Grammar Diagnostic Entrance Quiz



Grammar Diagnostic Entrance QuizDirections: Please take your time to select the one, best answer for each question within the allotted time. Fill in the corresponding bubble completely with a number 2 pencil. If you do not know the answer, make your best guess. If you finish early, please use the time to review your answers.Select True or False:1. The following sentence contains redundant words or phrases.Public school art and music programs endeavor to identify each and every child with a creative talent and/or interest. a) Trueb) False2. The following sentence contains redundant words or phrases.Nonetheless, the programs' successful past history and future plans cannot seem to help it avoid elimination due to budget cuts. a) Trueb) False3. The following sentence is stringy because it contains excessive coordination or subordination.Among the filmmakers making films for teens, several--including John Hughes, Amy Heckerling, George Lucas, Cameron Crowe, and the Wachowski brothers--made films that were critically applauded and presented significant, laudable themes for teens. a) Trueb) False? 4. The following sentence is stringy because it contains excessive coordination or subordination.In the 1950s and 1960s, films like Rebel Without a Cause began taking on serious social themes, and they did so in a heavy-handed way, but they also were quite imaginative, well acted, and the stories became more and more imaginative. a) Trueb) False? 5. The following sentence contains biased or sexist language.Masculine actors like John Wayne and Cary Grant were the models of real men. a) Trueb) False6. The following sentence contains biased or sexist language. Jewish studio executives, since they made all the decisions about which actors got contracts, were largely responsible for the mostly Caucasian look of Hollywood films. a) Trueb) False7. The following sentence contains a faulty comparison.Spider-Man II cost the studios more than any other comic book adaptation to film has cost. a) Trueb) False8. The following sentence contains a faulty comparison.Tobey Maguire's performance was more believable. a) Trueb) False9. Select the word(s) that correctly completes the sentence.Students _______ [whose / who's] major course of study requires analytical thinking should possess advanced writing skills.a) whoseb) who's 10. Select the word(s) that correctly completes the sentence.University educators believe advanced writing skills are ___________ [suppose to / supposed to] help students understand the subject matter studied.a) suppose tob) supposed to11. Decide whether the group of words in boldface is a clause or a phrase.Freshman students in writing classes are often admonished that they should not try to write in an artificial voice.a) independent clauseb) dependent clausec) phrase? 12. Decide whether the group of words in boldface is a clause or a phrase.The old English grammar handbook, for example, did not address the issue of style, which is an important element of college writing today.a) independent clauseb) dependent clause c) phrase13. In each sentence, select the best description to identify the word(s) in boldface.Mountain lions and bobcats compete with each other for hunting territories among the rocky mountains.a) subjectsb) direct objectsc) objects of a preposition14. In each sentence, select the best description to identify the word(s) in boldface.Campers and backpackers in some national parks must be careful around bears.a) subjectb) direct objectc) object of a prepositiond) verb15. The verb in boldface agrees with the subject: Everyone, including the parents, were yelling when the punt was returned for a touchdown. a) Trueb) False16. The verb in boldface agrees with the subject: To many college athletes, the belief that sports is perhaps a beginning, rather than a brief pursuit, are a great comfort. a) Trueb) False17. Select the sentence that has no errors in pronoun-antecedent agreement. a) Aromas in our natural environment effect mood and emotion, and it can elicit strong responses.b)Each aroma in our natural environment has an effect on our mood, and they can elicit strong responses.c) Aromas in our natural environment have an effect on our mood, and they can elicit strong responses. 18. Select the sentence that has no errors in pronoun-antecedent agreement.a) An environment infused with pungent or sour smells can sometimes upset its inhabitants.b) An environment infused with pungent or sour smells can sometimes upset their inhabitants.c) An environment infused with pungent or sour smells can sometimes upset that inhabitants.19. Select the group of words that is a correct sentence.a)From 10 to 20 percent of college freshmen develop an intense anxiety of some kind, for instance Ablutophobia is an intense apprehension about bathing.b) From 10 to 20 percent of college freshmen develop an intense anxiety of some kind, for instance; Ablutophobia is an, intense apprehension about bathing.c) From 10 to 20 percent of college freshmen develop an intense anxiety of some kind for instance Ablutophobia is an, intense apprehension about bathing.d) From 10 to 20 percent of college freshmen develop an intense anxiety of some kind; for instance, Ablutophobia is an intense apprehension about bathing. 20. Select the group of words that is a correct sentence.a) Fear ridden freshmen usually find a particular aspect of school frightening, such as exams or an overcritical instructor, thus; treatment may require a transfer to another college.b) Fear ridden freshmen usually find a particular aspect of school frightening, such as exams or an overcritical instructor, thus, treatment may require a transfer to another college.c) Fear ridden freshmen usually find a particular aspect of school frightening, such as exams or an overcritical instructor; thus, treatment may require a transfer to another college.d) Fear ridden freshmen usually find a particular aspect of school frightening, such as exams or an overcritical instructor thus, treatment may require a transfer to another college.