2002 Business CommunicationPage 1
Mark A on your answer sheet if the sentence is correct. Mark B on your answer sheet if the sentence is incorrect.- Although Jerry has swum in every meet this year, he has not won any medals.
- We should not be billed again since we payed that invoice last month.
- Did you know that the property in question belongs to the Johnsons'?
- Sheila's job sounds much more exciting than Bonnie's.
- The personnel department should of completed the survey before hiring the new accountant.
- Joseph not only is interested but also excited about the new opportunities ahead.
- Since I gave the notes to your brother, he should be able to tell you where they are at.
- Neither Mr. Astle or Mr. Kent gave us the help we needed on the project.
- Please congratulate the winner of the contest on behalf of the president and myself.
- Grades are the things that most motivate us students to work hard.
- We better choose another restaurant since Eric does not like Mexican food as much as I.
- The only ones available for the impromptu meeting were we.
- LuVera is the kind of person whom we need in the division.
- The scholarship should go to whomever has the highest test scores.
- The scissors in the bottom drawer have a broken handle.
- The committee could not reach a decision since the members had too many different point of views.
- The store policy requires all customers to show their IDs to purchase alcohol.
- Reading the report, the policeman asked if the stolen car was your's.
- Dr. Day and Dr. Roth's new book will be in the bookstores by the end of the month.
- Mr. Clayton gave only a few days notice before he left the company for another job.
- Neither the football team nor the coach believe we can possibly lose the championship.
- Two-thirds of the gas in the tank of your car has leaked out on the driveway.
- Everyone who is attending the meeting was asked to bring a visitor with them.
- If Mr. Jarrett or Ms. Hardy places an order today, they will receive a discount.
- Looking at the scores showed that the smarter of the two sisters was Connie.
- Do you think them styles will be popular next season?
- How do you feel about his receiving the outstanding award?
Select the correct answer from the choices given for each number in the sentence, and record the letter on your answer sheet.
28. files in the 29. office will be reviewed at a 30. date.
- Select the correct answer for #28
- Select the correct answer for #29
- Select the correct answer for #30
31. 32. will be followed in the selection of a suitable 33. for the conference?
- Select the correct answer for #31
- Select the correct answer for #32
- Select the correct answer for #33
Teriko was not 34. concerned with the discussion on the 35. 36. used in the construction of the building.
- Select the correct answer for #34
- Select the correct answer for #35.
- Select the correct answer for #36.
The evidence shows 37. wrong if you believe Mr. Allan is 38. to 39. the election.
- Select the correct answer for #37.
- Select the correct answer for #38.
- Select the correct answer for #39.
The level of 40. in 41. office seems low, and Michael feels 42. about the situation.
- Select the correct answer for #40.
- Select the correct answer for #41.
- Select the correct answer for #42.
David has 43. 44. suggestions from 45. of the officers except Ms. Revill.
- Select the correct answer for #43.
- Select the correct answer for #44.
- Select the correct answer for #45.
Find the incorrectly spelled word from the three words in the group. If no word in the series is misspelled, blacken the space in the D column on the answer sheet.
- Which word is spelled in correctly?
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Select the appropriate expression for the number in each of the following sentences.
The 57. quarter sales showed an increase of 58. percent in each of our divisions.
- Which is the correct numeric express for #57.
- Which is the correct numeric express for #58.
Julie mailed 59. copies of the announcement on March 60. to our office on 61. Street.
- Which is the correct numeric express for #59.
- Which is the correct numeric express for #60.
- Which is the correct numeric express for #61.
The fee of 62. is less than 63. the amount charged by the 64. mechanics we employed last year.
- Which is the correct numeric express for #62.
- Which is the correct numeric express for #63.
- Which is the correct numeric express for #64.
Mark A on your answer sheet if the punctuation in the sentence is correct. Mark B on your answer sheet if the punctuation is incorrect.
- Ron sat at his computer this morning, and made a preliminary draft of his speech.
- Montana played the first half at the quarterback position, Young took over for the second half.
- Artificial intelligence is hard to define everyone has a different image.
- We will, of course, attempt to complete the East Bay Project by the deadline; but, as you know, we have had several delays.
- Judy attended USC for her first two years then she transferred to USU to complete her bachelor's degree.
- Because we have not yet received your purchase order, we cannot ship your replacement parts, please send it today.
- However fast the train may go, a plane is still faster.
- The condo we plan to rent has five rooms; a kitchen, a living room, a bathroom, and two bedrooms.
- The rule that I consider most important is found on page 5.
- Only one person--Mr. Hill--is eligible for a promotion.
- I was delighted to see the red, white, and blue flag, waving proudly in the breeze.
- Drunk drivers who are responsible for taking lives, should have their licenses revoked.
- Relatively few of your classes, however, are held in the Tanner Building.
- According to Ben Franklin, "a penny saved is a penny earned".
- Honolulu, Hawaii is the most beautiful place I have visited.
- Dick is fortunate; he has received job offers from both The Deseret News and the Daily Herald.
- Relative Pronouns is the title of Lesson 24 of PRACTICAL BUSINESS ENGLISH.
- Are you prepared to answer all the essay questions on the test, Allyson?
For questions 83—100, using the following key, indicate the number of errors in each line.
a. no errors b. 1 error c. 2 errors d. 3 errors e. 4 or more errors
83. 230 East Vally Road,
84. Las Vegas, NV. 89103
85. July 4th, 2001
86. Mr. Steven Andrews
87.17 Southern drive
88.Portland, Or 97304
89.Dear Ms. Andrews:
90. We welcome you as a charge account customer of field's. Enclosed is your charge card and a
91. broshure discribing our charge plan. We hope that you will take advantage of our many bargins,
92. and use your card often.
93. This month we are featuring a sell on famous-brand stainless stell cookware, All pots and frying
94. pans inthis line have been from 25 to 50%. If you needt o replace your cookware now is the time
95. to do so. Also, if your need a weeding gift for the June bride consider giving this fine cook ware.
96. What ever your wanting from a deparrtment store be sure to visit Fields' first. We are eager to to
97. serve you our with complete line of high quality merchandize.
98.
Sincerly,
99.Ronald Walker,
100.Customer Service Representive
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