1. Which sentence demonstrates the correct use of the comparative or superlative degree of an adjective?
A. She is the taller of the two sisters.
B. She is the tallest of the two sisters.
C. She is taller of the two sisters.
D. She is more tall of the two sisters.
2. Which sentence correctly uses a colon?
A. I need: milk, eggs, and bread.
B. I need milk, eggs, and bread:.
C. I need milk, eggs, and bread.
D. I need the following: milk, eggs, and bread.
3. Choose the sentence that correctly uses an ellipsis.
A. He said he was going to…maybe go to the park.
B. He said he was going to….maybe go to the park.
C. He said he was going to… maybe go to the park.
D. He said he was going to…maybe go to the park.
4. 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, it was tall buildings.
5. Identify the sentence with correct parallel structure.
A. She likes to read, to swim, and hiking.
B. She likes reading, to swim, and hiking.
C. She likes to read, to swim, and to hike.
D. She likes reading, swimming, and to hike.
6. Which sentence demonstrates the correct use of the past perfect continuous tense?
A. She had been study for the exam all night.
B. She was studied for the exam all night.
C. She had been studying for the exam all night.
D. She has been studying for the exam all night.
7. Identify the sentence that uses the correct preposition.
A. He is good in math.
B. He is good at math.
C. He is good on math.
D. He is good to math.
8. Identify the sentence with the correct use of the past subjunctive.
A. I wish I was taller.
B. I wish I were taller.
C. I wish I am taller.
D. I wish I had been taller.
9. Which sentence demonstrates the correct use of dashes?
A. He was happy, excited even, to see her.
B. He was happy – excited even – to see her.
C. He was happy – excited even, to see her.
D. He was happy, excited even – to see her.
10. Which of the following sentences uses the correct form of the verb ‘to lie’ (to recline)?
A. He layed down for a nap.
B. He lies down for a nap every day.
C. He lied down for a nap.
D. He lain down for a nap.
11. Which sentence demonstrates the correct use of 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.”
12. Choose the sentence with the correct use of ‘that’ or ‘which’.
A. The book, that I borrowed from the library, is due next week.
B. The book which I borrowed from the library is due next week.
C. The book that I borrowed from the library, is due next week.
D. The book, which I borrowed from the library, is due next week.
13. Choose the sentence that correctly uses the passive voice.
A. The dog chased the ball.
B. The ball chased the dog.
C. The ball was chased by the dog.
D. The dog was chased by the ball.
14. Identify the sentence with the correct use of the word ‘its’ or ‘it’s’.
A. The dog wagged it’s tail.
B. The dog wagged its tail.
C. Its a beautiful day.
D. Its tail was wagging.
15. Which sentence correctly uses the word ‘affect’ or ‘effect’?
A. The affects of the storm were devastating.
B. The effect of the storm were devastating.
C. The storm affected the coastal towns.
D. The storm effected the coastal towns.
16. Identify the sentence that uses the correct tense sequence.
A. He said that he will go to the party.
B. He said that he would go to the party.
C. He says that he would go to the party.
D. He says that he will went to the party.
17. Identify the sentence with correct subject-pronoun agreement.
A. Everyone should bring their own lunch.
B. Everyone should bring his or her own lunch.
