RLA Practice Test 3

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RLA Practice Test 3

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Passage: Public speaking classes improve communication skills and boost confidence. Students report less anxiety after practice. The classes require consistent attendance.
Best summary:

A) Public speaking is easy

B) Classes have benefits but require commitment

C) Anxiety is permanent

D) Attendance is unimportant

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Which is clearest?

A) Running quickly, the finish line appeared.

B) The finish line appeared running quickly.

C) Quickly running, the finish line appeared.

D) Running quickly, the runner saw the finish line.

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Which TWO are comma splices?

A) The phone rang, I answered it.

B) The phone rang; I answered it.

C) When the phone rang, I answered it.

D) The phone rang, I didn't answer it.

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Informal: C u at the meeting.
Formal: .

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Passage: Since the city added LED streetlights, energy costs have decreased by 30%.
What caused the cost decrease?

A) Old streetlights

B) LED streetlights

C) Higher energy rates

D) Less street lighting

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Which TWO are parallel?

A) She likes to swim, biking, and to dance.

B) He enjoys swimming, biking, and dancing.

C) They like to eat, sleep, and relaxing.

D) We need to study, practice, and review.

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Scenario: A tobacco company article claims smoking helps with weight control. What should you consider?

A) The source may be biased

B) All health claims are true

C) Smoking is healthy

D) Weight control is most important

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Sentence: Between the two designs, this one is _____.

A) more better

B) better

C) best

D) gooder

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Passage: The company offers free flu shots to all employees. Sick days decreased by 25% last winter. Employee health insurance claims also dropped.
Which TWO support the program’s value?

A) Free flu shots offered

B) Sick days decreased 25%

C) Insurance claims dropped

D) It's winter

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Sentence: Please your signature on the dotted line.

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Passage: While online shopping offers convenience, we must consider its environmental impact. Packaging waste and delivery emissions contribute to pollution.
The author’s point of view is:

A) Online shopping should be banned

B) Environmental impact should be considered

C) Convenience is the only factor

D) Packaging is not a problem

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Which sentence uses apostrophes correctly?

A) The Smith's car is in the driveway.

B) The Smiths' car is in the driveway.

C) The Smiths car is in the driveway.

D) The Smiths's car is in the driveway.

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Sentence: The manager wants the report finished by 5pm however the data won’t be ready.
Which TWO corrections work?

A) Add semicolon after "5pm"

B) Add "but" after "5pm"

C) Capitalize "however"

D) Change "won't" to "will"

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Passage: To apply for the position, submit a resume, cover letter, and three references by March 1st. Interviews will be scheduled the following week.
What is required to apply?

A) Just a resume

B) Resume and references only

C) Resume, cover letter, and references

D) Interview first

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Sentence: car is parked in the loading zone?

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Sentence: If I _____ more time, I would learn a new language.

A) have

B) had

C) will have

D) would have

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Which TWO words best complete this sentence?
“The _____ data helped us make a decision.”

A) ambiguous

B) clear

C) confusing

D) comprehensive

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Passage: Schools with art programs report higher student engagement and better attendance. Test scores in other subjects also improve when students participate in arts.
What is a logical conclusion?

A) Art programs should be cut

B) Art improves overall academic performance

C) Test scores are unreliable

D) Students prefer math

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Sentence: The workshop will run Monday Wednesday.

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Which TWO sentences use commas correctly?

A) My friend who lives in Boston, is visiting.

B) The red car, which is fast, won the race.

C) After dinner, we went for a walk.

D) She bought apples, oranges, and bananas, and grapes.

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Scenario: You need health information. Which website is MOST credible?

A) A personal blog with testimonials

B) A government health website (.gov)

C) A social media post with no author

D) A site with many pop-up ads

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Passage: The negotiators reached a compromise after hours of discussion.
What does “compromise” mean?

A) Perfect solution

B) Agreement where both sides give up something

C) Argument

D) Complete surrender

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Sentence: For this job, you need to type quickly, answer phones, and data.

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Sentence: The number of applicants have increased, the quality is mixed.
Which TWO errors are present?

A) "have" should be "has"

B) A comma cannot connect two complete sentences

C) "quality" should be "qualities"

D) "increased" is spelled wrong

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Passage: The new medication showed promising results in trials. Side effects were minimal. The FDA has scheduled a review for next month.
What can be inferred?

