1. Which sentence uses correct capitalization?
a.
She and I were students in the online business program at DeVry university.
b.
she and i were students in the online business program at DeVry University.
c.
She and I were students in the online business program at DeVry University.
c
schools (DeVry University).
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United States – BUSPROG.BENG.GUFF.17.6.7 – DISC.BENG.GUFF.17.6.7
Basic Rules of Capitalization
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2. Which sentence uses correct capitalization?
a.
Megan bought a new Computer and a Smartphone before she left for College.
b.
Because the u.s. postal service doesn’t deliver to the office on Saturdays, gomez had to drive to the Post
Office.
c.
Some companies use the Internet to search for employees on websites such as LinkedIn.
c
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United States – BUSPROG.BENG.GUFF.17.6.7 – DISC.BENG.GUFF.17.6.7
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3. Which sentence uses correct capitalization?
a.
After serving as Congressional Aides for the summer, Kylie and Arturo learned the ins and outs of American
Politics.
b.
After serving as Congressional aides for the summer, Kylie and Arturo learned the ins and outs of American
politics.
c.
After serving as congressional aides for the summer, Kylie and Arturo learned the ins and outs of American
politics.
c
capitalize adjectives originally derived from proper nouns that have become common through
usage (congressional aides).
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United States – BUSPROG.BENG.GUFF.17.6.7 – DISC.BENG.GUFF.17.6.7
Basic Rules of Capitalization
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4. Which sentence uses correct capitalization?
a.
The City of Los Angeles hosted the Olympics in 1932 and 1984.
b.
We visited Pikes Peak, one of the highest points in the Rocky Mountains, during our vacation.
c.
Because the State of Florida rests on the Atlantic Ocean, it is home to some of the most beautiful beaches.
b
unless they are used by a governing body as part of an official name.
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United States – BUSPROG.BENG.GUFF.17.6.7 – DISC.BENG.GUFF.17.6.7
Basic Rules of Capitalization
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5. Which sentence uses correct capitalization?
a.
After many major league baseball players were found guilty of steroid use, a committee was formed to
investigate “juicing” in the National Football League.
b.
After many major league baseball players were found guilty of steroid use, a Committee was formed to
investigate “juicing” in the National Football League.
c.
After many major league baseball players were found guilty of steroid use, a committee was formed to
investigate “juicing” in the national football league.
military, philanthropic, political, professional, religious, sports (National Football League),
and social organizations.
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United States – BUSPROG.BENG.GUFF.17.6.7 – DISC.BENG.GUFF.17.6.7
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6. Which sentence uses correct capitalization?
a.
Jodi must still complete courses in Sales and Accounting to earn her Business degree.
b.
My office partner, Dr. Corbin Menk, will teach Psychology 101, Abnormal Psychology 235, and
Developmental Psychology 244 this spring.
c.
Darrin earned an A in his Computer Programming class.
b
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United States – BUSPROG.BENG.GUFF.17.6.7 – DISC.BENG.GUFF.17.6.7
Basic Rules of Capitalization
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7. Which sentence uses correct capitalization?
a.
Many first-year college students take courses in English, History, and Mathematics during their first semester.
b.
Many first-year college students take courses in english, history, and mathematics during their first semester.
c.
Many first-year college students take courses in English, history, and mathematics during their first semester.
contain a proper noun (English).
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Basic Rules of Capitalization
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8. Which sentence uses correct capitalization?
a.
Chris earned an AA and BA while working two part-time jobs in sales.
b.
It took Sabrina six years to complete her Bachelor’s degree at Northwestern University.
c.
Before beginning a Master’s degree, many students must complete the Graduate Record Examination.
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Basic Rules of Capitalization
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9. Which sentence uses correct capitalization?
a.
Jeremy Hawkins will complete his internship during the Spring 2018 semester.
b.
Although my birthday is in the Summer, we celebrate it in the Fall.
c.
The East Coast received record snowfall amounts this past Winter.
