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Question 1

An essay about urban planning states: "The new transit system will be beneficial to commuters, who will benefit from reduced travel times and improved reliability." Which revision best eliminates the redundancy in this sentence?

A."The new transit system will be beneficial to commuters, providing improved reliability and reduced travel times."B."The new transit system will benefit commuters through reduced travel times and improved reliability."C."The new transit system will benefit commuters and also be beneficial in other ways too."D."The new transit system's benefits will be beneficial to commuters."

Question 2

Consider the sentence: "The committee have reached its decision after three hours of deliberation." Which correction is needed?

A.Change "have" to "has" — collective nouns take singular verbs in American English.B.No change needed — "committee" is a plural noun because it refers to multiple people.C.Change "its" to "their" — a group of people is referred to with "their."D.Change both "have" to "has" and "its" to "their."

Question 3

Choose the correct version of the underlined pronoun in this sentence: "The professor gave detailed feedback to both Maya and I/me after our presentations."

A."I" — because the sentence mentions another person first (Maya), a subject pronoun is required.B."me" — because the pronoun is the object of the preposition "to."C."I" — because a compound object sounds more formal with a subject pronoun.D."me" — because "me" is always used when another person is mentioned first.

Question 4

A writer describing a mountain hike writes: "We ascended upward along the trail as the sun descended downward behind the peaks." Which revision eliminates the redundancy?

A."We ascended upward along the trail as the sun set behind the peaks."B."We climbed along the trail as the sun descended downward behind the peaks."C."We climbed along the trail as the sun set behind the peaks."D."We ascended upward along the trail as the sun set behind the peaks."

Question 5

A writer drafting an essay about the science of sleep writes: "Sleep deprivation impairs cognitive function. Additionally, chronic sleep loss is linked to increased risk of heart disease, diabetes, and obesity. Furthermore, teenagers need 8–10 hours per night for healthy development." The underlined word "Furthermore" is being reconsidered. Which transition word would most logically fit between these specific sentences?

A.Furthermore (no change)B.However,C.In particular,D.As a result,

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Question 6

A formal academic essay contains this sentence: "The results of our study are gonna show that the hypothesis was totally wrong." Which revision corrects the register to match formal academic writing?

A."The results of our study will show that the hypothesis was totally wrong."B."Our findings demonstrate that the hypothesis was incorrect."C."The results of our study are going to show that the hypothesis was totally incorrect."D."The results of our study gonna show the hypothesis was wrong."

Question 7

Consider the sentence: "The scientist was very excited and very happy about the very surprising results of the experiment." Which revision best improves the sentence's style and concision?

A.Keep the sentence as written.B."The scientist was thrilled by the experiment's surprising results."C."The scientist was extremely excited and extremely happy about the extremely surprising results of the experiment."D."The scientist was excited, happy, and surprised about the results."

Question 8

Consider the sentence: "The dog wagged its tail, it seemed happy to see us." What punctuation error does this sentence contain?

A.No error — the comma correctly joins two related thoughts.B.A comma splice — two independent clauses are joined by only a comma, which is insufficient.C.A sentence fragment — the second clause is missing a subject.D.A run-on sentence — too many words have been combined without any punctuation.

Question 9

Consider this paragraph from an essay about urban gardening: "Community gardens reduce food insecurity in low-income neighborhoods. They also provide green space that lowers stress. [Sentence 3] Moreover, volunteers report a strong sense of belonging and purpose." The writer wants to add a sentence in the [Sentence 3] position that smoothly connects the ideas about green space and community belonging. Which choice best achieves this?

A."Growing tomatoes and peppers is a popular choice for first-time gardeners."B."Beyond their physical benefits, these shared spaces foster human connection."C."The first community garden in the United States opened in Detroit in 1894."D."However, community gardens require significant funding and volunteer coordination."

Question 10

A writer is concluding an essay arguing that public libraries are essential community institutions. The current final sentence reads: "Libraries offer free internet access, books, and community programs." Which revision would make the conclusion more effective by reinforcing the essay's argument?

A.Keep the sentence as is.B."In short, to lose a library is to lose a gathering place, an equalizer, and a lifeline — institutions that no community can afford to sacrifice."C."Libraries were first established in ancient Egypt and have existed in many forms throughout history."D."Some people prefer using the internet from home instead of visiting a library."

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Question 11

Consider the sentence: "Neither the managers nor the assistant were prepared for the announcement." Is the bolded verb correct?

A.Yes — "were" is correct because the subject includes multiple people.B.No — it should be "was" because with "neither...nor" the verb agrees with the nearer subject.C.No — it should be "was" because "neither" always takes a singular verb regardless of the "nor" clause.D.Yes — "were" is correct because two separate subjects always require a plural verb.

Question 12

A student is drafting an essay about the history of lighthouses. The introduction reads: "For centuries, lighthouse keepers lived isolated lives tending their lights. The lighthouse at Cape Hatteras stands 198 feet tall. Their dedication saved countless sailors from shipwreck." The writer wants to improve the focus of the introduction. Which revision best addresses this goal?

A.Keep the introduction as written.B.Delete the sentence "The lighthouse at Cape Hatteras stands 198 feet tall."C.Move the sentence about Cape Hatteras to the conclusion.D.Add a sentence explaining why lighthouses are built tall.

Question 13

A sentence reads: "Running through the park, my phone fell out of my pocket. " What is the grammatical problem with the bolded clause?

A.There is no problem; the sentence is grammatically correct.B.It creates a dangling modifier — "running" should modify the person, but the subject of the main clause is "my phone."C.The verb tense is incorrect — "fell" should be "had fallen" to show past perfect.D."My phone" should be replaced with "the phone" to avoid possessive confusion.

Question 14

Consider this sentence from a short story: "Maria carefully, methodically, and with great precision arranged the flowers." Which revision best improves style by eliminating redundancy while preserving meaning?

A."Maria carefully and methodically arranged the flowers with great precision."B."Maria carefully arranged the flowers."C."Maria methodically arranged the flowers."D."Maria arranged the flowers in a careful, methodical, and precise way."

Question 15

A student's essay on climate change contains this passage: "Polar ice caps are melting at an accelerating rate. Sea levels have risen approximately 8 inches since 1880. Scientists warn that current emissions trajectories could result in 2–3 feet of additional rise by 2100. Many people enjoy going to the beach." The writer wants to revise the passage for unity. What is the best course of action?

A.Keep the passage as written; the final sentence provides an emotional connection for readers.B.Delete the sentence "Many people enjoy going to the beach."C.Replace "Many people enjoy going to the beach" with "Beach tourism generates billions of dollars annually."D.Move the sentence about beach enjoyment to the introduction.

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