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Accuplacer English Exam 36 Questions with Verified Answers Run Together Sentences - CORRECT ANSWER 2 independent clauses are put together Run together Sentence ( 2 independent sentences merged ... with only a coma ) - CORRECT ANSWER It is very important to study well, Professor Jones doesn't allow re-testing Run together Sentence ( 2 independent Sentences merged with no punctuation ) - CORRECT ANSWER It is very important to study well Professor Jones doesn't allow re-testing Run Together Sentences ( Correction: Option 1 : Period ) - CORRECT ANSWER It is very important to study well. Professor Jones doesn't allow re-testing Run Together Sentences ( Correction: Option 2 : Semicolon ) - CORRECT ANSWER It is very important to study well ; Professor Jones doesn't allow re-testing Run Together Sentences ( Correction: Option 2 : ( Comma & Coordinating Conjunction ) ( For, Nor , But , Or , Yet , So ) - CORRECT ANSWER It is very important to study well, for Professor Jones doesn't allow re-testing Run Together Sentences ( Correction: Option 2 : Subordinating Conjunction ( Because , Since , After , Before ) - CORRECT ANSWER It is very important to study well because Professor Jones doesn't allow re-testing Subordinating Conjunctions - CORRECT ANSWER Because , Since , After , Before When do you not put a comma before a Subordinating Conjunction ( Because , Since , After , Before ) - CORRECT ANSWER When we are connecting 2 sentences Comma But ( ,But ) - CORRECT ANSWER If the comma follows an independent clause then it's necessary ( It's the same as with all the other Coordinating Conjunctions ) Comma But ( ,But ) Example : - CORRECT ANSWER I went to the store , but i forgot to get the potatos. Coordinating Conjunctions - CORRECT ANSWER for and nor but or yet so Acronym for Cordinating Conjunctions - CORRECT ANSWER F = for A = and N = nor B = but O = or Y = yet S = so Select the best version of the underlined part of the sentence. The first choice is the same as the original sentence. If you think the original sentence is best, choose the first answer. Many companies are now using social networking sites like Facebook and MySpace (to market there service and product.) a. to market their services and products b. and market their service and products c. to market there service and product d. which market their services and products - CORRECT ANSWER a. to market their services and products Select the best version of the underlined part of the sentence. The first choice is the same as the original sentence. If you think the original sentence is best, choose the first answer. An autoclave is a tool used mainly in hospitals (to sterilizing surgical tools and hypodermic needles.) a. to sterilizing surgical tools and hypodermic needles b. for sterilize surgical tools and hypodermic needles c. to sterilize surgical tools and hypodermic needles d. for sterilizing the surgical tool and hypodermic needle - CORRECT ANSWER c. to sterilize surgical tools and hypodermic needles Select the best version of the underlined part of the sentence. The first choice is the same as the original sentence. If you think the original sentence is best, choose the first answer. (The bizarre creatures known by electric eels) are capable of emitting an incredible 600 volts of electricity. a. The bizarre creatures known as electric eels b. A bizarre creature known as electric eels c. The bizarre creatures known by electric eels d. The bizarre creatures known to electric eels - CORRECT ANSWER c. The bizarre creatures known by electric eels Select the best version of the underlined part of the sentence. The first choice is the same as the original sentence. If you think the original sentence is best, choose the first answer. (A key factor taken into account during city planning is) where major services and amenities will be located. a. A key factor taken into account during city planning is b. Key factors, taken into accounting during city planning are c. Key factors taken into account during city planning is d. A key factor taking into account during city planning is - CORRECT ANSWER a. A key factor taken into account during city planning is Select the best version of the underlined part of the sentence. The first choice is the same as the original sentence. If you think the original sentence is best, choose the first answer. (Jupiter with its numerous moons, and Great Red Spot,) has been studied extensively by astronomers. a. Jupiter with its numerous moons, and Great Red Spot, b. Jupiter, with its numerous moons and Great Red Spot, c. Jupiter with, its numerous moons, and Great Red Spot, d. Jupiter with, its numerous moons and Great Red Spot, - CORRECT ANSWER b. Jupiter, with its numerous moons and Great Red Spot, Select the best version of the underlined part of the sentence. The first choice is the same as the original sentence. If you think the original sentence is best, choose the first answer. Many gardeners are now making their own backyard compost, (which is not only cheap, but also helps to cut down on landfill waste.) a. which is, not only cheap, but also, helps to cut down on landfill waste b. which is not only cheap, but also helps to cut down on landfill waste c. which is not only cheaper, but also cuts down on landfill's waste d. which is not only done cheaply, but is also cutting down on landfills wastes - CORRECT ANSWER b. which is not only cheap, but also helps to cut down on landfill waste Select the best version of the underlined part of the sentence. The first choice is the same as the original sentence. If you think the original sentence is best, choose the first answer. (The growth of the security industry can be large attributable) to the fact that people are less trusting of others than they once were. a. The growth of the security industry can be large attributable b. The growing of the securities industry can be largely attributable c. The growth of the security industry can be largely attributed d. The growth on the security industry can be large attributed - CORRECT ANSWER c. The growth of the security industry can be largely attributed Select the best option for replacing the underlined portion of the sentence. One option listed is always the same as the current version of the