GED ELA Exam 3
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Which word(s) in the following sentence should NOT be capitalized? The South Has Good Food.
- A.
South, and Has
- B.
Has, Good, and Food
- C.
South, Has, and Good
- D.
South, Has, Good, and Food
Correct Answer
B. Has, Good, and FoodExplanation
B. Has, Good, and Food. The is capitalized because it begins the sentence. South is capitalized because it is a definite region. See Lesson: Capitalization.Rate this question:
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- 2.
What is the mistake in the following sentence? Hospital’s can be scary, because they are filled with sick people and needles.
- A.
The comma is misplaced.
- B.
There should be a colon after with.
- C.
There should be a comma after people.
- D.
Hospital’s does not need an apostrophe.
Correct Answer
D. Hospital’s does not need an apostrophe.Explanation
D. Hospital’s does not need an apostrophe. Hospitals is plural and is not possessive in this sentence. See Lesson: Punctuation.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Which of the following spellings in correct?
- A.
Judgmant
- B.
Judgment
- C.
Judgement
- D.
Judgemant
Correct Answer
B. Judgment -
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Which word in the following sentence is an adjective? Washington, Jefferson, and Adams were founding fathers of the United States.
- A.
And
- B.
Founding
- C.
Fathers
- D.
Of
Correct Answer
B. FoundingExplanation
B.Founding is an adjective that describes the noun fathers.See Lesson: Adjectives and AdverbsRate this question:
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- 5.
Select the book title that does not contain a preposition.
- A.
The Man in the Brown Suit
- B.
The Secret of Chimneys
- C.
Murder on the Orient Express
- D.
And Then There Were None
Correct Answer
D. And Then There Were NoneExplanation
D. In, of, and on are prepositions in the other titles. See Lesson: Conjunctions and Prepositions.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Identify the direct object in the following sentence. William's sister painted a portrait for him.
- A.
William's
- B.
Sister
- C.
Portrait
- D.
Him
Correct Answer
D. HimExplanation
D. Portrait is the direct object of the verb painted. See Lesson: Direct Objects and Indirect Objects.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Which word does the underlined modifier describe? The young children shouted loudly.
- A.
The
- B.
Young
- C.
Children
- D.
Shouted
Correct Answer
D. ShoutedExplanation
D. Loudly is an adverb that describes shouted. See Lesson: Modifiers, misplaced modifiers, dangling modifiers.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Which word does the underlined modifier describe? The puppy, who hadn't eaten all day, whined until we fed him.
- A.
Puppy
- B.
Who
- C.
Eaten
- D.
Whined
Correct Answer
D. WhinedExplanation
D. Until we fed him is an adverb phrase that describes whined. See Lesson: Modifiers, misplaced modifiers, dangling modifiers.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Choose the correct plural noun to complete the following sentence. It was surprising to suddenly see some ____ as we drove along the deserted road.
- A.
Mooses
- B.
Churchs
- C.
Cactuses
- D.
Passerby
Correct Answer
D. PasserbyExplanation
D. Passersby is the only correct plural form offered. It is the plural of the noun passerby. See Lesson: Nouns.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Select the pronoun that cannot be used in the following sentence. ___ coat is so warm!
- A.
My
- B.
Her
- C.
This
- D.
Hers
Correct Answer
D. HersExplanation
D. Hers cannot be used to modify a noun.See Lesson: Pronouns.Rate this question:
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- 11.
Select the correct verb to complete the following sentence. Dolphins and fish ___ in that large tank.
- A.
Swim
- B.
Swum
- C.
Swims
- D.
Swimming
Correct Answer
A. SwimExplanation
A. Dolphins and fish is a third person plural subject, so it takes the verb form swim. See Lesson: Subject and Verb Agreement.Rate this question:
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- 12.
Identify the type of clause. She ate her lunch late.
- A.
Dependent clause
- B.
Subordinate clause
- C.
Independent clause
- D.
Coordinate clause
Correct Answer
C. Independent clauseExplanation
C. Independent clause. The sentence has a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought. See Lesson: Types of Clauses.Rate this question:
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- 13.
Which of the following options would complete the sentence below to make it a simple sentence? Eating salmon once a week _____________________.
- A.
Is a healthy choice.
- B.
Is good, and it is healthy.
- C.
Is healthy it is a good choice.
- D.
Is healthy while still being good.