C. Everyone should bring his own lunch.
D. Everyone should bring her own lunch.
18. Identify the sentence that correctly uses a semicolon to join two independent clauses.
A. I went to the store; and I bought some milk.
B. I went to the store, I bought some milk.
C. I went to the store; I bought some milk.
D. I went to the store, but I bought some milk.
19. Choose the sentence that 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 dog bone was buried in the yard.
20. Identify the sentence with the correct use of 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 known author.
21. Which sentence correctly uses a conjunctive adverb?
A. It was raining; therefore, I took an umbrella.
B. It was raining, therefore I took an umbrella.
C. It was raining therefore, I took an umbrella.
D. It was raining; therefore I took an umbrella.
22. Identify the sentence with the correct use of capitalization.
A. He visited the Eiffel tower in paris.
B. He visited the eiffel Tower in Paris.
C. He visited the Eiffel Tower in Paris.
D. He visited the eiffel tower in Paris.
23. Which sentence demonstrates correct usage of the word ‘fewer’ versus ‘less’?
A. There are less students in the class today.
B. There are fewer water in the bottle.
C. There are less water bottles on the table.
D. There are fewer students in the class today.
24. Choose the sentence that avoids a double negative.
A. I don’t have no money.
B. I don’t have any money.
C. I have no any money.
D. I have not no money.
25. Which sentence demonstrates the correct use of the conditional perfect tense?
A. If I had known, I would go.
B. If I knew, I would have gone.
C. If I had known, I would have went.
D. If I had known, I would have gone.
26. Choose 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 would take the job.
D. If I had been you, I would have taken the job.
27. Which of the following sentences uses the correct form of ‘who’ or ‘whom’?
A. Who did you see at the party?
B. Whom did you see at the party?
C. Who do you think will win?
D. Whom do you think will win?
28. Choose the sentence with the correct use of articles (a, an, the).
A. He is a honest man.
B. He is an honest man.
C. He is the honest man.
D. He is honest man.
29. Identify the sentence with the correct subject-verb agreement.
A. The team are playing well tonight.
B. The team is playing well tonight.
C. The team were playing well tonight.
D. The team was playing well tonight.
30. Choose the sentence that avoids a comma splice.
A. It was raining, I took my umbrella.
B. It was raining I took my umbrella.
C. It was raining, so I took my umbrella.
D. It was raining; I took my umbrella.
31. Choose the sentence with the correct use of the word ‘than’ or ‘then’.
A. I would rather go to the movies then stay home.
B. I would rather go to the movies than stay home.
C. First, we eat then we sleep.
D. First, we eat than we sleep.
32. Which of the following sentences correctly uses the past continuous tense?
A. They was playing football when it started to rain.
B. They were play football when it started to rain.
C. They were playing football when it started to rain.
D. They are playing football when it started to rain.
33. Which of the following sentences uses the correct form of the 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 to swimming in the ocean.
34. 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.
35. 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 items: milk, bread, and eggs.
