RLA Practice Test 6

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RLA Practice Test 6

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Passage: Online courses offer flexibility for working adults. They often cost less than in-person classes. However, they require self-discipline and reliable internet.
Best summary:

A) Online courses are perfect for everyone

B) Online courses have benefits and challenges

C) Adults shouldn't work

D) Internet is never reliable

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Which sentence is clearest?

A) Driving fast, the exit was missed.

B) The exit was missed driving fast.

C) Driving fast, we missed the exit.

D) The exit was missed, driving fast.

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Which TWO are comma splices?

A) The concert started, the crowd cheered.

B) The concert started; the crowd cheered.

C) The concert started, and the crowd cheered.

D) The concert started, everyone cheered.

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Informal: Can u help me pls?
Formal:

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Passage: Because the store extended its hours, evening sales increased by 35%.
What caused the sales increase?

A) Extended hours

B) Higher prices

C) Fewer customers

D) Product shortage

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Which TWO are parallel?

A) To swim, biking, and running.

B) Swimming, biking, and running.

C) To swim, to bike, and to run.

D) Swim, bike, and running.

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Scenario: A soda company article claims sugar improves focus. What should you consider?

A) The source may be biased

B) All sugar claims are true

C) Soda is healthy

D) Companies are always neutral

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Sentence: This solution is _____ than the previous one.

A) good

B) better

C) best

D) well

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Passage: The lunch program provides free meals to all students. Test scores have improved 8% since its start. Attendance is also up 5%.
Which TWO support program success?

A) Free meals provided

B) Test scores up 8%

C) Attendance up 5%

D) Meals are at lunch

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Sentence: We your prompt response to this inquiry.

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Passage: While electric cars have benefits, the lack of charging stations remains a major obstacle. Infrastructure must improve before mass adoption is possible.
The author’s view is:

A) Electric cars are perfect

B) Infrastructure is a problem

C) Gas cars are better

D) Charging stations are everywhere

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Which sentence uses apostrophes correctly?

A) The men's coats are in the closet.

B) The mens' coats are in the closet.

C) The mens coats are in the closet.

D) The mens's coats are in the closet.

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Sentence: The forecast predicts rain, the event will be indoors.
Which TWO corrections work?

A) Add semicolon after "rain"

B) Add "so" after "rain,"

C) Change "predicts" to "predict"

D) Capitalize "rain"

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Passage: The course is self-paced. Students have six months to complete all modules. Extensions are available for an additional fee.
How long do students have to complete?

A) Three months

B) Six months

C) One year

D) Unlimited time

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Sentence: responsibility to finish on time.

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Sentence: If it _____ tomorrow, we will cancel the trip.

A) rain

B) rains

C) rained

D) would rain

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Which TWO words describe negative outcomes?

A) beneficial

B) detrimental

C) harmful

D) advantageous

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Passage: Reading 20 minutes daily improves vocabulary and comprehension. Students who read regularly score higher on standardized tests.
Logical conclusion:

A) Reading daily improves test scores

B) Standardized tests are unfair

C) 20 minutes is too long

D) Vocabulary is unimportant

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Sentence: The event has been postponed next month.

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Which TWO sentences need commas?

A) After the movie we went home.

B) Yes I understand.

C) The car that is red is fast.

D) She sings beautifully, and she dances well.

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Which password is LEAST secure?

A) 7kP9!mV2@

B) MyCat'sName2024

C) password123

D) R#tY$uI8o

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Passage: The impartial judge listened to both sides before deciding.
What does “impartial” mean?

A) Biased

B) Fair and neutral

C) Uninterested

D) Angry

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Sentence: The course teaches reading, writing, and .

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Sentence: The stack of papers was tall, it fell over.
Which TWO errors exist?

A) "was" should be "were"

B) A comma cannot connect two complete sentences

C) "papers" should be "paper"

D) "tall," should be "tall."

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Passage: After the restaurant introduced online ordering, takeout sales doubled. Dine-in customers still enjoy the atmosphere.
What can be inferred?