(C) A semicolon should come before the conjunctive adverb thus, and a comma should follow the adverb. For more information and practice exercises for this topic, return to the diagnostics summary table and click directly on the grammar topic.21. Select the group of words that contains one or more complete sentences and no fragments.a)Country music promoters became more and more interested in the Appalachian songs for their artistic value.b) Interested in the Appalachian songs for their artistic value and for the possibility of profit.22. Select the group of words that contains one or more complete sentences and no fragments.a) A good record sales history is built on the proper treatment of the fan base not, absence of consumer consideration.b) A good record sales history is built on the proper treatment of the fan base, not absence of consumer consideration.c) A good record sales history is built on the proper treatment of the fan base; not absence of consumer consideration.23. Select True or False for each statement. The following group of words is a comma splice:Students need to be careful because identify thieves could be their own roommates or even relatives, they could be people that students trust with financial information. a) Trueb) False24. Select True or False for each statement. The following group of words is a comma splice:Careless students may not be aware that identity thieves rummage through dorm and apartment trash looking for personal data to steal. a) Trueb) False25. Select True or False. The following sentence uses abbreviations correctly: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s life is honored by a national holiday every third Monday in January. a) Trueb) False26. Select True or False. The following sentence uses capitalization correctly: The majority religion in India is hinduism, although other religions such as sikhism and islam are practiced as well.a) Trueb) False27. Choose the correct word to fill in the blank.Byron's father offered him some __________ to help him work through his feelings of loss. a) adviceb) advise28. Choose the correct word to fill in the blank.The loss of a beloved relative can have numerous side ________. a) affectsb) effects29. Select True or False. The following group of words is punctuated correctly: The Monarch butterflies left their Mexican breeding grounds, (possibly because of drought), and migrated to Texas before the hot summer months arrived.a)Trueb)False30. The shortened version of this group of words omits material correctly, without changing the author's original meaning: Long VersionThe computer, which is remarkably similar to the human brain in many ways, processes information in much the same way as the human brain, though not nearly as fast. Short VersionThe computer… is remarkably similar to the human brain… a)Trueb)False31. Select True or False. The following sentence uses commas correctly: Whenever children in the United States, attend the theatre they are more than likely to encounter a fairy tale being staged. a)Trueb)False32. Select True or False. The following sentence uses commas correctly: Even children's theatre is not a safe haven, because fairy tales can be violent or frightening stories. a) Trueb) False 33. Select the answer that correctly completes the sentence.The _____ locker room was the only area of the gym to get decorated before the big volleyball tournament.a) womensb) woman'sc) womens'd) women's34. Select the answer that correctly completes the sentence.Our basketball team needs a strong forward _______ capable of shooting 70 percent from three point range. a) whoseb) whos'c) whose isd) who's35. Select the answer that correctly completes the sentence."I missed the ________ screamed Valerie as she slammed on the brakes and skidded on the busy freeway. a) exit!"b) exit!",c) exit"!36. Select the answer that correctly completes the sentence.I promised to have lunch with him next week, but I'd forgotten which day we agreed on. (Was it Tuesday or ________a) Wednesday)?b) Wednesday)c) Wednesday?)37. Select the sentence that correctly maintains parallelism.a) Making a student video is not only considerable work but also many students find it exciting.b) Making a student video is not only something that requires considerable work but also exciting.c) Making a student video is not only considerable work but is also exciting.38.? Select the sentence that correctly maintains parallelism.a)As a video director, you are responsible for planning the shots, casting the actors, and you oversee the editing afterward.b)As the director of the video, your responsibility includes planning the shots, casting the actors, and you oversee the editing afterward.c)As a video director, you are responsible for planning the shots, casting the actors, and overseeing the editing afterward.39 Select the sentence that avoids an inappropriate shift in point of view.a)When a student is considering a possible profession, you should consider a field with which you have some familiarity.b)When a student is considering a possible profession, you might consider a field with which you have some familiarity.c)When a student is considering a possible profession, he or she should consider a field with which he or she is somewhat familiar.40 Select the sentence that avoids an inappropriate shift in point of view.a)People may find it difficult to pursue a career in marine biology or zoology, but you could help your career pursuits by taking an intern position at Sea World or the zoo while still in school. b)A person may find it difficult to pursue a career in marine biology or zoology, but you could help your career pursuits by taking an intern position at Sea World or the zoo while still in school.c)You may find it difficult to pursue a career in marine biology or zoology, but you could help your career pursuits by taking an intern position at Sea World or the zoo while still in school.?41. Select True or False. The following group of words is punctuated correctly: Community colleges offer programs in areas such as: business management, allied health, and computer programming. a) Trueb) False? 42. Select True or False. The following group of words is punctuated correctly: A needy student can borrow money at deferred payments to pay for college, when you do so; you are responsible for paying back the amount you borrowed plus an interest charge.a) Trueb) False ................
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