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 pet golden retriever and is named Skipper.
B) My family got a new golden retriever; named Skipper.
C) My family just got a new golden retriever, and we named it Skipper.
D) My family, which just got a new pet, and named it Skipper is a golden retriever.
  • 2. Which of the following sentences is compound?
A) Despite all our efforts, the shoe factory closed.
B) The soccer team ran onto the field, and they practiced kicking the ball.
C) When a person gets on a camel, the animal often whines.
D) The pioneers who traveled westward through the mountains were brave.
  • 3. Which of the following is an example of a correctly written compound sentence?
A) The twins and their friends decided to eat at another location.
B) Because it was hot outside, Mark and Tina went to the movies.
C) They went for ice cream, but the ice cream parlor was out of milkshakes.
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 seventh grade students are getting ready for a field trip to the science museum.
B) To the science museum the seventh grade students took a trip.
C) The students are in the seventh grade and took a trip to the science museum.
D) The field trip to the science museum was gotten ready but the seventh grade.
  • 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, chips, get money, and go 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 and chips. They also 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 and had to get money from 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) it's a great day
B) see you later
C) have a good trip
D) come back soon
  • 9. Identify the commonly used foreign phrase that means genuine or sincere.
A) carpe diem
B) modus operandi
C) quid pro quo
D) bona fide
  • 10. Choose the sentence with the correctly spelled word as it is used in the sentence.
A) There has been a brake in the weather.
B) Juneau is the capital of Alaska.
C) There is a stationery front on the coast.
D) We studied about the waist lands.
  • 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) "Excuse me, how many teeth do sharks have?"
B) "Yo, are black eels carnivores?"
C) "Where are the whales?"
D) "Hey man, do parrots eat fish?"
  • 12. Identify the compound sentence.
A) Each student wrote a myth, and the teacher submitted the stories in a contest.
B) The students who are taught by Mr. Gonzalez, submitted their stories in a contest.
C) The students who wrote myths submitted their stories in a contest.
D) Each student wrote a myth and submitted the story 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) When we leave, call the dog into the house and lock the doors.
C) Leave your wet clothes into the dryer for a few more minutes.
D) Leta brought that ceramic figurine in the country from Holland.
  • 14. Using the troublesome words accept and except. Select the sentence in which all the words are used correctly.
A) Dad will never except that explanation for your behavior.
B) I hope you will except this invitation to my graduation.
C) Everyone plans to attend the conference accept Dan.
D) Gwen will accept the award on Kiara's behalf.
  • 15. Using the troublesome words between and among. Select the sentence in which all the words are used correctly.
A) The two teammates talk among themselves before the match.
B) You'll have to decide between going shopping and waiting for Dana.
C) Phil and his brother can share the books among them.
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) Deanna must chose which babysitting job to take this weekend.
B) Martina choose a velvet dress for the WinterFest Dance.
C) Chose your research topic before you leave for spring break.
D) I always choose to eat steak and french fries on my birthday.
  • 17. Using the troublesome words lie and lay. Select the sentence in which all the words are used correctly.
A) Vera likes to lie in the grass and look at the constellations.
B) Please make the dog stop barking and lay down.
C) Mom told the toddlers to lay down for an hour.
D) Lie that cloth over the table, please.
  • 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 bread will not raise if you neglect to put in the yeast.
D) The Buccaneers rise their ticket prices every season.
  • 19. Using the troublesome words learn and teach. Select the sentence in which all the words are used correctly.
A) Most people can learn themselves to roller skate if they practice.
B) Parents teach their children how to behave in social situations.
C) Izzy wants to learn marine biology to high school students.
D) Don't learn me the difference between right and wrong.
  • 20. Using the troublesome words its and it's. Select the sentence in which all the words are used correctly.
A) The dog brought it's toy to me, so we could play.
B) The committee should file it's report before the deadline.
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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