EVERGREEN DIAGNOSTIC TEST
Choose the A, B, C, or D answer that makes the sentence have correct grammar.
Questions 1-5 are for Consistency and Parallelism:
1. When Bob __________ for the snake with the paddle, he __________ the canoe over in the water.
A. reach, flipped
B. reached, flip
C. reached, flipped
D. reach, flip
2. __________ a new bridge is actually cheaper than __________ the old one.
A. Building, repairing
B. Building, to repair
C. To build, repairing
D. Build, repair
3. If __________ wants to finish mowing the lawn before dark, __________ must get help.
A. you, they
B. Sandra, she
C. one, you
D. someone, they
4. A new computer __________ has found __________ way onto the shelves of electronics stores.
A. games, their
B. game, her
C. game, its
D. game, his
5. Steven would rather __________ inventory than __________ on the sales floor.
A. take, working
B. taking, work
C. take, work
D. taking, working
Questions 6-10 are for Sentence Variety:
6. A. Reluctantly, President Jefferson admitted his error.
B. Under the canopy our company set up its booth.
C. Cautiously she entered the warehouse.
7. A. During the concert Mark disappeared without saying good-bye.
B. From the park bench, the younger mother sat and watched the children.
C. Amazed at her good luck Joan cashed the check.
8. A. Before going to class Bill and Susan reviewed their notes one final time.
B. Driving along the waterfront she saw many elegant homes.
C. Saving $30, he repaired the lawn mower himself.
9. A. Coloring with her crayons, Amy's daughter was quite well-behaved throughout her mother's history final.
B. We synchronized our watches, and left.
C. Faced with constant shortages of oil the nation looked for alternative fuels.
10. A. Joyce, my roommate for four years in college, left for Jamaica after graduation.
B. Jacob the director of the camp program took the boys fishing after breakfast.
C. Applicants, who cheat on this test, will have trouble with the interview.
Questions 11-15 are for Language Awareness (choose the sentence that is concise, clear, with minimum slang, and with details used correctly):
11. A. Because she tends to be late, I usually walk to class alone.
B. Due to the fact that she is often late, I usually walk to class by myself.
C. Because she tends to be late, I usually, without anyone else, walk to class by myself.
12. A. All over the desk were a couple of sheets of paper.
B. Unopened letters and computer printouts completely covered the desk.
C. Papers and things were on the desk.
13. A. We drove a vehicle down the canyon road and heard a noise under the car.
B. We went down the road as something sounded like rocks under the car.
C. We drove cautiously down the canyon road, gravel spattering against the underside of the car.
14. A. The director asked the board members to consider giving extra money to the staff at the end of the year.
B. The director asked the board members to give each staff member a $50 bonus at the end of the year.
C. The director asked the board members to consider giving something extra to the staff at the end of the year.
15. A. Toni and Frank are a perfect couple: he thinks he is God's gift to women and she has her nose in the air.
B. Toni and Frank are a perfect couple: he is self-centered and she is a snob.
C. Toni and Frank are a perfect couple: he is self-centered and she thinks she is the greatest.
Questions 16-20 are for finding Correct Subjects and Verbs:
16. Marie watered and weeded the plants in her garden.
A. Marie, watered
B. Marie, plants, watered, weeded
C. Marie, watered, weeded
D. Marie, watered and weeded
17. Everyone was very impressed with Ted's skill in mathematics.
A. Everyone, impressed
B. Everyone, was impressed
C. Everyone, was very impressed
D. Everyone, very impressed
18. The river water contains alkaline substances.
A. water, contains
B. river, substances
C. river water, alkaline
D. river water, contains
19. Juan and Tanya should have met Roslyn at the gym.
A. Juan, should have
B. Juan and Tanya, should met
C. Juan, Tanya, should have met
D. Juan and Tanya, should have met
20. She did not hear the answer to the question.
A. she, did not hear
B. she, did hear
C. she, did answer
D. she, did not answer
Questions 21-27 are for finding and using Correct Conjunctions and Punctuation:
