Deck 15: Unit-1-Test-Chapters-1-2

Question 1

In the sentence My supervisor and I recently interviewed four outstanding candidates for the accounting position, the word interviewed functions as a(n)----.

A) noun
B) pronoun
C) adverb
D) verb

Answer 1

D

Question 2

​Which of the following expresses the ideas most efficiently?

A) ​Tanya discussed the proposal with Jason so that Jason could understand the proposal before the meeting.
B) Tanya discussed the proposal with Jason so that he could understand it before the meeting.
C) ​Tanya discussed the proposal with Jason so that he could understand the proposal before the meeting.

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Which of the following contains a conjunction?

A) The department meeting will be held in Room 224 on Thursday.
B) The CEO's remarks about the potential cuts in our workforce surprised us.
C) Chris sent his résumé and cover letter to a mechanical engineering company in Chicago.

Answer 3

C

Question 4

Adjectives ----.

A) modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs
B) join nouns and pronouns to other words in a sentence
C) act as substitutes for nouns
D) describe nouns or pronouns

Question 5

​Which of the following expresses proper and common nouns correctly?

A) Tyler uses his new Samsung smartphone to search the Internet for job opportunities.
B) ​The Conference in Chicago focused on Workplace Diversity.
C) ​After graduating from College as an Engineering major, Corbin sent applications to many Companies on the East Coast.

Question 6

​Sentences revolve around ----- because these words function both as sentence subjects and as objects of verbs.

A) ​nouns
B) ​adverbs
C) ​adjectives
D) ​conjunctions

Question 7

Names for persons, places, things, qualities, feelings, concepts, activities, and measures are ----.

A) verbs
B) nouns
C) pronouns
D) adjectives

Question 8

Which of the following contains a helping verb?

A) Jacqueline will be attending Arizona State University in the fall.
B) Briana tweeted her friends about her upcoming vacation to the Caribbean.
C) The new employee in the IT department is Jon Schultz.

Question 9

​Pronouns are used to -----.

A) ​describe or limit nouns
B) ​express strong feelings or emotions
C) ​replace nouns
D) ​connect other words or groups of words

Question 10

In the sentence My supervisor and I recently interviewed four outstanding candidates for the accounting position, the word the functions as a(n)----.

A) adjective
B) conjunction
C) adverb
D) preposition

Question 11

In the sentence My supervisor and I recently interviewed four outstanding candidates for the accounting position, the word I functions as a(n)----.

A) noun
B) pronoun
C) adjective
D) interjection

Question 12

​Which of the following uses dial as an action verb?

A) ​To open the office safe, you must dial the numerical code exactly.
B) ​Unfortunately, the numbers on the dial are blurred by use.
C) Unless the dial face can be read, the operator will be unable to enter the code correctly.

Question 13

​Which of the following sentences uses account as an adjective?

A) ​To avoid cost overruns, we must account for every dollar we spend on this project.
B) ​Devon is the new account executive for PC Graphics, a firm specializing in website design.
C) Briana puts part of her paycheck into a separate account each month.

Question 14

In the sentence My supervisor and I recently interviewed four outstanding candidates for the accounting position, the word recently functions as a(n)----.

A) conjunction
B) adjective
C) adverb
D) preposition

Question 15

In the sentence My supervisor and I recently interviewed four outstanding candidates for the accounting position, the word for functions as a(n)----.

A) adjective
B) pronoun
C) conjunction
D) preposition

Question 16

Many adverbs end with ----.

A) ed
B) ing
C) ier
D) ly

Question 17

In the sentence My supervisor and I recently interviewed four outstanding candidates for the accounting position, the word supervisor functions as a(n)----.

A) noun
B) pronoun
C) adverb
D) adjective

Question 18

​Being able to identify the eight parts of speech will help you do all of the following except -----.

A) ​punctuate sentences correctly
B) ​understand how words function in a sentence
C) ​secure a job interview
D) ​select precise words for effective writing

Question 19

Prepositions ----.

A) show strong emotions or feelings
B) join nouns and pronouns to other words in a sentence
C) serve as substitutes for nouns
D) modify or describe nouns and pronouns

Question 20

​What questions do adverbs answer?

A) ​Who? and Why?
B) ​What kind?, How many?, and Which one?
C) ​When?, How?, Where?, and To what extent?

Question 21

Jessica must monitor customers' comments on our website ----.

A) every day
B) everyday
C) every-day

Question 22

​All sentences must contain a subject and a predicate and -----.

A) ​at least one dependent clause
B) ​express a complete thought
C) ​a comma
D) ​a phrase

Question 23

The sentence The banquet menu will include chicken, beef, seafood, and vegetarian dishes is a ---- sentence.

A) simple
B) compound
C) complex
D) compound-complex

Question 24

The sentence When you have an answer, please let us know is a ---- sentence.

