GB4 U5 Practice Test

I have two sisters and a brother. The sister ___ is more independent than my other two siblings.

• A. whom is younger than I

• B. who is younger than I am

• both A and B are correct

Some traits ___ are also traits seen in only children.

• A. that youngest children have

• B. youngest children have

• both A and B are correct

It is not nearly as common for youngest and middle children to hold a high office as it is for firstborns.

• CORRECT

• INCORRECT

Younger children can be almost as their older siblings.

• CORRECT

• INCORRECT

There is not as many research done on only children as on large families.

• CORRECT

• INCORRECT

Complete the sentences with the words in parentheses. Add prepositions when necessary.

Firstborn children tend to exhibit a sense of responsibility for others. ___, (contrast) youngest children are likely to be more dependent.

Complete the sentences with the words in parentheses. Add prepositions when necessary.

___ (unlike) single children, twins often get a great deal of attention because they are so unique.

Complete the sentences with the words in parentheses. Add prepositions when necessary.

There are many ___ (difference) firstborn children and last born children.

Combine the sentences into one sentence. Use the second sentence as a relative clause.

Children may exhibit the same behavior as firstborns. These children have no brothers or sisters.

Children _________________.

Answer explanation

Children who have no brothers and sisters may exhibit the same behavior as firstborns.

OR

Children that have no brothers and sisters may exhibit the same behavior as firstborns.

Combine the sentences into one sentence. Use the second sentence as a relative clause.

Much research on birth order focussed mainly on firstborn children. It was conducted in the 1800s.

Much research on birth order _________________.

Answer explanation

Much research on birth order conducted in the 1800s focussed mainly on firstborn children.

OR

Much research on birth order that was conducted in the 1800s focussed mainly on firstborn children.