Business English


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Question 1 of 40

Since Sandra had her car repaired, it runs __________ than it did before.

A. more smoother

B. smooth

C. more smoothly

D. more smooth

 

Question 2 of 40

Identify the incorrect sentence.

A. Half of the people in the crowd are growing impatient.

B. Half of the students are absent.

C. Half of the milk were drunk by the children.

D. Half of the class is absent today.

 

Question 3 of 40

Identify the incorrect sentence.

A. The jury has been deliberating for the past three hours.

B. Members of the jury have been deliberating for the past three hours.

C. The jury is arguing over the evidence.

D. Members of the jury are arguing over the evidence.

 

Question 4 of 40

Which of the following cannot be used as a pointing adjective?

A. This

B. They

C. Those

D. These

 

Question 5 of 40

Choose the best word combination below for the underlined words in the sentence.

The odor from the refrigerator smelled so badly that no one wanted to investigate; every time we opened the door, we held our noses tight.

A. badly, tightly

B. bad, tight

C. bad, tightly

D. badly, tight

 

Question 6 of 40

Choose the best word combination below for the underlined words in the sentence.

Katrina sang her song so good at the contest that she should have won, but the judges were real harsh.

A. good, really

B. well, real

C. good, real

D. well, really

 

Question 7 of 40

Which is the correct comparative form of easy?

A. Easyer

B. More easy

C. Easiest

D. Easier

 

Question 8 of 40

Identify the correct sentence.

A. Not far from the studio is an Italian restaurant, a gas station, and a park that has a running path.

B. Not far from the studio are an Italian restaurant, a gas station, and a park that has a running path.

C. Not far from the studio are an Italian restaurant, a gas station, and a park that have a running path.

D. Not far from the studio is an Italian restaurant, a gas station, and a park that have a running path.

 

Question 9 of 40

Of the two reports, hers is:

A. worser.

B. worse.

C. worst.

D. more worser.

 

Question 10 of 40

There __________ some men waiting for help, but the reason for their difficulties __________ unclear.

A. is; seems

B. is; seem

C. are; seems

D. are; seem

 

Question 11 of 40

Identify the correct sentence.

A. She doesn't call me no more.

B. She doesn't never call me no more.

C. She doesn't call me anymore.

D. She doesn't ever call me no more.

 

Question 12 of 40

Danielle wasn't feeling __________, so she performed __________ on the test.

A. good; poor

B. well; poor

C. well; poorly

D. good; poorly

 

Question 13 of 40

Identify the correct sentence.

A. Large corporations and small businesses today believe that "going green" is of paramount importance.

B. Large corporations along with small businesses today believes that "going green" is of paramount importance.

C. Large corporations and small businesses today believe that "going green" are of paramount importance.

D. Large corporations along with small businesses today believes that "going green" are of paramount importance.

 

Question 14 of 40

Identify the correct sentence.

A. A giant spider with long legs are crawling on the wall in the living room.

B. A giant spider with long legs is crawling on the wall in the living room.

C. Neither the roach nor the spider are still alive.

D. Neither the spider nor the roaches is still alive.

 

Question 15 of 40

Identify the correct sentence.

A. I surely could have done a better job on the report if I had more time.

B. I sure could have done a more better job on the report if I had more time.

C. I surely could have done a more better job on the report if I had more time.

D. I surely could have done an better job on the report if I had more time.

 

Question 16 of 40

A report on the accounts __________ been completed, and the monthly intake __________ low.

A. have; are

B. have; is

C. has; is

D. has; are

 

Question 17 of 40

Since Debbie's last test score was __________, she plans on studying __________ this time around.

A. the miserablest; most diligently

B. more miserable; most diligently

C. miserably; diligent

D. miserable; more diligently

 

Question 18 of 40

Identify the INCORRECT sentence.

A. Amanda worked diligently on her algebra homework.

B. Trudy bought a American-made car.

C. My sister angrily slammed the door.

D. You should concentrate closely on whatever you write.

 

Question 19 of 40

A house down the street and the duplex next door __________ for sale, but the prices __________ too expensive for most people to afford.

A. is; seem

B. are; seems

C. is; seems

D. are; seem

 

Question 20 of 40

The students in the back of the room were talking so __________ that I couldn't concentrate __________ on my assignment.

A. loudly; well

B. loud; well

C. loud; good

D. loudly; good

 

Question 21 of 40

Nureyev danced __________ than the others in the ballet troupe.

