GEB Test 3 Grammer only – Flashcards
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51. The part of speech that names a person, place, or thing is called a a. pronoun. b. verb. c. adjective. d. noun. e. preposition.
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d. noun.
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52. Which of the following is a proper noun? a. Donkey b. Computer c. Billy d. Freedom e. River
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c. Billy
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53. The part of speech that replaces the noun is the a. verb. b. pronoun. c. adverb. d. conjunction. e. none of these
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b. pronoun.
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54. Which of the following is a pronoun? a. John b. sadness c. you d. running e. occasionally
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c. you
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55. What part of speech shows action or state of being? a. adverb b. interjection c. preposition d. adjective e. none of these
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e. none of these
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56. Which of the following is a linking verb? a. seems b. walks c. has d. grows e. laughs
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c. has
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57. Which of the following is an adjective? a. and b. with c. tall d. but e. therefore
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c. tall
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58. Which of the following is an adverb? a. quietly b. Chicago c. although d. Martin e. all of these
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a. quietly
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59. A word that shows the relationship between a noun and some other word is called a a. conjunction. b. preposition. c. predicate. d. subject. e. none of these
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b. preposition.
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60. Which of the following is a preposition? a. giving b. hot c. however d. under e. none of these
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d. under
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61. Which of the following is an interjection? a. yesterday b. ouch c. no d. from e. consequently
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b. ouch
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62. What mark of punctuation usually follows an interjection? a. no mark b. a semicolon c. a question mark d. a period e. an exclamation mark
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e. an exclamation mark
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63. Every sentence must have a subject and a. a preposition. b. a phrase. c. a conjunction. d. a predicate. e. a dependent clause.
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d. a predicate.
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64. A dependent clause a. has a subject but no predicate. b. has a predicate but no subject. c. has a subject and a predicate. d. is similar to a phrase. e. is a simple sentence.
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c. has a subject and a predicate.
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65. A group of related words that contains both a subject and a predicate is called a(n) a. phrase. b. clause. c. conjunctive adverb. d. prepositional phrase. e. declarative.
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b. clause.
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66. A group of related words that does not have both a subject and a verb is called a a. phrase. b. clause. c. conjunctive adverb. d. preposition. e. dependent clause.
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e. dependent clause.
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67. The noun or pronoun that receives the action of the verb is called the a. indirect object. b. direct object. c. modifier. d. verb phrase. e. verb complement.
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b. direct object.
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68. The word or words in the predicate that complete the sense of the verb are called the a. direct object. b. indirect object. c. verb phrase. d. complement. e. preposition.
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d. complement.
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69. In the sentence, My friend gave a sandwich to me, which word is the direct object? a. My b. friend c. gave d. sandwich e. me
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d. sandwich
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70. In the sentence, His harsh assessment was accurate, which word is the complement? a. harsh b. assessment c. was d. accurate e. none of these
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d. accurate
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71. Which sentence pattern is used in the following sentence? Dell gave me his wallet. a. subject/verb b. subject/action verb/direct object c. subject/action verb/indirect object/direct object d. subject/linking verb/complement e. inverted order
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c. subject/action verb/indirect object/direct object
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72. Which sentence pattern is used in the following sentence? All of the customers are being searched. a. subject/verb b. subject/action verb/direct object c. subject/action verb/indirect object/direct object d. subject/linking verb/complement e. inverted order
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d. subject/linking verb/complement
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73. Which sentence pattern is used in the following sentence? Scoring the most points is DeVille. a. subject/verb b. subject/action verb/direct object c. subject/action verb/indirect object/direct object d. subject/linking verb/complement e. inverted order
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e. inverted order
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74. Which of the following is a polite request? a. Can you tell me what time it is? b. Please take this to Susan. c. Please do Exercise 12 first. d. Will you bring me that report. e. All of these are polite requests.
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e. All of these are polite requests.
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75. A compound sentence contains a. one independent clause and no dependent clause. b. two independent clauses and no dependent clause. c. one independent clause and one dependent clause. d. one independent clause and two dependent clauses. e. two independent clauses and one dependent clause.
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b. two independent clauses and no dependent clause.
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41. The most frequently used mark of punctuation is the a. apostrophe. b. colon. c. comma. d. hyphen. e. semicolon.
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c. comma.
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42. The major coordinate conjunctions are a. of, to, with, and by. b. and, but, or, and nor. c. therefore, however, and nevertheless. d. a, an and the. e. although, if, since, and because.
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b. and, but, or, and nor.