sentence. Claude Monet was a famous painter (who's well-known painting includes) San Giorgio Maggiore at Dusk and The Water Lily Pond. a. who well-known paintings include b. whose well-known paintings include c. who's well-known painting includes d. whose well-known painting including - CORRECT ANSWER b. whose well-known paintings include Rewrite the sentence in your head following the directions given below. Keep in mind that your new sentence should be well written and should have essentially the same meaning as the original sentence. Bats and dolphins use a process known as echolocation, which means they emit and receive frequencies that can help them navigate through the dark night and murky waters, and also allows them to locate food sources like insects or fish. Rewrite, beginning with -Locating food sources like insects or fish- The next words will be: a. is done through a process known as echolocation b. during which they emit and receive frequencies c. helps them navigate through the dark night d. is done by bats and dolphin - CORRECT ANSWER a. is done through a process known as echolocation Rewrite the sentence in your head following the directions given below. Keep in mind that your new sentence should be well written and should have essentially the same meaning as the original sentence. Carbon dating is an accepted method used by archaeologists to figure out the age of artifacts, even though it may not be entirely accurate if samples are contaminated or if the objects to be dated are not extremely old. Rewrite, beginning with -Even though carbon dating is not always entirely accurate,- The next words will be: a. samples are contaminated b. to figure out the age c. objects to be dated d. it is an accepted method - CORRECT ANSWER d. it is an accepted method Rewrite the sentence in your head following the directions given below. Keep in mind that your new sentence should be well written and should have essentially the same meaning as the original sentence. Chemical changes are sometimes difficult to distinguish from physical changes, but some examples of physical changes, such as melting water, chopped wood, and ripped paper, are very easy to recognize. Rewrite, beginning with -Melting water, chopped wood, and ripped paper- The next words will be: a. are very easy to recognize b. are some examples of physical changes c. are sometimes difficult to distinguish d. are chemical changes - CORRECT ANSWER b. are some examples of physical changes Rewrite the sentence in your head following the directions given below. Keep in mind that your new sentence should be well written and should have essentially the same meaning as the original sentence. The theory of repressed memory was developed by Sigmund Freud, and it stated that all people store memories that cannot be accessed during daily life, but can be accessed through hypnotherapy and hypnosis. Rewrite, beginning with -Developed by Sigmund Freud,- The next words will be: a. the theory of repressed memory b. hypnotherapy and hypnosis c. that cannot be accessed d. it stated that all people - CORRECT ANSWER a. the theory of repressed memory Rewrite the sentence in your head following the directions given below. Keep in mind that your new sentence should be well written and should have essentially the same meaning as the original sentence. Romantic poetry is an important genre, and the works are easily distinguished from other types of poetry by several characteristics, including their focus on nature and the importance that is ascribed to everyday occurrences. Rewrite, beginning with -A focus on nature and the importance that is ascribed to everyday occurrences- The next words will be: a. are several characteristics b. from other types of poetry c. is an important genre d. are easily distinguished - CORRECT ANSWER a. are several characteristics He had just come to the bridge; and not looking where he was going; he tripped over something. A: where he was going; he tripped B: where he was going: he tripped C: where he was going. He tripped D: where he was going, he tripped - CORRECT ANSWER D. Only a comma is needed to separate the dependent clause. 'That doesn't make sense at all', he said. A: at all', he B: at all,' he C: at all, he D: at all, he' - CORRECT ANSWER B. The comma should come inside the end quotation mark. It went on raining, and every day it got a little higher. A: on raining, and every day B: on raining: and every day C: raining on, and every day D: on raining, every day - CORRECT ANSWER A. The original sentence is correct. Suddenly she, laughed as she remembered a story she had been told. A: she, laughed as she B: laughed as she C: she laughed; as she D: she laughed as she - CORRECT ANSWER D. No punctuation is necessary. When began the snow he was asleep. A: began the snow B: the snow, began C: the snow began D: began, the snow - CORRECT ANSWER C. The word order should be altered to remove awkwardness. There will be a wide path, almost big enough for a car. A: There will be a wide path, B: Will there be a wide path, C: There will be a wide path D: There will not be a wide path, - CORRECT ANSWER A. The original sentence is correct. Then he dropped them both, and the big one landed first--which he had thought it would do, and the little one landed second, which he had thought it would do. A: one landed first-#8221;which B: one landed first, which C: one landed first: which D: one landed first; which - CORRECT ANSWER B. The punctuation should be the same for both of the parallel clauses. 'I didn't hear you.' she exclaimed. A: hear you.' she B: hear you!' she C: hear you,' she D: hear you:' she - CORRECT ANSWER C. A comma is necessary if an attribution is going to be made. They hopped down off the table; and went to go pick up the napkins. A: off the table; and went B: off the table: and went C: off the table, went D: off the table and went - CORRECT ANSWER D. There is no need for punctuation to separate these two continuous actions. 'I'm not sure about that,' he said. 'I can't really remember.' A: about that,' he said. 'I can't B: about that,' he said! 'I can't C: about that.' He said. 'I can't D: about that,' he said, 'I can't - CORRECT ANSWER A. The original sentence is correct. [Show More]

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