RLA Practice Test 5

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RLA Practice Test 5

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Passage: Online banking offers 24/7 access and faster transactions. However, cybersecurity risks require strong passwords and vigilance. Elderly customers may need extra support.
Best summary:

A) Online banking is perfect for everyone

B) Online banking has benefits and challenges

C) Elderly people shouldn't use banks

D) Cybersecurity is unimportant

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Which sentence is clearest?

A) Looking through the telescope, the stars were bright.

B) The stars were bright looking through the telescope.

C) Through the telescope, the stars were bright.

D) Looking through the telescope, I saw bright stars.

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Which TWO are comma splices?

A) The bell rang, the students left.

B) The bell rang; the students left.

C) The bell rang, and the students left.

D) Because the bell rang, the students left.

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Question ID: 5-42
Informal: Gotta go now, ttyl.
Formal: .

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Passage: Because the museum offered free admission on Fridays, attendance tripled.
What caused attendance to triple?

A) Free admission on Fridays

B) High ticket prices

C) Fewer exhibits

D) Bad weather

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Which TWO are parallel?

A) She likes to read, swimming, and to paint.

B) He enjoys reading, swimming, and painting.

C) They like reading, to swim, and painting.

D) We went reading, swimming, and painting.

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Scenario: An article about energy drinks on a beverage company website claims they improve health. What should you consider?

A) The source may be biased

B) All health claims are true

C) Energy drinks are always healthy

D) Company websites are always neutral

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Sentence: Among all the projects, this is the _____.

A) good

B) better

C) best

D) well

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Passage: The tutoring program is free for all students. Participants’ grades improved by an average of half a letter grade. Attendance at tutoring sessions is voluntary.
Which TWO support the program’s value?

A) Free for all students

B) Grades improved half a letter

C) Attendance is voluntary

D) Tutors are paid

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Sentence: Please the necessary forms before the deadline.

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Passage: While social media connects people globally, it also spreads misinformation rapidly. Users must verify sources before sharing.
The author’s point of view is:

A) Social media should be banned

B) Users have responsibility to verify information

C) All social media is false

D) Connection is unimportant

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Which sentence uses a colon correctly?

A) The ingredients are: flour, sugar, and eggs.

B) The ingredients are flour, sugar, and eggs.

C) The ingredients: are flour, sugar, and eggs.

D) The ingredients are: flour: sugar: and eggs.

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Sentence: The meeting was scheduled for 3pm however no one was ready.
Which TWO corrections work?

A) Add semicolon after "3pm"

B) Add "but" after "3pm"

C) Capitalize "however"

D) Change "was" to "is"

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Passage: The warranty covers manufacturer’s defects for one year. It does not cover normal wear and tear. Keep your receipt for service.
What is covered?

A) Normal wear

B) Manufacturer's defects

C) Lost receipts

D) User damage

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Sentence: going to be a great day!

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Sentence: If she _____ earlier, she would catch the bus.

A) wake up

B) wakes up

C) woke up

D) would wake

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Which TWO words have positive connotations?

A) excellent

B) terrible

C) outstanding

D) disappointing

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Passage: Companies that offer paid parental leave have higher employee retention. They also attract more qualified job candidates.
Logical conclusion:

A) Parental leave hurts businesses

B) Paid leave benefits companies

C) All companies offer leave

D) Job candidates don't care about benefits

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Sentence: The sale is valid December 1st December 31st.

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Which TWO sentences use commas correctly?

A) The weather, was perfect for the event.

B) However, we decided to cancel.

C) The book which is on the table, is mine.

D) She graduated in 2020, but she hasn't found a job.

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Scenario: Which source is LEAST reliable for historical facts?

A) A museum's official website

B) A personal blog with no sources

C) A university history department site

D) A government archive

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Passage: The meticulous accountant checked every number twice.
What does “meticulous” mean?

A) Careless

B) Very careful and precise

C) Slow

D) Confused

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Sentence: The job requires patience, attention to detail, and .

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Sentence: The bundle of sticks were tied together the rope was strong.
Which TWO errors exist?

