Question 1

Have you ____ at the new sushi restaurant yet?

Accepted Answer

A)   ate
B)   eatenC) A) and B)
D) undefined

Question 2

Be sure ____ handle customer complaints promptly.

Accepted Answer

A)   and
B)   toC) A) and B)
D) undefined

Question 3

Which sentence is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)   To satisfy degree requirements, three math classes must be taken.
B)   While driving to work, the proposal deadline distracted me.
C)   ​By signing the contract, you agree to complete the work by April 1.D) A) and B)
E) All of the above

Question 4

Which sentence contains a gerund?​

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A)   Exercising is not only my passion but also my favorite pastime.
B)   ​Bob was majoring in criminal justice at the Wilshire Academy.
C)   ​Kendra and Kyle were attending the conference in Salt Lake City.D) All of the above
E) B) and C)

Question 5

Which sentence is correct?​

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A)   ​One attorney laid blame on a witness for not telling the truth when under oath.
B)   ​Today's newspaper is laying on the kitchen table.
C)   ​Wanting to enjoy a few minutes of rest and relaxation, Susan decided to lay in the sun.D) None of the above
E) A) and C)

Question 6

Which sentence is best expressed?

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A)   Being as gas prices are now increasing again, would you like to form a carpool?
B)   Because gas prices have increased so much, would you like to form a carpool?
C)   ​Being that gas prices have increased so much, would you like to form a carpool?D) A) and B)
E) All of the above B

Question 7

​Which sentence is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)   ​I wish I was the U.S. president because I would like to live in the White House.
B)   My employer requires that employees are present at the public forum.
C)   ​Rahjid seconded the motion that a wellness committee be formed.D) A) and B)
E) All of the above

Question 8

Study this sentence: Reupholstered in real leather, Steve Hedenquist happily paid for his chair.

Accepted Answer

A)   This sentence contains a logically placed verbal phrase.
B)   This sentence has a verbal phrase placed illogically.C) A) and B)
D) undefined

Question 9

All of the following sentences use active-voice verbs except ______​

Accepted Answer

A)   The speaker gave his presentation at 10 a.m. on Tuesday.
B)   ​Our company was restructured to reduce middle-management positions.
C)   ​Darrin voiced his opinion about the company merger during the all-staff meeting.D) A) and C)
E) All of the above

Question 10

One important ____ of accounting is that personal assets must be kept separate from business assets.

Accepted Answer

A)   principal
B)   principleC) A) and B)
D) undefined

Question 11

Which sentence is better expressed?

Accepted Answer

A)   We must try to, if we have time, visit the Holocaust Museum.
B)   If we have time, we must try to visit the Holocaust Museum.C) A) and B)
D) undefined

Question 12

Which sentence is better expressed?

Accepted Answer

A)   Lying in his briefcase, Matt found the report for the construction project.
B)   Lying in his briefcase, the report for the construction project was found by Matt.C) A) and B)
D) undefined

Question 13

Which sentence is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)   After filling her car with gas, Shelly got a 5 percent discount for paying in cash.
B)   Curt earned a free gift with this paid membership to Ducks Unlimited.
C)   Trinity received a 25 percent off discount for her next iTunes download.D) A) and B)
E) A) and C)

Question 14

Which sentence is correct?​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​Because our manager has went to the spring conference, every one of us secretaries has had to work extra hours.
B)   ​It's not unusual for the company to have gave the extra work to us, but it should pay its employees for the extra work.
C)   ​To send a clear message to management, we have chosen to write a memo explaining our concern.D) B) and C)
E) A) and B)

Question 15

Active-voice verbs​ ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   ​should be avoided in business writing
B)   ​direct the action of the verb toward the subject
C)   ​require at least one helping verb
D)   ​direct the action of the subject toward the object of a verbE) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 16

I ____ our company's annual report on the website.

Accepted Answer

A)   seen
B)   sawC) A) and B)
D) undefined

Question 17

Study this sentence: To apply for the scholarship, submit an essay and three letters of recommendation.

Accepted Answer

A)   This sentence contains a logically placed verbal phrase.
B)   This sentence has a verbal phrase placed illogically.C) A) and B)
D) undefined A

Question 18

(Future progressive)  I ____ to your e-mail message by tomorrow morning.

Accepted Answer

A)   will be replying
B)   am replying
C)   will replyD) All of the above
E) A) and B)

Question 19

All gerunds end in ______.​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​ier
B)   ​ing
C)   ​ed
D)   ​estE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 20

A motion was made that the meeting ____ adjourned.

Accepted Answer

A)   be
B)   was
C)   ​isD) B) and C)
E) A) and B) A

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Have you ____ at the new sushi restaurant yet?

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Be sure ____ handle customer complaints promptly.

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Which sentence is correct?

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Which sentence contains a gerund?​

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Study this sentence: Reupholstered in real leather, Steve Hedenquist happily paid for his chair.

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All of the following sentences use active-voice verbs except ______​

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One important ____ of accounting is that personal assets must be kept separate from business assets.

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Which sentence is better expressed?

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I ____ our company's annual report on the website.

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