1
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Basic Rules of Capitalization
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10. Which subject line uses correct capitalization?
a.
Subject: agenda for friday’s division meeting
b.
Subject: Agenda for Friday’s Division Meeting
c.
Subject: Agenda For Friday’s Division Meeting
b
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Special Rules of Capitalization
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11. Which sentence uses correct capitalization?
a.
The Vice President of Personnel Services addressed all staff members.
b.
The vice president of Personnel Services, Susan Powell, addressed all staff members
c.
Susan Powell, the Vice President of Personnel Services, addressed all staff members.
b
when it follows a name unless it appears in a list.
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12. Which sentence uses correct capitalization?
a.
Although Governor Smith tried to explain his remarks, the company president remained cool.
b.
The Mayor of Naples, Italy, and the Governor of New York State discussed a trade agreement.
c.
As the President of the United States greeted the Ambassador from India, the onlookers cheered.
and ambassador from India).
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13. Which sentence uses correct capitalization?
a.
My aunt visited uncle Tony while he served with the U.S. Marines guarding the Panama Canal.
b.
My Aunt visited Uncle Tony while he served with the U.S. Marines guarding the Panama Canal.
c.
My aunt visited Uncle Tony while he served with the U.S. Marines guarding the Panama Canal.
pronouns or possessive nouns.
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Special Rules of Capitalization
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14. Which sentence uses correct capitalization?
a.
The instructions on page 2 of Professor Wilson’s worksheet indicated that we were to read appendix A in our
text and then answer question 5.
b.
The instructions on Page 2 of Professor Wilson’s worksheet indicated that we were to read Appendix A in our
text and then answer Question 5.
c.
The instructions on page 2 of Professor Wilson’s worksheet indicated that we were to read Appendix A in our
text and then answer Question 5.
Capitalize nouns followed by numbers (Question 5) or letters (Appendix A) except in page
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United States – BUSPROG.BENG.GUFF.17.6.7 – DISC.BENG.GUFF.17.6.7
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15. Which sentence uses correct capitalization?
a.
An agricultural marketing group went to cities along the east coast and in the desert southwest promoting
recipes featuring pork for holiday meals.
b.
An agricultural marketing group went to cities along the East Coast and in the Desert Southwest promoting
recipes featuring pork for holiday meals.
c.
An agricultural marketing group went to cities along the East coast and in the Desert southwest promoting
recipes featuring pork for holiday meals.
b
Capitalize north, south, east, west, and other points of a compass when they represent
specific regions (East Coast, Desert Southwest).
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United States – BUSPROG.BENG.GUFF.17.6.7 – DISC.BENG.GUFF.17.6.7
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16. Which sentence uses correct capitalization?
a.
New state legislation affected the plans of our budget and finance committee.
b.
New State legislation affected the plans of our Budget and Finance Committee.
c.
New state legislation affected the plans of our Budget and Finance Committee.
Although the principal words in the official names of divisions, departments, offices,
specific title.
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United States – BUSPROG.BENG.GUFF.17.6.7 – DISC.BENG.GUFF.17.6.7
Special Rules of Capitalization
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17. Which sentence uses correct capitalization?
a.
Alyssa grabbed a starbucks coffee for a long night of work on her apple computer.
b.
Alyssa grabbed a Starbucks Coffee for a long night of work on her Apple Computer.
c.
Alyssa grabbed a Starbucks coffee for a long night of work on her Apple computer.
c
or trademarks of products. Except in advertising, common names following manufacturers’
names are not capitalized (coffee, computer).
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Easy
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United States – BUSPROG.BENG.GUFF.17.6.6 – DISC.BENG.GUFF.17.6.6
United States – BUSPROG.BENG.GUFF.17.6.7 – DISC.BENG.GUFF.17.6.7
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18. Which sentence uses correct capitalization?
a.
All teachers who teach Web-based classes were asked to read the article “Learning in an Online Environment.”
b.
All teachers who teach Web-based classes were asked to read the article “Learning In An Online
Environment.”
c.
