Title III, EAP 0460
PRACTICE Exit Exam
Directions: Choose the option that best completes the sentence(s).
1. I _____________ reading ever since I ____________ six years old.
have disliked / was
disliked / have been
am disliking / was
2.
A: ______________ out with your boyfriend tonight?
B: Yes. We're going to eat at Michael's on East.
A: Is it any good?
B: I don't know. I _______________ you next week.
Are you going / 'm going to tell
Will you go / 'll tell
Are you going / 'll tell
3. Tom _____________ his homework when the lights _____________ out.
is doing / went
was doing / went
did / were going
4.
A: What is that object in the sky?
B: It ________________ a kite.
A: But there is no wind at all. It _______________ a kite.
should have been / may be
may be / can't have been
might be / can't be
5.
A: Can you give me ___________ about registering for classes?
B: I don't know _____________ about registration. Why don't you talk to Educational Records?
some information / much details
a little information / many details
a lot of information / some details
6. The children are____about Christmas. The thought of getting all those presents is ___.
excited/ exciting
excited/excited
exciting/ exciting
7. I saw ___ acrobat walking on a tightrope. Then ____ acrobat fell to the ground.
the/ a
the / the
an / the
Directions: Choose the sentence that has no errors.
8.
Running up the hill, the grass tickled our bare feet, laughing.
As we ran, laughing, up the grassy hill, the grass tickled our feet.
Laughing, the grass tickled our bare feet as we ran up the hill.
9.
When she walked beside her father down the aisle, the bride looked elegant in her wedding gown made of ivory satin.
Made of ivory satin, the bride looked elegant in her wedding gown when she walked down the aisle beside her father.
The bride's elegant wedding gown was made of ivory satin when she walked down the aisle beside her father.
10.
Many traditions of the Old West have disappeared, including long cattle drives from the range to a cow-market town; furthermore, nowadays cattlemen often use a jeep or airplane to tend their herds.
Many traditions of the Old West have disappeared, including log cattle drives from the range to a cow-market town; nowadays, cattlemen often use a jeep or airplane to tend their herds.
Many traditions of the Old West have disappeared, including log cattle drives from the range to a cow-market town; nevertheless, nowadays cattlemen often use a jeep or airplane to tend their herds.
11.
Carl admitted that he had sneaked into the concert without a ticket, but the usher threw him out.
Carl admitted that he had sneaked into the concert without a ticket, so the usher threw him out.
Carl admitted that he had sneaked into the concert without a ticket, for the usher threw him out.
12.
Either he agrees to testify, or he goes to jail.
Either he agrees to testify or is going to jail.
Either he agrees to testify or jail.
13.
Watkins was a perfect butler, but he was not good at being a murderer.
Watkins was a perfect butler, but he was not a clever murderer.
Watkins was a perfect butler, but he was not any good at murderer.
14.
Because Sleepy Sam, ridden by jockey Rick Morella, had been pushed into the fence, there was an official inquiry about the results of the race.
Because Sleepy Sam ridden by jockey Rick Morella, had been pushed into the fence, there was an official inquiry about the results of the race.
Because Sleepy Sam, ridden by jockey Rick Morella had been pushed into the fence, there was an official inquiry about the results of the race.
15.
Mrs. Danvers leaned out the window of the burning tower, and shrieked with laughter as the great mansion began to crumble in flames.
Mrs. Danvers leaned out the window of the burning tower and she shrieked with laughter as the great mansion began to crumble in flames.
Mrs. Danvers leaned out the window of the burning tower and shrieked with laughter as the great mansion began to crumble in flames.
16.
According to Greek mythology, Prometheus stole fire from heaven, brought it to earth. And taught man how to use this gift.
According to Greek mythology, Prometheus stole fire from heaven, he brought it to earth. And taught man how to use this gift.
According to Greek mythology, Prometheus stole fire from heaven, brought it to earth, and taught man how to use this gift.
17.
Tie your shoes, those dangling laces will make you trip on the way down the stairs, and you'll break a leg-or maybe your neck!
Tie your shoes. Those dangling laces will make you trip on the way down the stairs, and you'll break a leg-or maybe your neck!
Tie your shoes, those dangling laces will make you trip on the way down the stairs and you'll break a leg-or maybe your neck!
18.
As the snow was falling softly, we walk along in the moonlight, holding hands but saying nothing.
As the snow falls softly, we walk along in the moonlight, holding hands but saying nothing.
As the snow has fell softly, we walk along in the moonlight, holding hands but saying nothing.
19.
When we saw the black clouds, we knew that we couldn't sail to Gull Island because making the trip in our small boat would be too dangerous.
When we saw the black clouds, we knew that we couldn't sail to Gull Island because making the trip in our small boat might could be too dangerous.
When we saw the black clouds, we knew that we couldn't sail to Gull Island because making the trip in our small boat would of been too dangerous.
20.
I will let you borrow my camera to take pictures at the beach, but please make sure you didn't get any sand in it!
I will let you borrow my camera to take pictures at the beach, but please make sure you wouldn't get any sand in it!
I will let you borrow my camera to take pictures at the beach, but please make sure you don't get any sand in it!