Correct Answer
A. Is a healthy choice.Explanation
A. This option would make the sentence a simple sentence. See Lesson: Types of Sentences.Rate this question:
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- 14.
Which movie title contains a verb?
- A.
Annie Hall
- B.
Midnight in Paris
- C.
Play it Again, Sam
- D.
The Purple Rose of Cairo
Correct Answer
C. Play it Again, SamExplanation
C. Play is a verb.See Lesson: Verbs and Verb Tenses.Rate this question:
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- 15.
Select the word from the following sentence that has more than one meaning. Officials were worried that the bad weather would hamper their search efforts.
- A.
Officials
- B.
Worried
- C.
Weather
- D.
Hamper
Correct Answer
D. HamperExplanation
D. The word “hamper” has more than one meaning. See Lesson: Context Clues and Multiple Meaning WordsRate this question:
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Select the correct definition of the underlined word that has multiple meanings in the sentence. Cassandra was about to buckle from all the pressures of her new job.
- A.
To attack
- B.
To fasten together
- C.
To collapse or bend
- D.
To start to work hard
Correct Answer
C. To collapse or bendExplanation
C. The meaning of buckle in the context of this sentence is “to collapse or bend.” See Lesson: Context Clues and Multiple Meaning WordsRate this question:
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Bilateral most nearly means
- A.
Affecting one area
- B.
Relating to two sides
- C.
Pertaining to the inside of
- D.
Referring to the entire being
Correct Answer
B. Relating to two sidesExplanation
B. The prefix bi- means “two,” so bilateral means relating to two sides.Rate this question:
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Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence. When an egg gets fertilized, a number of traits are predetermined by the natural genetic processes, including gender.
- A.
Verified during a process
- B.
Concluded at a later date
- C.
Decided before something happens
- D.
Determined right after something occurs
Correct Answer
C. Decided before something happensExplanation
C. The prefix pre- means “before,” so, predetermined means decided before something happens.Rate this question:
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Hurricane : Destruction :: Comedian :
- A.
Routine
- B.
Audience
- C.
Amusement
- D.
Performance
Correct Answer
C. AmusementExplanation
C. A hurricane causes destruction in the same way that a comedian causes amusement. See Lesson: Synonyms, Antonyms, and Analogies.Rate this question:
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- 20.
Which word is an antonym for assiduous?
- A.
Indolent
- B.
Apathetic
- C.
Obstinate
- D.
Ineffective
Correct Answer
A. IndolentExplanation
A. Indolent is an antonym for assiduous. See Lesson: Synonyms, Antonyms, and Analogies.Rate this question:
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- 21.
Identify the type of clause. I ate, and he drank.
- A.
Coordinate clause
- B.
Dependent clause
- C.
Subordinate clause
- D.
Independent clause
Correct Answer
A. Coordinate clauseExplanation
A. Coordinate clause. A coordinate clause is a sentence or phrase that combines clauses of equal grammatical rank (verbs, nouns, adjectives, phrases, or independent clauses) by using a coordinating conjunction (and, but, for, nor, or so, yet). See Lesson: Types of Clauses.Rate this question:
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Choose the common noun that correctly completes the following sentence. Someone was there to greet the students when they arrived at ____.
- A.
School
- B.
School
- C.
The Elementary School
- D.
West Elementary School
Correct Answer
B. SchoolExplanation
B. School is the only common noun listed with correct capitalization. See Lesson: Nouns.Rate this question:
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- 23.
How many direct objects are in the following sentence? I read Gulliver's Travels, and I loved it!
- A.
0
- B.
1
- C.
2
- D.
3
Correct Answer
C. 2Explanation
C. Gulliver's Travels is a direct object of the verb read, and it is a direct object of the verb loved. See Lesson: Direct Objects and Indirect Objects.Rate this question:
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The following words have a similar denotation. Which of them has a positive connotation?
- A.
Fixated
- B.
Fanatical
- C.
Obsessive
- D.
Enthusiastic
Correct Answer
D. EnthusiasticExplanation
D. The word with the positive connotation is enthusiastic. See Lesson: Synonyms, Antonyms, and Analogies.Rate this question:
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Facile : Simplistic :: Effusive : __________
- A.
Adoring
- B.
Astounded
- C.
Supportive
- D.
Demonstrative
Correct Answer
D. DemonstrativeExplanation
D. Facile and simplistic are synonyms in the same way that effusive and demonstrative are synonyms. See Lesson: Synonyms, Antonyms, and Analogies.Rate this question:
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- 26.
