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For items 31–40, select the best choice from among those provided.
31. A. At her previous employer, Mary-Anne worked in Marketing Communications and Human
Resources.
B. At her previous employer, Mary-Anne worked in marketing communications and human
resources.
32. A. By fall, we’ll have a dozen locations between the Mississippi and Missouri rivers.
B. By Fall, we’ll have a dozen locations between the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers.
33. A. The Board applauded President Donlan upon her reelection for a fifth term.
B. The board applauded president Donlan upon her reelection for a fifth term.
C. The board applauded President Donlan upon her reelection for a fifth term.
34. A. If you want to travel to France, you need to be au courant with the business practices.
B. If you want to travel to France, you need to be “au courant” with the business practices.
35. A. As the company’s CEO, Thomas Spurgeon handles all dealings with the FDA.
B. As the company’s C.E.O., Thomas Spurgeon handles all dealings with the F.D.A.
36. A. The maximum speed limit in most states is 65 mph.
B. The maximum speed limit in most states is 65 m.p.h.
37. A. Sales of graphic novels increased nine percent between 2008 and 2009.
B. Sales of graphic novels increased 9 percent between 2008 and 2009.
38. A. Our store is open daily from nine A.M. to seven P.M.
B. Our store is open daily from 9:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M.
39. A. The organizing meeting is scheduled for July 27, and the event will be held in January
2010.
B. The organizing meeting is scheduled for July 27th, and the event will be held in January,
2010.
40. A. We need six desks, eight file cabinets, and 12 trashcans.
B. We need 6 desks, 8 file cabinets, and 12 trashcans.
For items 41–50, write in each blank the letter of the word that best completes each sentence.
____ 41. Will having a degree (A. affect, B. effect) my chances for promotion?
____ 42. Try not to (A. loose, B. lose) this key; we will charge you a fee to replace it.
____ 43. I don’t want to discuss my (A. personal, B. personnel) problems in front of anyone.
____ 44. Let us help you choose the right tie to (A. complement, B. compliment) your look.
____ 45. The repairman’s whistling (A. aggravated, B. irritated) all of us in accounting.
____ 46. The bank agreed to (A. loan, B. lend) the Smiths $20,000 for their startup.
____ 47. The credit card company is (A. liable, B. likely) to increase your interest rate if you miss
a payment.
____ 48. The airline tries to (A. accommodate, B. accomodate) disabled passengers.
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____ 49. Every company needs a policy regarding sexual (A. harrassment, B. harassment).
____ 50. Use your best (A. judgment, B. judgement) in selecting a service provider.
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ENGLISH SKILLS TEST B
The following choices apply to items 1–5. Write in each blank the letter of the choice that best
describes the part of speech that is underlined.
A. noun E. adverb
B. pronoun F. preposition
C. verb G. conjunction
D. adjective H. article
____ 1. The courier delivered the package on time.
____ 2. For a browser, use either Safari or Firefox.
____ 3. With the weak economy, Blankcorp is forgoing dividends.
____ 4. Tell everyone that the conference has been canceled.
____ 5. Because they were late, they missed the most important part.
In the blanks for items 6–15, write the letter of the word or phrase that best completes each
sentence.
_____ 6. Ask (A. Smithers’s, B. Smithers’) assistant about the travel vouchers.
_____ 7. Be sure to notify David and (A. me, B. myself) when the webpage goes live.
_____ 8. (A. Who, B. Whom) do you prefer to fill the PR position?
_____ 9. Ned Cato is a filmmaker (A. whose, B. who’s) first two documentaries both won festival
awards.
_____ 10. Neither of us (A. was, B. were) prepared for the meeting.
_____ 11. Eugene (A. lay, B. laid) the files on the desk.
_____ 12. Either FedEx or UPS (A. has, B. have) been chosen as our preferred shipping service.
_____ 13. The majority of Wal-Mart employees (A. is, B. are) covered by health insurance.
_____ 14. I feel (A. badly, B. bad) that we didn’t make this quarter’s quota.
_____ 15. The variety of toothpaste products we have to choose (A. among, B. between) is truly
staggering.
The following choices apply to items 16–20. Write in each blank the letter of the choice that best
describes the sentence structure problem with each item.
A. sentence fragment D. fused sentence
B. comma splice E. lack of parallelism
C. misplaced modifier F. unclear antecedent
____ 16. Never run out of postage again, buy postage with Postage by Phone anytime day or
night.
