RLA Practice Test 9

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RLA Practice Test 10

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Passage: Telehealth appointments provide convenient access to medical care, especially for rural patients. They reduce travel time and costs. However, not all conditions can be diagnosed remotely, and some patients lack internet access.
What is the best summary?

A) Telehealth is perfect for everyone

B) Telehealth offers benefits but has limitations

C) Rural patients shouldn't see doctors

D) Internet is unnecessary

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Which sentence is clearest?

A) After reading the manual, the computer was set up easily.

B) After reading the manual, I set up the computer easily.

C) The computer was set up easily after reading the manual.

D) After reading the manual, setting up the computer was easy.

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Which TWO are comma splices?

A) The alarm rang, we woke up.

B) The alarm rang; we woke up.

C) The alarm rang, and we woke up.

D) The alarm rang, we stayed in bed.

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Informal: “Gonna be late, ttyl.”
Formal:

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Passage: Because the clinic extended evening hours, patient no-show rates decreased by 25%.
What caused the decrease in no-shows?

A) Extended evening hours

B) More doctors hired

C) Higher fees

D) Company location

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Which TWO sentences use parallel structure correctly?

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

B) She likes to hike, to swim, and to bike.

C) She likes hiking, swimming, and biking.

D) She likes to hike, swimming, and to bike.

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Scenario: An article about video games on a game developer’s website claims gaming improves intelligence. What should you consider?

A) The source may be biased

B) All health claims are true

C) Gaming is the only way to improve intelligence

D) Companies never exaggerate benefits

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Sentence: This model performs _____ than the older version.

A) well

B) better

C) best

D) good

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Passage: The new remote-work policy allows employees to work from home two days per week. Commute-related stress decreased by 30%. Office space costs were reduced by $200,000 annually.
Which TWO support the policy’s value?

A) Work from home two days

B) Stress decreased 30%

C) Costs reduced $200,000

D) Policy is new

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Sentence: We your prompt attention to this urgent matter.

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Passage: While data analytics provides valuable insights, over-reliance on numbers can ignore human factors. Decision-making should blend data with empathy.
The author’s view is:

A) Data is useless

B) Human judgment is unnecessary

C) Data and empathy should both be used

D) Numbers are always wrong

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Which sentence uses punctuation correctly?

A) I need three things; a pen, paper, and a notebook.

B) I need three things: a pen, paper, and a notebook.

C) I need: a pen, paper, and a notebook.

D) I need three things, a pen, paper, and a notebook.

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Sentence: The results were negative, the team was disappointed.
Which TWO corrections work?

A) Add semicolon after "negative"

B) Add "so" after "negative,"

C) Change "were" to "was"

D) Capitalize "the"

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Passage: The grant requires a 2-page proposal, a detailed budget, and three letters of support. The deadline is October 1st at 5 PM.
What must be submitted by the deadline?

A) Proposal and budget only

B) Proposal, budget, and letters

C) Letters only

D) Deadline only

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Sentence: responsibility to notify us of any changes.

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Sentence: If the weather _____ nice tomorrow, we will have the picnic.

A) is

B) was

C) were

D) would be

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Which TWO words describe negative situations?

A) favorable

B) detrimental

C) harmful

D) advantageous

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Passage: Businesses that implement quarterly employee feedback sessions see 20% higher retention. Employee engagement scores also improve significantly.
What is a logical conclusion?

A) Feedback sessions improve employee satisfaction

B) Retention is unimportant

C) Employees dislike feedback

D) Quarterly meetings are too frequent

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Sentence: The policy applies all employees contractors.

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Which TWO sentences use commas correctly?

A) The car that is red is fast.

B) The car, which is red, is fast.

C) My brother who lives in Boston is visiting.

D) My brother, who lives in Boston, is visiting.

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Scenario: Which source is MOST credible for understanding a new law?

A) A political activist's blog post

B) The official state legislative website (.gov)

C) A social media hashtag discussion

D) A friend's interpretation

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Passage: The ambiguous contract language led to multiple interpretations.
What does “ambiguous” mean?

A) Clear and direct

B) Unclear, having multiple meanings

C) Strict and demanding

D) Creative and inspiring

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Sentence: The manager is responsible for hiring, training, and .

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Sentence: The shipment of supplies were delayed, the project was postponed.
Which TWO errors exist?

A) "were" should be "was"

B) A comma cannot connect two complete sentences

C) "supplies" should be "supply"

D) "delayed," should be "delayed."

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Passage: After the city launched a text message alert system for emergencies, 911 calls during minor storms decreased by 40%. Residents reported feeling more informed.
What can be inferred?

