RLA Practice Test 4

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RLA Practice Test 4

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Passage: Electric cars produce zero emissions, reducing air pollution. They have higher upfront costs but lower maintenance expenses. Charging infrastructure is still developing.
What is the best summary?

A) Electric cars are perfect

B) Electric cars have pros and cons

C) Gas cars are always better

D) Charging stations are everywhere

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Which sentence is clearest?

A) Rushing to finish, the report had many errors.

B) The report had many errors rushing to finish.

C) Rushing to finish, I made many errors in the report.

D) The report had many errors, rushing to finish.

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Which TWO are comma splices?

A) It is raining, take an umbrella.

B) It is raining; take an umbrella.

C) Because it is raining, take an umbrella.

D) It is raining, so take an umbrella.

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Informal: Thanks for the info!
Formal: .

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Passage: Since implementing the new software, customer wait times decreased by 50%.
What caused the decrease in wait times?

A) New software

B) Customer complaints

C) More staff

D) Longer hours

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Which TWO are parallel?

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

B) He enjoys hiking, swimming, and biking.

C) They want to hike, swim, and to bike.

D) We went hiking, swimming, and biking.

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Scenario: You receive an email asking for your password to “verify your account.” What should you do?

A) Reply with your password

B) Click the link and enter your password

C) Delete the email and contact the company directly

D) Forward it to your friends

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Sentence: She is the _____ qualified candidate we interviewed.

A) more

B) most

C) much

D) very

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Passage: The new app has 50,000 downloads in its first month. User ratings average 4.5 stars. However, some users report bugs on older phones.
Which TWO support the app’s popularity?

A) 50,000 downloads

B) 4.5 star ratings

C) Bugs on older phones

D) First month release

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Sentence: We your cooperation in this matter.

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Passage: While plastic bags are convenient, their environmental impact is severe. Banning them may inconvenience shoppers, but protecting our planet is more important.
The author’s view is:

A) Plastic bags should never be banned

B) Environmental protection is more important than convenience

C) Shoppers should always be prioritized

D) Convenience is the only factor

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Which sentence uses hyphens correctly?

A) The five year old child can read.

B) The five-year-old child can read.

C) The child is five-year-old.

D) The child is five year old.

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Sentence: The instructions were unclear many people made mistakes.
Which TWO corrections work?

A) Add semicolon after "unclear"

B) Add "so" after "unclear"

C) Change "were" to "was"

D) Capitalize "many"

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Passage: The warranty covers defects for two years. It does not cover damage from misuse. Submit claims online with proof of purchase.
What is NOT covered?

A) Defects

B) Misuse damage

C) Online claims

D) Two years

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Sentence: the best person for the job.

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Sentence: If you _____ hard, you will succeed.

A) work

B) works

C) worked

D) would work

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Which TWO words best describe positive data?

A) alarming

B) encouraging

C) disappointing

D) promising

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Passage: Employees who use public transportation report lower stress levels and arrive on time more often. Parking costs are also reduced.
Logical conclusion:

A) Public transit is always better

B) Driving causes stress

C) Public transit offers work-related benefits

D) Parking is free

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Sentence: The conference lasts Monday Friday.

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Which TWO sentences use commas correctly?

A) Before you leave please sign out.

B) Before you leave, please sign out.

C) The blue car that is fast won.

D) The blue car, which is fast, won.

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Scenario: Which source is MOST credible for a science project?

A) A friend's social media post

B) A university research website (.edu)

C) An online forum discussion

D) A news article from 10 years ago

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Passage: The ambiguous instructions confused the workers.
What does “ambiguous” mean?

A) Clear

B) Having multiple meanings

C) Long

D) Foreign

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Sentence: The assignment requires reading, writing, and .

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Sentence: The box of nails were heavy it fell off the shelf.
Which TWO errors exist?

A) "were" should be "was"

B) A comma cannot connect two complete sentences

C) "nails" should be "nail"

D) "heavy" should be "heavily"

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Passage: After the school banned cell phones in class, student participation increased by 40%. Teachers reported fewer disruptions.
What can be inferred?