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43. Which sentence uses a comma correctly? a. We went to the grocery store, and bought a gallon of milk. b. We went to the grocery store, to buy a gallon of milk. c. We went to the grocery store, and we bought a gallon of milk. d. We went, to the grocery store, and bought a gallon of milk. e. None of these are punctuated correctly.
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c. We went to the grocery store, and we bought a gallon of milk.
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44. Which sentence is punctuated correctly? a. We stopped, and we looked. b. We saw a bright, yellow bird. c. The boy climbed the tower, but didn't seem to be afraid. d. Juan and Mary went to Chicago, but they didn't see the Sears Tower. e. The cold snowy day was dark, and dreary.
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d. Juan and Mary went to Chicago, but they didn't see the Sears Tower.
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45. Which sentence is punctuated correctly? a. Victoria, brought apples bananas and pears. b. Victoria, brought apples, bananas and pears. c. Victoria brought apples, bananas and pears. d. Victoria brought apples bananas, and pears. e. Victoria brought apples, bananas, and pears.
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e. Victoria brought apples, bananas, and pears.
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46. Which sentence is punctuated correctly? a. No, the report is not ready. b. Well, I believe it is true. c. Look, you need to get started. d. Of course, we will be closed on Sunday. e. All of these are punctuated correctly.
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e. All of these are punctuated correctly.
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47. Which sentence(s) is(are) punctuated correctly? a. Alfredo Neuman, the new sales clerk, was late again. b. Ms. Jones, using her people skills tried to change the customer's mind. c. The manager, who uses the new technique, was promoted. d. both a and c e. None are punctuated correctly.
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d. both a and c
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48. A noun that identifies another noun or pronoun that comes immediately before it is called a(n) a. adjacent. b. restrictive expression. c. appositive. d. conjunction. e. nonrestrictive adverb.
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c. appositive.
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49. Some common interruption expressions are the following: a. and, but, or, and nor b. although, if, because, and since c. unfortunately, however, and therefore d. when, first, and while e. none of these
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c. unfortunately, however, and therefore
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50. Which uses the comma correctly? a. May, 1 2005 b. May 1, 2005 c. May, 1, 2005 d. 1, May 2005 e. 1 May, 2005
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b. May 1, 2005
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51. Which sentence is punctuated incorrectly? a. I was born on Tuesday, April 13, 1972. b. I live in Newark, New Jersey. c. We will travel to St. Louis, Missouri, and Portland, Maine. d. David will leave on May 15, 2004 at 3:15 p.m. e. All are punctuated correctly.
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d. David will leave on May 15, 2004 at 3:15 p.m.
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52. Which sentence uses commas correctly? a. Thelma arrived on Saturday, May 24 2004. b. We live at 1450 North Main Street, Tacoma, Washington. c. I know, Maria that, you are trying your best. d. Cam was transferred to Denver, Colorado, on the 25th. e. Both b and d use commas correctly.
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e. Both b and d use commas correctly.
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53. Which sentence is punctuated correctly? a. The president said, "You are never alone." b. The president, said "You are never alone." c. The president said "You, are never alone." d. The president said, "You, are never alone." e. None of these is punctuated correctly.
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a. The president said, "You are never alone."
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54. A semicolon is a. stronger than a period but not as strong as a comma. b. stronger than a period but not as strong as a hyphen. c. stronger than a comma but not as strong as a period. d. not a strong mark of punctuation. e. the weakest mark of punctuation.
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c. stronger than a comma but not as strong as a period.
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55. When typing, leave ________ space(s) after a semicolon. a. one b. two c. three d. no space e. It depends on what follows the semicolon.
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a. one
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56. Which sentence is punctuated correctly? a. I ate; however, I didn't sleep. b. I ate, however; I didn't sleep. c. I ate, however, I didn't sleep. d. All of these are punctuated correctly. e. None of these are punctuated correctly.
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a. I ate; however, I didn't sleep.
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57. Items in a series are usually separated by a. apostrophes. b. colons. c. commas. d. parentheses. e. semicolons.
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c. commas.
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58. Which sentence is punctuated correctly? a. I attended the meetings on October 29, 30, and 31, and on November 1 I returned home. b. I attended the meetings on October 29, 30, and; 31, and on November 1 I returned home. c. I attended the meetings on October, 29, 30 and 31; and on November 1 I returned home. d. I attended the meetings on October 29, 30, and 31; and on November 1 I returned home. e. None of these are punctuated correctly.
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e. None of these are punctuated correctly.