A) "were" should be "was"

B) A comma cannot connect two complete sentences

C) "sticks" should be "stick"

D) "rope" should be "ropes"

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Passage: Since the cafeteria added vegetarian options, sales increased 25%. Meat-based meal sales remained stable.
What can be inferred?

A) Vegetarian options attracted new customers

B) Meat sales decreased

C) The cafeteria was failing

D) Customers only want meat

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Sentence: The gift is for _____ and your family.

A) I

B) me

C) myself

D) mine

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Passage: The after-school program provides homework help. Student grades have improved by one letter grade on average. Parents report less stress at home.
Which TWO support the program’s value?

A) Provides homework help

B) Grades improved one letter

C) Parents report less stress

D) It's after school

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Sentence: Please the attached document.

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Passage: How to Assemble Bookshelf: Step 1: Lay out all parts. Step 2: Connect side panels. Step 3: Attach shelves.
The purpose is:

A) To entertain

B) To persuade

C) To instruct

D) To describe

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Which sentence uses quotation marks correctly?

A) He asked, "Are you coming"?

B) "Are you coming", he asked?

C) "Are you coming?" he asked.

D) "Are you coming"? he asked.

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Which TWO sentences are written correctly?

A) Because it was raining. We stayed inside.

B) Although it was raining, we went outside.

C) It was raining, we stayed inside.

D) It was raining; we stayed inside.

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Passage: To reset your password, answer your security question. Then create a new password with at least 8 characters, including one number.
What must the new password include?

A) Your name

B) At least 8 characters and one number

C) A security question

D) Your old password

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Sentence: The plan is risky; , it could be very profitable.

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Passage: The resilient community rebuilt quickly after the storm.
What does “resilient” mean?

A) Weak

B) Able to recover quickly

C) Unprepared

D) Angry

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Sentence: Each of the boxes were opened, the contents were inspected.
Which TWO errors exist?

A) "were" should be "was"

B) A comma cannot connect two complete sentences

C) "boxes" should be "box"

D) "contents" should be "content"

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Passage: Since the library removed fines for overdue books, book returns increased by 60%. More patrons are using library services.
What can be inferred?

A) Fines prevented people from returning books

B) People dislike libraries

C) More books are now overdue

D) Libraries shouldn't have rules

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Which option correctly fixes this run-on?
“My phone battery died I missed the call.”

A) My phone battery died; I missed the call.

B) My phone battery died, I missed the call.

C) My phone battery died I; missed the call.

D) My phone battery died, however I missed the call.

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Sentence: Neither of the applicants forgot _____ resume.

A) their

B) his or her

C) they're

D) its

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Passage: The city’s tree-planting initiative added 2,000 trees. Air quality improved 8%, and summer temperatures dropped an average of 2 degrees in shaded areas.
Which TWO support the initiative’s success?

A) Added 2,000 trees

B) Air quality improved 8%

C) Summer temperatures dropped

D) It's an initiative

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Scenario: You need medical advice. Which site is MOST credible?

A) A medical blog with no author listed

B) A hospital website (.org or .edu)

C) A forum with personal opinions

D) A site selling "miracle cures"

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Passage: We are disappointed to report that quarterly profits fell short of projections. However, we remain optimistic about next quarter’s outlook.
The tone is:

A) Enthusiastic and excited

B) Angry and accusatory

C) Professional and cautiously optimistic

D) Sad and hopeless

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Passage: Despite the product’s 1-star rating, sales continue to rise. The manufacturer has increased production and hired more staff.
The manufacturer believes the low rating is .

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Sentence: The summit will be held in Seattle Washington on Monday September 15 2024.
Which TWO punctuation marks are needed?

A) Comma after "Seattle"

B) Comma after "Washington"

C) Comma after "15"

D) Period after "2024"

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Sentence: The pair of shoes _____ under the bed.

A) are

B) is

C) were

D) be

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Passage: The city’s public transit system now offers real-time arrival updates via a mobile app. Ridership has increased 18%, and customer complaints have dropped by 30%. While some elderly riders still prefer traditional schedules, overall satisfaction is high.
What is the main idea?

A) Elderly riders dislike technology

B) Real-time updates have improved transit

C) Public transit is always delayed

D) Mobile apps are confusing

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