36. Select the sentence that uses the correct form of the conditional ‘would have’.
A. If I knew, I will have told you.
B. If I knew, I would told you.
C. If I had known, I would have told you.
D. If I would have known, I would tell you.
37. Which sentence demonstrates the correct use of the passive voice?
A. The dog chased the ball.
B. The ball chased the dog.
C. The ball was chased by the dog.
D. The dog was chasing the ball.
38. Which sentence correctly uses the possessive form?
A. The childrens toys are scattered around.
B. The childs toys are scattered around.
C. The children’s toys are scattered around.
D. The childrens’ toys are scattered around.
39. Choose the sentence with the correct subject-verb agreement.
A. The dogs is barking loudly.
B. The dog bark loudly.
C. The dogs barks loudly.
D. The dogs are barking loudly.
40. Choose the sentence that correctly uses a dangling modifier.
A. Walking down the street, the flowers smelled lovely.
B. Walking down the street, I smelled the lovely flowers.
C. I smelled the lovely flowers walking down the street.
D. The flowers smelled lovely, walking down the street.
41. Which of the following sentences uses the correct form of the verb ‘to be’ in the present continuous tense?
A. They is working on the project.
B. She be going to the store.
C. I are studying for the exam.
D. He is playing the guitar.
42. Identify the sentence that correctly uses the word ‘lie’ or ‘lay’.
A. I am going to lay down for a nap.
B. I am going to lie down for a nap.
C. The hen lies an egg every day.
D. The hen lays down for a nap.
43. Choose the sentence with the correct use of the article ‘a’ or ‘an’.
A. I saw a elephant at the zoo.
B. I saw an cat at the zoo.
C. I saw a apple on the tree.
D. I saw an elephant at the zoo.
44. Identify the sentence with the correct use of the word ‘its’ or ‘it’s’.
A. The dog wagged it’s tail.
B. The dog wagged its’ tail.
C. Its a beautiful day.
D. It’s a beautiful day.
45. Which sentence demonstrates the correct use of parallel structure?
A. I like to read, swimming, and hiking.
B. I like reading, to swim, and hiking.
C. I like reading, swimming, and to hike.
D. I like reading, swimming, and hiking.
46. Choose the sentence that correctly uses a relative pronoun.
A. The book who I borrowed was interesting.
B. The book which I borrowed was interesting.
C. The book whom I borrowed was interesting.
D. The book whose I borrowed was interesting.
47. Choose the sentence with the correct use of ‘who’s’ or ‘whose’.
A. Whose going to the party?
B. Who’s car is that?
C. Whose car is that?
D. Who’s going to the party’s car?
48. Which sentence uses the correct form of the verb in the future perfect tense?
A. By next year, I will finished my degree.
B. By next year, I will finishing my degree.
C. By next year, I will have finished my degree.
D. By next year, I will had finished my degree.
49. Which sentence correctly uses the word ‘affect’ or ‘effect’?
A. The medicine had a positive affect on his health.
B. The medicine had a positive effect on his health.
C. The weather will effect our plans.
D. The weather will affect an impact on our plans.
50. Identify the sentence that correctly uses a semicolon to join two independent clauses.
A. I went to the store, and I bought some milk.
B. I went to the store; and I bought some milk.
C. I went to the store; I bought some milk.
D. I went to the store, I bought some milk.
51. Identify the sentence with the correct use of the preposition ‘between’ or ‘among’.
A. The secret was kept between all of us.
B. The secret was kept among you and me.
C. The secret was kept between you and me.
D. The secret was kept among the two of us.
52. Identify the sentence with the correct use of the word ‘whether’ or ‘weather’.
A. I don’t know weather I should go.
B. The weather or not to go is the question.
C. I don’t know whether I should go.
D. The whether is nice today.
53. Identify the sentence with the correct placement of the adverb ‘only’.
A. I only ate an apple.
B. Only I ate an apple.
C. I ate only an apple.
D. I ate an only apple.
54. Which sentence uses the correct form of the comparative or superlative adjective?
A. This is the most good book I have ever read.
B. This is the better book I have ever read.
C. This is the best book I have ever read.
D. This is the goodest book I have ever read.
55. Choose the sentence that correctly uses an elliptical clause.
A. While I was walking, I saw a bird.
B. While walking, I saw a bird.
C. While I am walking, I saw a bird.
D. While was walking, I saw a bird.
56. Identify the sentence with the correct use of a quotation mark.
A. He said, ‘I am going home’.
B. He said, I am going home.
C. He said ‘I am going home’.
D. He said, “I am going home.”
57. Identify the sentence that correctly uses the word ‘farther’ or ‘further’.
A. I don’t want to discuss this further.
B. I don’t want to discuss this farther.
C. The store is further down the street.
D. The store is further away than I thought.
58. Which sentence demonstrates the correct use of the past perfect tense?
A. I have finished my work.
B. I had finished my work before they arrived.
C. I finished my work.
D. I am finishing my work.
59. Choose the sentence that correctly uses the subjunctive mood.
A. I wish I was taller.
B. I wish I am taller.
