Wednesday, May 9, 2007

Grammar Mastery Test

1. Choose the correct sentence.

Some of the dessert was left by the end of the birthday party.
Some of the dessert were left by the end of the birthday party.
Some of the desserts was left by the end of the birthday party.
Some desserts was left by the end of the birthday party.

2. Choose the correct sentence.

The papa bear thought that all of his porridge were missing.
The papa bear thought that none of his porridge were missing.
The papa bear thought that some of his porridge were missing.
The papa bear thought that some of his porridge was missing.


3. Choose the correct sentence.

Your brilliant excuses almost makes up for your tardiness.
Your brilliant excuses almost make up for your tardiness.
Your brilliant excuses makes up for your tardiness.
Your brilliant excuses will makes up for your tardiness.

4. Choose the correct sentence.

Neither Jackson nor Jenna have played hooky.
Neither Jackson nor Jenna are playing hooky.
Neither Jackson nor Jenna is playing hooky.
Neither Jackson nor Jenna were playing hooky.

5. Choose the correct sentence.

Neither Jackson nor I am playing hooky.
Neither Jackson nor I is playing hooky.
Neither Jackson nor I are playing hooky.
Neither Jackson nor I were playing hooky.

6. Choose the correct sentence.

Either of us were capable of winning.
Either of us are capable of winning.
Either of us have been capable of winning.
Either of us is capable of winning.

7. Choose the correct sentence.

All of the class is willing to take part in the prank.
All of the classes is willing to take part in the prank.
All of the class are willing to take part in the prank.
All of the classes has been willing to take part in the prank.

8. Choose the correct sentence.

One-third of the eligible population tend not to vote in national elections.
One-third of the eligible population are tending not to vote in national elections.
One-third of the eligible population have tended not to vote in national elections.
One-third of the eligible population tends not to vote in national elections.

9. Choose the correct sentence.

One-third of the voters tend not to cast their ballots in national elections.
One-third of the voters tends not to cast their ballots in national elections.
One-third of the voters tends not to cast its ballots in national elections.
One-third of the voters tends not to cast its ballot in national elections.

10. Choose the correct sentence.

Here is the paper clips you requested.
Here's the paper clips you requested.
Here are the paper clips you requested.
Here are the box of paper clips you requested.

11. Choose the correct sentence.

She is one of those doctors that make house calls.
She is one of those doctors who make house calls.
She is one of those doctors who makes house calls.
She is one of those doctors that makes house calls.

12. Choose the correct sentence.

Dr. Cresta is one of those professors who does whatever it takes to get his point across to his students.
Dr. Cresta is one of those professors who does whatever it takes to get their point across to their students.
Dr. Cresta is a professor who do whatever it takes to get his point across to his students.
Dr. Cresta is one of those professors who do whatever it takes to get their point across to their students.

13. Choose the correct sentence.

She is the only professor who does what it takes to help her students learn joyfully.
She is the only professor who do what it takes to help her students learn joyfully.
She is a professor who do what it takes to help her students learn joyfully.
She is one of many professors who does what it takes to help her students learn joyfully.

14. Choose the correct sentence.

She and he are always fighting.
She and him are always fighting.
Her and him are always fighting.
Him and her are always fighting.

15. Choose the correct sentence.

When Toni and him come over, we always have a great time.
When Toni and he come over, we always have a great time.
When him and Toni come over, we always have a great time.
When him and Toni come over, we have a great time.

16. Choose the correct sentence.

It is us who must decide whether to tax ourselves or cut spending.
It is us whom must decide whether to tax ourselves or cut spending.
It is we who must decide whether to tax ourselves or cut spending.
It is we whom must decide whether to tax ourselves or cut spending.

17. Choose the correct sentence.

Between you and me, this class is a joke.
Between you and I, this class is a joke.
Just between you and I, this class is a joke.
Between you and she, this class is a joke.

18. Choose the correct sentence.

Whom do you think you are to give me advice about dating?
Who do you think you are to give me advice about dating?
Whom do you think you are to give her advice about dating?
Who do you think you are to give he advice about dating?

19. Choose the correct sentence.

Who makes up these English rules anyway?
Whom makes up these English rules anyway?
Whomever makes up these English rules anyway?
Whom make up these English rules anyway?

20. Choose the correct sentence.

Whom do you think should win?
Whomever do you think should win?
Whoever do you think should win?
Who do you think should win?

21. Choose the correct sentence.

Whom are you voting for?
Who are you voting for?
For who are you voting?
Whomever are you voting for?

22. Choose the correct sentence.

Whomever has the keys gets to be in the driver's seat.
Whoever has the keys gets to be in the driver's seat.
Whoever has the keys get to be in the driver's seat.
Who has the keys gets to be in the driver's seat.

23. Choose the correct sentence.

We are willing to work with whoever you recommend.
We are willing to work with who you recommend.
We are willing to work with whomever you recommend.
We are not willing to work with who you recommend.

