Practice Test

Q1. Which sentence demonstrates the most precise word choice?

The scientist did a thing to fix the problem.
The scientist made something to fix the problem.
The scientist developed a solution to address the problem.
The scientist worked on the problem.

Q2. Which sentence shows correct use of a multisyllabic word?

The enviroment was damaged.
The environment was damaged.
The enviroment were damaged.
The enviornment was damaged.

Q3. Read the paragraph below.
The unfamiliar term biodegradable appears next to an explanation describing materials that break down naturally over time.
How does the explanation help the reader?

It distracts from the text
It replaces the difficult word
It confirms the meaning using context
It changes the meaning of the word

Q4. Read the paragraph below.
The word conduct can mean to behave in a certain way or to lead an activity, depending on how it is used.
What does this paragraph explain?

A spelling mistake
A homophone
A word with multiple meanings
A prefix

Q5. Which pair of words are homophones?

Affect / Effect
Through / Thorough
Brake / Break
Build / Built

Q6. Which word is formed using a prefix that changes meaning?

Rewrite
Writer
Writing
Written

Q7. Which sentence uses an irregular plural correctly?

The childs waited outside.
The childrens waited outside.
The children waited outside.
The childes waited outside.