C. I wish I were taller.
D. I wish I is taller.
60. Choose the sentence that correctly uses the word ‘insure’ or ‘ensure’.
A. I want to insure that everything is perfect.
B. I want to ensure my car.
C. I want to ensure that everything is perfect.
D. I want to insure everything is perfect.
61. Choose the sentence with the correct use of the word ‘who’ or ‘whom’.
A. Who did you see at the party?
B. Whom did you see at the party?
C. Who do you think will win?
D. Whom do you think will win?
62. Which sentence demonstrates correct subject-verb agreement?
A. The team are playing well.
B. The team is playing well.
C. The team were playing well.
D. The team was playing well.
63. Identify the sentence with the correct use of ‘less’ or ‘fewer’.
A. There are less people here than I expected.
B. There are fewer water in the bottle.
C. There are less water in the bottle.
D. There are fewer people here than I expected.
64. Choose the sentence with the correct use of articles (a, an, the).
A. I saw the elephant at zoo.
B. I saw an elephant at zoo.
C. I saw an elephant at the zoo.
D. I saw a elephant at a zoo.
65. Choose the sentence with the correct use of ‘who’s’ or ‘whose’.
A. Whose going to the party?
B. Who’s car is that?
C. Whose car is that?
D. Who’s is that car?
66. Which of the following sentences uses the correct form of the verb ‘to lie’?
A. He laid on the beach all day.
B. He lies on the beach all day.
C. He has lain the book on the table.
D. He is laying down for a nap.
67. Identify the sentence with the correct use of a participial phrase.
A. The book reading, I fell asleep.
B. Reading the book, I fell asleep.
C. The book was reading, I fell asleep.
D. I fell asleep, the book reading.
68. Choose the sentence with correct pronoun-antecedent agreement.
A. Each student should bring their own lunch.
B. Each student should bring his or her own lunch.
C. All students should bring his or her own lunch.
D. Each student should bring his own lunch.
69. Identify the sentence that correctly uses 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 has been studying English for five years.
D. I am studying English for five years.
70. Identify the sentence that correctly uses a compound adjective before a noun.
A. He is a high school student.
B. He is a high-school student.
C. He is a high school-student.
D. He is a highly school student.
71. Which sentence uses the correct form of the past perfect tense?
A. I have went to the store.
B. I had gone to the store.
C. I had went to the store.
D. I have gone to the store.
72. Choose the sentence with the correct use of ‘affect’ and ‘effect’.
A. The affects of the storm were devastating.
B. The effect of the storm will affect many lives.
C. The affect of the new policy is unknown.
D. The effect of the new policy will effect the economy.
73. Choose the sentence with the correct use of quotation marks.
A. He said, ‘I am going home’.
B. He said I am going home.
C. He said, “I am going home.”
D. He said, “I am going home”.
74. Choose the sentence with the correct use of 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 am enjoy swimming in the ocean.
75. Select the sentence with the correct use of commas.
A. Despite the rain he went for a walk.
B. Despite the rain, he went for a walk.
C. Despite the rain he, went for a walk.
D. Despite, the rain, he went for a walk.
76. Identify the sentence that correctly uses 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; I bought milk, bread, and eggs.
D. I went to the store, and I bought milk bread and eggs.
77. Identify the sentence that uses the subjunctive mood correctly.
A. If I was you, I would go.
B. If I were you, I would go.
C. If I am you, I will go.
D. If I would be you, I will go.
78. Choose the sentence with the correct use of ‘there’, ‘their’, or ‘they’re’.
A. They’re going to visit there family.
B. Their going to visit they’re family.
C. They’re going to visit their family.
D. There going to visit their family.
79. Which of the following sentences uses the correct order of adjectives?
A. She has a red old car.
B. She has an old red car.
C. She has a red big car.
D. She has a big red old car.
80. Which sentence demonstrates the correct use of a modal verb to express possibility?
A. It will rain tomorrow.
B. It must rain tomorrow.
C. It should rain tomorrow.
D. It might rain tomorrow.
81. Which of the following sentences uses the correct conditional structure?
A. If I would have known, I would have told you.
B. If I had known, I would have told you.
C. If I would know, I will tell you.
D. If I knew, I would have told you.
82. Which sentence uses the correct degree of comparison for adjectives?
A. She is the most tallest girl in the class.
B. She is the taller girl in the class.
C. She is the tallest girl in the class.
D. She is tallest girl in the class.
83. Identify the sentence that correctly uses the word ‘its’ or ‘it’s’.
A. Its a beautiful day.
B. The dog wagged it’s tail.
C. It’s tail wagged happily.
D. Its tail wagged happily.
84. 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. The buildings were tall walking down the street.
85. Which sentence 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 known author.
86. 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 the following: milk, bread, and eggs.