____ 17. Data entry and filing, routine office chores.
____ 18. Smart cards are similar to debit cards however they contain tiny computer chips that can
store amounts of money and selected data.
____ 19. The school is responsible for children’s safety in the classroom and playground.
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____ 20. Before introducing a new product, research must be done.
For items 21–30, select the best punctuation choice from among those provided.
21. A. Have you found “The Coming Shakeout in Takeout”?
B. Have you found “The Coming Shakeout in Takeout?”
22. A. Celebrities are recognizable and appealing as ad spokespeople, however they are often
viewed with skepticism.
B. Celebrities are recognizable and appealing as ad spokespeople; however, they are often
viewed with skepticism.
23. A. Commercial banks were overseen by the Fed; the Office of the Comptroller of the
Currency; and state regulators.
B. Commercial banks were overseen by the Fed, the Office of the Comptroller of the
Currency, and state regulators.
24. A. Studios giving presentations at the event include: Universal, Fox, New Line, and
Lionsgate.
B. Studios giving presentations at the event include Universal, Fox, New Line, and
Lionsgate.
25. A. Mark J. Wattles, owner of the 32-store Ultimate Electronics chain, criticized Circuit
City’s turnaround effort.
B. Mark J. Wattles, owner of the 32-store Ultimate Electronics chain criticized Circuit
City’s turnaround effort.
26. A. The office, with the most windows, is reserved for the highest-level executive.
B. The office with the most windows is reserved for the highest-level executive.
27. A. How would you like to drive away in this shiny, brand-new car?
B. How would you like to drive away in this shiny brand-new car?
28. A. Leslie’s presentation - “New Markets for 2010” - was well organized.
B. Leslie’s presentation—“New Markets for 2010”—was well organized.
29. A. A badly executed ad campaign will get poor results.
B. A badly-executed ad campaign will get poor results.
30. A. The New York Stock Exchange, also known as the ‘Big Board’, is the world’s largest
securities exchange.
B. The New York Stock Exchange, also known as the “Big Board,” is the world’s largest
securities exchange.
For items 31–40, select the best choice from among those provided.
.
For items 31–40, select the best choice from among those provided.
31. A. At her previous employer, Mary-Anne worked in Marketing Communications and Human
Resources.
B. At her previous employer, Mary-Anne worked in marketing communications and human
resources.
32. A. By fall, we’ll have a dozen locations between the Mississippi and Missouri rivers.
B. By Fall, we’ll have a dozen locations between the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers.
33. A. The Board applauded President Donlan upon her reelection for a fifth term.
B. The board applauded president Donlan upon her reelection for a fifth term.
C. The board applauded President Donlan upon her reelection for a fifth term.
34. A. If you want to travel to France, you need to be au courant with the business practices.
B. If you want to travel to France, you need to be “au courant” with the business practices.
35. A. As the company’s CEO, Thomas Spurgeon handles all dealings with the FDA.
B. As the company’s C.E.O., Thomas Spurgeon handles all dealings with the F.D.A.
36. A. The maximum speed limit in most states is 65 mph.
B. The maximum speed limit in most states is 65 m.p.h.
37. A. Sales of graphic novels increased nine percent between 2008 and 2009.
B. Sales of graphic novels increased 9 percent between 2008 and 2009.
38. A. Our store is open daily from nine A.M. to seven P.M.
B. Our store is open daily from 9:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M.
39. A. The organizing meeting is scheduled for July 27, and the event will be held in January
2010.
B. The organizing meeting is scheduled for July 27th, and the event will be held in January,
2010.
40. A. We need six desks, eight file cabinets, and 12 trashcans.
B. We need 6 desks, 8 file cabinets, and 12 trashcans.
For items 41–50, write in each blank the letter of the word that best completes each sentence.
____ 41. Will having a degree (A. affect, B. effect) my chances for promotion?
____ 42. Try not to (A. loose, B. lose) this key; we will charge you a fee to replace it.
____ 43. I don’t want to discuss my (A. personal, B. personnel) problems in front of anyone.
____ 44. Let us help you choose the right tie to (A. complement, B. compliment) your look.
____ 45. The repairman’s whistling (A. aggravated, B. irritated) all of us in accounting.
____ 46. The bank agreed to (A. loan, B. lend) the Smiths $20,000 for their startup.
____ 47. The credit card company is (A. liable, B. likely) to increase your interest rate if you miss
a payment.
