JS 3 English Scholarship Test
  • 1. Which of these sentences correctly combines the three sentences into one?
    My family just got a new pet.
    Its name is Skipper.
    It is a golden retriever.
A) My family just got a new golden retriever, and we named it Skipper.
B) My family, which just got a new pet, and named it Skipper is a golden retriever.
C) My family just got a new pet golden retriever and is named Skipper.
D) My family got a new golden retriever; named Skipper.
  • 2. Which of the following sentences is compound?
A) Despite all our efforts, the shoe factory closed.
B) The pioneers who traveled westward through the mountains were brave.
C) The soccer team ran onto the field, and they practiced kicking the ball.
D) When a person gets on a camel, the animal often whines.
  • 3. Which of the following is an example of a correctly written compound sentence?
A) They went for ice cream, but the ice cream parlor was out of milkshakes.
B) Because it was hot outside, Mark and Tina went to the movies.
C) The twins and their friends decided to eat at another location.
D) The twins watched the movie and they enjoyed it very much.
  • 4. What is the best way to combine the following sentences?

    The students are getting ready for a field trip.
    The trip is to the science museum.
    The students are in the seventh grade.
A) The field trip to the science museum was gotten ready but the seventh grade.
B) The seventh grade students are getting ready for a field trip to the science museum.
C) The students are in the seventh grade and took a trip to the science museum.
D) To the science museum the seventh grade students took a trip.
  • 5. Read the following run-on sentence then choose the most appropriate method to correct it.

    After many months the king chose a wife she was the daughter of his army captain.
A) After many months. The king chose a wife. She was the daughter of his army captain.
B) After many months; the king chose a wife, she was the daughter of his army captain.
C) After many months the king chose a wife; she was the daughter of his army captain.
D) After many months the king chose a wife, she was the daughter of his army captain.
  • 6. Choose the best way to correct the following sentence.

    Kesha and Misty needed to go to the store to buy salsa and chips they also had to get money from the bank before the new show came on television at 7:00.
A) Kesha and Misty needed to go to the store to buy salsa and chips. They also had to get money from the bank before the next show came on television at 7:00.
B) Kesha and Misty needed to go to the store. Kesha and Misty needed to the bank to get money. They needed to be back before the next show came on television at 7:00.
C) Kesha and Misty needed to go to the store to buy salsa, chips and had to get money from the bank before the next show came on television at 7:00.
D) Kesha and Misty needed to go to the store to buy salsa, chips, get money, and go the bank before the next show came on television at 7:00.
  • 7. What is the best way to correct the following run-on sentence?

    I am going to the football game on Saturday the Eagles play the Bears.
A) I am going to the football game on Saturday; The Eagles play the Bears.
B) I am going to the football game on Saturday, The Eagles play the Bears.
C) I am going to the football game on Saturday; the Eagles play the Bears.
D) I am going to the football game on Saturday, the Eagles play the Bears.
  • 8. When Jessica left on a cruise to Europe with her family, her friends yelled, "Bon Voyage!"

    In this sentence the bon voyage most likely mean_________.
A) have a good trip
B) it's a great day
C) come back soon
D) see you later
  • 9. Identify the commonly used foreign phrase that means genuine or sincere.
A) bona fide
B) modus operandi
C) quid pro quo
D) carpe diem
  • 10. Choose the sentence with the correctly spelled word as it is used in the sentence.
A) There is a stationery front on the coast.
B) We studied about the waist lands.
C) There has been a brake in the weather.
D) Juneau is the capital of Alaska.
  • 11. Imagine that you are on a field trip to an aquarium.

    The most polite way to ask your tour guide a question would be....
A) "Hey man, do parrots eat fish?"
B) "Where are the whales?"
C) "Yo, are black eels carnivores?"
D) "Excuse me, how many teeth do sharks have?"
  • 12. Identify the compound sentence.
A) The students who wrote myths submitted their stories in a contest.
B) Each student wrote a myth and submitted the story in a contest.
C) Each student wrote a myth, and the teacher submitted the stories in a contest.
D) The students who are taught by Mr. Gonzalez, submitted their stories in a contest.
  • 13. Using troublesome words in and into. Select the sentence in which all the words are used correctly.
A) The guides put the pamphlets on kayaking in the box.
B) Leta brought that ceramic figurine in the country from Holland.
C) Leave your wet clothes into the dryer for a few more minutes.
D) When we leave, call the dog into the house and lock the doors.
  • 14. Using the troublesome words accept and except. Select the sentence in which all the words are used correctly.
A) I hope you will except this invitation to my graduation.
B) Gwen will accept the award on Kiara's behalf.
C) Everyone plans to attend the conference accept Dan.
D) Dad will never except that explanation for your behavior.
  • 15. Using the troublesome words between and among. Select the sentence in which all the words are used correctly.
A) Phil and his brother can share the books among them.
B) You'll have to decide between going shopping and waiting for Dana.
C) The two teammates talk among themselves before the match.
D) Pick the one you like best from between these five blouses.
  • 16. Using the troublesome words chose and choose. Select the sentence in which all the words are used correctly.
A) I always choose to eat steak and french fries on my birthday.
B) Martina choose a velvet dress for the WinterFest Dance.
C) Chose your research topic before you leave for spring break.
D) Deanna must chose which babysitting job to take this weekend.
  • 17. Using the troublesome words lie and lay. Select the sentence in which all the words are used correctly.
A) Please make the dog stop barking and lay down.
B) Vera likes to lie in the grass and look at the constellations.
C) Lie that cloth over the table, please.
D) Mom told the toddlers to lay down for an hour.
  • 18. Using the troublesome words raise and rise. Select the sentence in which all the words are used correctly.
A) We're trying to raise the level of enthusiasm for this project.
B) The sun will raise bright and early every morning.
C) The Buccaneers rise their ticket prices every season.
D) The bread will not raise if you neglect to put in the yeast.
  • 19. Using the troublesome words learn and teach. Select the sentence in which all the words are used correctly.
A) Parents teach their children how to behave in social situations.
B) Most people can learn themselves to roller skate if they practice.
C) Don't learn me the difference between right and wrong.
D) Izzy wants to learn marine biology to high school students.
  • 20. Using the troublesome words its and it's. Select the sentence in which all the words are used correctly.
A) The committee should file it's report before the deadline.
B) The dog brought it's toy to me, so we could play.
C) Its essential that you renew your license before your birthday.
D) It's a little late to be making such an important decision.
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