D. I need the following, milk, bread, and eggs.
87. Identify the sentence with the correct use of an apostrophe.
A. The dogs’ are barking loudly.
B. The dog’s are barking loudly.
C. The dogs’ collars are new.
D. The dogs collars are new.
88. Which of the following sentences uses parallel structure correctly?
A. She likes reading, to swim, and hiking.
B. She likes to read, swimming, and hiking.
C. She likes reading, swimming, and to hike.
D. She likes reading, swimming, and hiking.
89. Which sentence uses the correct form of the infinitive?
A. I want that you go to the store.
B. I want going to the store.
C. I want to go to the store.
D. I want go to the store.
90. Which sentence uses the correct tense to describe a future event that is certain to happen?
A. The train is leaving at 8 a.m. tomorrow.
B. The train will leave at 8 a.m. tomorrow.
C. The train leaves at 8 a.m. tomorrow.
D. The train might leave at 8 a.m. tomorrow.
91. Choose the sentence with the correct use of ‘that’ or ‘which’.
A. The book, that I borrowed from you, is very interesting.
B. The book which I borrowed from you is very interesting.
C. The book that I borrowed from you, is very interesting.
D. The book, which I borrowed from you, is very interesting.
92. Choose the sentence with the correct use of ‘who’s’ vs. ‘whose’.
A. Whose going to the party?
B. Who’s book is this?
C. Whose book is this?
D. Who’s is this book?
93. Which sentence demonstrates the correct use of a colon?
A. I need: milk, eggs, and bread.
B. I need milk, eggs, and bread: for breakfast.
C. I need the following: milk, eggs, and bread.
D. I need the following, milk, eggs, and bread.
94. Choose the sentence that uses the correct form of the verb ‘to lie’ (to recline).
A. He layed on the beach all day.
B. He lies on the beach all day.
C. He lied on the beach all day.
D. He lain on the beach all day.
95. Which sentence demonstrates the correct use of the word ‘elicit’ or ‘illicit’?
A. The detective tried to illicit a confession from the suspect.
B. The detective tried to elicit a confession from the suspect.
C. The illicit activity was discovered by the police.
D. The elicit activity was discovered by the police.
96. Identify the sentence that correctly uses a participial phrase.
A. The book, being read by her, was interesting.
B. Reading the book, she found it interesting.
C. She was reading the book interesting.
D. The book, which she was reading, interesting.
97. Identify the sentence with the correct use of the subjunctive mood after ‘wish’.
A. I wish I was taller.
B. I wish I am taller.
C. I wish I were taller.
D. I wish I be taller.
98. Identify the sentence that 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 known author.
99. Choose the sentence that correctly uses a gerund phrase.
A. To swim in the ocean is her favorite activity.
B. Swimming in the ocean is her favorite activity.
C. She enjoys to swim in the ocean.
D. She enjoys swim in the ocean.
100. Identify the sentence with the correct use of the 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.
101. Choose the sentence that correctly uses a modal verb to express obligation.
A. You should to study for the exam.
B. You must studied for the exam.
C. You have to studying for the exam.
D. You have to study for the exam.
102. Which sentence uses the correct form of the word ‘who’ or ‘whom’?
A. Who did you see at the party?
B. Whom did you see at the party?
C. Who did see you at the party?
D. Whom did see you at the party?
103. Choose the sentence with the correct use of the apostrophe.
A. Its a beautiful day.
B. Its’ a beautiful day.
C. It’s a beautiful day.
D. Its beautiful day.
104. Which of the following sentences uses parallel structure correctly?
A. She likes reading, to swim, and hiking.
B. She likes to read, swimming, and hiking.
C. She likes reading, swimming, and to hike.
D. She likes reading, swimming, and hiking.
105. Which sentence demonstrates the correct use of the word ‘insure’ vs. ‘ensure’?
A. We need to ensure our car against theft.
B. We need to insure that we arrive on time.
