FTCE General Knowledge- English
practice test 1,2,3, &4
A. , causing frustration for the doctor and the patients.
The dependent clause must be preceded by a comma. Comma and is the necessary
conjunction when two independent clauses are linked. - ANSWER-The doctor's
assistant mistakenly overbooked the schedule, AND CAUSING FRUSTRATION ON
THE PART OF THE DOCTOR AND THE PATIENTS.
A. , causing frustration for the doctor and the patients.
B. therefore causing frustration on the part of the doctor and the patients.
C. and causing the effect of frustration for the doctor and the patients.
D. No change is necessary.
A. " stop!" shouted
Dialogue is tricky. When you use an exclamation or a question mark within the quotation
marks, no comma or capitalization is needed following the quote. - ANSWER-STOP!
Shouted the frustrated mother.
A. " stop!" shouted
B. "Stop!", shouted
C. "Stop!" Shouted
D. No change is necessary.
A. 1, 2, 3
The order of the sentence is most logical as is. - ANSWER-(1) Many people love the
game of baseball. (2) Fans come out in droves to hear the crack of the bat, cheer for
every run their team makes, and boo the umpire when he made a bad call. (3) Of
course, the ballpark food also draws fans to the games. (4) unfortunately, it's unhealthy
fare. (5) Foods like hot dogs, peanuts, and popcorn are staples of most ballpark
,concession stands. (6) Whether fans come for the sport, the food, or both, one thing is
certain: baseball is still a popular pastime.
Refer to sentences 1,2,3. Which is the BEST order for these sentences?
A. 1, 2, 3
B. 2, 1, 3
C. 3, 2, 1
D. 1, 3, 2
A. all of the passengers
This is pronoun/antecedent agreement. Switch each person to all of the passengers so
their matches the subject. - ANSWER-When the flight attendant announced that no
refreshments would be served on the flight, EACH PERSON on board voiced their
displeasure.
A. all of the passengers
B. each one
C. every single person
D. No change is necessary.
A. Arizona Attracts More and More Retirees
This title best summarizes the information in the passage. Eliminate B because
although Florida as mentioned, the article as a whole does not focus on Arizona beating
out Florida as a retirement destination. C contradicts information in the passage alludes
to a problem. - ANSWER-(1) mini retirees to spend their golden years in warmer
climates. (2) Florida and California have been popular options for these folks. (3)
however, arid Arizona has grown as a favorite place to retire. (4) in addition, Arizona
generally avoids natural disasters and never gets hit with hurricanes or earthquakes. (5)
Beyond the sunny, warm, and dry climate, Arizona is also an affordable place to live. (6)
no wonder it has become a retirement destination for many.
Which of the following is the best title for this passage?
A. Arizona Attracts More and More Retirees
B. Arizona Beating Out Florida as a Retirement Destination
C. Arizona Heat Too Much for the Aging Population
D. Arizona Faces the Heat as a Retirement Community
,A. Because research has proven that kids learn through play and discovery, this
concern is valid.
You can start a sentence with because when it is an introductory clause. In this case,
this sentence is grammatically and stylistically correct. - ANSWER-(1) Many fear that
with the onslaught of standardized testing, our students are not experiencing any joy in
school, especially in the primary grades. (2) Seeing as though kids need to learn
through play in discovery, there is a good reason for concern. (3) Although teachers
would love to encourage experimental Learning by taking their students on field trips,
there was a little time in the schedule for such things. (4) Instead, children are stuck in
front of a computer screen choosing multiple choice answers for complicated questions.
(5) If we want to instill the joy of learning, we must allow more time for play and
discovery.
What is the best re-write of sentence 2?
A. Because research has proven that kids learn through play and discovery, this
concern is valid.
B. In light of the fact that kids learn through play and discovery, everyone should be
concerned.
C. Researchers know that children learn via play
A. Chastised, unruly- scolded, reprimanded; difficult to control
*****
A. Chastised, unruly- scolded, reprimanded; difficult to control
B. Commended, unruly- praised; difficult to control
C. Chastised, orderly- scolded; well behaved
D. Reprimanded, orderly- scolded; well behaved - ANSWER-The teacher_____the
class for its____behavior on the field trip.
A. Chastised, unruly
B. Commended, unruly
C. Chastised, orderly
D. Reprimanded, orderly
, A. coarse
Remember, coarse means "rough" and can be applied to someone's personality.
Course is a path or program of study. - ANSWER-His COURSE demeanor was evident
as he barreled THROUGH The emergency room doors, demeaning to be seen before
the other PATIENTS.
A. coarse
B. threw
C. Patience
D. No change is necessary.
A. coarse
When referring to someone's rude or rough, behavior, coarse is the correct word.
Course refers to classes or a path. - ANSWER-The man's COURSE behavior
AFFECTED his WHOLE family.
A. coarse
B. effected
C. hole
D. No change is necessary.
A. Consensus- agreement.
*****
A. Consensus- agreement
B. Conclusion- end or finish
C. Cessation- being brought to an end
D. Concurrence- simultaneous occurrence of events or circumstances. - ANSWER-After
much debate, the council members could not reach a____ at the meeting, forcing them
to table the decision.
