Question 1. Which of the following is a synonym for the word 'exacerbate'?

a) alleviate b) worsen c) moderate d) ameliorate

Question 2. Which sentence uses the correct verb tense?

a) I have seen that movie last night. b) I am seeing a movie tonight. c) I will see a movie tomorrow. d) I saw that movie tomorrow.

Question 3. Which of the following sentences uses a relative pronoun correctly?

a) The book who I read was really good. b) The man which gave me directions was helpful. c) The woman whom I met was very kind. d) The store that I went to was closed.

Question 4. Which sentence contains a misplaced modifier?

a) Walking to the store, the rain started to fall. b) After finishing my homework, my friends came over. c) I found a gold necklace walking on the beach. d) While cooking dinner, the smoke detector went off.

Question 5. Which of the following is a synonym for the word 'prohibit'?

a) permit b) allow c) forbid d) authorize

Question 6. Which sentence is written in the passive voice?

a) The teacher graded the tests. b) The tests were graded by the teacher. c) The students studied for the test. d) The test will be given next week.

Question 7. Which sentence uses a coordinating conjunction correctly?

a) He likes to play basketball but he hates running. b) She wanted to go shopping however she was tired. c) I want to eat pizza, so I'm going to order one. d) They went to the park, although it was raining.

Question 8. Which of the following is an antonym for the word 'abundant'?

a) plentiful b) scarce c) ample d) bountiful

Question 9. Which sentence uses the correct article?

a) I want an apple. b) He's a engineer. c) The dog chased a cat. d) I saw the movie the Lion King.

Question 10. Which of the following is a synonym for the word 'diligent'?

a) lazy b) careless c) industrious d) negligent

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