Deck 20: Unit-6-Test-Chapters-13-14

Question 1

Which sentence uses correct capitalization?

A) An agricultural marketing group went to cities along the east coast and in the desert southwest promoting recipes featuring pork for holiday meals.
B) An agricultural marketing group went to cities along the East Coast and in the Desert Southwest promoting recipes featuring pork for holiday meals.
C) ​An agricultural marketing group went to cities along the East coast and in the Desert southwest promoting recipes featuring pork for holiday meals.

Answer 1

B

Question 2

Which sentence uses correct capitalization?

A) New state legislation affected the plans of our budget and finance committee.
B) New State legislation affected the plans of our Budget and Finance Committee.
C) ​New state legislation affected the plans of our Budget and Finance Committee.

Answer 2

C

Question 3

Which sentence uses correct capitalization?

A) Although Governor Smith tried to explain his remarks, the company president remained cool.
B) The Mayor of Naples, Italy, and the Governor of New York State discussed a trade agreement.
C) ​As the President of the United States greeted the Ambassador from India, the onlookers cheered.

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Which sentence uses correct capitalization?

A) ​Megan bought a new Computer and a Smartphone before she left for College.
B) Because the u.s. postal service doesn't deliver to the office on Saturdays, gomez had to drive to the Post Office.
C) ​Some companies use the Internet to search for employees on websites such as LinkedIn.

Question 5

Which sentence uses correct capitalization?

A) The instructions on page 2 of Professor Wilson's worksheet indicated that we were to read appendix A in our text and then answer question 5.
B) The instructions on Page 2 of Professor Wilson's worksheet indicated that we were to read Appendix A in our text and then answer Question 5.
C) ​The instructions on page 2 of Professor Wilson's worksheet indicated that we were to read Appendix A in our text and then answer Question 5.

Question 6

Which sentence uses correct capitalization?

A) After many major league baseball players were found guilty of steroid use, a committee was formed to investigate "juicing" in the National Football League.
B) After many major league baseball players were found guilty of steroid use, a Committee was formed to investigate "juicing" in the National Football League.
C) ​After many major league baseball players were found guilty of steroid use, a committee was formed to investigate "juicing" in the national football league.

Question 7

Which sentence uses correct capitalization?

A) Did you know that this college offers a two-hour workshop on asian business etiquette and a three-week course in learning to speak Chinese?
B) Did you know that this college offers a two-hour workshop on Asian business etiquette and a three-week course in learning to speak Chinese?
C) ​Did you know that this college offers a two-hour workshop on asian business etiquette and a three-week course in learning to speak chinese?

Question 8

Which sentence uses correct capitalization?

A) She and I were students in the online business program at DeVry university.
B) she and i were students in the online business program at DeVry University.
C) ​She and I were students in the online business program at DeVry University.

Question 9

Which sentence uses correct capitalization?

A) Although First National Bank stamped insufficient funds on the check, the customer insisted that the bank was in error.
B) Although First National Bank stamped Insufficient Funds on the check, the customer insisted that the bank was in error.
C) ​Although First National Bank stamped Insufficient funds on the check, the customer insisted that the bank was in error.

Question 10

Which sentence uses correct capitalization?

A) My aunt visited uncle Tony while he served with the U.S. Marines guarding the Panama Canal.
B) My Aunt visited Uncle Tony while he served with the U.S. Marines guarding the Panama Canal.
C) ​My aunt visited Uncle Tony while he served with the U.S. Marines guarding the Panama Canal.

Question 11

Which subject line uses correct capitalization?

A) Subject: agenda for friday's division meeting
B) Subject: Agenda for Friday's Division Meeting
C) ​Subject: Agenda For Friday's Division Meeting

Question 12

Which sentence uses correct capitalization?

A) The Vice President of Personnel Services addressed all staff members.
B) The vice president of Personnel Services, Susan Powell, addressed all staff members
C) Susan Powell, the Vice President of Personnel Services, addressed all staff members.

Question 13

Which sentence uses correct capitalization?

A) Chris earned an AA and BA while working two part-time jobs in sales.
B) It took Sabrina six years to complete her Bachelor's degree at Northwestern University.
C) ​Before beginning a Master's degree, many students must complete the Graduate Record Examination.

Question 14

Which sentence uses correct capitalization?

A) After serving as Congressional Aides for the summer, Kylie and Arturo learned the ins and outs of American Politics.
B) After serving as Congressional aides for the summer, Kylie and Arturo learned the ins and outs of American politics.
C) ​After serving as congressional aides for the summer, Kylie and Arturo learned the ins and outs of American politics.

