1. Identify the sentence that correctly uses quotation marks.
A. He said, I am going to the store.
B. He said “I am going to the store”.
C. He said, “I am going to the store.”
D. He said “I am going to the store.”
2. Which sentence uses the correct parallel structure?
A. She likes to read, swimming, and to hike.
B. She likes reading, to swim, and hiking.
C. She likes to read, to swim, and hiking.
D. She likes reading, swimming, and hiking.
3. Choose the sentence that correctly uses a participial phrase.
A. The book reading by my sister is interesting.
B. Reading the book, my sister found it interesting.
C. The book, reading by my sister, is interesting.
D. My sister, reading the book.
4. Which sentence demonstrates correct use of a relative clause?
A. The book who I borrowed from the library is interesting.
B. The book, that I borrowed from the library, is interesting.
C. The book which I borrowed from the library is interesting.
D. The book, which I borrowed from the library is interesting.
5. Which of the following sentences demonstrates the correct use of capitalization?
A. I am going to visit my Aunt next week.
B. I am going to visit my aunt next week.
C. I am going to visit My Aunt next week.
D. I am going to visit my aunt Next week.
6. Which of the following sentences uses the correct form of the verb ‘to lie’ (to recline)?
A. He laid on the beach all day.
B. He has lain on the beach every day this week.
C. He lies the book on the table.
D. He is laying down for a nap.
7. Choose the sentence that correctly uses ‘affect’ or ‘effect’.
A. The weather will effect our plans.
B. The medicine had no affect on her.
C. The weather will affect our plans.
D. The medicine had a positive affect.
8. Which of the following sentences demonstrates the correct use of ‘who’ vs. ‘whom’?
A. Who did you give the book to?
B. Whom is at the door?
C. Who are you going to invite?
D. Whom did you say was coming?
9. Select the sentence that correctly uses a gerund or infinitive.
A. I enjoy to swim in the ocean.
B. He wants that I help him.
C. She is good at to sing.
D. They decided to go to the party.
10. Which sentence uses the correct conditional structure?
A. If I would have known, I would have told you.
B. If I knew, I would have told you.
C. If I had known, I would have told you.
D. If I would know, I would tell you.
11. Identify the sentence that correctly uses the subjunctive mood.
A. If I was you, I would take the job.
B. I wish I am taller.
C. The doctor suggested that he takes a break.
D. It is essential that she be on time.
12. Choose the sentence with the correct use of ‘its’ vs. ‘it’s’.
A. The dog wagged it’s tail.
B. Its a beautiful day.
C. It’s tail was wagging.
D. Its a difficult decision.
13. Which of the following sentences demonstrates correct usage of the word ‘fewer’ versus ‘less’?
A. There are less students in the class today.
B. There are less apples on the tree this year.
C. There are fewer water in the bottle.
D. There are fewer students in the class today.
14. Choose the sentence that uses the correct passive voice.
A. The book was reading by him.
B. He was wrote the letter.
C. The letter was written by him.
D. The car is being repair.
15. Identify the sentence that correctly uses a preposition of time.
A. I will meet you in Monday.
B. I will meet you at Monday.
C. I will meet you on Monday.
D. I will meet you to Monday.
16. Which sentence demonstrates the correct use of a semicolon?
A. I went to the store; and bought milk.
B. I went to the store, I bought milk.
C. I went to the store; I bought milk.
D. I went to the store, and; bought milk.
17. Identify the sentence with the correct use of the word ‘that’ versus ‘which’.
A. The car, that is parked outside, is mine.
B. The car which is parked outside is mine.
C. The car, which is parked outside, is mine.
D. The car that, is parked outside, is mine.
18. Identify the sentence that correctly uses a colon.
A. I need: milk, bread, and eggs.
B. I need milk, bread, and eggs:.
C. I need milk: bread, and eggs.
D. I need the following: milk, bread, and eggs.
19. Which sentence correctly uses a hyphen?
A. He is a well known author.
B. He is a well-known author.
C. He is a well known-author.
D. He is a well knownauthor.
20. Choose the sentence that uses the correct form of ‘rise’ or ‘raise’.
A. The sun raises in the east.
