Standard English Conventions Mock Tests

Choose the sentence that uses correct punctuation. a) The conference, which was scheduled for June, has been postponed until October; many attendees are disappointed. b) The conference which was scheduled for June has been postponed until October, many attendees are disappointed. c) The conference, which was scheduled for June has been postponed until October; many attendees are disappointed. d) The conference which was scheduled for June, has been postponed until October many attendees are disappointed.

Read the following sentence: "The committee _______ divided on the issue, with members split evenly between the two opposing viewpoints." Which choice completes the sentence so that the subject and verb agree? a) were b) was c) have been d) have

Choose the sentence that uses correct punctuation. a) The experiment, which took three years to complete, yielded surprising results. b) The experiment which took three years to complete yielded surprising results. c) The experiment, which took three years to complete yielded surprising results. d) The experiment which took three years, to complete yielded surprising results.

Read the following sentence: "The committee members _______ their proposals before the deadline, ensuring that everyone had a chance to review them." Which choice completes the sentence correctly? a) submitted b) submit c) submitting d) were submit

Read the following sentence: "_______ the evidence was inconclusive, the jury reached a unanimous verdict after hours of deliberation." Which choice completes the sentence correctly? a) Although b) Because c) Since d) As

Read the following sentence: "The team of researchers, along with their lab assistants, _______ conducting experiments for the past six months." Which choice completes the sentence so that the subject and verb agree? a) has been b) have been c) has d) is

Read the following sentence: "The professor _______ the complex theory to his students, using everyday examples to make it accessible." Which choice completes the sentence so that the subject and verb agree? a) explain b) explains c) explaining d) are explaining

Read the following sentence: "The chef _______ the ingredients with precision, measuring each one to the gram." Which choice completes the sentence so that the subject and verb agree? a) weighed b) weigh c) weighing d) are weighing