1. In the following sentence, identify the prepositional phrase, and tell whether it acts as an adjective or adverb.

The children found the pictures in the book interesting.

A. The children; adjective

B. the pictures in; adjective

C. in the book; adjective

D. found the pictures; adverb

2. Which of the following is an example of an indefinite pronoun?

A. Each

B. This

C. Which

D. You

3. Reading the title, evaluating the author, and determining prior knowledge about the topic are characteristics of what kind of reading?

A. Achievement reading

B. Highlighted reading

C. Passive reading

D. Active reading

4. Which of the following is not a reason to read successfully?

A. Adapt your reading to various materials

B. Avoid using visuals to accompany reading

C. Learn to read critically for better understanding

D. Polish and improve your vocabulary

5. When determining whether or not to use a source for your research, which of the following is the best choice?

A. If two opinions are similar about something, they must be right

B. Use statistical data from a credible source

C. Use whatever you remember about the topic

D. Assume what you read is fact if it sounds factual

6. Which of the following is not one of the eight standard parts of speech?

A. Modifier

B. Conjunction

C. Preposition

D. Adverb

7. Tom says that a preposition shows position. Ann says that a preposition shows the logical relationship between ideas. Who is correct?

A. Ann is correct.

B. Both Tom and Ann are correct.

C. Tom is correct.

D. Neither Tom nor Ann are correct.

8. How can you tell the difference between a compound sentence and a complex sentence?

A. Complex sentences contain coordinating conjunctions that separate the clauses.

B. A compound sentence can be separated into two parts that can each stand alone.

C. A compound sentence isn't made of stand-alone clauses.

D. Clauses in a complex sentence are always independent.

9. In which of the following sentences is an adverb used correctly?

A. She sang beautifully.

B. She sang a beautiful song.

C. She is a beautifully singer.

D. She sang the song beautiful.

10. Which of the following is an example of an infinitive phrase?

A. running

B. to run

C. which had been running

D. having been running

11. In the following sentence, which words are nouns?

During their vacation, Sarah and Matthew read the same book.

A. their and book

B. vacation and book

C. vacation, Sarah, Matthew, and book

D. Sarah, Matthew, the, and book

12. What is the conjunction in the following sentence?

I will take my sister to the concert, provided that she can buy a ticket.

A. to the

B. that she

C. concert, provided

D. provided that

13. When developing strategies for writing, which of the following is not a good strategy?

A. Focus on learning and the process of learning.

B. Rely more on your own experience than on the readings assigned.

C. Use school support and guidance

D. Plan for more time than you think you'll need.

14. Which of the following is not a way of analyzing a reading?

A. Dismiss the reading as someone's opinion

B. Use annotation

C. Devise critical questions

D. Use a reading-response worksheet

15. Which of the following is not a primary sentence pattern for asking questions in English?

A. Helping verb, subject, main verb

B. Adjective/pronoun, subject, interrogative verb

C. Adverb, verb, subject

D. Subject, action verb, direct object, helping verb

16. What is the difference between a clause and a phrase?

A. A phrase always contains a preposition.

B. A clause always contains a preposition.

C. A clause has a subject and a verb, but a phrase doesn't.

D. A phrase has a subject and a verb, but a clause doesn't.

17. Which of the following words would require the article a, instead of an?

A. Igloo

B. Elderly

C. Honest

D. Hotel

18. Which of the following correctly describes connotation?

A. The meaning of a word that has never changed

B. An implied meaning of word understood by language users

C. The pronunciation of a word

D. A new word added to the dictionary

19. Which of the following is a false statement about a basic dictionary?

A. Various types of words are included a basic dictionary.

B. The pronunciation of words is provided in a basic dictionary.

C. In a basic dictionary, pictures are provided of every word.

D. A basic dictionary is organized in alphabetical order.

20. A common term for photographs, cartoons, advertisements, illustrations, drawings, PowerPoint slides, and graphics used to help present information is

A. ocular enhancements.

B. representers.

C. visuals.

D. sight perks.

21. A _______ is what you would write after you read an essay, analyze it, and write about some aspect of it.

A. classification essay

B. study guide

C. pattern of development

D. response paper

22. Which of the following is a correct statement about punctuation?

A. The two types of punctuation are beginning and external.

B. Punctuation marks show pauses, inflection, and emphasis.

C. Punctuation is usually an extra, unnecessary part of a sentence.

D. Each direct question should end with a period.

23. In the following sentence, which words are used as adjectives?

The golden rays of the bright sun reflected off the clear waters of the calm lake.

A. Golden, rays, clear, and waters

B. The, golden, the, bright, the, clear, the, and calm

C. The, of, in, clear, and calm

D. The, rays, the, sun, the, waters, the, and lake

24. Which of the following would you most often be able to find in a basic dictionary?

A. A list of newspapers that frequently use a word you don't already know

B. A narrative story featuring a word you don't already know

C. The pronunciation of a word you don't already know

D. An illustrated picture of a word you don't already know

25. Which of the following is an example of a third-person pronoun?

A. Ourselves

B. Them

C. Us

D. Yourselves

26. Which of the following is not a synonym of the word beautiful?

A. Stunning

B. Attractive

C. Gritty

D. Gorgeous

27. Which of the following is not a common sentence error?

A. Run-on

B. Mixed construction

C. Fragment

D. Prepositional phrase

28. Which of the following contains a correct, standard use of a comma?

A. The warrior ran to safety but the soldier stood, and fought.

B. The warrior ran to safety, but the soldier stood and fought.

C. The warrior ran to safety but, the soldier stood and fought.

D. The warrior, ran to safety but the soldier stood and fought.

29. Which of the following is not a way to succeed in college?

A. establish realistic goals for yourself

B. avoid procrastination

C. Be flexible with planning activities

D. organize a work space

30. The unique way each person approaches assignments, interprets instructor comments, and best devises plans for completing coursework is known as

A. learning style.

B. best student path.

C. academic development.

D. learning to discipline.