DIRECTIONS: Write the letter of the word or phrase that best completes the following sentences. 1 The young couple liked to buy, redecorate, and_______older homes for a profit. A) Resold re B) selling C) resell D) to resell
DIRECTIONS: Write the letter of the word or phrase that best completes the following sentences. 2 Not only having graduated magna cum laude, Steve made his family very proud of him. A) and also having finished first in the national competition B) also having finished first in the national competition C) but having finished first in the national competition D) but also having finished first in the national competition
DIRECTIONS: Write the letter of the word or phrase that best completes the following sentences. 3 The reason he wants to take a leave of absence is__________ A) because he is needing a complete rest B) because he needs a complete rest C) that he needs a complete rest D) because a complete rest is needed by him E)
DIRECTIONS: Write the letter of the word or phrase that best completes the following sentences. 4 He was a dynamic figure who inspired awe, devotion, and __________ in his followers. A) love B) loving feelings C) feelings of love D) loveliness E)
DIRECTIONS: Write the letter of the word or phrase that best completes the following sentences. 5 My boss_____________my taking two weeks' leave without pay. A) consented to B) consented for C) consented of D) consented about
DIRECTIONS: Write the letter of the word or phrase that best completes the following sentences. 6 The students worked on the problem for several minutes before ____________ A) they came to the realization that this problem was one that had no solution B) realizing that it was insolvable C) they were able to understand that this problem which seemed merely difficult was, in reality, insolvable D) the insolvability of the problem was realized by them
DIRECTIONS: Write the letter of the word or phrase that best completes the following sentences. 7 Try as he might, he could never manage to get an___________balance in his checkbook. A) accuracy B) accurately C) accurate D) accurateness
DIRECTIONS: Write the letter of the word or phrase that best completes the following sentences. 8 She writes such_______________poetry that it is hard to believe she has never had a formal education. A) beauty B) beautiful C) beautifully D) beautify E)
DIRECTIONS: Write the letter of the incorrect part of the sentence in the space provided. 9 The design for the new community center combines both refreshing originality as well as an impressive respect for the traditional architecture of the area A) A B) B C) C D) D
DIRECTIONS: Write the letter of the incorrect part of the sentence in the space provided. 10 When I was at the grocery store, I realized that the prices of many items had been rised. A) A B) B C) C D) D
DIRECTIONS: Write the letter of the incorrect part of the sentence in the space provided. 11 Our trek in the Sahara Dessert was extremely fascinating, totally challenging, and enormously relaxing. A) A B) B C) C D) D
DIRECTIONS: Write the letter of the incorrect part of the sentence in the space provided. 12 The new teacher was both surprised and delighted when she realized that her class consisted with many students from faraway countries. A) A B) B C) C D) D
DIRECTIONS: Write the letter of the incorrect part of the sentence in the space provided. 13 I told them to take there boots off outside so they would not bring in a lot of snow. A) A B) B C) C D) D
DIRECTIONS: Write the letter of the incorrect part of the sentence in the space provided. 14 Emergency relief, including medicine, clothing, and foodstuffs, were sent to the earthquake zone immediately following news of the disaster. A) A B) B C) C D) D