24. Choose the correct sentence.

The thoughts which Ted presented at the meeting were so worthwhile.
The thoughts, which Ted presented at the meeting, were so worthwhile.
The thoughts that Ted presented at the meeting were so worthwhile.
The thoughts, that Ted presented at the meeting, were so worthwhile.

25. Choose the correct sentence.

The thoughts that Ted presented, that were about shifting national priorities, were well received.
The thoughts that Ted presented, were well received.
The thoughts, that Ted presented, were well received.
The thoughts that Ted presented, which were about shifting national priorities, were well received.

26. Choose the correct sentence.

When you do a job so good, you can expect a raise.
When you do a job so good, you can expect a raise.
When you do a job so well, you can expect a raise.
When you do a well job, you can expect a raise.

27. Choose the correct sentence.

Bonnie was a good sport about losing the race.
Bonnie was a well sport about losing the race.
When Bonnie lost the race, she took it good.
When Bonnie lost the race, she was a well sport.

28. Choose the correct sentence.

Harry smells well. What is the aftershave he is wearing?
Harry smells good for having just had his nose broken.
Harry smells good. What is the aftershave he is wearing?
Harry smells well. What deodorant is he using?

29. Choose the correct sentence.

Lisa did so well on the test that she was allowed to accelerate to the next level.
Lisa did so well on the test that she were allowed to accelerate to the next level.
Lisa did so good on the test that she was allowed to accelerate to the next level.
Lisa did so good on the test that she accelerated to the next level.

30. Choose the correct sentence.

Our puppy is definitely more sweeter than her brother.
Our puppy is definitely more sweeter than her brother.
Our puppy is definitely sweeter than her brother.
Our puppy is definitely more sweeter than her brother is.

31. Choose the correct sentence.

With triplets, I have to be careful to divide everything equally among them or they will fight.
With triplets, I have to be careful to divide everything equally between them or they will fight.
With triplets, I have to be careful to divide everything equally or they fights.
With triplets, I have to divide everything equally or they fights hard.

32. Choose the correct sentence.

Karen should of known that her cheap umbrella would break in the storm.
Karen should of known that her cheap umbrella might break in the storm.
Karen should have known that her cheap umbrella would break in the storm.
Karen shoulda known that her cheap umbrella would break in the storm.

33. Choose the correct sentence.

Sometimes the affects of our generosity may seem minimal, but our good intentions do make a difference.
Sometimes our generosity effects others minimally, but our good intentions do make a difference.
Sometimes the effects of our generosity may seem minimal, but our good intentions do make a difference.
Sometimes the effects of our generosity may seem minimal, but our good intentions do effect others.

34. Choose the correct sentence.

Ben thought he had lain my jacket on that bench.
Ben thought he had laid my jacket on that bench.
Ben thought he lied my jacket on that bench.
Ben thought he layed my jacket on that bench.

35. Choose the correct sentence.

Our company policy will not allow me to accept a gift worth more than $50.
Our company policy will not allow me to except a gift worth more than $50.

36. Choose the correct sentence.

They thought we were late, but my wife and I were all ready at the restaurant.
They thought we were late, but my wife and I were already at the restaurant.

37. Choose the correct sentence.

Irregardless of who was there first, we were all very hungry and ready to eat.
Regardless of who was there first, we were all very hungry and ready to eat.

38. Choose the correct sentence.

We could hardly believe that the Giants could loose the game by that many runs.
We could hardly believe that the Giants could lose the game by that many runs.

39. Choose the correct sentence.

Isn't it amazing how long that mime can remain completely stationary?
Isn't it amazing how long that mime can remain completely stationery?

40. Choose the correct sentence.

The department's principal concern is the safety of all employees.
The department's principle concern is the safety of all employees.

41. Choose the correct sentence.

How did they manage to serve cold ice cream in the middle of the vast desert?
How did they manage to serve cold ice cream in the middle of the vast dessert?

42. Choose the correct sentence.

The boss complemented Ari on his excellent presentation.
The boss complimented Ari on his excellent presentation.

43. Choose the correct sentence.

The judge did not believe any of their story.
The judge did not believe any of there story.
The judge did not believe any of they're story.

44. Choose the correct sentence.

Ilana said she wanted to become a FBI agent when she grew up.
Ilana said she wanted to become an FBI agent when she grew up.

45. Choose the correct sentence.

The meeting attendees were to express a preference among five cleanup plans.
The meeting attendees were to express a preference between five cleanup plans.

46. Choose the correct sentence.

To be a good billiards player, you've got to think farther ahead than just the next shot.
To be a good billiards player, you've got to think further ahead than just the next shot.

47. Choose the correct sentence.

Paul should have known better than to act like that.
Paul should of known better than to act like that.

48. Choose the correct sentence.

The golf course at the resort is lovely, but I prefer it's swimming pool.
The golf course at the resort is lovely, but I prefer its swimming pool.

49. Choose the correct sentence.

I paid the cab fair and Alejandro paid for dinner.
I paid the cab fare and Alejandro paid for dinner.

50. Choose the correct sentence.

Marta completed five fewer problems than I did in the same amount of time.
Marta completed five less problems than I did in the same amount of time.

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