How many verbs are in the following sentence? We read about World War I, World War II, and the Korean War in my history class.
- A.
0
- B.
1
- C.
2
- D.
3
Correct Answer
B. 1Explanation
B. Read is the only verb in the sentence. See Lesson: Verbs and Verb Tenses.Rate this question:
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- 27.
Which is not a prepositional phrase?
- A.
On the bus
- B.
Against the wall
- C.
Oh no
- D.
To him
Correct Answer
C. Oh noExplanation
C. Oh no is an interjection. It does not contain a preposition. See Lesson: Conjunctions and Prepositions.Rate this question:
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Select the type of word that cannot be found in the following sentence. Monet, Renoir, and Degas are famous impressionist painters.
- A.
Indirect object
- B.
Adjective
- C.
Conjunction
- D.
Verb
Correct Answer
A. Indirect objectExplanation
A. There is no indirect object. See Lesson: Direct Objects and Indirect Objects.Rate this question:
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Select the verb that is simple past tense.
- A.
Is
- B.
Are
- C.
Been
- D.
Were
Correct Answer
D. WereExplanation
D. Were (along with was) is a simple past form of the verb to be. See Lesson: Verbs and Verb Tenses.Rate this question:
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What type of error does the following sentence contain? They waited for the gooses to cross the road.
- A.
Adjective
- B.
Verb tense
- C.
Punctuation
- D.
Plural formation
Correct Answer
D. Plural formationExplanation
D. The correct plural of the noun goose is geese. See Lesson: Nouns.Rate this question:
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Which of the following is correct?
- A.
Wall Street Journal
- B.
Catcher In The Rye
- C.
To kill A mockingbird
- D.
“look what you made me do”
Correct Answer
A. Wall Street JournalExplanation
A. Wall Street Journal. Publication titles have to be capitalized, except for shorter prepositions, conjunctions, and articles. See Lesson: Capitalization.Rate this question:
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Which of the following prefixes means carry?
- A.
pot-
- B.
port-
- C.
post-
- D.
poly-
Correct Answer
B. port-Explanation
B. The prefix that means “carry” is port- as in the word portable. See Lesson: Root Words, Prefixes, and Suffixes.Rate this question:
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Which of the following root words means five?
- A.
bi
- B.
tri
- C.
pent
- D.
quad
Correct Answer
C. pentExplanation
C. The root that means “five” is pent as in the word pentagon. See Lesson: Root Words, Prefixes, and Suffixes.Rate this question:
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Which word in the following sentence is a conjunction? If we wait for them, we'll be late.
- A.
If
- B.
For
- C.
Be
- D.
Late
Correct Answer
A. IfExplanation
A. If is a subordinating conjunction connecting two clauses. See Lesson: Conjunctions and Prepositions.Rate this question:
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Which word does the underlined modifier describe? Everyone in the group worked together to make the best of the situation.
- A.
Everyone
- B.
worked
- C.
together
- D.
situation
Correct Answer
A. EveryoneExplanation
A. In the group clarifies, or gives additional detail about, the word everyone. See Lesson: Modifiers, misplaced modifiers, dangling modifiers.Rate this question:
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Which word in the following sentence is an adverb? We should go outside.
- A.
We
- B.
Should
- C.
Go
- D.
Outside
Correct Answer
D. OutsideExplanation
D. Outside is an adverb that describes the verb go. See Lesson: Adjectives and Adverbs.Rate this question:
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Which of the following is an example of a simple sentence?
- A.
Although termites are insects.
- B.
Termites are very industrious insects.
- C.
Termites are insects, and they are very industrious.
- D.
Because termites are insects, they are very industrious.
Correct Answer
B. Termites are very industrious insects.Explanation
B. This is a simple sentence since it contains one independent clause consisting of a simple subject and a predicate. See Lesson: Types of Sentences.Rate this question:
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Identify the type of clause. When she went to the movie.
- A.
Main clause
- B.
Coordinate clause
- C.
Independent clause
- D.
Dependent or subordinate clause
Correct Answer
D. Dependent or subordinate clauseExplanation
D. Dependent or subordinate clause. The clause does not express a complete thought. When is also a common indicator word that begins a dependent or subordinate clause. See Lesson: Types of Clauses.Rate this question:
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Which word or phrase does the underlined modifier describe? Despite their talent and hard work, the band had trouble selling records.
- A.
The band
- B.