A) simple
B) compound
C) complex
D) compound-complex

Question 25

In the sentence Paul, our new safety and security manager, is from Baltimore, the simple subject is ----.

A) Paul
B) our new safety and security manager
C) manager
D) Paul, our new safety and security manager

Question 26

​Which of the following contains a dependent clause?

A) ​The employees agreed with management's plan for redesigning the company's website.
B) ​Many college students work part-time because they are not eligible for financial aid.
C) ​Our interview committee is looking for a candidate to replace our current CPA.

Question 27

Please ---- this month's sales projections to me when you get a chance.

A) foreword
B) forward
C) ​foreward
D) ​forword

Question 28

​Which sentence demonstrates the subject--action verb--object pattern?

A) ​Jamie was surprised about her annual performance review on Friday.
B) ​This year's outstanding sales representative for Apex Industries is Derek Bergle.
C) ​Our company recently issued employee IDs to all full-time and temporary workers.

Question 29

​All of the following are compound sentences except

A) ​The national conference was held in Atlanta, but inclement weather delayed many attendees.
B) Megan processed the customer's merchandise return and issued an in-store credit.
C) ​Complete the enclosed health information survey, and return it in the prepaid, self-addressed envelope.

Question 30

Identify the following group of words: Will employees be paying more for health insurance this year

A) command
B) question
C) statement
D) exclamation

Question 31

In the sentence The new software is now installed on my computer, the sentence pattern is ----.

A) subject⎯verb
B) subject⎯action verb⎯object
C) subject⎯linking verb⎯complement
D) inverted

Question 32

​Our updated ----- is not only attractive but also user friendly.

A) ​Web site
B) ​web-site
C) ​Website
D) ​website

Question 33

​Which of the following uses research as a noun?

A) The ​research report investigated the feasibility of an on-site exercise facility.
B) ​You must research your topic thoroughly to locate reputable sources.
C) ​My professor required that primary research be incorporated in the report.

Question 34

In the sentence Dr. Schlosser uses the Web to communicate with patients, the words with patients are a(n) ----.

A) dependent clause
B) independent clause
C) phrase

Question 35

In the sentence Gavin is the new president of operations, the sentence pattern is ----.

A) subject⎯verb
B) subject⎯action verb⎯object
C) subject⎯linking verb⎯complement
D) inverted

Question 36

A ---- sentence contains an independent clause and a dependent clause.

A) simple
B) compound
C) complex
D) compound-complex

Question 37

In the sentence Our new supervisor will be Barb Robisch, the sentence pattern is ----.

A) subject⎯verb
B) subject⎯action verb⎯object
C) subject⎯linking verb⎯complement
D) inverted

Question 38

​Which of the following is an example of an acronym?

A) ​AFL-CIO
B) ​CBS
C) ​NATO
D) ​NFL

Question 39

In the sentence Our company will be hiring 50 new employees, the words will be hiring are a(n) ----.

A) independent clause
B) dependent clause
C) verb phrase
D) complete predicate

Question 40

In the sentence Brice practices medicine at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, the simple predicate is ----.

A) practices medicine
B) practices medicine at the Mayo Clinic
C) practices
D) practices medicine at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota

Question 41

​Because employees received a pay raise, ---- is at an all-time high.

A) ​moral
B) ​morale
C) ​morall

Question 42

​All of the following are correctly punctuated sentences except

A) Many students will get jobs in their fields within six months of graduation; some must wait longer.
B) Many students will get jobs in their fields within six months of graduation some must wait longer.
C) Many students will get jobs in their fields within six months of graduation, but some must wait longer.
D) ​Many students will get jobs in their fields within six months of graduation. Some must wait longer.

Question 43

Identify the following group of words: Because Hayden must work overtime this weekend, he will miss the family reunion.

A) correctly punctuated sentence
B) fragment
C) comma splice
D) run-on sentence

Question 44

---- for speaking with me yesterday about the accounting position.

A) Thankyou
B) Thank-you
C) Thank you

Question 45

Identify the following group of words: Some Facebook users are reconnecting with old friends, others are making new friends.

A) correctly punctuated sentence
B) fragment
C) comma splice
D) run-on sentence

Question 46

Which of the following is a sentence fragment?

A) When you submit your timesheet, remember to sign it.
B) Because the value of the dollar has fallen in recent years.
C) We believe that the new marketing campaign caused an increase in sales.

Question 47

To succeed in an interview, you must prepare ---- of success stories that demonstrate those skills desired by the employer.

A) alot
B) allot
C) a lot

Question 48

My psychology professor required that all sources be ---- using APA format.

A) cited
B) sited
C) sighted

Question 49

Identify the following group of words: Our company issued smartphones to all sales representatives, but management is encouraging personnel to use them for business purposes only.

A) correctly punctuated sentence
B) fragment
C) comma splice
D) run-on sentence

Question 50

Identify the following group of words: Read the directions carefully before completing the job application form

A) command
B) question
C) statement
D) exclamation