EDCP 103 Final Exam
Section I: Multiple choice and fill-in-the-blank
Three passages out of the four in each question contain sentence fragments or run-on sentences. Choose the one correct sentence that is error-free.
1.
A) I am hoping for a job in human resources, I have been training in this field for two years.
B) I am hoping for a job in human resources; I have been training in this field for two years.
C) I am hoping for a job in human resources. Because I have been training in this field for two years.
D) I am hoping for a job in human resources I have been training in this field for two years.
2.
A) All of the hotel s rooms offer wireless internet service, which is free for our guests.
B) The hotel offers copying and faxing services. Only for hotel guests, though.
C) The swimming pool is open every evening. Be careful, there is no lifeguard.
D) When you check out, leave your key in the room. Or at the front desk.
3.
A) Parking spaces are limited often I must park far away and walk.
B) Before exercising, you should stretch and warm up to avoid any future injury.
C) The skydiver jumped from the plane, when she had fallen far enough she then released her parachute.
D) The rooms in the maternity section of the hospital have colored wallpaper, they are cheerful and pleasant.
4.
A) After Max finished high school. He had an easier time getting a job.
B) Many computer problems are difficult to figure out. Most definitely hard drive problems. Mostly due to the fact that the hard drive is difficult to see.
C) The street was beginning to show its wear, potholes dotted its rough surface. But also gave it character.
D) Janet inquired about my r sum ; she felt that the dates of my employment were confusing.
5.
A) The girls woke up screaming. Because someone entered the room.
B) The girls woke up screaming because someone entered the room.
C) The girls woke up screaming. When someone entered the room.
D) Someone entered the room the girls woke up screaming.
6.
A) Many students do not have a specific career goal. Though they have a general direction in mind.
B) I especially enjoy poetry by Walt Whitman, his poems are intense and revealing.
C) Before visiting Israel, Carolyn read several guidebooks, but in the end none were very helpful.
D) Take courses in a variety of disciplines you may discover new interests.
7. The executive committee __ __ its decisions through our newsletter. (publicizes, publicize)
8. The children or the babysitter ______ going to clean up that mess. (is, are)
9. Sprawled across the floor ____ numerous clues to who committed the crime. (was, were)
10. There ___ four areas of the park in which dogs are welcome. (is, are)
11. A cup of tea and a good TV show _______ me relax after a long day. (helps, help)
12. A full box of cookies ____ too tempting for the children to pass up. (was, were)
Questions 13-16
Choose the sentence that uses correct parallel structure.
13.
A) My favorite aerobic activities are running, skiing, and I also like kickboxing.
B) To run, to ski, and kickboxing are my favorite aerobic activities.
C) My favorite aerobic activities are running, skiing, and to go kickboxing.
D) Running, skiing, and kickboxing are my favorite aerobic activities.
14.
A) The tortoise and the hare stood at the starting line, took a deep breath, glanced at the official, and both hope he blows the whistle.
B) The tortoise and the hare stood at the starting line, took a deep breath, glanced at the official, and they both hoped he would blow the whistle.
C) The tortoise and the hare both stood at the starting line, took deep breaths, glanced at the official, and hoped he would blow the whistle.
D) The tortoise and the hare stood at the starting line, taking a deep breath, glancing at the official, and both hoped he blows the whistle.
15.
A) Getting calls from telemarketers, missing my morning bus, and receiving large bills are my biggest annoyances.
B) My biggest annoyances are to get calls from telemarketers, missing my morning bus, and to receive large bills.
C) Getting calls from telemarketers, having missed my morning bus, and to receive large bills are my biggest annoyances.
D) My biggest annoyances are getting calls from telemarketers, missing my morning bus, and receiving large bills is the worst.
16.
A) I asked the children to hang up their coats, place their mittens in the box, and taking their boots off.
B) I asked the children to hang up their coats, place their mittens in the box, and to take their boots off.
C) I informed the children that they needed to hang up their coats, placing their mittens in the box was very important, and that they should have taken their boots off.
D) I asked the children to hang up their coats, to place their mittens in the box, and to take their boots off.
17.
A) Juan is the smartest student in our class, Juliet said.
B) Juan is the smartest student in our class, Juliet said.
C) Juan is the smartest student in our class Juliet said.
D) Juan is the smartest student in our class, Juliet said.
18.
A) The father picked up his two daughters skate s.
B) The father picked up his two daughter s skates.
C) The father picked up his two daughters skates.
D) The father picked up his two daughters skates.
19.
A) Whenever, it rains heavily the basement floods.
B) Whenever it rains heavily, the basement floods.
C) Whenever, it rains heavily, the basement floods.
D) Whenever it rains heavily the basement, floods.
20.
A) I have studied for hours but I m still nervous about my history test.
B) I have studied for hours, but I m still nervous about my history test.
C) I have studied for hours but; I m still nervous about my history test.
D) I have studied for hours but, I m still nervous about my history test.