All teachers who teach Web-based classes were asked to read the article “Learning in an online environment.”
a
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BENG.GUFF.17.13-4 – 13-4
United States – BUSPROG.BENG.GUFF.17.6.6 – DISC.BENG.GUFF.17.6.6
United States – BUSPROG.BENG.GUFF.17.6.7 – DISC.BENG.GUFF.17.6.7
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19. Which sentence uses correct capitalization?
a.
Did you know that this college offers a two-hour workshop on asian business etiquette and a three-week
course in learning to speak Chinese?
b.
Did you know that this college offers a two-hour workshop on Asian business etiquette and a three-week
course in learning to speak Chinese?
c.
Did you know that this college offers a two-hour workshop on asian business etiquette and a three-week
course in learning to speak chinese?
b
Terms that relate to a particular culture (Asian), language (Chinese), race, or religion are
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United States – BUSPROG.BENG.GUFF.17.6.7 – DISC.BENG.GUFF.17.6.7
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20. Which sentence uses correct capitalization?
a.
Although First National Bank stamped insufficient funds on the check, the customer insisted that the bank was
in error.
b.
Although First National Bank stamped Insufficient Funds on the check, the customer insisted that the bank
was in error.
c.
Although First National Bank stamped Insufficient funds on the check, the customer insisted that the bank was
in error.
b
Capitalize words that follow the words marked and stamped (Insufficient Funds).
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United States – BUSPROG.BENG.GUFF.17.6.7 – DISC.BENG.GUFF.17.6.7
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21. Which sentence uses correct capitalization?
a.
The late president Reagan was well-known for his love of jelly beans.
b.
The Late President Reagan was well-known for his love of jelly beans.
c.
The late President Reagan was well-known for his love of jelly beans.
When the terms ex, elect, late, and former are used with capitalized titles, they are not
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22. Our English as a Second Language Center helps ______ students with their oral and written language usage.
a.
non english speaking
b.
non-English-speaking
c.
non English speaking
b
1
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23. Following the earthquake, ____ law was declared.
a.
martial
b.
marshal
a
1
Easy
24. Our hourly employees are paid ____ every Tuesday and Friday.
a.
biweekly
b.
semiweekly
b
1
Easy
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25. Professor Carlson gave all students an opportunity to take a ______ exam.
a.
make-up
b.
make up
c.
makeup
c
written as two words but never hyphenated. (He will make up the agenda).
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26. Which sentence expresses numbers correctly?
a.
We will interview 4 applicants for the two administrative professional positions.
b.
We will interview 4 applicants for the 2 administrative professional positions.
c.
We will interview four applicants for the two administrative professional positions.
c
are written as figures.
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Basic Guidelines for Expressing Numbers
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27. Which sentence expresses numbers correctly?
a.
33 individuals applied for the sales position.
b.
Thirty-three individuals applied for the sales position.
c.
Thirty three individuals applied for the sales position.
b
beginning. In addition, compound numbers from 21 through 99 are hyphenated when they are
written in word form (Thirty-three).
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United States – BUSPROG.BENG.GUFF.17.6.7 – DISC.BENG.GUFF.17.6.7
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28. Which sentence expresses numbers correctly?
a.
Brandon spent $10135 for tuition, housing, and books this semester.
b.
Because Mariah was charged for sending 9,366 text messages in one month, she switched her data plan to
unlimited messaging.
c.
The community of nearly 12000 people is divided into several neighborhood watch areas to assist police and
to deter would-be criminals.
b
numbers, zip codes, account numbers, and page numbers.
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United States – BUSPROG.BENG.GUFF.17.6.7 – DISC.BENG.GUFF.17.6.7
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29. Which sentence expresses numbers correctly?
a.
The cost of the seminar is ninety dollars per person.
b.
The cost of the seminar is $90 per person.
c.
The cost of the seminar is $90.00 per person.
b
most writers omit the decimal and zeros ($90).