____ 48. The airline tries to (A. accommodate, B. accomodate) disabled passengers.
.
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____ 49. Every company needs a policy regarding sexual (A. harrassment, B. harassment).
____ 50. Use your best (A. judgment, B. judgement) in selecting a service provider.
For exam and test prep, contact
.
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ENGLISH SKILLS TEST B
The following choices apply to items 1–5. Write in each blank the letter of the choice that best
describes the part of speech that is underlined.
A. noun E. adverb
B. pronoun F. preposition
C. verb G. conjunction
D. adjective H. article
____ 1. The courier delivered the package on time.
____ 2. For a browser, use either Safari or Firefox.
____ 3. With the weak economy, Blankcorp is forgoing dividends.
____ 4. Tell everyone that the conference has been canceled.
____ 5. Because they were late, they missed the most important part.
In the blanks for items 6–15, write the letter of the word or phrase that best completes each
sentence.
_____ 6. Ask (A. Smithers’s, B. Smithers’) assistant about the travel vouchers.
_____ 7. Be sure to notify David and (A. me, B. myself) when the webpage goes live.
_____ 8. (A. Who, B. Whom) do you prefer to fill the PR position?
_____ 9. Ned Cato is a filmmaker (A. whose, B. who’s) first two documentaries both won festival
awards.
_____ 10. Neither of us (A. was, B. were) prepared for the meeting.
_____ 11. Eugene (A. lay, B. laid) the files on the desk.
_____ 12. Either FedEx or UPS (A. has, B. have) been chosen as our preferred shipping service.
_____ 13. The majority of Wal-Mart employees (A. is, B. are) covered by health insurance.
_____ 14. I feel (A. badly, B. bad) that we didn’t make this quarter’s quota.
_____ 15. The variety of toothpaste products we have to choose (A. among, B. between) is truly
staggering.
The following choices apply to items 16–20. Write in each blank the letter of the choice that best
describes the sentence structure problem with each item.
A. sentence fragment D. fused sentence
B. comma splice E. lack of parallelism
C. misplaced modifier F. unclear antecedent
____ 16. Never run out of postage again, buy postage with Postage by Phone anytime day or
night.
____ 17. Data entry and filing, routine office chores.
____ 18. Smart cards are similar to debit cards however they contain tiny computer chips that can
store amounts of money and selected data.
____ 19. The school is responsible for children’s safety in the classroom and playground.
.
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____ 20. Before introducing a new product, research must be done.
For items 21–30, select the best punctuation choice from among those provided.
21. A. Have you found “The Coming Shakeout in Takeout”?
B. Have you found “The Coming Shakeout in Takeout?”
22. A. Celebrities are recognizable and appealing as ad spokespeople, however they are often
viewed with skepticism.
B. Celebrities are recognizable and appealing as ad spokespeople; however, they are often
viewed with skepticism.
23. A. Commercial banks were overseen by the Fed; the Office of the Comptroller of the
Currency; and state regulators.
B. Commercial banks were overseen by the Fed, the Office of the Comptroller of the
Currency, and state regulators.
24. A. Studios giving presentations at the event include: Universal, Fox, New Line, and
Lionsgate.
B. Studios giving presentations at the event include Universal, Fox, New Line, and
Lionsgate.
25. A. Mark J. Wattles, owner of the 32-store Ultimate Electronics chain, criticized Circuit
City’s turnaround effort.
B. Mark J. Wattles, owner of the 32-store Ultimate Electronics chain criticized Circuit
City’s turnaround effort.
26. A. The office, with the most windows, is reserved for the highest-level executive.
B. The office with the most windows is reserved for the highest-level executive.
27. A. How would you like to drive away in this shiny, brand-new car?
B. How would you like to drive away in this shiny brand-new car?
28. A. Leslie’s presentation - “New Markets for 2010” - was well organized.
B. Leslie’s presentation—“New Markets for 2010”—was well organized.
29. A. A badly executed ad campaign will get poor results.
B. A badly-executed ad campaign will get poor results.
30. A. The New York Stock Exchange, also known as the ‘Big Board’, is the world’s largest
securities exchange.
B. The New York Stock Exchange, also known as the “Big Board,” is the world’s largest
securities exchange.
For items 31–40, select the best choice from among those provided.
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