A) Alerts reduce non-emergency calls

B) Residents dislike being informed

C) 911 is unimportant

D) Storms are less frequent

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Sentence: The recognition was given to Lisa and _____.

A) I

B) me

C) myself

D) mine

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Passage: The wellness program offers free gym memberships. Employee sick days decreased by 22% in the first year. Health insurance premiums dropped by 10%.
Which TWO details provide the strongest evidence of program value?

A) Free gym memberships offered

B) Sick days decreased 22%

C) Insurance premiums dropped 10%

D) The program is in first year

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Sentence: The committee will the budget before final approval.

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Passage: Before starting your shift, inspect all safety equipment. Report any damaged items immediately. Your safety is our priority.
What is the author’s primary purpose?

A) To entertain workers

B) To persuade workers to quit

C) To instruct workers on safety procedures

D) To describe equipment types

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Which sentence uses apostrophes correctly?

A) The supervisor's meeting is in the employees lounge.

B) The supervisors' meeting is in the employees' lounge.

C) The supervisor's meeting is in the employee's lounge.

D) The supervisor meeting is in the employees lounge.

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Which TWO sentences are written correctly?

A) Because the door was locked. We rang the bell.

B) Because the door was locked, we rang the bell.

C) The door was locked, we rang the bell.

D) The door was locked; we rang the bell.

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Passage: To unlock your account, enter your username, answer your security question, and create a new password. You have three attempts before lockout.
How many login attempts are allowed?

A) One

B) Two

C) Three

D) Unlimited

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Sentence: The instructions are lengthy; , they are easy to follow.

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Passage: The adaptable employee quickly learned the new software and helped train others.
What does “adaptable” mean in this context?

A) Resistant to change

B) Able to adjust to new situations

C) Uninterested in learning

D) Strictly following rules

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Sentence: The batch of applications were reviewed, the qualified candidates were contacted.
Which TWO errors exist in this sentence?

A) "were" should be "was"

B) A comma cannot connect two complete sentences

C) "applications" should be "application"

D) "reviewed," should be "reviewed."

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Passage: After the city installed protected bike lanes, cyclist injuries decreased by 55%. More women and children began riding bikes to school and work.
What can be inferred?

A) Protected lanes improve safety for vulnerable riders

B) Bike lanes cause traffic jams

C) Only experienced riders use bike lanes

D) Safety is not important

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Which option correctly fixes this run-on sentence?
“The printer is out of toner we need to order more.”

A) The printer is out of toner; we need to order more.

B) The printer is out of toner, we need to order more.

C) The printer is out of toner we; need to order more.

D) The printer is out of toner, however we need to order more.

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Sentence: Everyone attending the conference must show _____ ID badge.

A) their

B) his or her

C) they're

D) its

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Passage: The new cybersecurity training reduced phishing email clicks by 75%. IT support tickets decreased by 40%, and employees report feeling more confident online.
Which TWO details provide the strongest evidence of training success?

A) Training was mandatory

B) Phishing clicks reduced 75%

C) IT tickets decreased 40%

D) Employees feel confident

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Scenario: You need to email your supervisor about a project delay. Which subject line is most professional?

A) "PROBLEM!!!"

B) "Project Update: Timeline Adjustment Needed"

C) "Sorry for the delay :("

D) "Important!!"

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Passage: We acknowledge your complaint regarding billing errors. Your concerns have been forwarded to our finance team for immediate review. You will receive a response within 3 business days.
The tone is:

A) Dismissive and rude

B) Professional and reassuring

C) Angry and defensive

D) Casual and friendly

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Passage: Despite the training’s high cost, every manager attended the workshop. The HR director immediately scheduled a second session for next quarter.
The company likely believes the training was .

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Sentence: The retreat will be held in Asheville North Carolina on Friday March 14 2025.
Which TWO punctuation marks are needed to make this sentence correct?

A) Comma after "Asheville"

B) Comma after "North"

C) Comma after "14"

D) Period after "2025"

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Sentence: The panel of judges _____ their decision tomorrow.

A) announce

B) announces

C) announcing

D) be announcing

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Passage: The city’s new apprenticeship program partners local businesses with high schools, allowing students to earn wages while learning skilled trades. Graduates have a 95% job placement rate, and participating companies report reduced hiring costs. While some parents worry about reduced academic focus, most students complete their diploma on time.
What is the main idea?

A) Apprenticeships delay graduation

B) Work-study programs offer multiple benefits

C) Parents dislike vocational training

D) High schools need more funding

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