B. Please rise your hand if you have a question.
C. The bread is rising in the oven.
D. The government is rising taxes.
21. Choose the sentence that correctly uses a conjunctive adverb.
A. It was raining however we went for a walk.
B. It was raining, however, we went for a walk.
C. It was raining, however we went for a walk.
D. It was raining however, we went for a walk.
22. Identify the sentence with the correct use of a dangling modifier.
A. Walking down the street, the trees were beautiful.
B. Having finished the exam, the library was a good place to relax.
C. After eating dinner, the dishes were washed.
D. Walking down the street, I saw beautiful trees.
23. Identify the sentence with correct pronoun-antecedent agreement.
A. Each student should bring their own lunch.
B. Everyone should bring their own lunch.
C. Somebody left their keys on the table.
D. The company announced its new policy.
24. Choose the sentence that uses the correct punctuation with a coordinating conjunction.
A. I went to the store and I bought milk.
B. I went to the store, and, I bought milk.
C. I went to the store and bought milk.
D. I went to the store, and I bought milk.
25. Which of the following sentences uses the correct comparative or superlative form of the adjective?
A. She is more taller than her brother.
B. He is the most tallest person in the class.
C. This book is more better than that one.
D. She is the most intelligent student in the school.
26. Choose the sentence that uses the correct tense sequence.
A. He said that he will go to the store.
B. He said that he would go to the store.
C. He says that he would go to the store.
D. He says that he will have gone to the store.
27. Identify the sentence that correctly uses an ellipsis.
A. I wasn’t sure what to do…
B. I wasn’t sure what to do….
C. I wasn’t sure what to do . . .
D. I wasn’t sure what to do….
28. Identify the sentence that correctly uses a modal verb to express obligation.
A. You should to study for the test.
B. You must studied for the test.
C. You have to studying for the test.
D. You have to study for the test.
29. Identify the sentence with the correct use of articles (a, an, the).
A. I went to the store to buy a milk.
B. She is the honest person I know.
C. He is an university student.
D. I saw an interesting movie last night.
30. Which sentence demonstrates correct subject-verb agreement when using a collective noun?
A. The team are playing well tonight.
B. The family have decided to move.
C. The committee is in disagreement.
D. The staff is going on strike tomorrow.
31. Which sentence correctly uses the future perfect tense?
A. I will be finished the project by tomorrow.
B. She will finishing the book next week.
C. They will have completed the work by Friday.
D. He is going to finished his studies next year.
32. Which of the following sentences uses the correct form of the verb ‘to be’ in the past continuous tense?
A. They was playing football yesterday afternoon.
B. She were studying at the library last night.
C. I am watching TV when you called.
D. He was reading a book when I saw him.
33. Choose the sentence with the correct use of a hyphen.
A. She is a well known author.
B. He is a high school student.
C. It is a state of the art facility.
D. They are long term residents.
34. Choose the sentence that correctly uses an infinitive phrase as a noun.
A. I like to swimming.
B. Swimming is my favorite hobby.
C. To err is human.
D. I am going to swim later.
35. Which sentence correctly uses a gerund as a subject?
A. To swim is my favorite exercise.
B. Swim is good for your health.
C. Swimming is my favorite exercise.
D. I like swim very much.
36. Which sentence correctly uses the phrase ‘used to’?
A. I am use to live in London.
B. I used to living in London.
C. I use to live in London.
D. I used to live in London.
37. Which sentence correctly uses the word ‘insure’ or ‘ensure’?
A. I need to ensure my car.
B. We must insure that everyone arrives on time.
C. They will insure the package arrives safely.
D. Please ensure your seatbelt is fastened.
38. Identify the sentence that correctly uses a modal verb to express permission.
A. You must to submit your assignment by Friday.
B. She should to attend the meeting.
C. They can to use the library after hours.
D. You may leave the room now.
