Multiple Choice. Choose the best answer.

1. The results of the experiment, along with the conclusions drawn

by the researchers, _______ presented at the conference.

A. was
B. were
C. is
D. has been

2. Not only the professor but also his assistants _______ responsible
for grading the final exams.

A. is
B. are
C. was
D. has been

3. The number of students who _______ struggling with algebra this

year far exceeds previous records.

A. is
B. are
C. was
D. have been

4. The principal, together with the faculty and staff, _______

attending the seminar on inclusive education.

A. is
B. are
C. were
D. have been

5. Each of the research findings _______ significant implications for

the field of linguistics.

A. have
B. has
C. are
D. were
6. The use of multiple teaching strategies, as well as interactive
discussions, _______ essential in fostering student engagement.

A. is
B. are
C. were
D. have been

7. Either the teacher or the students _______ expected to present

their findings tomorrow.

A. is
B. are
C. was
D. has been

8. Neither the complexity of the assignments nor the difficulty of the

examinations _______ discouraging to the top-performing students.

A. was
B. were
C. are
D. have been

9. The collection of rare manuscripts and antique books _______

housed in a climate-controlled library.

A. is
B. are
C. were
D. have been

10. The committee, despite disagreements among its members,

_______ expected to reach a decision by the end of the week.

A. is
B. are
C. were
D. have been
11. The statistics on unemployment rates in rural areas _______
alarming.

A. is
B. are
C. was
D. has been

12. There _______ a variety of opinions on the newly proposed

curriculum changes.

A. is
B. are
C. was
D. has been

13. Not one of the applicants _______ qualified for the teaching
position based on the new standards.

A. were
B. are
C. was
D. have been

14. The proceeds from the charity auction _______ donated to a local
scholarship fund.

A. was
B. were
C. is
D. has been

15. Either the students or the instructor _______ responsible for

submitting the final report.

A. is
B. are
C. were
D. have been
16. The team _______ divided in their opinions about the new training
program.

A. is
B. are
C. was
D. has been

17. Several theories about language acquisition _______ proposed

over the years.

A. has
B. have
C. was
D. is

18. There _______ little hope that the policy will be changed in the
near future.

A. is
B. are
C. was
D. have been

19. Many a researcher _______ spent years studying the effects of

bilingual education.

A. has
B. have
C. were
D. are

20. The faculty, as well as the administrators, _______ planning to

revise the university’s curriculum.

A. is
B. are
C. was
D. have been

21. Which of the following is an example of a simple sentence?

A. Because she was tired, she went to bed early.
B. She finished grading the papers.
C. She graded the papers, and she prepared the lesson for tomorrow.
D. She wanted to sleep, but she had a meeting.

22. What type of sentence is the following?

"She revised her thesis, but she still needed to improve her references."
A. Simple
B. Compound
C. Complex
D. Fragment

23. Which sentence is a complex sentence?

A. He enjoys reading novels.

B. He enjoys reading novels, but he does not like poetry.
C. He enjoys reading novels because they are engaging.
D. He enjoys reading novels, and he often visits the library.

24. Identify the compound-complex sentence below:

A. Since she had completed her draft, she took a break.

B. She revised her thesis, and she worked on her references before
submitting the paper.
C. Although she revised her thesis, she still needed to improve her
references, so she asked for feedback.
D. She revised her thesis, and she asked for feedback.

25. Which of the following sentences is a sentence fragment?

A. The book on the shelf is mine.

B. Because he forgot his homework.
C. She was late, so she missed the bus.
D. The students completed their assignments on time.

26. Which of the following is not a characteristic of a simple

sentence?

A. It contains one independent clause.

B. It can contain a subject and a verb.
C. It can contain multiple independent clauses.
D. It can have an object and modifiers.

27. What is the correct way to revise this run-on sentence?

"She loves to travel she visits a new country every year."

A. She loves to travel, she visits a new country every year.
B. She loves to travel. She visits a new country every year.
C. She loves to travel and visits a new country every year.
D. She loves to travel; she visits a new country every year.