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59. Which sentence is punctuated correctly? a. We have stores in Seattle, Washington, Cleveland, Ohio, and Dallas, Texas. b. We have stores in Seattle Washington; Cleveland Ohio; and Dallas Texas. c. We have stores in Seattle, Washington; Cleveland, Ohio; and Dallas, Texas. d. We have stores in Seattle; Washington, Cleveland; Ohio, and Dallas; Texas. e. None of these are punctuated correctly.
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c. We have stores in Seattle, Washington; Cleveland, Ohio; and Dallas, Texas.
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60. The mark of punctuation used to announce a list or rule is the a. semicolon. b. colon. c. parentheses. d. dash. e. apostrophe.
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b. colon.
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61. A colon should not be used after ________ that introduces a list. a. an adjective b. a verb c. a preposition d. both b and c e. none of these
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d. both b and c
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62. How many spaces should be left after a colon when typing? a. no space b. one c. two d. three e. Spacing varies with the colon.
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b. one
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63. Which sentence uses the colon correctly? a. The contest winners are: Jill, Nygen, and Mike. b. The new officers are the following: Karin, Bert, and Kym. c. Jamie was told to: bring paper, pencils, and erasers. d. The prize consisted of: $100 and a new stereo. e. All of these use the colon correctly.
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b. The new officers are the following: Karin, Bert, and Kym.
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64. The period is used for a. ending a statement. b. ending a command. c. ending a polite request. d. ending an indirect question. e. all of these
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e. all of these
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65. Which uses the period correctly? a. m.p.g. b. w.p.m. c. W.W.W. d. U.S.A. e. G.P.A.
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d. U.S.A.
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66. Which of the following needs periods? a. a m b. p m c. B S d. P O e. all of these
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e. all of these
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67. The dash is used instead of which mark of punctuation? a. colons b. hyphens c. commas d. parentheses e. semicolons
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b. hyphens
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68. Which sentence uses parentheses correctly? a. The new officers (Peter, Joan, and Larrie) are starting today. b. The (three colors) tan, blue, and white are used sparingly. c. The candidates Joe, Vincent, and Ty (should be here soon). d. Mr. Janis (the new manager) is very helpful. e. All of these sentences use parentheses correctly.
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d. Mr. Janis (the new manager) is very helpful.
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69. Which sentence uses quotation marks correctly? a. "The Wall Street Journal" is my favorite newspaper. b. "How to Advertise" is the name of the new chapter in Alan's book. c. My brother writes for "Forbes" magazine. d. "Time" magazine has an article entitled The Cash Squeeze. e. Both a and b use quotation marks correctly.
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e. Both a and b use quotation marks correctly.
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70. Italics are used for a. a word used as a word. b. emphasis. c. book titles. d. complete published works. e. all of these.
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e. all of these.
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71. Hyphens are used with a. appositives. b. compound adjectives that precede nouns. c. compound numbers. d. both b and c e. none of these
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d. both b and c
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72. Which uses the hyphen correctly? a. a newly-developed plan b. a report that is up-to-date c. twenty-five people d. high-school dance e. all of these
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c. twenty-five people
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73. Which uses the hyphen correctly? a. a child who is ten-years old b. one-third of the students c. a data-processing center d. a life-insurance policy e. none of these
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b. one-third of the students
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74. Which sentence uses the apostrophe correctly? a. I saw the child's toy. b. That is Mr. and Mrs. Smith's home. c. Both actresses' makeup kits were stolen. d. He had four years' experience. e. all of these
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e. all of these
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75. Which of the following uses the apostrophe incorrectly? a. Mary's and Sam's cars b. both employees' hats c. those coats are their's d. today's weather e. three ladies' names
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c. those coats are their's
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46. A(n) ________ verb expresses a state of being. a. active b. linking c. transitive d. passive e. helping
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b. linking
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47. Which of the following is an action verb? a. jump b. run c. were d. both a and b e. none of these
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d. both a and b
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48. A verb that does not require an object is a(n) a. transitive verb. b. helping verb. c. intransitive verb. d. linking verb. e. none of these
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c. intransitive verb.
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49. The verb swoon is always a(n) ________ verb. a. intransitive b. transitive c. helping d. linking e. action
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a. intransitive
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50. Which of the following is a linking verb? a. am b. is c. were d. seems e. all of these
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e. all of these
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51. Linking verbs a. are always active. b. are always passive. c. have no voice. d. are always transitive. e. are none of these.
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c. have no voice.
