My Uncle Frederick is a/an __________ creature

Choose the word or words that best complete the sentence.

My Uncle Frederick is a/an __ creature; he stays up almost all night and then sleeps late into the day.

(Points : 2)

indeterminate

cryptic

nocturnal

forbearing

7. Choose the word or words that best complete the sentence.

UInstead of the loud and __ music they had expected, the family found the concert to be calm and __.

(Points : 2)

transitory…moot

fallible…loquacious

vociferous…apocalyptic

cacophonous...euphonious

8. Choose the word or words that best complete the sentence.

Both __ and __, the chairperson of the prosperous corporation gave away the majority of his profit to people less fortunate.

(Points : 2)

sedate...bureaucratic

imperious...vehement

affluent...altruistic

unfounded...translucent

9. Choose the word or words that best complete the sentence.

The new leader lost many of his followers because he was so __ that he was unwilling to listen to and consider the ideas of those around him.

(Points : 2)

obdurate

palpable

supine

traumatic

10. Choose the word or words that best complete the sentence.

All along, we assumed you did this job because you loved it and the community, so it has been a disappointment to discover that you had only __ interests.

(Points : 2)

mercenary

disconsolate

abstemious

enervating

11. Each of the sentences provided may contain a grammar or usage error. Read each sentence, and then identify its error, if there is one, by choosing the appropriate letter. If there is no error in the sentence, choose no error.

When you completed your homework so diligent, I knew that you had changed your attitude about accomplishing your academic goals.

(Points : 2)

completed your homework so diligent

I knew

had changed your attitude

accomplishing your academic goals

no error

12. Each of the sentences provided may contain a grammar or usage error. Read each sentence, and then identify its error, if there is one, by choosing the appropriate letter. If there is no error in the sentence, choose no error.

The texture and the delicacy of the soufflé makes it one of the most delightful treats in French cuisine.

(Points : 2)

The texture and the

of the soufflé

makes it

treats in French

no error

13. Each of the sentences provided may contain a grammar or usage error. Read each sentence, and then identify its error, if there is one, by choosing the appropriate letter. If there is no error in the sentence, choose no error.

Today Isaac and Evelyn returns from their trip to their grandparents, and their parents are looking forward to seeing them.

(Points : 2)

Today Isaac and Evelyn

returns from their trip

grandparents, and

are looking forward

no error

14. Each of the sentences provided may contain a grammar or usage error. Read each sentence, and then identify its error, if there is one, by choosing the appropriate letter. If there is no error in the sentence, choose no error.

Helen Mirren who is a famous British actress, is also well known in the United States for her performances in film and on stage.

(Points : 2)

Mirren who

actress, is

well known in the United States

performances in film

no error

15. Each of the sentences provided may contain a grammar or usage error. Read each sentence, and then identify its error, if there is one, by choosing the appropriate letter. If there is no error in the sentence, choose no error.

Three weeks ago we contact you about getting a permit for our carnival, but we have not heard back from you.

(Points : 2)

we contact you

getting a permit for

carnival, but

have not heard

no error

16. Read each sentence and decide whether the underlined portion contains a mistake. If so, identify the best way to correct or improve the sentence by choosing the appropriate suggestion from answer choices. If the underlined portion requires no correction or improvement, choose No improvement or correction is required.

Decreases in membership at the club are affecting the ability of the club to maintain its staff.

(Points : 2)

Decreasing in membership at the club is affecting

Affecting the decrease in members are

The decrease in members at the club were affecting

The decrease in members from the clubs are affecting

No improvement or correction is required.