28. Identify the run-on sentence below:

A. She read a book, and then she wrote an essay.

B. She read a book she wrote an essay.
C. Although she read a book, she did not write an essay.
D. She read a book before she wrote an essay.

29. Which of the following contains a comma splice?

A. The teacher assigned homework; the students completed it.

B. The teacher assigned homework, and the students completed it.
C. The teacher assigned homework, the students completed it.
D. The teacher assigned homework because the students needed practice.

30. What type of sentence is this?

"Although it was raining, they continued playing soccer."

A. Simple
B. Compound
C. Complex
D. Run-on

31. Which of the following is a compound sentence?

A. The students were studying hard because the exam was difficult.
B. The students studied hard, but the exam was still challenging.
C. The students, who were in the library, studied hard.
D. Although the students studied hard, the exam was still difficult.
32. How can the following sentence be corrected?

"She likes ice cream, therefore she eats it often."

A. She likes ice cream therefore she eats it often.
B. She likes ice cream; therefore, she eats it often.
C. She likes ice cream, and therefore she eats it often.
D. She likes ice cream therefore, she eats it often.

33. What is the main clause in this sentence?

"Even though she was tired, she continued studying late into the night."
A. Even though she was tired
B. She continued studying late into the night
C. Even though she was tired, she continued
D. Late into the night

34. What is the dependent clause in this sentence?

"Although he studied all night, he still struggled with the test."

A. He still struggled with the test
B. Although he studied all night
C. He studied all night
D. He struggled with the test

35. How can the following fragment be corrected?

"Because she forgot her umbrella."

A. She forgot her umbrella.
B. She forgot her umbrella because.
C. Because she forgot her umbrella, she got wet.
D. She forgot, because her umbrella.

36. What is wrong with the following sentence?

"The research was thorough it provided valuable insights."

A. It is a fragment.
B. It is a comma splice.
C. It is a run-on sentence.
D. It is a compound sentence.

37. What type of sentence structure does this sentence use?

"She wanted to exercise, but she had too much work to do."
A. Simple
B. Complex
C. Compound
D. Compound-complex

38. Which of the following is not an independent clause?

A. She runs every morning.

B. While she was running.
C. She loves to write essays.
D. They traveled to Italy.

39. What is the error in this sentence?

"The students, who were preparing for the exam were anxious about their
results."
A. Missing verb
B. Incorrect subject-verb agreement
C. Missing comma after "exam"
D. Misplaced modifier

40. What type of sentence is this?

"Because the lecture was engaging, the students paid attention, and they
took notes."
A. Simple
B. Complex
C. Compound
D. Compound-complex

41. Identify the fragment in the choices below:

A. She left early because she had an appointment.

B. Left early because she had an appointment.
C. She left early, and she had an appointment.
D. She left early; she had an appointment.

42. What is the correct way to fix a comma splice?

A. Replace the comma with a semicolon.
B. Remove the comma.
C. Add a second comma.
D. Keep the comma as is.

43. What is the subject in this sentence?

"The professor and the students discussed the project."

A. The professor
B. The professor and the students
C. The students
D. Discussed

44. What type of clause is "even though he was tired"?

A. Independent
B. Dependent
C. Relative
D. Fragment

45. Identify the run-on sentence:

A. She enjoys reading, and she loves writing.

B. She enjoys reading she loves writing.
C. She enjoys reading; she loves writing.
D. She enjoys reading. She loves writing.

46. Which sentence correctly follows parallel structure?

A. She likes running, swimming, and to dance.

B. She likes to run, to swim, and dancing.
C. She likes running, swimming, and dancing.
D. She likes to run, swimming, and dance.

47. Identify the sentence that lacks parallelism.

A. The project requires planning, organizing, and executing.

B. The job involves writing reports, meeting clients, and making
presentations.
C. He enjoys hiking, reading, and to play chess.
D. She enjoys singing, painting, and dancing.

48. Which revision corrects the faulty parallelism?

"She enjoys cooking, reading, and to play basketball."

A. She enjoys to cook, reading, and playing basketball.
B. She enjoys cooking, reading, and playing basketball.
C. She enjoys cooking, to read, and play basketball.
D. She enjoys to cook, to read, and to play basketball.

