March 19 Quiz

Choose the sentence that does not belong in the following paragraph. 

(1) Ottawa offers visitors a variety of things to do. (2) Ottawa is in eastern Ontario. (3) There are so many parks for recreation. (4) In the Byward Market district, visitors can find an open-air market and many sidewalk cafes. (5) The museums and historical sites are interesting to visit. (6) A wide selection of activities make Ottawa attractive to tourists. 

• sentence 2

• sentence 3

• sentence 4

• sentence 5

Choose the sentence that is written correctly. 

• Sam performed more better than before.

• The storm was worser than Nancy expected.

• Luisa became angrier as the argument continued.

• Pedro thought this game was funner than the last one.

Which of the following is written correctly?

• Is the amusement park in Ontario!

• Horray! I won a free trip to the amusement park!

• Last March we planned a trip to the amusement park!!!

• Can you believe! that I won a free trip to the amusement park?

In which sentence of the following paragraph does the verb need to change to make the sentence correct?

(1) Darren went to the store and bought a loaf of bread. (2) On his way home, he runs into his best friend. (3) He forgot he had to take the bread home. (4) Instead, he played games with his friend until dinnertime. (5) When he finally got home, his mother was very annoyed with him. 

• sentence 1

• sentence 2

• sentence 3

• sentence 4

Choose the word that best completes the sentence. 

The high school team won the championship _______ the captain's injury. 

• despite

• besides

• because

• although

Choose the best opening sentence for the following paragraph. 

________________________________. In 1999, at least six billion people lived on earth, and predictions indicate that another billion will be born by 2020. Scientists estimate that the world's population will increase to nine billion by 2054, and ten billion by the end of the 21st century. Humans need to find a way to sustain a booming population and continue to provide everyone with the necessary resources.

• Population growth is an increasing concern.

• People predict the world's population growth.

• There are enough resources on earth for everyone.

• Scientists believe that too many people live on earth.

Choose the sentence that correctly shows possession.

• There's land here.

• Their land is here.

• There is land here.

• They're landing here.

 

Choose the sentence that is written correctly. 

• The mayor of Vancouver declared, The 2010 Winter Olympics will attract thousands of tourists.

• The mayor of Vancouver declared, "The 2010 Winter Olympics will attract thousands of tourists."

• The mayor of Vancouver declared that "the 2010 Winter Olympics," would attract thousands of tourists.

• The mayor of Vancouver, declared "that the 2010 Winter Olympics would attract thousands of tourists."

Choose the option that best combines all the information in the following sentences.

The work is featured in the gallery.
The artist's paintings are impressive.
Many people can view the paintings in the gallery.

• The artist's impressive paintings are featured in the gallery, where many people can view them.

• Although the artist's paintings are impressive, the work is featured in the gallery and many people can view them.

• Many people can view the paintings in the gallery because the work is featured, so the artist's paintings are impressive.

• The paintings are features in the gallery and the artist's paintings are impressive when many people can view them.

Which sentence does not belong in the paragraph?

(1) Extracurricular activities can be an important part of school life. (2) Joining clubs can help students make friends and develop their skills and interests. (3) Good sportsmanship can be developed on school teams. (4) Learning skills are usually emphasized in school courses. (5) Students who participate in extracurricular activities enjoy many benefits. 

• sentence 2

• sentence 3

• sentence 4

• sentence 5