RLA Practice Test 8

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RLA Practice Test 8

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Passage: Public libraries offer free access to books, internet, and educational programs. They serve as community hubs. Funding comes from local taxes.
Best summary:

A) Libraries are only for books

B) Libraries provide free services and serve communities

C) Taxes are too high

D) Internet access is unimportant

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Which sentence is clearest?

A) Running fast, the finish line was crossed.

B) Running fast, I crossed the finish line.

C) The finish line was crossed running fast.

D) The finish line, running fast, was crossed.

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Which TWO are comma splices?

A) The sun set, the moon rose.

B) The sun set; the moon rose.

C) The sun set, and the moon rose.

D) The sun set, however the moon rose.

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Informal: Can’t wait to see u tomorrow!
Formal:

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Passage: Because the company offered free professional development, employee skills improved.
What caused skill improvement?

A) Free professional development

B) Higher salaries

C) Employee turnover

D) Company size

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Which TWO are parallel?

A) To run, jumping, and swimming.

B) Running, jumping, and swimming.

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

D) Run, jump, and swimming.

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Scenario: Which source is MOST reliable for election information?

A) A campaign advertisement

B) A nonpartisan election commission website

C) A biased news channel

D) Social media memes

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Sentence: She scored _____ on this test than on the last one.

A) high

B) higher

C) highest

D) highly

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Passage: The new training program is mandatory for all staff. Employee error rates dropped by 50% in the first quarter. Productivity metrics improved by 20%.
Which TWO support program effectiveness?

A) Mandatory for all staff

B) Error rates dropped 50%

C) Productivity improved 20%

D) Program is new

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Sentence: Please the attached invoice for payment.

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Passage: While remote work offers flexibility, it can blur work-life boundaries. Employees must set clear limits.
The author’s view is:

A) Remote work should be banned

B) Setting boundaries is necessary

C) Flexibility is bad

D) Work-life balance is unimportant

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Which sentence uses hyphens correctly?

A) The well known actor arrived.

B) The well-known actor arrived.

C) The actor is well-known.

D) Both B and C

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Sentence: The test was difficult, many students passed.
Which TWO corrections work?

A) Add semicolon after "difficult"

B) Add "but" after "difficult,"

C) Change "was" to "is"

D) Capitalize "many"

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Passage: The scholarship requires a 3.5 GPA, two recommendation letters, and a 500-word essay. The deadline is March 1st.
What is required?

A) Only GPA

B) GPA, letters, and essay

C) Only essay

D) Deadline only

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Sentence: time to leave now.

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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 describe positive outcomes?

A) devastating

B) outstanding

C) exceptional

D) disastrous

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Passage: Preschool children who read daily have larger vocabularies and better reading comprehension in elementary school.
Logical conclusion:

A) Reading daily helps long-term literacy

B) Preschool is unnecessary

C) Vocabulary is unimportant

D) Elementary school is too late

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Sentence: The sale is valid Friday only.

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Which TWO sentences use commas correctly?

A) After the show we went home.

B) After the show, we went home.

C) The show ended, we went home.

D) The show ended; we went home.

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Scenario: Which source is MOST credible for financial advice?

A) A celebrity's investment tips

B) A certified financial planner's website

C) A friend's recommendation

D) An online ad promising quick riches

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Passage: The thorough inspection uncovered several issues.
What does “thorough” mean?

A) Quick

B) Careful and complete

C) Unnecessary

D) Incomplete

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Sentence: She learned to read, to write, and .

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Sentence: The herd of cattle were grazing, they were in the pasture.
Which TWO errors exist?

A) "were" should be "was"

B) A comma cannot connect two complete sentences

C) "cattle" should be "cattle's"

D) "grazing," should be "grazing."

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Passage: Since implementing the four-day work week, employee productivity increased by 15%. Sick days decreased by 20%.
What can be inferred?