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52. Linking verbs a. are followed by a complement. b. cannot take an object. c. require a helping verb. d. both a and b e. both b and c
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d. both a and b
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53. Which of the following is a helping verb? a. do b. will c. might d. all of these e. none of these
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d. all of these
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54. The three moods for verbs are a. interjection, transition, and participative. b. imperative, indicative, and subjunctive. c. simple, comparative, and superlative. d. restrictive, subjective, and nominative. e. past, present, and future.
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b. imperative, indicative, and subjunctive.
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55. The property of a verb that expresses time is a. mood. b. voice. c. tense. d. number. e. none of these
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c. tense.
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56. The primary verb tenses are a. past, present, and past perfect. b. present, past participle, and present perfect. c. past perfect, present perfect, and future. d. past, present, and future. e. past, present, and future perfect.
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c. past perfect, present perfect, and future.
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57. Most verbs form the past tense by adding a. -ing. b. a helping verb. c. -d or -ed. d. a complement. e. none of these
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c. -d or -ed.
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58. The past tense of the verb to be is a. was. b. were. c. being. d. will. e. all of these
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a. was.
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59. The future tense is usually formed by adding a. have. b. has. c. will. d. had e. none of these
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c. will.
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60. The four parts of a verb, upon which all tenses are formed, are a. present, past, future, and present participle. b. present, present participle, past, and past participle. c. past, present, future, and past participle. d. past, past participle, future, and future participle. e. none of these
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b. present, present participle, past, and past participle.
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61. The present participle of all verbs is formed by adding a. -d or -ed. b. -ing. c. -ly. d. -s. e. -es.
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b. -ing.
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62. The past tense of the verb lay is a. laid. b. lied. c. laying. d. lain. e. lay.
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a. laid.
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63. The past tense of the verb lie is a. laid. b. lied. c. laying. d. lain. e. lay.
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e. lay.
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64. The past participle of the verb raise is a. rose. b. raising. c. raised. d. risen. e. rising.
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c. raised.
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65. The present participle of the verb raise is a. rose. b. raising. c. raised. d. risen. e. rising.
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b. raising.
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66. The past tense of the verb set is a. set. b. setting. c. sat. d. sitting. e. none of these
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a. set.
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67. The past participle of the verb lie is a. laid. b. laying. c. lay. d. lain. e. none of these
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d. lain.
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68. The verb lay (to place) is a(n) ________ verb. a. intransitive b. transitive c. helping d. linking e. passive
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b. transitive
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69. Most verbs become plural by a. adding-s. b. adding-es. c. dropping-s. d. adding-ed. e. dropping-ed.
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c. dropping-s.
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70. When two subjects are joined by and, the a. subject is plural, but the verb is singular. b. subject is singular, but the verb is plural. c. subject is singular, and the verb is singular. d. subject is plural, and the verb is plural. e. second subject determines the verb.
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d. subject is plural, and the verb is plural.
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71. If the two subjects connected by and are preceded by each or every, the a. subject is plural, but the verb is singular. b. subject is singular, but the verb is plural. c. subject is singular, and the verb is singular. d. subject is plural, and the verb is plural. e. first subject determines the verb.
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c. subject is singular, and the verb is singular.
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72. Which of the following is not an indefinite pronoun? a. each b. either c. every d. he e. one
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d. he
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73. The indefinite pronouns all, none, any, and some are a. always plural. b. usually plural. c. sometimes plural and sometimes singular. d. always singular. e. usually singular.
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c. sometimes plural and sometimes singular.
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74. The expression the number refers to a. one thing and is singular. b. two things and is plural. c. moving things and is active. d. all things and is indefinite. e. various things and is reflexive.
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a. one thing and is singular.
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75. Which of the following would be considered collective nouns? a. department b. company c. team d. all of these e. none of these
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d. all of these
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46. Which of the following is a pronoun? a. I b. its c. everything d. neither e. all of these
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a. I
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47. A pronoun is a. a word that replaces an adjective. b. a word that replaces an adverb. c. a word that replaces a noun. d. a noun that has given up its amateur status. e. none of these
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c. a word that replaces a noun.
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48. Which of the following is a nominative-case pronoun? a. my b. I c. her d. both a and b e. none of these
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b. I
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49. Which of the following is an objective-case pronoun? a. him b. her c. you d. all of these e. none of these
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d. all of these
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50. Which of the following is a possessive-case pronoun? a. it's b. its c. him d. ourselves e. all of these
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b. its
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51. Which of the following is true? a. Personal possessive pronouns never contain an apostrophe. b. Personal possessive pronouns always contain an apostrophe. c. Personal possessive pronouns occasionally contain an apostrophe. d. Personal possessive pronouns are used sparingly in business writing. e. Personal possessive pronouns are not used at all in business writing.