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United States – BUSPROG.BENG.GUFF.17.6.7 – DISC.BENG.GUFF.17.6.7
Basic Guidelines for Expressing Numbers
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30. Which sentence expresses numbers correctly?
a.
Although my credit card statement showed purchases of $5.49, 99¢, and $3.29 from Walmart, I am disputing
these charges.
b.
Although my credit card statement showed purchases of $5.49, 99 cents, and $3.29 from Walmart, I am
disputing these charges.
c.
Although my credit card statement showed purchases of $5.49, $.99, and $3.29 from Walmart, I am disputing
these charges.
instead of the word cents ($.99).
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United States – BUSPROG.BENG.GUFF.17.6.6 – DISC.BENG.GUFF.17.6.6
United States – BUSPROG.BENG.GUFF.17.6.7 – DISC.BENG.GUFF.17.6.7
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31. Which sentence expresses numbers correctly?
a.
On January 3 we held the last planning meeting; on the 10th we implemented the plan.
b.
On January 3rd we held the last planning meeting; on the 10th we implemented the plan.
c.
On January third we held the last planning meeting; on the tenth we implemented the plan.
ordinal figures (10th).
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United States – BUSPROG.BENG.GUFF.17.6.7 – DISC.BENG.GUFF.17.6.7
Basic Guidelines for Expressing Numbers
32. Which sentence expresses numbers correctly?
a.
Because the reception starts at five p.m., I will need to leave work early.
b.
Because the reception starts at 5 p.m., I will need to leave work early.
c.
Because the reception starts at 5:00 p.m., I will need to leave work early.
b
colon and zeros with even clock hours (5 p.m.).
BENG.GUFF.17.14-2 – 14-2
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Basic Guidelines for Expressing Numbers
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33. Which sentence expresses numbers correctly?
a.
The house at Two Five Five Three East Canterbury Drive was recently sold.
b.
The house at 2553 East Canterbury Drive was recently sold.
c.
The house at 2,553 East Canterbury Drive was recently sold.
b
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34. Which sentence expresses numbers correctly?
a.
Traffic cameras have been installed at the intersection of 12th Avenue and Fifth Street.
b.
Traffic cameras have been installed at the intersection of Twelfth Avenue and Fifth Street.
c.
Traffic cameras have been installed at the intersection of 12th Avenue and 5th Street.
names involving numbers greater than ten are written as ordinal figures (12th Avenue).
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35. Which sentence expresses numbers correctly?
a.
Of the twelve apartments available, four offer a whirlpool bath in the master suite.
b.
Of the 12 apartments available, 4 offer a whirlpool bath in the master suite.
c.
Of the 12 apartments available, four offer a whirlpool bath in the master suite.
b
numbers should be expressed as figures (12, 4).
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Special Guidelines for Expressing Numbers
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36. Which sentence expresses numbers correctly?
a.
Jon sent fifteen customers samples of the four new products.
b.
Jon sent 15 customers samples of the 4 new products.
c.
Jon sent 15 customers samples of the four new products.
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37. Which sentence expresses numbers correctly?
a.
We purchased 8 12-packs of soda for the party.
b.
We purchased eight 12-packs of soda for the party.
c.
We purchased 8 twelve-packs of soda for the party.
b
comma to separate the figures.
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38. Which sentence expresses numbers correctly?
a.
Although Kurt has been working on the project for eleven weeks, he still needs three more days to complete it.
b.
Although Kurt has been working on the project for 11 weeks, he still needs 3 more days to complete it.
c.
Although Kurt has been working on the project for 11 weeks, he still needs three more days to complete it.
Numbers above ten are written in figure form (11 weeks).
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39. Which sentence expresses numbers correctly?
a.
All customers have a 10-day grace period for late loan payments.
b.
If you pay in cash, you can receive a two percent discount.
c.
Our company offers a generous ninety-day return policy on all merchandise.
credit terms, loan periods, and payments terms (10–day grace period).