A) Cell phones were distracting students

B) Students were happy about the ban

C) Participation decreased

D) Teachers supported the ban

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Sentence: The email was addressed to my boss and _____.

A) I

B) me

C) myself

D) mine

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Passage: The new water filter removes 99% of contaminants. It costs $50 and lasts six months. Customer reviews are overwhelmingly positive.
Which TWO support buying the filter?

A) Removes 99% of contaminants

B) Costs $50

C) Lasts six months

D) Customer reviews are positive

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Sentence: The contract will at the end of the year.

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Passage: Please note: All visitors must sign in at the front desk. Failure to comply will result in restricted access.
The purpose is:

A) To entertain guests

B) To inform about a policy

C) To persuade visitors to leave

D) To describe the building

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Which sentence uses parentheses correctly?

A) The meeting (which was scheduled for 3pm) was canceled.

B) The meeting which was scheduled for 3pm was canceled.

C) The meeting (which was scheduled for 3pm was canceled.

D) The meeting which was scheduled for 3pm) was canceled.

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Which TWO are written correctly?

A) Because it was late. We went home.

B) Although it was late, we stayed.

C) It was late, we went home.

D) It was late; we went home.

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Passage: To return your online purchase, print the return label from your account. Attach it to the original packaging. Drop it off at any shipping location within 30 days.
What must you print?

A) Original packaging

B) Return label

C) Shipping receipt

D) Account statement

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Sentence: The task was difficult; , we completed it successfully.

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Passage: The comprehensive report included data from 500 sources.
What does “comprehensive” mean?

A) Brief

B) Incomplete

C) Thorough and complete

D) Confusing

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Sentence: The team were winning the game, the crowd was cheering loudly.
Which TWO errors exist?

A) "were" should be "was"

B) A comma cannot connect two complete sentences

C) "game," should be "game."

D) "crowd" should be "crowds"

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Passage: After the restaurant extended its hours, late-night revenue increased by 35%. Staff schedules were adjusted, and food costs rose slightly.
What can be inferred?

A) Extended hours were profitable

B) Staff was unhappy

C) Food costs decreased

D) The restaurant was failing

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Which option correctly fixes this run-on?
“I have a test tomorrow I need to study tonight.”

A) I have a test tomorrow; I need to study tonight.

B) I have a test tomorrow, I need to study tonight.

C) I have a test tomorrow I; need to study tonight.

D) I have a test tomorrow however I need to study.

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Sentence: Everyone on the team must complete _____ evaluation by Friday.

A) their

B) his or her

C) they're

D) its

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Passage: The new childcare program has helped employees. Absenteeism dropped 20%. Retention of working parents increased by 15%, and overall employee satisfaction scores rose.
Which TWO support the program’s success?

A) Absenteeism dropped 20%

B) Retention increased 15%

C) The program is new

D) Overall satisfaction rose

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Scenario: Which greeting is most appropriate for a formal email to a company executive?

A) Hey there!

B) What's up?

C) Dear Mr. Johnson:

D) Hi John!

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Passage: We sincerely apologize for the shipping delay. Your order will arrive within 5 business days, and we have credited your account $10 for the inconvenience.
The tone is:

A) Angry and defensive

B) Sincere and apologetic

C) Excited and enthusiastic

D) Neutral and indifferent

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Passage: The company switched to remote work and saw a 30% reduction in office expenses. Employee productivity remained steady, and job applications increased by 50%.
The company likely made this switch to .

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Sentence: The ceremony will take place in Denver Colorado on Saturday July 20 2024.
Which TWO punctuation marks are needed to make this sentence correct?

A) Comma after "Denver"

B) Comma after "Colorado"

C) Comma after "20"

D) Period after "2024"

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Sentence: The number of participants _____ each year.

A) increase

B) increases

C) increasing

D) to increase

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Passage: The community garden project transformed an abandoned lot into a thriving green space. Local residents grow fresh vegetables, children learn about nature, and crime in the area has decreased. The project has brought neighbors together.
What is the main idea?

A) Gardening reduces crime

B) Community gardens provide multiple community benefits

C) Children need outdoor education

D) Abandoned lots are dangerous

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