Question 15

Which sentence uses correct capitalization?

A) Alyssa grabbed a starbucks coffee for a long night of work on her apple computer.
B) Alyssa grabbed a Starbucks Coffee for a long night of work on her Apple Computer.
C) ​Alyssa grabbed a Starbucks coffee for a long night of work on her Apple computer.

Question 16

Which sentence uses correct capitalization?

A) The City of Los Angeles hosted the Olympics in 1932 and 1984.
B) We visited Pikes Peak, one of the highest points in the Rocky Mountains, during our vacation.
C) ​Because the State of Florida rests on the Atlantic Ocean, it is home to some of the most beautiful beaches.

Question 17

Which sentence uses correct capitalization?

A) Many first-year college students take courses in English, History, and Mathematics during their first semester.
B) Many first-year college students take courses in english, history, and mathematics during their first semester.
C) ​Many first-year college students take courses in English, history, and mathematics during their first semester.

Question 18

Which sentence uses correct capitalization?

A) All teachers who teach Web-based classes were asked to read the article "Learning in an Online Environment."
B) All teachers who teach Web-based classes were asked to read the article "Learning In An Online Environment."
C) ​All teachers who teach Web-based classes were asked to read the article "Learning in an online environment."

Question 19

Which sentence uses correct capitalization?

A) Jeremy Hawkins will complete his internship during the Spring 2018 semester.
B) Although my birthday is in the Summer, we celebrate it in the Fall.
C) ​The East Coast received record snowfall amounts this past Winter.

Question 20

Which sentence uses correct capitalization?

A) Jodi must still complete courses in Sales and Accounting to earn her Business degree.
B) My office partner, Dr. Corbin Menk, will teach Psychology 101, Abnormal Psychology 235, and Developmental Psychology 244 this spring.
C) ​Darrin earned an A in his Computer Programming class.

Question 21

Which sentence expresses numbers correctly?

A) All customers have a 10-day grace period for late loan payments.
B) If you pay in cash, you can receive a two percent discount.
C) Our company offers a generous ninety-day return policy on all merchandise.

Question 22

Which sentence expresses numbers correctly?

A) We purchased 8 12-packs of soda for the party.
B) We purchased eight 12-packs of soda for the party.
C) ​We purchased 8 twelve-packs of soda for the party.

Question 23

Following the earthquake, ---- law was declared.

A) martial
B) marshal

Question 24

Which sentence expresses numbers correctly?

A) Jon sent fifteen customers samples of the four new products.
B) Jon sent 15 customers samples of the 4 new products.
C) ​Jon sent 15 customers samples of the four new products.

Question 25

Which sentence expresses numbers correctly?

A) The house at Two Five Five Three East Canterbury Drive was recently sold.
B) The house at 2553 East Canterbury Drive was recently sold.
C) ​The house at 2,553 East Canterbury Drive was recently sold.

Question 26

Which sentence expresses numbers correctly?

A) Although my credit card statement showed purchases of $5.49, 99¢, and $3.29 from Walmart, I am disputing these charges.
B) Although my credit card statement showed purchases of $5.49, 99 cents, and $3.29 from Walmart, I am disputing these charges.
C) ​Although my credit card statement showed purchases of $5.49, $.99, and $3.29 from Walmart, I am disputing these charges.

Question 27

Which sentence expresses numbers correctly?

A) Brandon spent $10135 for tuition, housing, and books this semester.
B) Because Mariah was charged for sending 9,366 text messages in one month, she switched her data plan to unlimited messaging.
C) ​The community of nearly 12000 people is divided into several neighborhood watch areas to assist police and to deter would-be criminals.

Question 28

Which sentence uses correct capitalization?

A) The late president Reagan was well-known for his love of jelly beans.
B) The Late President Reagan was well-known for his love of jelly beans.
C) ​The late President Reagan was well-known for his love of jelly beans.

Question 29

Our English as a Second Language Center helps ------ students with their oral and written language usage.

A) ​​non english speaking
B) ​non-English-speaking
C) ​​non English speaking

Question 30

Our hourly employees are paid ---- every Tuesday and Friday.

A) biweekly
B) semiweekly

Question 31

Which sentence expresses numbers correctly?

A) Because the reception starts at five p.m., I will need to leave work early.
B) Because the reception starts at 5 p.m., I will need to leave work early.
C) ​Because the reception starts at 5:00 p.m., I will need to leave work early.

Question 32

Which sentence expresses numbers correctly?