A. Consensus
practice test 1,2,3, &4
A. , causing frustration for the doctor and the patients.
The dependent clause must be preceded by a comma. Comma and is the necessary
conjunction when two independent clauses are linked. - ANSWER-The doctor's
assistant mistakenly overbooked the schedule, AND CAUSING FRUSTRATION ON
THE PART OF THE DOCTOR AND THE PATIENTS.
A. , causing frustration for the doctor and the patients.
B. therefore causing frustration on the part of the doctor and the patients.
C. and causing the effect of frustration for the doctor and the patients.
D. No change is necessary.
A. " stop!" shouted
Dialogue is tricky. When you use an exclamation or a question mark within the quotation
marks, no comma or capitalization is needed following the quote. - ANSWER-STOP!
Shouted the frustrated mother.
A. " stop!" shouted
B. "Stop!", shouted
C. "Stop!" Shouted
D. No change is necessary.
A. 1, 2, 3
The order of the sentence is most logical as is. - ANSWER-(1) Many people love the
game of baseball. (2) Fans come out in droves to hear the crack of the bat, cheer for
every run their team makes, and boo the umpire when he made a bad call. (3) Of
course, the ballpark food also draws fans to the games. (4) unfortunately, it's unhealthy
fare. (5) Foods like hot dogs, peanuts, and popcorn are staples of most ballpark
,concession stands. (6) Whether fans come for the sport, the food, or both, one thing is
certain: baseball is still a popular pastime.
Refer to sentences 1,2,3. Which is the BEST order for these sentences?
A. 1, 2, 3
B. 2, 1, 3
C. 3, 2, 1
D. 1, 3, 2
A. all of the passengers
This is pronoun/antecedent agreement. Switch each person to all of the passengers so
their matches the subject. - ANSWER-When the flight attendant announced that no
refreshments would be served on the flight, EACH PERSON on board voiced their
displeasure.
A. all of the passengers
B. each one
C. every single person
D. No change is necessary.
A. Arizona Attracts More and More Retirees
This title best summarizes the information in the passage. Eliminate B because
although Florida as mentioned, the article as a whole does not focus on Arizona beating
out Florida as a retirement destination. C contradicts information in the passage alludes
to a problem. - ANSWER-(1) mini retirees to spend their golden years in warmer
climates. (2) Florida and California have been popular options for these folks. (3)
however, arid Arizona has grown as a favorite place to retire. (4) in addition, Arizona
generally avoids natural disasters and never gets hit with hurricanes or earthquakes. (5)
Beyond the sunny, warm, and dry climate, Arizona is also an affordable place to live. (6)
no wonder it has become a retirement destination for many.
Which of the following is the best title for this passage?
A. Arizona Attracts More and More Retirees
B. Arizona Beating Out Florida as a Retirement Destination
C. Arizona Heat Too Much for the Aging Population
D. Arizona Faces the Heat as a Retirement Community
,A. Because research has proven that kids learn through play and discovery, this
concern is valid.
You can start a sentence with because when it is an introductory clause. In this case,
this sentence is grammatically and stylistically correct. - ANSWER-(1) Many fear that
with the onslaught of standardized testing, our students are not experiencing any joy in
school, especially in the primary grades. (2) Seeing as though kids need to learn
through play in discovery, there is a good reason for concern. (3) Although teachers
would love to encourage experimental Learning by taking their students on field trips,
there was a little time in the schedule for such things. (4) Instead, children are stuck in
front of a computer screen choosing multiple choice answers for complicated questions.
(5) If we want to instill the joy of learning, we must allow more time for play and
discovery.
What is the best re-write of sentence 2?
A. Because research has proven that kids learn through play and discovery, this
concern is valid.
B. In light of the fact that kids learn through play and discovery, everyone should be
concerned.
C. Researchers know that children learn via play
A. Chastised, unruly- scolded, reprimanded; difficult to control
*****
A. Chastised, unruly- scolded, reprimanded; difficult to control
B. Commended, unruly- praised; difficult to control
C. Chastised, orderly- scolded; well behaved
D. Reprimanded, orderly- scolded; well behaved - ANSWER-The teacher_____the
class for its____behavior on the field trip.
A. Chastised, unruly
B. Commended, unruly
C. Chastised, orderly
D. Reprimanded, orderly
, A. coarse
Remember, coarse means "rough" and can be applied to someone's personality.
Course is a path or program of study. - ANSWER-His COURSE demeanor was evident
as he barreled THROUGH The emergency room doors, demeaning to be seen before
the other PATIENTS.
A. coarse
B. threw
C. Patience
D. No change is necessary.
A. coarse
When referring to someone's rude or rough, behavior, coarse is the correct word.
Course refers to classes or a path. - ANSWER-The man's COURSE behavior
AFFECTED his WHOLE family.
A. coarse
B. effected
C. hole
D. No change is necessary.
A. Consensus- agreement.
*****
A. Consensus- agreement
B. Conclusion- end or finish
C. Cessation- being brought to an end
D. Concurrence- simultaneous occurrence of events or circumstances. - ANSWER-After
much debate, the council members could not reach a____ at the meeting, forcing them
to table the decision.
A. Consensus