Had trouble
- C.
Selling
- D.
Records
Correct Answer
A. The bandExplanation
A. Despite their talent and hard work refers to the band. See Lesson: Modifiers, misplaced modifiers, dangling modifiers.Rate this question:
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Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence based on the context clues. In the early fall the temperature tends to fluctuate a lot, so I never know what clothes to wear.
- A.
Vary
- B.
Rise
- C.
Fall
- D.
Stabilize
Correct Answer
A. VaryExplanation
A. The meaning of fluctuate in the context of this sentence is “vary.” See Lesson: Context Clues and Multiple Meaning Words.Rate this question:
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Select the context clue from the following sentence that helps you define the word insatiable. The teenager has such an insatiable appetite that he eats frequently.
- A.
“teenager”
- B.
“appetite”
- C.
“eats ”
- D.
“frequently”
Correct Answer
D. “frequently”Explanation
D. The meaning of insatiable in this context is “can’t be satisfied.” The word “frequently” helps you figure out the meaning of insatiable. See Lesson: Context Clues and Multiple Meaning Words.Rate this question:
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Select the part of speech of the underlined word in the following sentence. I thought the homework was very difficult.
- A.
Noun
- B.
Adverb
- C.
Adjective
- D.
Preposition
Correct Answer
C. AdjectiveExplanation
C. Difficult is an adjective that describes the noun homework. See Lesson: Adjectives and AdverbsRate this question:
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Select the correct verb to complete the following sentence. This box of toys ___ to be put away.
- A.
Ned
- B.
Need
- C.
Needs
- D.
Needing
Correct Answer
C. NeedsExplanation
C. Box is a third person singular subject, so it takes the verb form needs. Of toys is a prepositional phrase; it is not the subject. See Lesson: Subject and Verb Agreement.Rate this question:
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Which of the following is correct?
- A.
No; I did not do that.
- B.
Yes: I ate the leftovers.
- C.
No, I am not leaving yet.
- D.
Yes I finished my homework.
Correct Answer
C. No, I am not leaving yet.Explanation
C. No, I am not leaving yet. Commas are used after yes or no. See Lesson: Punctuation.Rate this question:
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Select the verb to complete the following sentence. Do you think the automobile or the personal computer _______ changed our lives more?
- A.
Have
- B.
Haves
- C.
Has
- D.
His
Correct Answer
C. HasExplanation
C. The automobile and the personal computer are both singular subjects connected by or, so they take a singular verb form. See Lesson: Subject and Verb Agreement.Rate this question:
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Which sentence combines all of the information below using a parallel structure? Dental care requires brushing. You should also floss. Rinse with a fluoride wash.
- A.
Dental care requires to brush, floss, and rinsing.
- B.
Dental care requires brushing, to floss, and rinse.
- C.
Dental care requires brushing, flossing, and rinse.
- D.
Dental care requires brushing, flossing, and rinsing.
Correct Answer
D. Dental care requires brushing, flossing, and rinsing.Explanation
D. This sentence combines the information using parallel structure. See Lesson: Types of Sentences.Rate this question:
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Which of the following spellings is correct?
- A.
Acomodation
- B.
Accomodation
- C.
Accomudation
- D.
Accommodation
Correct Answer
D. AccommodationExplanation
D. Accommodation is the only correct spelling. See Lesson: Spelling.Rate this question:
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What is the mistake in the following sentence? Albert Einstein claimed “Imagination is more important than knowledge.”
- A.
Albert Einstein needs an apostrophe.
- B.
There should be a colon after claimed.
- C.
There should be a comma before than.
- D.
There needs to be a comma after claimed.
Correct Answer
D. There needs to be a comma after claimed.Explanation
D. There needs to be a comma after claimed. Commas are needed for introductory phrases and before the quoted material. See Lesson: Punctuation.Rate this question:
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Select the correct word to complete the sentence. It's exciting to watch the nation rebuild ___ economy.
- A.
Its
- B.
It's
- C.
Their
- D.
These
Correct Answer
A. ItsExplanation
A. Nation is a singular noun, so the pronoun that refers to it should be a singular possessive pronoun. See Lesson: Pronouns.Rate this question:
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How many pronouns are in the following sentence? Suri and Marc asked about you.
- A.
0
- B.
1
- C.
2
- D.
3
Correct Answer
B. 1Explanation
B. You is the only pronoun listed. See Lesson: Pronouns.Rate this question:
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