A) 33 individuals applied for the sales position.
B) Thirty-three individuals applied for the sales position.
C) ​Thirty three individuals applied for the sales position.

Question 33

Which sentence expresses numbers correctly?

A) We will interview 4 applicants for the two administrative professional positions.
B) We will interview 4 applicants for the 2 administrative professional positions.
C) ​We will interview four applicants for the two administrative professional positions.

Question 34

Which sentence expresses numbers correctly?

A) The cost of the seminar is ninety dollars per person.
B) The cost of the seminar is $90 per person.
C) ​The cost of the seminar is $90.00 per person.

Question 35

Which sentence expresses numbers correctly?

A) We anticipate that nearly 1,200,000 individuals will visit our website this year.
B) We anticipate that nearly one point two million individuals will visit our website this year.
C) ​We anticipate that nearly 1.2 million individuals will visit our website this year.

Question 36

Which sentence expresses numbers correctly?

A) Of the twelve apartments available, four offer a whirlpool bath in the master suite.
B) Of the 12 apartments available, 4 offer a whirlpool bath in the master suite.
C) ​Of the 12 apartments available, four offer a whirlpool bath in the master suite.

Question 37

Which sentence expresses numbers correctly?

A) On January 3 we held the last planning meeting; on the 10th we implemented the plan.
B) On January 3rd we held the last planning meeting; on the 10th we implemented the plan.
C) ​On January third we held the last planning meeting; on the tenth we implemented the plan.

Question 38

Which sentence expresses numbers correctly?

A) ​Traffic cameras have been installed at the intersection of 12th Avenue and Fifth Street.
B) Traffic cameras have been installed at the intersection of Twelfth Avenue and Fifth Street.
C) ​Traffic cameras have been installed at the intersection of 12th Avenue and 5th Street.

Question 39

Which sentence expresses numbers correctly?

A) Although Kurt has been working on the project for eleven weeks, he still needs three more days to complete it.
B) Although Kurt has been working on the project for 11 weeks, he still needs 3 more days to complete it.
C) ​Although Kurt has been working on the project for 11 weeks, he still needs three more days to complete it.

Question 40

Professor Carlson gave all students an opportunity to take a ------ exam.

A) ​make-up
B) ​make up
C) ​makeup

Question 41

Which sentence expresses numbers correctly?

A) Democrat Louise Slaughter represents New York's 25th Congressional District.
B) Democrat Louise Slaughter represents New York's Twenty-fifth Congressional District.
C) ​Democrat Louise Slaughter represents New York's Twenty fifth Congressional District.

Question 42

Our records indicate that you owe ----.

A) $1,236
B) $1,236 dollars
C) 1,236 dollars

Question 43

Which sentence expresses numbers correctly?

A) The survey results indicated that 1/2 of the respondents admitted to texting while driving.
B) The survey results indicated that one-half of the respondents admitted to texting while driving.
C) The survey results indicated that one half of the respondents admitted to texting while driving.

Question 44

He removed the ---- change from his pocket before walking through airport security.

A) loose
B) lose

Question 45

Which sentence expresses numbers correctly?

A) A thorough review of insured items available in Policy 43-311083 is presented in No. 3 on Page 15.
B) A thorough review of insured items available in Policy 43-311083 is presented in Number 3 on page 15.
C) ​A thorough review of insured items available in Policy 43-311083 is presented in No. 3 on page 15.

Question 46

Although Brittany was tempted to inflate her skills on her résumé, her ------ told her it was wrong.​

A) ​conscious
B) ​conscience

Question 47

Our company gives monetary ---- to several local nonprofit organizations.

A) aide
B) aid

Question 48

Which sentence expresses numbers correctly?

A) ​At least fifteen percent of our customers were charged a two percent late fee.
B) At least 15 percent of our customers were charged a 2 percent late fee.
C) At least 15 percent of our customers were charged a two percent late fee.

Question 49

Which sentence expresses numbers correctly?

A) This digital camera weighs just 8 ounces and measures 3.5 by 2.2 by 1.3 inches.
B) Please order four quarts of mint chocolate chip ice cream for the party.
C) ​Each job candidate for this position must be able to lift at least fifty pounds.

Question 50

Which sentence expresses numbers correctly?

A) To maintain her 95.5 course grade, Anyssa needed to score only a 75 on her final exam.
B) To maintain her ninety five point five course grade, Anyssa needed to score only a 75 on her final exam.
C) ​To maintain her 95.5 course grade, Anyssa needed to score only a seventy-five on her final exam.