39. Identify the sentence that correctly uses a non-defining relative clause.
A. My brother who lives in London is a doctor.
B. My brother, who lives in London, is a doctor.
C. The book that I read was very interesting.
D. The car which I bought is red.
40. Which sentence correctly uses the word ‘affect’ or ‘effect’?
A. The affects of the storm were devastating.
B. The effect of the medicine made her sleepy.
C. The news did not effect her at all.
D. The weather will affect my decision.
41. Identify the sentence that correctly uses the passive voice.
A. The cat chased the mouse.
B. The mouse was chased by the cat.
C. She is writing a letter.
D. They are building a house.
42. Choose the sentence that correctly uses a colon.
A. I need: milk, bread, and eggs.
B. There are three things I need: milk, bread, and eggs.
C. I need milk, bread, and eggs: for breakfast.
D. I need milk: bread: and eggs.
43. Choose the sentence that correctly uses a comparative adjective.
A. She is the tallest girl in the class.
B. He is more taller than his brother.
C. This book is more interesting than that one.
D. That was the most exciting game ever.
44. Which of the following sentences correctly uses a relative clause?
A. The book who I borrowed from the library was interesting.
B. The car which parked outside is mine.
C. The woman, that is talking to John, is my sister.
D. The man whose car was stolen reported it to the police.
45. Which sentence demonstrates the correct use of a possessive pronoun?
A. That book is mine’s.
B. That is her’s car.
C. Theirs house is very big.
D. That book is mine.
46. Choose the sentence that correctly uses a reflexive pronoun.
A. He bought a gift for she.
B. We are cooking dinner for they.
C. I made myself a cup of tea.
D. They are helping he with his homework.
47. Which of the following sentences uses the correct form of the verb ‘lie’ or ‘lay’?
A. I am going to lay down for a nap.
B. The hen is laying an egg.
C. He lied the book on the table.
D. She lies on the beach every day.
48. Which sentence correctly uses the past perfect continuous tense?
A. I was waiting for her when she arrived.
B. She had been study English before she moved to London.
C. They had been playing tennis for two hours when it started to rain.
D. He is living in Paris for five years.
49. Identify the sentence that demonstrates the correct use of ‘who’ and ‘whom’.
A. Who did you give the book to?
B. Whom is at the door?
C. Who are you talking to?
D. Whom wrote that letter?
50. Which sentence correctly uses a coordinating conjunction?
A. I wanted to go to the park, but it was raining.
B. I wanted to go to the park, because it was raining.
C. I wanted to go to the park, so it was raining.
D. I wanted to go to the park, and because it was raining.
51. Identify the sentence that demonstrates the correct use of ‘less’ or ‘fewer’.
A. There are less people here today than yesterday.
B. I have less books than you.
C. She has fewer money than her brother.
D. He has fewer opportunities than he used to.
52. Choose the sentence that correctly uses the articles ‘a’, ‘an’, or ‘the’.
A. I saw a elephant at the zoo.
B. She is the honest person I know.
C. He is an university student.
D. I need a umbrella.
53. Identify the sentence that correctly uses the subjunctive mood.
A. If I was you, I would study harder.
B. I suggest that he goes to the doctor.
C. It is essential that she be on time.
D. They wish they are rich.
54. Choose the sentence with the correct use of a participle phrase.
A. The dog, it was barking loudly, woke up the neighbors.
B. Barking loudly, the neighbors woke up by the dog.
C. The dog barking loudly woke up the neighbors.
D. Because the dog barking loudly, the neighbors woke up.
55. Identify the sentence that demonstrates the correct use of a conditional clause (Type 2).
A. If I will have more time, I would travel the world.
B. If I had more time, I will travel the world.
C. If I have more time, I would travel the world.
D. If I had more time, I would travel the world.
56. Which sentence demonstrates the correct use of the present perfect tense?
A. I am seeing that movie last week.
B. She has saw the Eiffel Tower.
C. They have been to Japan twice.
D. He is going to the store yesterday.
57. Identify the sentence that correctly uses ‘either…or’.
A. Either I will go to the movies and I will stay home.