A. more gracefully

B. more gracefuller

C. gracefuller

D. more graceful

 

Question 22 of 40

Which of the following is an indefinite article?

A. The

B. An

C. This

D. Those

 

Question 23 of 40

Identify the correct sentence.

A. One of the kittens are smaller than the others; of course, most people fall in love with the runt of the litter.

B. One of the kittens is smaller than the others; of course, most people falls in love with the runt of the litter.

C. One of the kittens are smaller than the others; of course, most people falls in love with the runt of the litter.

D. One of the kittens is smaller than the others; of course, most people fall in love with the runt of the litter.

 

Question 24 of 40

Identify the correct sentence.

A. In my top drawer is a birthday card from my grandmother and a gold watch from my mother.

B. In my top drawer are a birthday card from my grandmother and gold watch from my mother.

C. In my top drawer are a birthday card from my grandmother as well as a gold watch from my mother.

D. In my top drawer are a birthday card from my grandmother in addition to a gold watch from my mother.

 

Question 25 of 40

Identify the correct sentence.

  1. The music sounds beautifully.

B.  Run quick; otherwise, you will miss the bus.

C.  I surely wish you would go.

D. The boss is more happier today.

 

Question 26 of 40

The child who is watching the kittens as they __________ with a ball of yarn __________ not want to go home.

A. play; does

B. plays; do

C. play; do

D. plays; does

 

Question 27 of 40

Identify the correct sentence.

A. These kind of paintings were forbidden in Nazi Germany.

B. That there phone is out of order.

C. These types of homes are expensive.

D. Them paintings are well done.

 

Question 28 of 40

Although Alexis likes her job at Chili's, she liked working at Applebee's:

A. better.

B. best.

C. more better.

D. bestest.

Question 29 of 40

My uncle, along with my cousins, __________ to see my acrobatics recital; I hope they __________ the show.

A. plan; enjoy

B. plans; enjoy

C. plans; enjoys

D. plan; enjoys

 

Question 30 of 40

Identify the correct sentence.

A. Fighting on school grounds are a serious offence.

B. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets are a good movie.

 C. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets is a good movie.

D. A new Boys and Girls Club are keeping many children off the streets.

 

Question 31 of 40

In the Miranda decision, the Supreme Court __________ that officers __________ warnings to potential criminals.

A. require; provides

B. require; provide

C. requires; provide

D. requires; provides

 

Question 32 of 40

Identify the incorrect sentence.

A. There is a good variety of mugs in the cabinet.

B. There are a good variety of mugs in the cabinet.

C. A number of glasses have been broken.

D. The number of broken glasses has increased.

 

Question 33 of 40

The children were __________ excited when they heard they made the team; they jumped up and down __________.

A. real; noisy

B. really; noisy

C. real; noisily

D. really; noisily

 

Question 34 of 40

He is the __________ of the two brothers and the __________.

A. younger; friendliest

B. younger; friendlier

C. youngest; friendlier

D. youngest; friendliest

 

Question 35 of 40

None of the students __________ happy with the instructor because she __________ homework every weekend.

A. is; assign

B. are; assigns

C. are; assign

D. is; assigns

 

Question 36 of 40

He is __________ CPA and his sister is __________ MD.

A. a; a

B. an; a

C. an; an

D. a; an

 

Question 37 of 40

Identify the correct sentence.

A. The rest of the toys on the floor in the living room needs to be picked up before your mother comes home.

B. The rest of the toys on the floor in the living room need to be picked up before your mother come home.

C. The rest of the toys on the floor in the living room needs to be picked up before your mother come home.

D. The rest of the toys on the floor in the living room need to be picked up before your mother comes home.

 

Question 38 of 40

 

Identify the correct sentence.

A. Where is the necklace from your sister and the earrings from your cousin?

B. Where are the necklace from your sister and the earrings from your cousin?

C. Where are the necklace from your sister in addition to the earrings from your cousin?

D. Where are the necklace from your sister plus the earrings from your cousin?

 

 

Question 39 of 40

Identify the INCORRECT sentence.

A. I hope you'll treat him fair.

B. I can't find it anywhere.

C. She speaks logically.

D. He appears calm.

 

Question 40 of 40

Though no vote __________ taken, each delegate and alternate __________ there.

A. was; was

B. was; were

C. were; was

D. were; were