English Usage Practice 1
  • 1. Choose the sentence with the correct usage.
A) The ceremony had an emotional effect on the groom, but the bride was not affected.
B) The ceremony had an emotional affect on the groom, but the bride was not affected.
C) The ceremony had an emotional affect on the groom, but the bride was not affected.
D) The ceremony had an emotional effect on the groom, but the bride was not effected.
  • 2. Choose the sentence with the correct usage.
A) Anna was taller then Luis, but than he grew four inches in three months.
B) Anna was taller then Luis, but then he grew four inches in three months.
C) Anna was taller than Luis, but than he grew four inches in three months.
D) Anna was taller than Luis, but then he grew four inches in three months.
  • 3. Choose the sentence with the correct usage.
A) Their second home is in Boca Raton, but there not their for most of the year.
B) There second home is in Boca Raton, but they’re not there for most of the year.
C) Their second home is in Boca Raton, but they’re not there for most of the year.
D) They’re second home is in Boca Raton, but they’re not there for most of the year.
  • 4. Choose the sentence with the correct usage.
A) They’re going to graduate in June; after that, their best option will be to go there.
B) Their going to graduate in June; after that, their best option will be to go there.
C) There going to graduate in June; after that, their best option will be to go there.
D) They’re going to graduate in June; after that, there best option will be to go their.
  • 5. Choose the sentence with the correct usage.
A) You’re mistaken; that is not you’re book.
B) Your mistaken; that is not you’re book.
C) You’re mistaken; that is not your book.
D) Your mistaken; that is not your book.
  • 6. Choose the sentence with the correct usage.
A) Your classes are on the west side of campus, but your living on the east side.
B) You’re classes are on the west side of campus, but you’re living on the east side.
C) You’re classes are on the west side of campus, but you’re living on the east side.
D) Your classes are on the west side of campus, but you’re living on the east side.
  • 7. Choose the sentence with the correct usage.
A) Disease are highly prevalent in poorer nations; the most dominant disease are malaria.
B) Disease are highly prevalent in poorer nations; the most dominant disease is malaria.
C) Disease is highly prevalent in poorer nations; the most dominant disease is malaria.
D) Disease is highly prevalent in poorer nations; the most dominant disease are malaria.
  • 8. Choose the sentence with the correct usage.
A) Although I would prefer to have dog, I actually own cat.
B) Although I would prefer to have dog, I actually own a cat.
C) Although I would prefer to have a dog, I actually own cat.
D) Although I would prefer to have a dog, I actually own a cat.
  • 9. Choose the sentence with the correct usage.
A) The principal of the school lived by one principal: always do your best.
B) The principal of the school lived by one principle: always do your best.
C) The principle of the school lived by one principal: always do your best.
D) The principle of the school lived by one principle: always do your best.
  • 10. Choose the sentence with the correct usage.
A) Even with a speed limit sign clearly posted, a inattentive driver may drive too fast.
B) Even with an speed limit sign clearly posted, an inattentive driver may drive too fast.
C) Even with a speed limit sign clearly posted, an inattentive driver may drive too fast.
D) Even with an speed limit sign clearly posted, a inattentive driver may drive too fast.
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