B. Neither I will go to the movies or I will stay home.
C. Either I will go to the movies, or I will stay home.
D. I will either go to the movies, and I will stay home.
58. Identify the sentence that demonstrates the correct use of a superlative adjective.
A. She is the taller of the two sisters.
B. He is the most intelligent student in the class.
C. This is the goodest cake I have ever eaten.
D. That was the more interesting movie I’ve seen this year.
59. Choose the sentence that correctly uses a dangling modifier.
A. Walking down the street, the buildings were very tall.
B. Having finished the exam, the library was quiet.
C. Covered in chocolate, I ate the cake.
D. Having finished my homework, I watched a movie.
60. Choose the sentence with the correct use of ‘much’ and ‘many’.
A. I don’t have many money.
B. I don’t have much friends.
C. I don’t have much time.
D. I don’t have many sugar.
61. Which sentence demonstrates the correct use of ‘farther’ and ‘further’?
A. I can’t run no farther.
B. I can’t run no further.
C. I can’t run any farther.
D. I can’t run any further.
62. Choose the sentence that correctly uses correlative conjunctions.
A. Neither she likes coffee or tea.
B. Either she likes coffee nor tea.
C. Neither she likes coffee nor tea.
D. She likes both coffee or tea.
63. Which sentence uses the correct tense to describe a future action that will be completed before another event?
A. I will finish my work when you arrive.
B. I will have finished my work when you arrive.
C. I finish my work when you arrive.
D. I had finished my work when you arrive.
64. Which sentence correctly uses the possessive form?
A. The dogs bone was buried in the yard.
B. The dog’s bone was buried in the yard.
C. The dogs’ bone was buried in the yard.
D. The dogs bone’s was buried in the yard.
65. Which of the following sentences correctly uses a hyphen?
A. She is a well known author.
B. She is a well-known author.
C. She is a well known-author.
D. She is a well knownauthor.
66. Which sentence correctly uses a participial phrase?
A. The book, being interesting, I read it quickly.
B. Being interesting, I read the book quickly.
C. The book was interesting, being read quickly.
D. I read the book quickly, being interesting.
67. Choose the sentence with the correct use of an ellipsis.
A. He said he was going to… maybe go to the store.
B. He said he was going to… maybe, go to the store.
C. He said he was going to…maybe go to the store.
D. He said he was going to… maybe go to the store
68. Identify the sentence with the correct use of quotation marks.
A. She said, ‘I am going to the store’.
B. She said ‘I am going to the store’.
C. She said, I am going to the store.
D. She said “I am going to the store.”
69. Identify the sentence that correctly uses the past perfect tense.
A. I have seen the movie before you did.
B. I had seen the movie before you did.
C. I saw the movie before you did.
D. I see the movie before you did.
70. Choose the sentence that correctly uses a dangling modifier.
A. Walking down the street, the buildings were tall.
B. Walking down the street, I saw tall buildings.
C. Walking down the street, tall buildings were seen.
D. Walking down the street, they saw tall buildings.
71. Choose the sentence that correctly uses a modal verb to express obligation.
A. You should to study for the test.
B. You must studying for the test.
C. You ought study for the test.
D. You ought to study for the test.
72. Identify the sentence with the correct use of a parenthetical phrase.
A. My brother (who is a doctor) is visiting next week.
B. My brother, who is a doctor is visiting next week.
C. My brother who is a doctor, is visiting next week.
D. My brother who is a doctor is visiting next week.
73. Choose the sentence that correctly uses an appositive phrase.
A. My friend, a doctor is very busy.
B. My friend a doctor, is very busy.
C. My friend, a doctor, is very busy.
D. My friend a doctor is very busy.
74. Which sentence demonstrates the correct use of ‘there’, ‘their’, and ‘they’re’?
A. They’re going to put there bags over their.
B. They’re going to put their bags over there.
C. Their going to put they’re bags over there.
D. There going to put their bags over they’re.
75. Choose the sentence that correctly uses a gerund.
A. I enjoy to swim in the ocean.
B. I enjoy swim in the ocean.
