Question: According to prefix “in-,” what defines “incredulous”?

Answer Choices: Disbelieving; Convinced; Sympathetic; Weary

Answer: Disbelieving

Question: Which situation is an example of plagiarism?

Answer Choices: Quote with citation; Includes verbatim from own work without citation; Common-knowledge without citation; Writes original story with inspiration

Answer: A student includes verbatim sections of text from her own previously published work without citation.

Question: Which sentence is most formal in style?

Answer Choices: I’m applying…; I am applying…; I want to gain…; I’d like to apply…

Answer: I am applying to this internship to gain experience with your company.

Question: Which sentence correctly uses subject-verb agreement?

Answer Choices: Dogs growls…; Tennis balls roll…; Two girls is best friends; Computers has made jobs easier

Answer: The tennis balls roll into the parking lot.

Question: Which part of speech is “lively” in “The very lively lady…”?

Answer Choices: Conjunction; Adjective; Interjection; Adverb

Answer: Adjective

Question: Which of the following is true of conclusions?

Answer Choices: Pinpoint weak areas; Restate argument; Do not include cited material; Offer counterpoints

Answer: They restate the argument.

Question: What is the plural spelling of “loaf”?

Answer Choices: Loafes; Loafs; Loaves; Loaf’s

Answer: Loaves

Question: Which sentence is written correctly?

Answer Choices: “I have to leave!” she said.; “Were you late…” he asked?; “Don’t stay out too late,” My mother said.; “It’s time to go home.” I told him.

Answer: “I have to leave!” she said.

Question: For which of the following statements is a citation unnecessary?

Answer Choices: Protests changed Maxwell in 1982; Maxwell College near capital; President said niche; Founded in 1846 by Ashworth

Answer: Located just outside the state capital, Maxwell College occupies an area with rolling hills.

Question: Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

Answer Choices: Tools – hammers, saws, chisels –; Tools hammers, saws, chisels –; Tools – hammers, saws, chisels; Tools, hammers, saws, chisels,

Answer: A carpenter must use certain tools – hammers, saws, chisels – to finish a job.

Question: Which sentence is least formal in style?

Answer Choices: I have a lot of experience from college days; I gained significant experience…; I gained a lot of experience…; I’ve got a ton of experience…

Answer: I’ve got a ton of experience with computers from school.