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Pert Practice Test – Questions And Accurate AnswersIdentify the sentence that is worded most effectively:
A. To be sure, I truly believe that grammar is definitely important.
B. Grammar is certainly important in every single aspect of communication.
C. The importance of grammar is often overlooked.
D. I don't feel that grammar gets the attention it really and truly deserves.
Right Ans - C
Which sentence has proper parallel structure?
A. While writing, we were mindful of good grammar, a respectful tone, and
aware of our reader.
B. While writing, we paid close attention to proper grammar, appropriate
tone, and reader expectations.
C. While writing, we used good grammar, a respectful tone, and watchful to
our audience.
D. While writing, we were mindful of grammar, tone, and paid attention to our
audience. Right Ans - B
Which sentence DOES NOT have parallel structure?
A. Charlie looked under the bed, in the closet and on top of the table.
B. The water parks close early, charge too much, and get too crowded.
C. Charlie looked under the bed, in the closet, and checked on top of the table.
D. The concert hall was messy, stuffy, and loud. Right Ans - C
Which of the following is a sentence fragment?
A. She had already gotten the mail.
B. While she checked the mailbox.
C. The mailbox was empty.
D. Sometimes the mail was late. Right Ans - B
Choose the correct use of a subordinating conjunction:
A. Unlike the rest of my family.
B. Because she was already there.
C. Even though the store was closed.
D. Although he had money, he didn't spend it. Right Ans - D
Identify the fused sentence:
A. I went to the store and bought milk.
, B. He took the job, but he wasn't happy about it.
C. It was sunny outside we went to the park.
D. We took a drive out to the lake. Right Ans - C
Identify the with a comma splice:
A. The party was over, it was time to go home.
B. When the party ended, it was time to go home.
C. Even though the party ended, we didn't go home.
D. I wanted the party to continue, but it was over. Right Ans - A
Identify the correct use of verb tense:
Sam _________ _________ seen a more beautiful painting before that day.
A. had never
B. has never
C. will never Right Ans - A
Choose the sentence that is worded most effectively:
A. Social media can be very dangerous, especially in this day and age.
B. Social media can often times be very dangerous.
C. Social media can be dangerous, especially now.
D. Social media can absolutely be dangerous right now. Right Ans - C
Choose the sentence that uses a semicolon correctly:
A. Sarcasm has its upside; because it teaches careful word choice.
B. Sarcasm has its upside; It teaches careful word choice.
C. Sarcasm has its upside; it teaches careful word choice.
D. Sarcasm has its upside, it; teaches careful word choice. Right Ans - C
Choose the proper subject/verb agreement for this sentence:
A huge credit card balance and a small paycheck _________ people out.
A. stress
B. stresses Right Ans - A
Which sentence DOES NOT include a dangling or misplaced modifier?
A. Running across the street, the ice cream fell from the cone.
B. Working late into the night, the research paper was due at 8 a.m. the next
morning.
C. The girl who had been chosen sang a solo at the concert.
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