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a. Personal possessive pronouns never contain an apostrophe.
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52. The word whose is a. a contraction. b. a possessive pronoun. c. an objective pronoun. d. a gerund. e. none of these
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b. a possessive pronoun.
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53. The word theiris a. a contraction. b. a gerund. c. a nominative pronoun. d. an objective pronoun. e. none of these
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e. none of these
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54. The word it's is a. a contraction. b. a possessive pronoun. c. an objective pronoun. d. a gerund. e. none of these
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a. a contraction.
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55. A gerund is used as a. a contraction. b. a possessive pronoun. c. an objective pronoun. d. a noun. e. none of these
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d. a noun.
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56. Use the ________ case for a pronoun that modifies a gerund. a. objective b. possessive c. nominative d. subjective e. superlative
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b. possessive
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57. The word between is a. a pronoun. b. an adjective. c. a preposition. d. an adverb. e. none of these
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c. a preposition.
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58. A(n) ________ identifies another noun or pronoun that comes directly before it. a. adjective b. adverb c. gerund d. appositive e. infinitive
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d. appositive
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59. When a pronoun is used with an appositive, mentally omit the ________ to determine the correct case of the pronoun. a. adjective b. adverb c. noun d. object e. preposition
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c. noun
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60. Which of the following uses a pronoun incorrectly? a. Mr. Jones is taller than I. b. Alice is older than he. c. She is as fast as they d. none of these e. all of these
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e. all of these
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61. Which of the following words should be used in business writing? a. hisself b. ourself c. themselves d. theirself e. themself
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d. theirself
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62. Who is a(n) a. objective-case pronoun. b. nominative-case pronoun. c. possessive-case pronoun. d. selective-case pronoun. e. absolute-case pronoun.
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b. nominative-case pronoun.
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63. Which sentence uses who correctly? a. Who is chairing the meeting? b. To who should we mail the letter? c. Jan is the type of person who we can depend on. d. all of these e. none of these
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a. Who is chairing the meeting?
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64. What do adjectives modify? a. adverbs and pronouns b. verbs and pronouns c. nouns and pronouns d. adverbs and verbs e. nouns and verbs
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c. nouns and pronouns
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65. What do adverbs modify? a. verbs, pronouns, and adjectives b. pronouns, nouns, and gerunds c. verbs, nouns, and prepositions d. verbs, adjectives, and adverbs e. adjectives, pronouns, and prepositions
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d. verbs, adjectives, and adverbs
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66. Adverbs tend to answer which of the following questions? a. When? b. How? c. Where? d. To what extent? e. all of these
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e. all of these
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67. Adjectives tend to answer which of the following questions? a. Why? b. Where? c. Which one? d. Whose? e. none of these
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c. Which one?
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68. The modifier that follows a linking verb is a. an adverb. b. an adjective. c. a pronoun. d. a gerund. e. none of these
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b. an adjective.
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69. The modifier that follows an action verb is a(n) a. adverb. b. adjective. c. appositive. d. comparative. e. pronoun.
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a. adverb.
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70. Which of the following could be an adjective? a. fast b. long c. early d. hard e. all of these
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e. all of these
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71. Which of the following could be an adverb? a. long b. early c. better d. hard e. all of these
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e. all of these
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72. Most adverbs end with a. -tion. b. -er. c. -est. d. -ly. e. -ing.
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d. -ly.
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73. The three degrees of adjectives and adverbs are a. nominative, objective, and possessive. b. positive, comparative, and superlative. c. appositive, comparative, and possessive. d. negative, subjective, and possessive. e. positive, negative, and neutral.
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b. positive, comparative, and superlative.
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74. Which of the following is an absolute modifier? a. round b. dead c. true d. unanimous e. all of these
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e. all of these
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75. The article a would be used correctly with which of the following words? a. umbrella b. hour c. opening d. envelope e. uniform
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e. uniform
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46. Which of the following pronouns would always be capitalized? a. You b. He c. She d. I e. none of these
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d. I
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47. Which of the following should always be capitalized? a. the first word of a sentence b. the first word of a partial sentence c. the first word of a quoted sentence d. the first item in a list or outline e. all of these
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e. all of these
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48. Which of the following should not always be capitalized? a. Italian b. Catholic c. English d. Nicky e. a, c, and d
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d. Nicky
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49. Which of the following is true? a. Official titles are capitalized when they precede names. b. Official titles are capitalized when they follow names. c. Official titles are capitalized when they are followed by an appositive. d. Official titles are always capitalized. e. none of these
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a. Official titles are capitalized when they precede names.