C. I enjoy swimming in the ocean.
D. I enjoy swam in the ocean.
76. Which of the following sentences uses the correct form of the verb ‘to lie’ (to recline)?
A. He laid on the beach all day.
B. He has lain on the beach for hours.
C. He is laying on the beach now.
D. He lied on the beach yesterday.
77. Choose the sentence that correctly uses a colon.
A. I need the following items: milk, bread, and eggs.
B. I need the following items, milk, bread, and eggs.
C. I need the following items; milk, bread, and eggs.
D. I need the following items: and milk, bread, and eggs.
78. Which sentence demonstrates the correct use of ‘affect’ and ‘effect’?
A. The affect of the rain was a traffic jam.
B. The effect of the rain was a traffic jam.
C. The rain affected a traffic jam.
D. The rain effected the traffic jam.
79. Identify the sentence with the correct use of articles (a, an, the).
A. I saw a elephant at the zoo.
B. I saw an elephant at the zoo.
C. I saw the elephant at zoo.
D. I saw elephant at the zoo.
80. Which of the following sentences correctly uses the word ‘its’ or ‘it’s’?
A. The dog wagged it’s tail.
B. The dog wagged its’ tail.
C. The dog wagged its tail.
D. The dog wagged it is tail.
81. Identify the sentence with the correct use of capitalization.
A. I am going to visit the Grand Canyon.
B. I am going to visit the grand canyon.
C. I am going to visit the Grand canyon.
D. I am going to visit the grand Canyon.
82. Identify the sentence with the correct use of a restrictive and nonrestrictive clause.
A. The book, that I borrowed from the library is due tomorrow.
B. The book that I borrowed from the library, is due tomorrow.
C. The book that I borrowed from the library is due tomorrow.
D. The book, that I borrowed from the library, is due tomorrow.
83. Identify the sentence that correctly uses the subjunctive mood.
A. If I was you, I would take the job.
B. If I were you, I would take the job.
C. If I am you, I will take the job.
D. If I had been you, I would have taken the job.
84. Choose the sentence with the correct use of a semicolon.
A. I went to the store; I bought milk, bread, and eggs.
B. I went to the store, I bought milk, bread, and eggs.
C. I went to the store; and I bought milk, bread, and eggs.
D. I went to the store, but I bought milk, bread, and eggs.
85. Identify the sentence with correct subject-verb agreement.
A. The team are playing well tonight.
B. The team is playing well tonight.
C. The teams is playing well tonight.
D. The team were playing well tonight.
86. Choose the sentence that correctly uses parallel structure.
A. She enjoys reading, to hike, and going fishing.
B. She enjoys reading, hiking, and to go fishing.
C. She enjoys reading, hiking, and fishing.
D. She enjoys to read, hiking, and fishing.
87. Which sentence demonstrates the correct use of the present perfect continuous tense?
A. I have been study English for five years.
B. I have been studying English for five years.
C. I have studying English for five years.
D. I am been studying English for five years.
88. Which sentence uses the correct form of the word ‘who’ or ‘whom’?
A. Who did you give the book to?
B. Whom did you give the book to?
C. Who did you gave the book to?
D. Whom did you gave the book to?
89. Which sentence uses the correct degree of comparison for adjectives?
A. She is the taller of the three sisters.
B. She is the tallest of the three sisters.
C. She is the taller of the two sisters.
D. She is the most tall of the three sisters.
90. Identify the sentence with the correct use of commas in a series.
A. I need to buy milk eggs and bread.
B. I need to buy milk, eggs and bread.
C. I need to buy milk, eggs, and bread.
D. I need to buy milk eggs, and bread.
91. Identify the sentence that correctly uses a dangling modifier.
A. Walking down the street, the buildings were tall.
B. After eating dinner, the dishes were washed.
C. Having finished the race, I felt exhausted.
D. Covered in chocolate, she ate the cake.
92. Which sentence correctly uses a colon?
A. I need: milk, bread, and eggs.
B. She said: that she would be late.
C. He has one goal: to succeed.
D. The colors are; red, blue, and green.
93. Which sentence correctly uses the phrase ‘among’ or ‘between’?
A. The secret is between the three of us.
B. She divided the candy between her friends.
C. There is a strong bond among the siblings.