A) Online ordering increased overall sales

B) Dine-in customers decreased

C) The atmosphere is poor

D) Takeout is the only option

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Sentence: The award was given to _____ and me.

A) he

B) him

C) his

D) himself

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Question ID: 6-19
Passage: The new security system includes cameras and motion sensors. Break-ins have decreased by 60% since installation. Insurance premiums were reduced by 15%.
Which TWO support the system’s value?

A) Includes cameras

B) Break-ins decreased 60%

C) Insurance reduced 15%

D) Motion sensors installed

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Question ID: 6-18
Sentence: The committee will the budget proposal next week.

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Passage: Warning: Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, call poison control immediately.
The purpose is:

A) To entertain

B) To warn about danger

C) To persuade

D) To describe

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Which sentence uses a semicolon correctly?

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

B) I have a big test tomorrow; so I need to study.

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

D) I have a big test tomorrow; studying is important.

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Which TWO are written correctly?

A) After the meeting. We took notes.

B) After the meeting, we took notes.

C) The meeting ended, we took notes.

D) The meeting ended; we took notes.

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Passage: To activate your card, call the number on the back. Enter your card number and Social Security number. Create a PIN when prompted.
What do you need to enter?

A) Only your PIN

B) Card number and Social Security number

C) Your name

D) Phone number

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Sentence: The deadline is tomorrow; , we must work efficiently.

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Passage: The diligent student studied every night.
What does “diligent” mean?

A) Lazy

B) Hardworking and careful

C) Occasional

D) Confused

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Sentence: The collection of books were shelved, the librarian was satisfied.
Which TWO errors exist?

A) "were" should be "was"

B) A comma cannot connect two complete sentences

C) "books" should be "book"

D) "librarian" should be "librarians"

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Passage: After switching to LED bulbs, the office building’s energy bill decreased by 40%. Maintenance costs also dropped since bulbs last longer.
What can be inferred?

A) LED bulbs are cost-effective

B) LED bulbs are brighter

C) Old bulbs were broken

D) Energy bills are unimportant

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Which option correctly fixes this run-on?
“The door was locked I couldn’t get in.”

A) The door was locked; I couldn't get in.

B) The door was locked, I couldn't get in.

C) The door was locked I; couldn't get in.

D) The door was locked, however I couldn't get in.

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Sentence: Every employee must attend _____ training session.

A) their

B) his or her

C) they're

D) its

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Passage: The fitness center added new equipment. Membership sign-ups increased 30% in three months. Existing members are using the facility more frequently.
Which TWO support the equipment addition’s success?

A) New equipment was added

B) Membership sign-ups increased 30%

C) Existing members use facility more

D) The center is large

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Scenario: Which closing is most professional for a formal email?

A) Later!

B) Best regards,

C) Cheers!

D) Thx

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Passage: We are excited to announce that our team exceeded quarterly goals by 20%! Your hard work has made this possible. Let’s celebrate this achievement.
The tone is:

A) Critical and disappointed

B) Formal and neutral

C) Enthusiastic and appreciative

D) Angry and frustrated

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Passage: Despite the new policy requiring masks, customer complaints increased by 15%. The manager posted additional staff at the entrance.
The manager likely posted staff to .

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Sentence: The festival will be held in Nashville Tennessee on Friday October 25 2024.
Which TWO punctuation marks are needed?

A) Comma after "Nashville"

B) Comma after "Tennessee"

C) Comma after "25"

D) Period after "2024"

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Sentence: The family of ducks _____ crossing the road.

A) are

B) is

C) were

D) be

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Passage: The school’s new peer tutoring program pairs older students with younger ones. Grades have improved in both groups, and participants report increased confidence. Attendance has also risen since the program began.
What is the main idea?

A) Only older students benefit from tutoring

B) Peer tutoring has multiple positive outcomes

C) Attendance is the only important factor

D) Younger students struggle more

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