C. We need to insure our car against theft.
D. We need to ensure our car from theft.
106. Which sentence demonstrates the correct use of the word ‘less’ or ‘fewer’?
A. I have less apples than you do.
B. I have fewer water than you do.
C. I have fewer apples than you do.
D. I have less apples than you.
107. Which of the following sentences uses the correct tense sequence?
A. He said that he will go to the party.
B. He said that he would go to the party.
C. He says that he would go to the party.
D. He says that he will went to the party.
108. Choose the sentence that correctly uses the phrase ‘each other’ or ‘one another’.
A. The two friends helped one another with their homework.
B. The two friends helped each other with their homework.
C. The five siblings helped each other with the chores.
D. The five siblings helped each other with one another.
109. Identify the sentence with the correct use of a dash (—).
A. I need three things: milk, eggs, and bread.
B. I need three things – milk, eggs, and bread.
C. I need three things—milk, eggs, and bread.
D. I need three things, milk, eggs, and bread.
110. Which of the following sentences uses the correct order of adjectives?
A. She has a red old car.
B. She has an old red car.
C. She has a car red old.
D. She has a red car old.
111. Choose the sentence that correctly uses a dangling modifier.
A. Walking down the street, the dog barked loudly.
B. Walking down the street, I saw a dog barking loudly.
C. Walking down the street, a loud bark came from the dog.
D. Walking down the street, it was a dog barking loudly.
112. Which sentence uses the correct form of the verb ‘to bring’ vs. ‘to take’?
A. Please take the book here.
B. Please bring the book there.
C. Please bring the book here.
D. Please take the book to me.
113. Which sentence demonstrates 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.
114. Identify the sentence with the correct use of the 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; but I forgot my wallet.
D. I went to the store, but I forgot my wallet.
115. Identify the sentence with the correct use of commas in a series.
A. I need to buy milk eggs bread and cheese.
B. I need to buy milk, eggs, bread and cheese.
C. I need to buy milk, eggs, bread, and cheese.
D. I need to buy, milk, eggs, bread, and cheese.
116. Choose 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’.
117. Identify the sentence that uses the correct form of the word ‘to rise’ (to ascend).
A. The sun raised early this morning.
B. The sun rose early this morning.
C. The sun risen early this morning.
D. The sun rises early this morning.
118. Identify the sentence that uses the subjunctive mood correctly.
A. If I was you, I would study harder.
B. If I were you, I would study harder.
C. If I am you, I would study harder.
D. If I had been you, I would study harder.
119. Which sentence demonstrates the correct use of ‘further’ vs. ‘farther’?
A. I need to research that further for more details.
B. I need to research that farther for more details.
C. The farther instructions are available online.
D. The further distance to the store is five miles.
120. Which sentence correctly uses ‘affect’ and ‘effect’?
A. The affect of the rain was a positive effect on the crops.
B. The effect of the rain was a positive affect on the crops.
C. The affect of the rain was a positive affect on the crops.
D. The effect of the rain was a positive effect on the crops.
121. Choose the sentence that correctly uses a reflexive pronoun.
A. He bought a gift for I.
B. He bought a gift for me.
C. He bought a gift for himself.
D. He bought a gift for him.
122. Choose the sentence with the correct use of ‘lie’ or ‘lay’.
A. I will lay down for a nap.
B. I will lie the book on the table.
C. I will lie down for a nap.
D. I will lay down the book for a nap.
123. Which sentence correctly uses a subjunctive mood?
A. I wish I was taller.
B. I wish I am taller.
C. I wish I were taller.
D. I wish I will be taller.
124. Which of the following sentences uses the correct tense to describe an action that started in the past and is still continuing?