D. The agreement was among two companies.
94. Which of the following sentences uses the correct preposition?
A. She is good in math.
B. He is interested on music.
C. They are waiting for the bus.
D. I am angry at him.
95. Identify the sentence that correctly uses the present perfect continuous tense.
A. I am knowing him for five years.
B. She has been worked here since 2010.
C. They have been studying all night.
D. He is lived here for ten years.
96. Which sentence correctly uses a semicolon?
A. I went to the store; and bought milk.
B. It was raining; so I took my umbrella.
C. She likes cats; dogs; and birds.
D. He studied hard; he failed the exam.
97. Which sentence demonstrates the correct use of quotation marks?
A. She said, I am going to the store.
B. He asked, “What time is it”?
C. The title of the book is ‘The Great Gatsby’.
D. She exclaimed “That’s amazing!”.
98. Which sentence correctly uses the phrase ‘less’ or ‘fewer’?
A. There are less cars on the road today.
B. He has fewer money than she does.
C. She drank less water than usual.
D. We have less problems now.
99. Identify the sentence with the correct use of the apostrophe.
A. The dog wagged it’s tail.
B. Its a beautiful day.
C. The childrens toys were scattered.
D. The company’s profits increased.
100. Identify the sentence with the correct use of the conditional mood.
A. If I would have known, I would have helped.
B. If I knew, I would help.
C. If I know, I will help.
D. If I had known, I will have helped.
101. Which sentence correctly uses a hyphen?
A. He is a well known author.
B. She has a part time job.
C. They live in a high rise building.
D. It is a state of the art technology.
102. Which sentence demonstrates the correct use of ‘who’s’ vs. ‘whose’?
A. Whose going to the party?
B. Who’s book is this?
C. Whose is that car?
D. Who’s is responsible for this mess?
103. Which sentence uses the correct parallel structure?
A. She likes to read, to swim, and hiking.
B. He enjoys singing, dancing, and to act.
C. They are good at cooking, cleaning, and to garden.
D. We went to the store to buy milk, bread, and cheese.
104. Identify the sentence that correctly uses the future perfect tense.
A. I will see the movie tomorrow.
B. She is going to travel next year.
C. They will have finished the project by then.
D. He is studying hard now.
105. Which of the following sentences uses the correct form of the verb ‘to affect’ or ‘to effect’?
A. The weather effected our plans.
B. His decision affected many people.
C. She will affect the changes tomorrow.
D. The medicine had no affect on his condition.
106. Which sentence demonstrates the correct use of ‘its’ vs. ‘it’s’?
A. Its a beautiful day today.
B. The dog wagged it’s tail happily.
C. The company is proud of its achievements.
D. It’s tail was wagging.
107. Which sentence demonstrates the correct use of ‘that’ vs. ‘which’?
A. The book, that I borrowed, is very interesting.
B. The car which is red is mine.
C. The house that is on the corner is for sale.
D. My phone, which is new, it’s very fast.
108. Identify the sentence with the correct use of an ellipsis.
A. I was thinking… maybe we should go.
B. He said… I don’t know what to do.
C. She started to sing… but stopped.
D. We went to the store… and bought some milk.
109. Identify the sentence that uses the correct comparative or superlative adjective.
A. She is the most tallest girl in the class.
B. He is more taller than his brother.
C. This book is more interesting than that one.
D. That was the most perfect day ever.
110. Which sentence demonstrates the correct use of ‘lie’ vs. ‘lay’ (to place)?
A. I am going to lie the book on the table.
B. She laid down for a nap.
C. He will lay the foundation tomorrow.
D. The dog is lying its head on the pillow.
111. Identify the sentence that uses the subjunctive mood correctly.
A. If I was you, I would apologize.
B. I suggest that he will study harder.
C. It is essential that she is present at the meeting.
D. He wishes he is taller.
112. Which of the following sentences uses the correct tense sequence?
A. He said that he will go to the party.
B. She told me that she has finished her work.
C. I knew that he was coming.
D. They thought that we are late.
113. Identify the sentence with the correct use of a participial phrase.
A. The book was reading by her.