A) The medication is already available

B) The FDA approval process is next

C) Side effects are dangerous

D) Trials were unsuccessful

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Sentence: The award was given to Carlos and _____.

A) I

B) me

C) myself

D) mine

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Passage: Vegetable gardens save families money on groceries. They provide fresh produce and outdoor exercise. They require time and effort to maintain.
Which TWO details support gardens being cost-effective?

A) Save money on groceries

B) Provide fresh produce

C) Require time and effort

D) Provide outdoor exercise

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Sentence: The committee will the proposal next week.

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Passage: Join our fitness center today! Get 50% off your first month. Limited time offer.
The author’s purpose is:

A) To inform about health

B) To entertain with a story

C) To persuade you to join

D) To describe the facility

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Which sentence uses apostrophes correctly?

A) The childrens' toys are in the teacher's lounge.

B) The children's toys are in the teachers' lounge.

C) The children's toys are in the teacher's lounge.

D) The childrens toys are in the teachers lounge.

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Which TWO sentences are written correctly?

A) After the deadline, the work must be submitted.

B) The deadline passed, the work was submitted.

C) Because the deadline passed, we submitted the work.

D) The deadline passed however we submitted work.

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Passage: To access the building after hours, swipe your ID card at the entrance. Enter your PIN on the keypad. The door will unlock for 10 seconds.
How long does the door stay unlocked?

A) 5 seconds

B) 10 seconds

C) 15 seconds

D) 30 seconds

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Sentence: The software is expensive; , it saves time and money long-term.

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Passage: The scientist’s innovative approach solved a decades-old problem.
What does “innovative” mean?

A) Traditional

B) Creative and new

C) Complicated

D) Borrowed from others

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Sentence: The group of volunteers are working on their project, it should be finished soon.
Which TWO errors exist?

A) "are" should be "is"

B) "project," should be "project."

C) "their" should be "them"

D) "volunteers" should be "volunteer"

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Passage: After the landlord installed soundproofing, tenant noise complaints dropped from 15 per month to zero. Several tenants renewed their leases early.
What can be inferred?

A) The soundproofing was effective

B) The landlord was unresponsive

C) Tenants were unhappy

D) Leases were ending

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Which option correctly fixes this run-on?
“The report is due today we haven’t started yet.”

A) The report is due today; we haven't started yet.

B) The report is due today, we haven't started yet.

C) The report is due today we; haven't started yet.

D) The report is due today, however we haven't started.

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Sentence: Any student who completes _____ assignment early may leave.

A) their

B) his or her

C) they're

D) its

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Passage: The new tutoring center has helped raise student grades. Math scores improved by 12 points on average. Attendance increased by 20%, and parent complaints decreased.
Which TWO details provide the strongest evidence of success?

A) Math scores improved 12 points

B) Attendance increased 20%

C) Parent complaints decreased

D) The center is new

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Scenario: Which email subject line is most professional for a job application?

A) "Job app"

B) "Application for Marketing Coordinator Position – [Your Name]"

C) "Hire me plz!!!"

D) "Quick question about jobs"

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Passage: We are thrilled to announce that three of our team members received national recognition for their community service projects. Their dedication inspires us all.
The tone is:

A) Angry and critical

B) Formal and neutral

C) Enthusiastic and positive

D) Sad and disappointed

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Passage: After implementing the new inventory system, the store reduced overstock by 40% and saved $50,000 in storage costs. However, employees needed three weeks to learn the software.
The store likely implemented the new system because they wanted to .

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Sentence: The workshop will be held in Portland Maine on Tuesday June 18 2024.
Which TWO punctuation marks are needed?

A) Comma after "Portland"

B) Comma after "Maine"

C) Comma after "18"

D) Period after "2024"

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Sentence: The list of ingredients _____ on the back of the package.

A) appear

B) appears

C) appearing

D) to appear

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Passage: The city’s new bike-share program has reduced traffic congestion by 15% in its first year. Commuters report saving an average of $80 monthly on transportation costs. While some concerns remain about bike lane safety, overall public response has been positive.
What is the main idea?

A) Bike lanes are dangerous

B) The bike-share program offers multiple benefits

C) Traffic congestion is a major problem

D) Commuters prefer cars

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