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50. Which of the following would be capitalized when used with official titles? a. Ex- b. -Elect c. Late d. Former e. none of these
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e. none of these
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51. Which of the following would not be capitalized when used in direct address? a. sir b. madam c. miss d. doctor e. none of these
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a. sir
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52. Which of the following should be capitalized? a. the name of a river b. the name of a monument c. the name of a building d. the name of a park e. all of these
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e. all of these
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53. Which of the following should not be capitalized? a. a compass point that designates a definite region b. a compass point used as direction c. a compass point that is part of an official name d. both a and c e. both b and c
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b. a compass point used as direction
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54. Which of the following has an error in capitalization? a. Delta Airlines plane b. Air Jordan shoes c. The Centers for Disease control d. the Republican Party e. none of these
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c. The Centers for Disease control
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55. Which of the following is true about book titles? a. All words are capitalized. b. Only the first and last words are capitalized. c. The first, last, and all other important words are capitalized. d. Only important words are capitalized. e. none of these
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c. The first, last, and all other important words are capitalized.
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56. Which of the following should not be capitalized? a. Page 23 b. Table 4 c. Flight 667 d. Route 66 e. Highway 95
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a. Page 23
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57. Which of the following should not be capitalized? a. Monday b. November c. Winter d. Labor Day e. none of these
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c. Winter
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58. Which of the following should not be capitalized? a. History 1500 b. Business Math c. English d. Business Writing 320 e. none of these
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e. none of these
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59. Spell out which of the following numbers? a. zero to ten b. one to ten c. zero to twenty d. one to one hundred e. Never spell out numbers.
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a. zero to ten
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60. Regarding numbers, one should a. always spell out numbers. b. spell out numbers that begin sentences. c. never spell out numbers. d. spell out numbers that are over 10. e. spell out negative numbers only.
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b. spell out numbers that begin sentences.
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61. Within the same sentence, one should express related numbers a. in the same way. b. in words only. c. in figures only. d. in words and figures. e. It does not matter how they are expressed.
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a. in the same way.
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62. Which of the following is not correct? a. twenty-fifth birthday b. one millionth visitor c. fifty-seventh anniversary d. one hundred twenty-fifth customer e. All are correct.
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b. one millionth visitor
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63. If a whole number does not precede a decimal, one should a. drop the decimal. b. insert a zero before the decimal. c. insert a zero after the decimal. d. insert a zero before and after the decimal. e. do none of these
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b. insert a zero before the decimal.
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64. Which of the following is correct? a. January 22 b. the 23rdof April c. March 29, 2005 d. on the 18th e. all of these
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e. all of these
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65. Which of the following should be written as a figure? a. definite amounts of money b. indefinite amounts of money c. time when using o'clock d. all of these e. none of these
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a. definite amounts of money
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66. Use figures for a. measurements that serve as significant statistics. b. building numbers higher than one. c. time when using a.m. and p.m. d. money when using cents. e. all of these.
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e. all of these.
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67. Spell out numbers a. when using o'clock. b. when using a.m. and p.m. c. with dollar amounts less than ten. d. with percentages. e. in all these cases.
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a. when using o'clock.
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68. Abbreviations are used ________ in business writing. a. often b. sparingly c. for numbers only d. for clarity e. randomly
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b. sparingly
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69. Which of the following should not be abbreviated? a. the name of months b. the name of days c. the name of people d. common nouns e. all of these
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e. all of these
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70. Which of the following is an acceptable abbreviation? a. Mr. b. Dr. c. a.m. d. Inc. e. all of these
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e. all of these
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71. Which is not an appropriate abbreviation? a. A.A. b. WWW c. dept. d. c.o.d. e. all of these
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c. dept.
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72. Which of the following should have periods? a. a.m. b. m.p.h. c. w.p.m. d. m.p.g. e. all of these
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a. a.m.
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73. Which of the following should not have periods? a. P.O. b. P.B.S. c. Ph.D. d. U.K. e. all of these
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b. P.B.S.
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74. Which of the following words is spelled incorrectly? a. accidentally b. paralell c. license d. harass e. all of these
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paralell
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75. Which of the following words is spelled correctly? a. wierd b. alloted c. category d. precedant e. seperately
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c. category