B. Having been written carefully, the essay received a good grade.
C. She was singing a song, happily.
D. The car was driving fast.
114. Which of the following sentences uses the correct form of the verb ‘to lie’ (to recline)?
A. She layed on the beach all day.
B. He has lain the book on the table.
C. The cat is lying on the rug.
D. I have lied down for a nap.
115. Which sentence correctly uses a gerund?
A. To swim is my favorite sport.
B. I enjoy to read books.
C. Swimming is my favorite sport.
D. He likes to singing.
116. Identify the sentence with the correct use of the past perfect tense.
A. I have seen the movie yesterday.
B. She has gone to the store.
C. He had finished his work before they arrived.
D. They are arriving tomorrow.
117. Which sentence demonstrates the correct use of ‘who’ vs. ‘whom’?
A. Who did you see at the party?
B. Whom is going to the store?
C. I don’t know who he is.
D. Whom did you give the book to?
118. Identify the sentence with the correct use of a comma before a coordinating conjunction.
A. I like coffee and tea.
B. She went to the park but it was closed.
C. He studied hard, but he still failed the exam.
D. They arrived late so they missed the beginning.
119. Which sentence demonstrates correct subject-verb agreement?
A. The team are playing well tonight.
B. Each of the students have a book.
C. My family is arriving tomorrow.
D. The data is incorrect.
120. Which sentence correctly uses the phrase ‘rise’ or ‘raise’?
A. Please rise your hand if you have a question.
B. The sun raises in the east.
C. The bread is rising in the oven.
D. They will rise the flag tomorrow.
121. Choose the sentence that correctly uses a hyphen.
A. He is a well known author.
B. She has a long term commitment.
C. They live in a state of the art house.
D. It is an up to date report.
122. Identify the sentence that correctly uses the conditional mood.
A. If I would have known, I would have told you.
B. If I knew, I would tell you.
C. If I know, I will tell you.
D. If I would know, I will tell you.
123. Which sentence uses the correct form of the verb ‘to set’ (to place)?
A. I sat the book on the table.
B. He set the alarm for 6 AM.
C. She has sit the vase down carefully.
D. They are setting in the sun.
124. Which sentence demonstrates correct use of the superlative adjective?
A. She is the taller of the two sisters.
B. He is the most tallest person in the room.
C. This is the bestest cake I have ever eaten.
D. That is the most interesting book I have read.
125. Which sentence demonstrates correct use of an infinitive phrase?
A. I enjoy swimming.
B. To swim is my favorite exercise.
C. Swim is good for you.
D. I went swimming yesterday.
126. Choose the sentence with the correct use of the phrase ‘fewer’ or ‘less’.
A. There are less cars on the road today.
B. He has fewer money than I do.
C. She has less problems now than before.
D. There are fewer students in the class this year.
127. Which of the following sentences correctly uses a participial phrase?
A. The book was reading by the student.
B. Having been written well, the book became a bestseller.
C. The sun shining brightly.
D. The dog, it barked loudly.
128. Identify the sentence with the correct use of the word ‘affect’ or ‘effect’.
A. The affects of the storm were devastating.
B. The medicine had a positive affect on her health.
C. The weather will effect our plans.
D. The new policy will affect employee morale.
129. Choose the sentence that correctly uses a possessive pronoun.
A. Theirs dog is very friendly.
B. Its a beautiful day.
C. Their going to the park.
D. Their house is very large.
130. Choose the sentence that correctly uses a relative pronoun.
A. The man who’s car was stolen reported it to the police.
B. The woman, who I met yesterday, is a doctor.
C. The book whom I borrowed from the library is overdue.
D. The house which roof is damaged needs repair.
131. Identify the sentence with the correct use of a comma in a compound sentence.
A. I wanted to go to the park but it started raining.
B. I wanted to go to the park, but it started raining.
C. I wanted to go to the park, and it started raining.
D. I wanted to go to the park and, it started raining.
132. Identify the sentence with the correct use of ‘that’ or ‘which’.
A. The car, that is parked outside, is mine.
B. The car which is parked outside is mine.
