College Selection and Transition

Which of the following sentences uses the correct form of 'affect' or 'effect'?

• The new policy will effect the college's admission rates.

• The new policy will affect the college's admission rates.

• The new policy will have an affect on the college's admission rates.

• The new policy will have a effect on the college's admission rates.

Identify the sentence with correct subject-verb agreement.

• The list of colleges are on the desk.

• The list of colleges is on the desk.

• The list of college is on the desk.

• The lists of college is on the desk.

Choose the correct sentence structure for a formal college application essay.

• I think college is important, and I want to go.

• College is important, and I want to attend because it offers opportunities.

• College is cool, and I want to go there.

• I want to go to college because it's fun.

Which word best completes the sentence: 'The student's _______ to adapt to college life was commendable.'

• ability

• capability

• capacity

• aptitude

What is the main idea of the following passage? 'Transitioning to college can be challenging, but with the right mindset and resources, students can thrive.'

• College is easy for everyone.

• Transitioning to college is impossible.

• With support, students can succeed in college.

• College is not worth the effort.

Which of the following is a metaphor?

• The college campus was a jungle.

• The college campus was large.

• The college campus was crowded.

• The college campus was beautiful.

Select the sentence that uses parallel structure.

• She likes reading, writing, and to study.

• She likes to read, write, and study.

• She likes reading, writing, and studying.

• She likes to read, writing, and studying.

What is the tone of the following sentence? 'The transition to college life is an exciting journey filled with opportunities.'

• Pessimistic

• Neutral

• Optimistic

• Sarcastic

Which sentence uses the correct form of 'their', 'there', or 'they're'?

• Their going to college next year.

• There going to college next year.

• They're going to college next year.

• Their going to college next year.

Identify the sentence with the correct punctuation.

• The student's essay was well-written, however, it lacked depth.

• The student's essay was well-written; however, it lacked depth.

• The student's essay was well-written however it lacked depth.

• The student's essay was well-written, however it lacked depth.