49. Choose the sentence that correctly follows parallel structure.

A. The team is responsible for training employees, monitoring progress, and

evaluating performance.
B. The team is responsible for training employees, to monitor progress, and
evaluation of performance.
C. The team is responsible for train employees, monitoring progress, and
evaluating performance.
D. The team is responsible for training employees, for monitoring progress,
and performance evaluation.

50. Identify the misplaced modifier in the sentence.

"Walking through the park, the birds chirped happily."

A. Walking through the park
B. The birds
C. Chirped happily
D. No error

51. What is the problem in this sentence?

"She served a meal to the guests that was cold."

A. The guests were cold.
B. "That was cold" is misplaced.
C. The sentence lacks a subject.
D. No error

52. Choose the correct revision for the misplaced modifier.

"On her way to work, a car accident delayed Maria."

A. A car accident delayed Maria on her way to work.
B. Maria was delayed on her way to work by a car accident.
C. On her way to work, Maria was delayed by a car accident.
D. Both B and C

53. Which sentence contains a misplaced modifier?

A. We nearly ate all the food.

B. We ate nearly all the food.
C. Nearly, we ate all the food.
D. We ate all the food nearly.

54. Identify the dangling modifier in this sentence.

"After studying all night, the test was difficult."

A. "After studying all night" is unclear.
B. "The test was difficult" is an incomplete thought.
C. The sentence lacks proper punctuation.
D. No error

55. What is wrong with this sentence?

"While driving to the store, the car broke down."

A. The sentence lacks a subject.
B. The modifier "while driving to the store" is unclear.
C. "Broke down" is an incorrect verb form.
D. No error

56. Which sentence corrects the dangling modifier?

A. While walking through the forest, the birds chirped loudly.

B. While walking through the forest, I heard birds chirping loudly.
C. The birds chirped loudly while walking through the forest.
D. Walking through the forest, birds chirped loudly.

57. What is the issue in this sentence?

"Having finished the exam, the teacher collected the papers."

A. The sentence lacks a subject.
B. "Having finished the exam" is misplaced.
C. The sentence is unclear.
D. No error

58. Which sentence avoids a misplaced modifier?

A. The woman walked her dog wearing a red coat.

B. The woman wearing a red coat walked her dog.
C. Wearing a red coat, the woman walked her dog.
D. Both B and C

59. Choose the sentence that correctly fixes the misplaced modifier.

A. She only read the first three pages of the book.

B. She read only the first three pages of the book.
C. She read the first three pages only of the book.
D. She read only of the first three pages the book.

60. What is the problem with this sentence?

"The students took the test anxiously."

A. "Anxiously" is misplaced.
B. "Took the test" is unclear.
C. The sentence lacks parallelism.
D. No error

61. Which sentence follows proper sentence structure?

A. She not only completed the project but also presented it.
B. She not only completed the project, but she also presented it.
C. She completed not only the project but she also presented it.
D. She completed the project and she not only presented it.

62. Identify the sentence that demonstrates correct parallelism.

A. She enjoys dancing, reading, and to sing.

B. She enjoys dancing, reading, and singing.
C. She enjoys to dance, reading, and singing.
D. She enjoys dancing, to read, and singing.

63. Which of the following contains a dangling modifier?

A. After finishing dinner, the dishes were washed.
B. After finishing dinner, she washed the dishes.
C. She washed the dishes after finishing dinner.
D. No error

64. What is the problem in this sentence?

"To improve his grades, more time was spent studying."

A. "To improve his grades" is misplaced.
B. The sentence lacks a subject.
C. The sentence is unclear.
D. Both A and B

65. Which sentence properly places the modifier?

A. Only she wanted to go to the concert.

B. She only wanted to go to the concert.
C. She wanted to go only to the concert.
D. Both A and C

66. What is the issue with this sentence?

"Having studied all night, the test seemed easier."

