CLAST English Language Practice Questions

Choose the most effective word or phrase within the context suggested by the sentence.

1. After the fall of the Soviet Union, General Sagdiyev had the _____ task of protecting the nuclear weapons.
A: trivial
B: hilarious
C: crucial
D: boring

2. Since he was considered to be a responsible man, the people were not _____ when Ron was chosen as their leader.
A: surprised
B: enthused
C: pleased
D: apathetic

3. Because of all the cars and fans, auto racing is one of the _____ sports around.
A: weirdest
B: most stultifying
C: gentlest
D: loudest

4. In retrospect, Diane could admit that the investments she had placed so much money in were not very ____.
A: prudent
B: irresponsible
C: fast
D: external

Choose the sentence that logically and correctly expresses the comparison.

5.
A: The Washington Monument is just as tall and taller than the Arc d'Triomphe.
B: The Washington Monument is just as tall if it is taller than the Arc d'Triomphe.
C: The Washington Monument is tall as the Arc d'Triomphe.
D: The Washington Monument is just as tall as, if not taller than, the Arc d'Triomphe.

6.
A: Roger is a better player than Andy, and who is a better player than Ted.
B: Roger is a better player than Andy, is a better player than Ted.
C: Roger is a better player than Andy, who is a better player than Ted.
D: Roger is a better player than Andy; who is a better player than Ted. Select the best version of the underlined portion of the sentence.

7. 'You'll see', she said as she walked into the kitchen
A: Correct as is.
B: see' she said
C: see,' she said
D: see': she said

8. All in all: he had to be satisfied.
A: Correct as is.
B: in all; he
C: in all, he
D: in all he

9. Junior, successful but not loved was elected for another term.
A: Correct as is.
B: Junior successful but not loved,
C: Junior successful but not loved
D: Junior, successful but not loved,

10. Rodney made out a shopping list: eggs, milk, and butter.
A: Correct as is.
B: list, eggs,
C: list eggs,
D: list; eggs, 

Answer Key

1. C. This would be a vitally important task.

2. A. Given what you are told of Ron, he is a logical choice.

3. D. Race cars and cheering fans can both be loud.

4. A. The fact that Diane 'admitted' this indicates that the investments were unsuccessful.

5. D. The commas are necessary to preserve the sense of the sentence.

6. C. A comma and the word 'who' are required for the subject of the relative clause to be clear.

7. C. The comma should be inside the quotation marks.

8. C. Only a comma is required to separate the conjunction phrase.

9. D. Commas are necessary to separate the dependent clause.

10. A. A colon is appropriate when introducing items on a list.

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