A) Four-day weeks improve employee well-being

B) Employees dislike the change

C) Productivity always decreases

D) Sick days are unimportant

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Sentence: The award went to _____ and her team.

A) I

B) me

C) myself

D) mine

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Passage: The after-school program provides free tutoring. Student grades improved by one full letter grade on average. Parent satisfaction ratings are at 95%.
Which TWO support program value?

A) Provides free tutoring

B) Grades improved one letter

C) Parent satisfaction at 95%

D) Program is after school

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Sentence: The warranty will if the product is misused.

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Passage: Step-by-step: 1. Turn off power. 2. Remove cover. 3. Replace battery.
The purpose is:

A) To persuade

B) To entertain

C) To describe

D) To instruct

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Which sentence uses apostrophes correctly?

A) The womens' meeting is Tuesday.

B) The women's meeting is Tuesday.

C) The women's meeting's is Tuesday.

D) The womens meeting is Tuesday.

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Which TWO sentences are written correctly?

A) After the storm. We cleaned up.

B) After the storm, we cleaned up.

C) The storm ended, we cleaned up.

D) The storm ended; we cleaned up.

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Passage: To file a claim, complete the online form. Upload supporting documents within 24 hours. You will receive a confirmation email.
What must you do within 24 hours?

A) Receive confirmation

B) Complete form

C) Upload documents

D) Wait for email

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Sentence: The plan is expensive; , it will save money long-term.

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Passage: The impartial referee made fair calls.
What does “impartial” mean?

A) Biased

B) Fair and neutral

C) Uninterested

D) Angry

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Sentence: The swarm of bees were flying, they were heading toward the garden.
Which TWO errors exist?

A) "were" should be "was"

B) A comma cannot connect two complete sentences

C) "bees" should be "bee"

D) "flying," should be "flying."

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Passage: After the school installed security cameras, vandalism decreased by 80%. Students report feeling safer.
What can be inferred?

A) Cameras deterred vandalism

B) Students disliked the cameras

C) Vandalism increased

D) Safety is unimportant

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Which option correctly fixes this run-on?
“I finished the report I emailed it to my boss.”

A) I finished the report; I emailed it to my boss.

B) I finished the report, I emailed it to my boss.

C) I finished the report I; emailed it to my boss.

D) I finished the report, however I emailed it.

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Sentence: Any person who completes _____ application will be considered.

A) their

B) his or her

C) they're

D) its

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Passage: The city’s composting program diverted 10,000 tons of waste from landfills. Methane emissions decreased by 15%, and residents received free compost for gardens.
Which TWO support program success?

A) Diverted 10,000 tons

B) Emissions decreased 15%

C) Residents got free compost

D) Program is city-run

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Scenario: Which source is MOST credible for scientific research?

A) A personal science blog

B) A peer-reviewed journal website

C) A social media influencer's post

D) A product advertisement

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Passage: We are thrilled to share that our volunteer program has won a national award. This recognition belongs to every volunteer who gave their time.
The tone is:

A) Disappointed and sad

B) Formal and neutral

C) Enthusiastic and appreciative

D) Angry and critical

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Passage: Despite the product’s high price, it sold out within hours. The company immediately announced a second production run.
The company likely believed the product would continue to .

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Sentence: The workshop will be held in Phoenix Arizona on Thursday January 16 2025.
Which TWO punctuation marks are needed?

A) Comma after "Phoenix"

B) Comma after "Arizona"

C) Comma after "16"

D) Period after "2025"

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Sentence: The herd of cattle _____ moving to the next field.

A) are

B) is

C) were

D) be

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Passage: The town’s new solar panel program allows homeowners to lease panels at low cost. Electricity bills have dropped by an average of $60 monthly, and the town’s carbon footprint decreased by 25%. While installation takes time, the long-term savings are significant.
What is the main idea?

A) Solar panels are expensive

B) Solar programs provide financial and environmental benefits

C) Installation is always slow

D) Carbon footprints are unimportant

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