctly?
a.
Gregg asked the applicant if she had received her M.B.A. from U.C.L.A.
b.
Gregg asked the applicant if she had received her MBA from UCLA..
c.
Gregg asked the applicant if she had received her MBA from UCLA.
sentence if the last word in the sentence is an abbreviation.
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36. Which sentence is expressed correctly?
a.
Representatives from the FTC, IRS, and FCC developed strategies to reduce costs within their organizations.
b.
The C.E.O., C.F.O, and several division managers of I.B.M. will meet at 3 p.m., E.S.T.
c.
Although based in the U.S., the company ships products to both Canada and the U.K.
after most abbreviations beginning with lowercase letters (p.m.).
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37. Which sentence is expressed correctly?
a.
Ray Gilmore recorded the only opposing vote didn’t he?
b.
Ray Gilmore recorded the only opposing vote, didn’t he.
c.
Ray Gilmore recorded the only opposing vote, didn’t he?
comma to separate the statement from the question.
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38. Which sentence is expressed correctly?
a.
Each seminar participant completed a communication selfevaluation.
b.
Each seminar participant completed a communication self-evaluation.
c.
Each seminar participant completed a communication self evaluation.
b
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39. Which sentence is expressed correctly?
a.
Thirty-eight of our employees were semiretired.
b.
Thirty eight of our employees were semi-retired.
c.
Thirty eight of our employees were semiretired.
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40. Which sentence is expressed correctly?
a.
Three countries: US, Japan, and China, have the world’s highest GDPs.
b.
Three countries—US, Japan, and China—have the world’s highest GDPs.
c.
Three countries; US, Japan, and China; have the world’s highest GDPs.
b
(or parentheses) to set it off.
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41. Which sentence is expressed correctly?
a.
Hunting, skiing, fishing: these are Chris’s favorite hobbies.
b.
Hunting, skiing, fishing—these are Chris’s favorite hobbies.
c.
Hunting, skiing, fishing; these are Chris’s favorite hobbies.
b
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42. Which sentence de-emphasizes the nonessential sentence elements?
a.
Our monthly expenditures, which include rent, insurance, and utilities, have increased by 6 percent.
b.
Only two mail services—Express and LM Couriers—guarantee delivery by noon the next day.
c.
Taxation at all levels (federal, state, and local) grew in the previous decade.
Parentheses are used to de-emphasize nonessential sentence elements.
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43. Which sentence is expressed correctly?
a.
The new customer complaint procedure (see page 13 in the employee handbook.) will be implemented on July
1.
b.
The new customer complaint procedure (see page 13 in the employee handbook) will be implemented on July
1.
c.
The new customer complaint procedure (See page 13 in the employee handbook.) will be implemented on July
1.
b
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44. Which sentence is expressed correctly?
a.
“I promise,” said the newly elected mayor, “to work hard for you.”
b.
“I promise”, said the newly elected mayor, “to work hard for you”.
c.
“I promise,” said the newly elected mayor, “to work hard for you”.
a
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45. Which sentence is expressed correctly?
a.
Did you see the article titled “The Engine Finally Turns Over at Ford,” which appeared recently in
BusinessWeek?
b.
Did you see the article titled “The Engine Finally Turns Over at Ford,” which appeared recently in
“BusinessWeek”?
c.
Did you see the article titled The Engine Finally Turns Over at Ford, which appeared recently in
BusinessWeek?
a
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46. Which sentence is expressed correctly?
a.
Did Jason actually say, “If none of the applicants has the necessary certification, I will take the training?”
b.
The flight attendant asked, “Have you fastened your seat belts?”
c.
When did Susan say, “Who wants to volunteer for the project”?
b
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47. Which sentence is expressed correctly?
a.
The word tweep, which is defined as “a person who uses the Twitter online message service to send and
receive tweets,” was recently added to the “Merriam-Webster Dictionary.”
b.
The word “tweep,” which is defined as “a person who uses the Twitter online message service to send and
receive tweets,” was recently added to the “Merriam-Webster Dictionary.”
c.
The word tweep, which is defined as “a person who uses the Twitter online message service to send and
receive tweets,” was recently added to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary.
words or expressions being defined (tweep) and titles of books (Merriam-Webster
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48. Which sentence is expressed correctly?
a.
Youre responsible for updating the information on our website.
b.
Although many qualified candidates are available today, in the early ’90s we couldn’t find a single Cisco–
certified applicant.
c.
Jillians job description was recently updated to include mentoring new employees.
b
Apostrophes are used to make singular (Jillian’s job description) and plural nouns possessive,
form contractions (You’re, wouldn’t), and show omitted letters or figures (’90s).
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49. After graduating from college with a ______ degree in English, Katie worked as a technical writer for a manufacturing
firm.
a.
Bachelors
b.
bachelor’s
c.
bachelors
d.
Bachelor’s
b
Academic degrees are written in the possessive form without capitalization (bachelor’s).
1
Easy
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FAQs About Business English
BLOOM’S: Application
50. Sales reps gave selected customers ____ tickets to special sports events.
a.
complimentary
b.
complementary
a
1
Easy
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FAQs About Business English