A. I am living here for five years.
B. I lived here for five years.
C. I have been living here for five years.
D. I live here for five years.
125. Which sentence uses the correct degree of comparison?
A. She is more taller than her sister.
B. She is tallest than her sister.
C. She is taller than her sister.
D. She is tall than her sister.
126. Identify the sentence with the correct subject-verb agreement.
A. The team are playing well.
B. The team is playing well.
C. The teams is playing well.
D. The team were playing well.
127. Identify the sentence that uses the correct article (a, an, the).
A. I saw a elephant at the zoo.
B. I saw an elephant at a zoo.
C. I saw an elephant at the zoo.
D. I saw a elephant at a zoo.
128. Identify the sentence with the correct use of a parenthetical expression.
A. The book (which I borrowed) it was very interesting.
B. The book, which I borrowed, it was very interesting.
C. The book, which I borrowed, was very interesting.
D. The book which I borrowed was very interesting.
129. Choose the sentence with the correct use of a possessive pronoun.
A. The book is mine’s.
B. The book is my.
C. The book is mine.
D. The book is me.
130. Choose the sentence with the correct use of ‘fewer’ or ‘less’.
A. There are less students in the class today.
B. There are fewer water in the bottle.
C. There are fewer students in the class today.
D. There is less students in the class today.
131. Which sentence correctly uses a participle phrase?
A. Running quickly, the bus was caught.
B. Having finished my work, I went home.
C. Finished my work, I went home.
D. Run quickly, I caught the bus.
132. Choose the sentence with the correct use of quotation marks.
A. He said, “I am going home.”
B. He said “I am going home”.
C. He said, ‘I am going home.’
D. He said “I am going home,”.
133. Which sentence correctly uses an appositive phrase?
A. My brother, who is a doctor is very kind.
B. My brother who is a doctor, is very kind.
C. My brother, a doctor, is very kind.
D. My brother a doctor is very kind.
134. Identify the sentence with the correct use of a semicolon.
A. I went to the store; and I 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; but I bought milk.
135. Choose the sentence with the correct use of the word ‘affect’ or ‘effect’.
A. The weather will effect our plans.
B. The weather will affect our plans.
C. The weather will affect to our plans.
D. The weather will effect on our plans.
136. Identify the sentence with the correct use of a relative clause.
A. The book, that I borrowed, is very interesting.
B. The book which I borrowed, is very interesting.
C. The book that I borrowed is very interesting.
D. The book, which I borrowed is very interesting.
137. Choose the sentence with the correct use of ‘that’ or ‘which’.
A. The car, that is red, is mine.
B. The car which is red, is mine.
C. The car that is red, is mine.
D. The car that, is red, is mine.
138. Which sentence correctly uses the past perfect tense?
A. I have seen the movie yesterday.
B. I saw the movie yesterday.
C. I had seen the movie before you told me about it.
D. I see the movie yesterday.
139. Choose the sentence with the correct use of ‘its’ or ‘it’s’.
A. Its a beautiful day.
B. Its tail is wagging.
C. It’s tail is wagging.
D. It’s a beautiful day.
140. Which sentence correctly uses a conditional clause?
A. If I would have known, I would have told you.
B. If I had known, I would have told you.
C. If I knew, I would have told you.
D. If I know, I will tell you.
141. Which sentence uses the correct preposition?
A. I am interested on learning more.
B. I am interested at learning more.
C. I am interested in learning more.
D. I am interested to learning more.
142. Identify the sentence with the correct use of an ellipsis.
A. I was thinking… maybe we should go.
B. I was thinking…maybe we should go.
C. I was thinking… maybe we should go.
D. I was thinking ,,, maybe we should go.
143. Which sentence correctly uses a dangling modifier?
A. Walking down the street, the store was on the left.
B. Walking down the street, I saw the store on the left.
C. I saw the store on the left, walking down the street.
D. The store was on the left, walking down the street.
144. Identify the sentence with the correct use of a colon.
A. I need: milk, eggs, and bread.
B. I need milk, eggs, and bread:
C. I need; milk, eggs, and bread.
D. I need: milk, eggs, and bread.
145. Choose the sentence that correctly uses a gerund.
A. I enjoy to swim.
B. I enjoy swim.
C. I enjoy swimming.
D. I enjoy to swimming.
146. Identify the sentence with the correct use of ‘who’ or ‘whom’.
A. Who did you see at the party?
B. Whom is going to the store?
C. Who are you going with?
D. Whom did you see at the party?
147. Identify the sentence that correctly uses a modal verb.
A. You must to study for the exam.
B. You should to study for the exam.
C. You must study for the exam.
D. You should studying for the exam.
148. Identify the sentence with the correct use of a dash.
A. I need three things-milk, eggs, and bread.
B. I need three things – milk, eggs, and bread.
C. I need three things, milk, eggs, and bread.
D. I need three things: milk, eggs, and bread.
149. Which sentence uses the correct parallel structure?
A. I like to swim, to hike, and reading.
B. I like swimming, hiking, and read.
C. I like to swim, hiking, and to read.
D. I like swimming, hiking, and reading.
150. Choose the sentence with the correct use of 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 – known author.
