CPAt Language Usage Practice Questions

I was always surprised (1) at how Steve moved; (2) for a big man he (3) was incredibly quick (4).

1.
A: Correct
B: Incorrect 2.
A: Correct
B: Incorrect

3.
A: Correct
B: Incorrect

4.
A: Correct
B: Incorrect “Remember to write”(5) Leonard said (6) as he shot the door.(7)

5.
A: Correct
B: Incorrect

6.
A: Correct
B: Incorrect

7.
A: Correct
B: Incorrect

Geraldine wrote a list (8) of the things she needed from the store; (9) eggs, lettuce (10) and milk.

8.
A: Correct
B: Incorrect

9.
A: Correct
B: Incorrect

10.
A: Correct
B: Incorrect

Answer Key

1. B. The word always is required.

2. A. A semi-colon is appropriate for dividing these clauses.

3. B. A comma is needed after man.

4. A. The adverb incredibly is appropriate for describing the adjective quick.

5. B. There should be a comma inside the quotation mark.

6. A. This is an acceptable way to attribute a quotation.

7. B. The word shut is more appropriate than shot.

8. A. The past tense is correct.

9. B. This list should be introduced with a colon rather than a semi-colon.

10. B. There should be a comma after lettuce.

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