A. The test cannot study.
B. The modifier is unclear.
C. The sentence is a fragment.
D. Both A and B

67. Identify the sentence with correct structure.

A. He likes jogging, swimming, and cycling.

B. He likes jogging, to swim, and cycling.
C. He likes to jog, swimming, and to cycle.
D. He likes to jog, swim, and cycling.

68. What is wrong with this sentence?

"Looking at the painting, the details were fascinating."

A. "Looking at the painting" is misplaced.
B. The sentence lacks a subject.
C. The sentence is unclear.
D. Both A and B

69. Which sentence properly avoids a dangling modifier?

A. After reviewing the documents, the lawyer approved them.

B. After reviewing the documents, they were approved.
C. The lawyer approved them after reviewing the documents.
D. Both A and C

70. Which of the following sentences demonstrates proper

parallelism?

A. She enjoys painting, to cook, and writing poetry.

B. She enjoys painting, cooking, and writing poetry.
C. She enjoys to paint, cooking, and writing poetry.
D. She enjoys painting, to cooking, and to writing poetry.

71. Identify the sentence with a misplaced modifier.

A. The students who were preparing for the exam were anxious.
B. Anxious, the students prepared for the exam.
C. Preparing for the exam, the anxious students studied late into the night.
D. The students prepared for the exam anxious.

72. What is wrong with this sentence?

"To win the championship, practice was necessary."

A. "To win the championship" is misplaced.
B. The sentence lacks a clear subject.
C. "Practice was necessary" is unclear.
D. No error.

73. Which of the following sentences avoids a dangling modifier?

A. While walking through the forest, the birds chirped.

B. While walking through the forest, we saw birds chirping.
C. The birds chirped while walking through the forest.
D. Walking through the forest, chirping birds were seen.

74. Which of the following is a corrected sentence?

A. After eating lunch, the dishes were washed.
B. The dishes were washed after eating lunch.
C. After eating lunch, we washed the dishes.
D. We washed the dishes, after eating lunch.

75. What is the issue with this sentence?

"While watching TV, my phone rang unexpectedly."

A. "While watching TV" is unclear.
B. The sentence is a fragment.
C. The modifier does not clearly describe the subject.
D. Both A and C.

76. What is the primary purpose of a topic sentence?

A. To summarize the paragraph

B. To introduce the main idea of the paragraph
C. To transition between paragraphs
D. To provide examples and evidence

77. Which of the following is NOT a function of a topic sentence?

A. It signals what the paragraph will discuss.

B. It summarizes the entire essay.
C. It helps the reader understand the focus of the paragraph.
D. It provides direction for the supporting details.

78. How does a well-structured paragraph contribute to readability?

A. By making the paragraph longer

B. By clearly organizing ideas in a logical sequence
C. By adding unrelated ideas to each section
D. By avoiding transition words

79. Which sentence best represents a transition sentence?

A. "In conclusion, these findings support the thesis."

B. "Therefore, understanding the causes of pollution helps us create better
solutions."
C. "The Eiffel Tower is one of the most famous landmarks in France."
D. "Pollution has many causes, but its effects are equally significant."

80. Which of the following is an example of a weak topic sentence?

A. "Social media has both positive and negative effects on teenagers."

B. "The internet is a useful tool for communication."
C. "Many people use social media daily."
D. "In this paragraph, I will discuss social media."

81. Which of the following would BEST function as a topic sentence?

A. "Water pollution affects marine life and human health."

B. "Plastic waste enters the ocean through rivers and coastal areas."
C. "The effects of pollution on human health can be severe."
D. "Scientists are developing new methods to clean the oceans."

82. Which sentence properly functions as a transition?

A. "This new discovery challenges traditional beliefs about climate change."

B. "Furthermore, the evidence suggests that climate change is accelerating."
C. "The Eiffel Tower is one of the most famous landmarks in France."
D. "To conclude, climate change is a major issue."

83. Which of the following is the most effective concluding

sentence?

A. "This evidence supports the argument that a healthy diet improves well-
being."
B. "In conclusion, I think eating vegetables is important."
C. "Let’s now talk about why exercise is good for health."
D. "This paragraph discussed the benefits of eating vegetables."