21. A. She lived in Virginia for ten years, and then moved to Texas.
B. She lived in Virginia for ten years and, then she moved to Texas.
C. She lived in Virginia for ten years, and then she moved to Texas.
D. She lived in Virginia for ten years and, then she moved to Texas.
22. A. When the bridge was opened, traffic stopped on both sides of the highway.
B. When the bridge was opened traffic stopped on both sides of the highway.
C. Traffic stopped on both sides of the highway, when the bridge was opened.
23. A. Elena worked in the garage while Arthur worked in the garden.
B. Elena worked in the garage, while Arthur worked in the garden.
C. Elena worked in the garage while, Arthur worked in the garden.
24. A. The supermarket is open all night, however, it has few customers after 11 PM.
B. The supermarket is open all night; however, it has few customers after 11 PM.
C. The supermarket is open all night; however it has few customers after 11 PM.
D. The supermarket is open all night, however; it has few customers after 11 PM.
25. A. After the writer turned on the computer he inserted the word processing disk.
B. The writer inserted the word processing disk, after he turned on the computer.
C. After the writer turned on the computer, he inserted the word processing disk.
D. The writer inserted the word processing disk after, he turned on the computer.
26. A. Mr. Lecque celebrated his seventy-seventh birthday with a square dance, all who attended had a wonderful time.
B. Mr. Lecque celebrated his seventy- seventh birthday with a square dance all who attended had a wonderful time.
C. Mr. Lecque celebrated his seventy- seventh birthday with a square dance; all who attended had a wonderful time.
D. Mr. Lecque celebrated his seventy- seventh birthday with a square dance; and all who attended had a wonderful time.
27. A. Ms. Forsythe's employer installed a telephone in her car so he could always reach her; but, she rarely answers the ring.
B. Ms. Forsythe's employer installed a telephone in her car so he could always reach her, however she rarely answers the ring.
C. Ms. Forsythe's employer installed a telephone in her car so he could always reach her, but she rarely answers the ring.
D. Ms. Forsythe's employer installed a telephone in her car so he could always reach her; but she rarely answers the ring.
Questions 28-30 are for finding the Correct Sentences:
28. A. Backing the boat trailer into the garage was not very easy.
B. She backing the boat trailer into the garage.
C. Backing the boat trailer into the garage not very easy.
D. She back the boat trailer into the garage.
29. A. If the sheet sale ends on Thursday.
B. The sheet sale ends on Thursday.
C. The sheet sale ending on Thursday.
D. When the sheet sale ends on Thursday.
30. A. Patiently waiting in line, hoping to buy tickets for the movie musical Cats.
B. They patiently waiting in line, hoping to buy tickets for the movie musical Cats.
C. They patiently waited in line, hoping to buy tickets for the movie musical Cats.
D. They patiently in line, hoping to buy tickets for the movie musical Cats.
Questions 31-45 are for finding and using Correct Verbs:
31. One of the bottles __________ on the top shelf.
A. is
B. are
C. ain’t
D. weren’t
32. Right now, each of my cousins __________ a compact car.
A. owns
B. own
C. owned
33. Right now, the suitcase and other luggage __________ to be put away.
A. needs
B. need
C. needed
34. Right now, neither of the baby chicks __________ too far from the mother.
A. strays
B. stray
C. strayed
35. Right now, neither the passenger nor the captain __________ to be having any fun.
A. appears
B. appear
C. appeared
36. Yesterday, T. J. __________ that he would be offered the job.
A. knowed
B. know
C. knew
D. knows
37. Last Saturday, neither woman __________ her own ear plugs to the swimming pool.
A. brought
B. bought
C. bring
D. brings
38. On the last episode of Survivor 2009, the disappointed losing contestant __________ reluctantly to his feet.
A. rise
B. rose
C. rising
D. rises
39. Last semester, Michelle __________ several cartons of old books to her classroom.
A. take
B. taken
C. took
D. taking
40. In the last scene of the movie, they showed the withered leaves that __________ down the deserted, empty streets.
A. blew
B. blowed
C. blow
D. blue
41. Marie __________ to go to soccer camp.
A. has agreed
B. have agreed
C. has agree
D. agree
42. She __________ never __________ in public before.
A. have, sung
B. has, sang
C. has, sung
D. have, sang
43. Mr. Roberts __________ biology at the same university for twenty-five years.
A. have taught
B. has taught
C. has teach
D. has teaches
44. Peter and Mike ________ already ________ for the hardware store before I called them.
A. has, left
B. has, leaved
C. had, left
D. have, left
45. The bronze trophies __________ to the finalists.
A. was awarded
B. were awarded
C. were award
D. was awards
Questions 46-50 are for finding and using Correct Nouns:
46. One of the __________ from Fairview College attended the workshop.
A. women
B. womens
C. woman
D. womans
47. Both __________ waited anxiously at the bus station.
A. fathers-in-law
B. father-ins-law
C. father-in-laws
D. fathers-in-laws
48. The dust on these __________ makes me sneeze.
A. shelf
B. shelves
C. shelfs
D. shelve
49. Several strange __________ occurred that night.
A. phenomena
B. phenomenons
C. phenomenas
D. phenomenon
50. Their marriage has survived several __________ .
A. crisis
B. crisises
C. crises
D. criseses
Questions 50-55 are for finding and using Correct Pronouns:
51. Carolyn and __________ rode their bicycles to work.
A. him
B. he
C. her
D. it
52. Everyone brought __________ lunch to the company picnic.
A. their
B. our
C. his or her
D. he or she
53. None of the four men found __________ missing violin.
A. their
B. its
C. his
D. her
54. Notification will be sent to Sandra or to __________ .
A. I
B. me
C. myself
D. mine
Questions 55-60 are for finding and using Correct Prepositions:
55. The committee made __________ choice to fill the vacant job.
A. its
B. their
C. it's
D. his
56. According __________ the preface, the author of this book was an eyewitness to the “New Madrid” earthquakes during 1812 and 1813.
A. by
B. to
C. with
D. in
57. When it comes to highway tolls, I differ __________ Senator Freiling.
A. with
B. from
C. on
D. by
58. The more Gerald worries __________ the work he has left to do, the less able he is to finish on time.
A. on
B. after
C. about
D. in
59. Victoria was so fond __________ the film that she purchased the videotape.
A. after
B. of
C. on
D. with
60. The Outdoor Channel specializes __________ shows for campers and hunters.
A. on
B. in
C. for
D. by
Questions 61-65 are for finding and using Correct Adjectives and Adverbs:
61. A. Randy says the Star Wars movies are the bestest films he has ever seen.
B. Randy says the Star Wars movies are more better than any film he has ever seen.
C. Randy says the Star Wars movies are the best films he has ever seen.
D. Randy says the Star Wars movies is the best films he has ever seen.
62. A. We were really glad that there were fewer scratches on the hood this time.
B. We were real glad that there were less scratches on the hood this time.
C. We were real glad that there were fewer scratches on the hood this time.
63. A. Both pears smell sweet, but this is the sweetest of the two.
B. Both pears smell sweetly, but this is the sweeter of the two.
C. Both pears smell sweet, but this is the sweeter of the two.
64. A. Tyler ran quickly down the dim lit street.
B. Tyler ran quickly down the dimly lit street.
C. Tyler ran quick down the dimly lit street.
65. A. She may not sing good, but she sings more better than he.
B. She may not sing well, but she sings better than he.
C. She may not sing good, but she sings better than he.
Questions 66-70 are for finding and using Correct Apostrophes:
66. A. The photographers' prints' arrived today.
B. The photographers prints' arrived today.
C. The photographer's prints arrived today.
67. A. Its unusual for a mammal to abandon it's young.
B. It's unusual for a mammal to abandon its young.
C. It's unusual for a mammal to abandon it's young.
68. A. This must be Charles' van, but whose riding the motorcycle?
B. This must be Charle's van, but who's riding the motorcycle?
C. This must be Charles' van, but who's riding the motorcycle?
69. A. During the summer of '90, my friend's spent a week at my aunt's house in Alaska.
B. During the summer of '90, my friends' spent a week at my aunts house in Alaska.
C. During the summer of '90, my friends spent a week at my aunt's house in Alaska.
70. A. Your'e careless about crossing your T's and dotting your Is.
B. You're careless about crossing your T's and dotting your Is.
C. You're careless about crossing your T's and dotting your I's.
D. You're careless about crossing your Ts and dotting your Is.
Questions 71-75 are for finding and using Correct Commas:
71. A. Theo, who is my best friend visited his cousin who lived in Newark, New Jersey on June 12, 1990.
B. Theo, who is my best friend, visited his cousin who lived in Newark, New Jersey on June 12, 1990.
C. Theo, who is my best friend, visited his cousin who lived in Newark, New Jersey, on June 12, 1990.
72. A. Sorry, Janice but my computer a real lemon, is down again.
B. Sorry, Janice, but my computer, a real lemon is down again.
C. Sorry, Janice, but my computer, a real lemon, is down again.
73. A. Janice and James brought a toaster, blender, and tape recorder with them to the cottage.
B. Janice and James brought a toaster blender and tape recorder with them to the cottage.
C. Janice, and James brought a toaster, blender, and tape recorder with them to the cottage.
74. A. She was believe it or not the only person elected to serve on the committee for more than two years.
B. She was believe it or not, the only person elected to serve on the committee for more than two years.
C. She was, believe it or not, the only person elected to serve on the committee for more than two years.
75. A. On June 4, 1993, my husband will retire from the U.S. Navy.
B. On June 4, 1993 my husband will retire from the U.S. Navy.
C. On June 4 1993, my husband will retire from the U.S. Navy.
Questions 76-80 are for finding and using Correct Punctuation and Capitalization:
76. A. The Caribbean Club invited Professor Miranda, author of the book A History of the caribbean, as guest speaker at its Spring Meeting.
B. The Caribbean Club invited Professor Miranda, author of the book A History of the Caribbean, as guest speaker at its spring meeting.
C. The Caribbean Club invited professor Miranda, author of the book A History of the caribbean, as guest speaker at its Spring Meeting.
77. A. No my brother doesnt work in the mens department at Macy's in New york city.
B. No my brother doesn't work in the mens department at macy's in New York City.
C. No, my brother doesn't work in the men's department at Macy's in New York City.
78. A. My husband asked, “Aren't all the books on this shelf for the Ben Franklin Library book sale?”
B. My husband asked, “Aren't all the books on this shelf for the Ben Franklin Library book sale”?
C. My husband asked “Aren't all the books on this shelf for the Ben franklin library book sale?”
79. A. The President of Harper Pontiac Corporation decided to move his office to Washington, d.c. after Labor day.
B. The president of Harper Pontiac Corporation decided to move his office to Washington, D.C., after Labor day.
C. The president of Harper Pontiac Corporation decided to move his office to Washington, D.C., after Labor Day.
80. A. When Randolph begins College next Fall, he will study at Louisiana State university and work at the superdome in New orleans, Louisiana.
B. When Randolph begins college next fall, he will study at Louisiana State University and work at the Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana.
C. When Randolph begins college next Fall, he will study at Louisiana state university and work at the Superdome in New orleans, Louisiana.
Questions 81-90 are for finding and using Correct Spelling:
81. A. thinest, yawn, fatter
B. prefer, compel, commit
C. gosip, omit, condem
82. A. arguement, awful, truely
B. courageous, simply, babyies
C. manageable, noticeable, homeless
83. A. cherries, apples, largest
B. marryed, daily, enjoyable
C. donkeys, salarys, cameras
84. A. echoes, radios, babies
B. foreign, wierd, height
C. neice, achieve, vein
85. A. calendar, career, exagerate
B. interest, describe, finaly
C. government, illegal, eighth
86. Congratulations! You have won __________ Add-on Computer for __________ office.
A. a, your
B. an, you're
C. an, your
87. He should __________ whether you will __________ or reject his proposal __________ tomorrow.
A. know, except, buy
B. know, accept, by
C. no, accept, by
88. ``Surely, you __________ that I will vote for __________ __________ taxes!'' exclaimed the candidate.
A. no, know, new
B. know, no, new
C. now, no, knew
89. __________ were not __________ enough seats for the crowd when we __________ the stadium at 3 o'clock.
A. There, quiet, past
B. There, quite, passed
C. Their, quit, past
90. Freda __________ to __________ her vitamins from __________ pharmacy.
A. used, by, you're
B. use, buy, your
C. used, buy, your
THE END
Revised 25 May 2010