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40. Which sentence expresses numbers correctly?
a.
We anticipate that nearly 1,200,000 individuals will visit our website this year.
b.
We anticipate that nearly one point two million individuals will visit our website this year.
c.
We anticipate that nearly 1.2 million individuals will visit our website this year.
combination of figures and words (1.2 million).
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41. Which sentence expresses numbers correctly?
a.
A thorough review of insured items available in Policy 43-311083 is presented in No. 3 on Page 15.
b.
A thorough review of insured items available in Policy 43-311083 is presented in Number 3 on page 15.
c.
A thorough review of insured items available in Policy 43-311083 is presented in No. 3 on page 15.
word number begins a sentence.
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42. Which sentence expresses numbers correctly?
a.
This digital camera weighs just 8 ounces and measures 3.5 by 2.2 by 1.3 inches.
b.
Please order four quarts of mint chocolate chip ice cream for the party.
c.
Each job candidate for this position must be able to lift at least fifty pounds.
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43. Which sentence expresses numbers correctly?
a.
The survey results indicated that 1/2 of the respondents admitted to texting while driving.
b.
The survey results indicated that one-half of the respondents admitted to texting while driving.
c.
The survey results indicated that one half of the respondents admitted to texting while driving.
sentence the simple fraction functions as a noun (one half).
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BENG.GUFF.17.14-5 – 14-5
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Additional Guidelines for Expressing Numbers
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44. Which sentence expresses numbers correctly?
a.
At least fifteen percent of our customers were charged a two percent late fee.
b.
At least 15 percent of our customers were charged a 2 percent late fee.
c.
At least 15 percent of our customers were charged a two percent late fee.
b
Percentages are expressed with figures followed by the word percent (15 percent, 2 percent).
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45. Which sentence expresses numbers correctly?
a.
To maintain her 95.5 course grade, Anyssa needed to score only a 75 on her final exam.
b.
To maintain her ninety five point five course grade, Anyssa needed to score only a 75 on her final exam.
c.
To maintain her 95.5 course grade, Anyssa needed to score only a seventy-five on her final exam.
events, and voting results.
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46. Which sentence expresses numbers correctly?
a.
Democrat Louise Slaughter represents New York’s 25th Congressional District.
b.
Democrat Louise Slaughter represents New York’s Twenty–fifth Congressional District.
c.
Democrat Louise Slaughter represents New York’s Twenty fifth Congressional District.
b
Most ordinal numbers are expressed in word form (Twenty-fifth).
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47. He removed the ____ change from his pocket before walking through airport security.
a.
loose
b.
lose
a
freedom of movement.” Lose is a verb meaning “to mislay.”
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Easy
BENG.GUFF.17.N/A – N/A
United States – BUSPROG.BENG.GUFF.17.6.7 – DISC.BENG.GUFF.17.6.7
FAQs About Business English
BLOOM’S: Application
48. Our company gives monetary ____ to several local nonprofit organizations.
a.
aide
b.
aid
b
also a noun but refers to “a person who acts as an assistant.”
1
Easy
BENG.GUFF.17.N/A – N/A
United States – BUSPROG.BENG.GUFF.17.6.7 – DISC.BENG.GUFF.17.6.7
FAQs About Business English
BLOOM’S: Application
49. Our records indicate that you owe ____.
a.
$1,236
b.
$1,236 dollars
c.
1,236 dollars
a
1
Easy
BENG.GUFF.17.N/A – N/A
United States – BUSPROG.BENG.GUFF.17.6.7 – DISC.BENG.GUFF.17.6.7
BLOOM’S: Application
50. Although Brittany was tempted to inflate her skills on her résumé, her ______ told her it was wrong.
a.
conscious
b.
conscience
b
alert, or aware.”
1
Easy
BENG.GUFF.17.N/A – N/A
United States – BUSPROG.BENG.GUFF.17.6.7 – DISC.BENG.GUFF.17.6.7
FAQs About Business English
BLOOM’S: Application