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1. Correct the sentence below by adding only one comma.

We got encouragement from everyone but our parents helped us most of all.

A.after ‘everyone’

B.after 'encouragement'

C.after 'parents'

D.I’d need to see more of the paragraph to say for sure

Question 1 of 20

2. Look at these sentences and put a tick next to the one that uses less/fewer correctly.

A.As I get older, I find myself taking less and less walks.

B.As I get older, I find myself taking fewer and fewer walks.

Question 2 of 20

3. Correct this sentence by adding only one comma:

The sophomores decorated the gym and the juniors provided the refreshments.

A.after ‘gym’

B.after ‘decorated’

C.after ‘sophomores’

D.I don't know

Question 3 of 20

4. Look at these sentences and put a tick next to the one that uses less/fewer correctly.

A.There are a lot fewer mistakes in your essays these days.

B.There are a lot less mistakes in your essays these days.

Question 4 of 20

5. Read each sentence below. Does it require an adjective or an adverb? Choose the correct word to complete this sentence.

The _______  cars barely moved.

A.sluggish (adjective)

B.sluggishly (adverb)

Question 5 of 20

6. If a comma is needed between the two italicized words, choose “comma”. If not, choose: “no comma.”

John Lucy’s boyfriend brought Sally to the veterinarian after an unfortunate chocolate-eating incident.

A.no comma

B.comma

Question 6 of 20

7. Look at these sentences and put a tick next to the one that uses less/fewer correctly.

A.My doctor told me I should eat fewer custard.

B.My doctor told me I should eat less custard.

Question 7 of 20

8. Correct the sentence below by adding only one comma.

The large whimpering dog had to be dragged into the vet’s office.

A.after large""

B.after whimpering""

C.no comma needed

D.it depends

Question 8 of 20

9. If a comma is needed between the two italicized words, choose “comma”. If not, choose: “no comma”.

She is a creative intelligent executive.

A.comma

B.no comma

Question 9 of 20

10. Choose the correct verb that agrees with the subject.

Neither of them _____ going to the show. 

A.like

B.likes

Question 10 of 20

11. A red firetruck zoomed down the street.

Red is an ...

A.adjective

B.adverb

Question 11 of 20

12. Choose the correct verb that agrees with the subject.

Neither the basket nor the apples _____ expensive. 

A.was

B.were

Question 12 of 20

13. Choose the correct word to fill the blank.

The _________of the lake helped to relax the overworked and stress worker.

A.quite

B.chaos

C.noise

D.serenity

Question 13 of 20

14. Choose the correct word to fill the blank.

_________ is an economic condition that exists when demand is greater than supply.

A.scarcity

B.competition

C.demand

D.overflow

Question 14 of 20

15. Choose the sentence that has an error in subject-verb agreement.

A.One of the boys is sick today.

B.The news are all a lie.

C.My parents have been married for thirty years.

D.People are talking about the new iPhone.

Question 15 of 20

16. Which of the following sentences is correct?

1. I walked quietly along the path and admired the azure sky above.
2. I walked quietly along the path and admire the azure sky above.

A.1

B.2

C.Both sentences are correct.

D.It depends.

Question 16 of 20

17. Choose the correct verb that agrees with the subject.

Neither the socks nor the skirt _____ expensive.

A.was

B.were

Question 17 of 20

18. Read each sentence below. Does it require an adjective or an adverb? Choose the correct word to complete this sentence.

Speak ________ after the tone.

A.clear (adjective)

B.clearly (adverb)

C.Both versions are correct.

D.It depends.

Question 18 of 20

19. Choose the sentence that has an error in subject-verb agreement.

The team and the band _____ on the field. 

A.was

B.were

Question 19 of 20

20. Read each sentence below. Does it require an adjective or an adverb? Choose the correct word to complete this sentence.

Grandpa walked _______ to the garage.

A.slowly (adverb)

B.slow (adjective)

Question 20 of 20

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