84. Which sentence best introduces a topic?

A. "There are many ways to exercise."

B. "Exercise is essential for maintaining good health."
C. "A good diet can prevent many diseases."
D. "This paragraph is about exercise."
 The Importance of Sleep

Getting enough sleep is crucial for maintaining good health. Sleep

allows the body to recover from daily activities, strengthens the
immune system, and improves brain function. People who do not get
enough sleep often struggle with memory, concentration, and mood
regulation. Additionally, chronic sleep deprivation has been linked to
an increased risk of heart disease, obesity, and diabetes. To maintain
optimal health, it is important to establish a consistent sleep schedule
and get at least seven hours of sleep each night.

85. What is the topic sentence of the paragraph?

A. People who do not get enough sleep often struggle with memory.
B. Getting enough sleep is crucial for maintaining good health.
C. Chronic sleep deprivation has been linked to diseases.
D. Sleep improves brain function.

86. What type of supporting details are used in the paragraph?

A. Statistics and expert opinions

B. Examples and case studies
C. Explanations and cause-effect relationships
D. Personal anecdotes

87. What is the purpose of the last sentence?

A. To introduce a new argument

B. To serve as a concluding sentence
C. To provide a counterpoint
D. To present unrelated information

88. What transition word could best be added before the last
sentence?

A. Therefore
B. However
C. Meanwhile
D. In contrast
 The Role of Technology in Education

Technology has transformed modern education, making learning more

accessible and interactive. Online courses, virtual classrooms, and
digital resources allow students to study at their own pace. Teachers
also benefit by using digital tools to create more engaging and
personalized lessons. However, technology also presents challenges
such as screen distractions and unequal access to devices and the
internet. Despite these drawbacks, technology continues to play a vital
role in shaping the future of education.

89. What is the main idea of the paragraph?

A. Technology has both benefits and challenges in education.

B. Teachers should stop using digital tools.
C. Online learning is ineffective.
D. Students learn best through traditional methods.

90. Which sentence is the topic sentence?

A. Technology has transformed modern education, making learning more

accessible and interactive.
B. Online courses, virtual classrooms, and digital resources allow students to
study at their own pace.
C. Teachers use digital tools to personalize lessons.
D. Despite these drawbacks, technology plays a vital role in education.

91. What kind of transition is used in the sentence: "However,

technology also presents challenges such as screen distractions and
unequal access to devices and the internet"?

A. Contrast
B. Cause and effect
C. Addition
D. Comparison

92. Which of the following is an example of a supporting detail in

the paragraph?

A. Teachers should avoid digital learning.

B. Online courses allow students to study at their own pace.
C. The government should provide free laptops.
D. Education was better before technology.

93. Which sentence serves as the concluding sentence?

A. Online courses, virtual classrooms, and digital resources allow students to

study at their own pace.
B. Teachers also benefit by using digital tools to create engaging lessons.
C. Despite these drawbacks, technology continues to play a vital role in
shaping the future of education.
D. However, technology also presents challenges.

The Impact of Climate Change

Climate change is one of the biggest challenges facing the world today.
Rising global temperatures have led to more extreme weather
patterns, such as hurricanes, droughts, and wildfires. Additionally,
melting polar ice caps contribute to rising sea levels, which threaten
coastal communities. Scientists warn that if greenhouse gas emissions
are not reduced, these effects will become even more severe.
Governments and individuals must take urgent action to combat
climate change and protect the environment for future generations.

94. What transition would improve the final sentence?

A. In contrast
B. As a result
C. Despite this
D. In the same way

The Importance of Reading

Reading regularly has many cognitive and emotional benefits. It helps
improve vocabulary and comprehension skills, making it easier for
people to understand complex ideas. Additionally, reading fiction can
enhance empathy by allowing readers to see the world through
different perspectives. Studies also show that reading reduces stress
and improves concentration. Because of these benefits, people should
make reading a daily habit.

95. Which sentence serves as a supporting detail?

A. Reading regularly has many cognitive and emotional benefits.

B. Studies show that reading reduces stress and improves concentration.
C. Because of these benefits, people should make reading a daily habit.
D. Some people prefer audiobooks.