C. The car, which is parked outside is mine.
D. The car that, is parked outside is mine.
133. Identify the sentence with the correct use of parallel structure.
A. She likes to read, hiking, and to swim.
B. He enjoys singing, to dance, and playing the guitar.
C. They went to the store, the park, and then to the library.
D. She is good at writing, editing, and proofreading.
134. Which sentence uses the correct tense to describe a future action that will be completed before a specific time?
A. I will finish the report tomorrow.
B. She is going to travel to Europe next year.
C. By next week, I will have finished the project.
D. They are arriving at 5 PM.
135. Identify the sentence with the correct use of a semicolon.
A. I went to the store; and bought milk, bread, and eggs.
B. It was raining; so I took my umbrella.
C. She is intelligent; beautiful and kind.
D. I love to read; novels, biographies, and poems.
136. Identify the sentence that correctly uses the subjunctive mood.
A. If I was you, I would study harder.
B. I wish I was taller.
C. It is important that he is on time.
D. I suggest that he be on time.
137. Which sentence uses the correct form of the verb ‘to rise’ (to get up)?
A. The sun raises in the east.
B. He raised early this morning.
C. She has risen to the top of her field.
D. The bread is raising in the oven.
138. Which sentence demonstrates correct use of a gerund?
A. To swim is my favorite activity.
B. Swimming is my favorite activity.
C. I like swim.
D. She is good at to swim.
139. Choose the sentence with the correct use of the articles ‘a,’ ‘an,’ or ‘the.’
A. I saw a elephant at the zoo.
B. She is an honest person.
C. He is the doctor.
D. They live in a United States.
140. Choose the sentence that correctly uses quotation marks.
A. She said, ‘I am going to the store’.
B. She said I am going to the store.
C. She said “I am going to the store.”
D. She said, “I am going to the store.”
141. Which sentence correctly uses the past perfect tense?
A. I have finished my homework yesterday.
B. She will have gone to the party by the time I arrive.
C. They had ate all the cookies before I got there.
D. He had already left when I arrived.
142. Which sentence demonstrates correct usage of ‘its’ and ‘it’s’?
A. Its a long way to the top if you wanna rock and roll.
B. The dog wagged it’s tail.
C. Its fur is very soft.
D. It’s a beautiful day to go for a walk.
143. Identify the sentence with the correct use of a dangling modifier.
A. Walking down the street, the buildings were tall.
B. After eating dinner, the dishes were washed.
C. Having finished the exam, I felt relieved.
D. Covered in mud, I took a shower.
144. Which of the following sentences uses the correct comparative adjective?
A. She is more taller than her brother.
B. He is the most happiest person I know.
C. This book is more interesting than that one.
D. That movie was gooder than I expected.
145. Which sentence uses the correct form of the verb ‘to lie’ (to recline)?
A. I laid down for a nap.
B. He lies the book on the table.
C. She has lain on the beach all day.
D. They are laying in the sun.
146. Which of the following sentences demonstrates correct subject-verb agreement?
A. The dogs barks loudly at strangers.
B. Each of the students have completed the assignment.
C. The team are playing very well tonight.
D. The list of items is on the table.
147. Identify the sentence with correct subject-pronoun agreement.
A. Each student should bring their own book.
B. Everyone should bring their own book.
C. Each student should bring his or her own book.
D. All students should bring his or her own book.
148. Which of the following sentences uses the correct form of ‘who’ or ‘whom’?
A. Who did you give the book to?
B. Whom is at the door?
C. Who are you going to invite to the party?
D. To whom did you give the book?
149. Choose the sentence with the correct use of a colon.
A. I need to buy: milk, bread, and eggs.
B. There is only one thing to do: study hard.
C. He is a great person: kind, generous, and intelligent.
D. She went to the store: and bought some fruit.
150. Choose the sentence with the correct use of the apostrophe.
A. The childrens toys were scattered around the room.
B. Its a beautiful day outside.
C. The dog wagged it’s tail excitedly.
D. The students’ essays were well-written.