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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