21.
Make sure you lock the lid of the garbage can tightly; the raccoons have maked a mess in our trash area the past few nights.
Make sure you have locked the lid of the garbage can tightly; the raccoons have maked a mess in our trash area the past few nights.
Make sure you lock the lid of the garbage can tightly; the raccoons have been making a mess in our trash area the past few nights.
22.
A few of the wild ducks has been injured, but all of them are able to fly, so no one is worried about them.
A few of the wild ducks have been injured, but all of them are able to fly, so no one is worried about them.
A few of the wild ducks has been injured, but all of them is able to fly, so no one is worried about them.
23.
Ludwig, along with his acting coach, is having a public relations reception today, and any reporter who wishes to attend is welcome.
Ludwig, along with his acting coach, are having a public relations reception today, and any reporter who wishes to attend is welcome.
Ludwig, along with his acting coach, is having a public relations reception today, and any reporter who wishes to attend are welcome.
24.
The Boy Scouts of Troop 122 are planning to hike to Eagle Rock this weekend, and their leaders are going to have a big job keeping up with all of those strong young teenagers because both leaders seems a little out of shape.
The Boy Scouts of Troop 122 is planning to hike to Eagle Rock this weekend, and their leaders are going to have a big job keeping up with all of those strong young teenagers because both leaders seems a little out of shape.
The Boy Scouts of Troop 122 are planning to hike to Eagle Rock this weekend, and their leaders are going to have a big job keeping up with all of those strong young teenagers because both leaders seem a little out of shape.
25.
Every student wanted a chance to revise their essay, but the instructor graded the first drafts.
Every student wanted a chance to revise one's essay, but the instructor graded the first drafts.
Every student wanted a chance to revise his or her essay, but the instructor graded the first drafts.
26.
When Parker left the interview, you knew he didn't have a chance to get the job because his clothes were dirty and he had flipped cigarette ashes on the recruiter's shoes.
When Parker left the interview, he knew he didn't have a chance to get the job because his clothes were dirty and he had flipped cigarette ashes on the recruiter's shoes.
When Parker left the interview, you knew one didn't have a chance to get the job because his clothes were dirty and he had flipped cigarette ashes on the recruiter's shoes.
27.
A person who is very tired and also under the influence of alcohol can't always feel the negative effects, but his risk as a driver has increased because of your chances of having an accident rise along with the body's fatigue and alcohol level.
A person whom is very tired and also under the influence of alcohol can't always feel the negative effects, but his risk as a driver has increased because of your chances of having an accident rise along with the body's fatigue and alcohol level.
A person who is very tired and also under the influence of alcohol can't always feel the negative effects, but his risk as a driver has increased because of his chances of having an accident rise along with the body's fatigue and alcohol level.
28.
a. A good hospitalization plan is important in an employee benefits package because of how expensive it can be.
b. A good hospitalization plan is important in an employee benefits package because of how expensive the benefits package can be.
c. A good hospitalization plan is important in an employee benefits package because of how expensive health care can be.
29.
Although she and me have been to California several times, we've never seen Hollywood.
Although her and me have been to California several times, we've never seen Hollywood.
Although she and I have been to California several times, we've never seen Hollywood.
30.
Our basketball team played well this season, but our football team played the best.
Our basketball team played well this season, but our football team played better.
Our basketball team played well this season, but our football team played more good.
31.
You have swum very fast in the semi-finals, so you have a good chance at first place.
You have swum very quick in the semi-finals, so you have a good chance at first place.
You have swum very fastly in the semi-finals, so you have a good chance at first place.
32.
Professor Jones, who is the advisor for the chemistry club, has just received an $80,000 grant for his continuing research in metal alloys.
Professor Jones who is the advisor for the chemistry club has just received an $80,000 grant for his continuing research in metal alloys.
Professor Jones who is the advisor for the chemistry club, has just received an $80,000 grant, for his continuing research in metal alloys.
33.
All the girl's lockers had been opened and they're contents scattered on the floor.
All the girls' lockers had been opened and there contents scattered on the floor.
All the girls' lockers had been opened and their contents scattered on the floor.
34.
Many people think a camel's hump is a storage place for water, however, it is actually a lump of stored fat which the camel uses when food is scarce.
Many people think, a camel's hump is a storage place for water, however, it is actually a lump of stored fat which the camel uses when food is scarce.
Many people think a camel's hump is a storage place for water; however, it is actually a lump of stored fat which the camel uses when food is scarce.
35.
Georgina went to the party, instead of studying for her test.
Georgina didn't go to the party; instead of, she studied for her test.
Instead of going to the party, Georgina studied for her test.
36. The first parts of the test ___ to see if students understand gerunds and articles.
a. designing
b. designed
c. is designing
d. are designed
37. A: What did Marla say when you asked her about her date?
B: She said ___.
a. it was none of my business.
b. "that it was none your business."
c. it was none of your business
38. Sally enjoys ____at that restaurant.
to eat
eating
eats
39. Please be quiet. I want ____ the speaker.
to hear
hearing
hear
40. After the exams _____, they ____ to the students.
have been graded/will be returned
graded/ returned
have being graded/are returning
