GUFFEY-SEEFER, BUSINESS ENGLISH, 11E
FINAL EXAM REVIEW
Multiple Choice. Read the following sentence. Identify the parts of speech as used
in this sentence.
She and Aiden studied diligently for a good grade on the final exam.
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She
and
Aiden
studied
diligently
for
good
grade
on
final
(a) noun
(a) noun
(a) noun
(a) noun
(a) preposition
(a) preposition
(a) preposition
(a) noun
(a) verb
(a) noun
(b) pronoun
(b) pronoun
(b) pronoun
(b) pronoun
(b) pronoun
(b) adjective
(b) adjective
(b) pronoun
(b) adverb
(b) adjective
(c) adverb
(c) adverb
(c) adverb
(c) verb
(c) adverb
(c) adverb
(c) adverb
(c) adverb
(c) preposition
(c) preposition
(d) conjunction
(d) conjunction
(d) conjunction
(d) adverb
(d) conjunction
(d) conjunction
(d) conjunction
(d) conjunction
(d) conjunction
(d) conjunction
1._______
2._______
3._______
4._______
5._______
6._______
7._______
8._______
9._______
10._______
Indicate the kinds of statements the following groups of words represent. Use the
letter associated with the correct response. End punctuation has been omitted.
(a) command
(b) statement
(c) question
(d) fragment
11. None of the pizzas delivered to the party at Valley View College were warm
11._______
12. Which explains why the professor refused to pay the bill when it was presented
12._______
13. The professor asked the class whether anyone really preferred cold pizza
13._______
14. Study your credit card charges before automatically paying the total amount
14._______
15. When the error involving a charge for pizza was finally found in his Visa
statement
15._______
Multiple Choice
16. (One boss) Amy asked for her (a) bosses, (b) boss’s, (e) boss’es permission
to leave early.
16._______
17. Only one of the (a) childs, (b) children, (e) child’s was included in the
opportunity program.
17._______
18. How many (a) batch’s, (b) batches, (c) batchs of cookies did she make?
18._______
19. In the sentence The award was given to Melanie, the verb was is (a) transitive,
(b) intransitive, (c) linking, (d) helping.
19._______
20. At least three (a) drivers, (b) drivers’ (c) driver’s cars were damaged in the
multicar accident.
20._______
21. Matthew asked whether he could borrow (a) Mike, (b) Mike’s, (c) Mikes’ laptop.
21._______
22. The insurance policy mentions a physical examination as one of (a) its, (b) it’s
(c) its’ provisions.
22._______
23. Everyone was able to attend the awards ceremony except Carla and (a) she, (b) her.
23._______
24. (a) She and I, (b) Her and me, (e) Her and I decided that a fudge yogurt sundae
wasn’t too sinful.
24._______
25. A consumer may demand to see (a) his, (b) her, (c) his or her,
(d) their credit record.
25._______
26. Did every member of the women's soccer team have (a) her, (b) their
picture taken as scheduled?
26._______
27. All new employees must complete (a) his, (b) his or her, (c) their orientation
within one week.
27._______
28. In the sentence Kevin’s work is excellent, the word excellent is a(n) (a) object,
(b) complement, (c) subject.
28._______
29. In the sentence Judy felt bad, the verb felt is (a) transitive, (b) intransitive,
(c) linking, (d) helping.
29._______
30. (Present tense) The secretary usually (a) hurrys, (b) hurries, (c) hurreys when
5 p.m. approaches.
30._______
31. You (a) won’t hardly, (b) will hardly believe what I’m about to tell you.
31._______
32. Our supervisor said he felt (a) bad, (b) badly about releasing two employees.
32._______
33. Because the printer was (a) to, (b) too expensive, we postponed our purchase.
33._______
34. If Taylor could (a) have, (b) of seen the look on his face, she would have
changed her mind.
34._______
Select (a) or (b) to indicate which option is correctly expressed.
35. (a) History 203 and Marketing 301
(b) history 203 and marketing 301
35._______
36. (a) summer sports
(b) Summer sports
36._______
37. (a) an english book
(b) an English book
37._______
38. (a) on 7th Avenue
(b) on Seventh Avenue
38._______
39. (a) we hired 2 project managers
40. (a) the sum of sixty-five dollars
(b) we hired two project managers
(b) the sum of $65
39._______
40._______
41. Some people complain that this country has too many (a) attornies,
(b) attorneys, (c) attorney’s.
41._______
42. The (a) Morrises’s, (b) Morrises, (c) Morrises’ house was placed on the
market for sale.
42._______
43. Nearly all of their (a) electronic’s, (b) electronic’s, (c) electronics equipment
is on sale.
43._______
44. The health benefit program for (a) us, (b) we employees is much costlier
this year than in the past.
44._______
45. When indirectness or tact is necessary, use (a) active-voice, (b) passivevoice verbs.
45._______
46. In the sentence Millions of dollars were earned by the CEO, the verb is in the
(a) passive, (b) active voice.
46._______
47. The newspapers had (a) laid, (b) lain, (e) lied on the doorstep for several days.
47._______
48. The Riveras were (a) sitting, (b) setting in the front row at the meeting.
48._______
49. Sally said she had (a) saw, (b) seen four computers being delivered next door.
49._______
50. The committee (a) is, (b) are hammering out a parking policy for faculty and
students.
50._______
51. It is (a) a, (b) an honor to form this partnership with your company.
51._______
52. (a) This, (b) These sorts of ideas will help our company grow even stronger.
52._______
53. The company’s (a) five-year-old, (b) five year old contract is up for renewal.
53._______
54. Our laser printer was placed (a) beside, (b) besides the computer for easy
accessibility.
54._______
55. (a) The trouble with the business cycle, however, is that there just aren’t
enough people pedaling.
(b) The trouble with the business cycle; however, is that there just aren’t
enough people pedaling.
(c) The trouble with the business cycle, however is that there just aren’t
enough people pedaling.
55._______
56. (a) We’re installing a new digital system April 1, then we’ll be able to
deliver one-day service.
(b) We’re installing a new digital system April 1; then we’ll he able to
deliver one-day service.
(c) We’re installing a new digital system April 1, then, we’ll be able to
deliver one-day service.
56._______
57. (a) Before you print the report, proofread it for spelling, and punctuation errors.
(b) Before you print the report; proofread it for spelling, and punctuation errors.
(c) Before you print the report, proofread it for spelling and punctuation errors. 57._______
58. (a) We make a living by what we get; we make a life by what we give.
(b) We make a living by what we get, we make a life by what we give.
(c) We make a living by what we get we make a life by what we give.
58._______
59. (a) All taxpayers are expected to report the following; dividends, interest,
rents, and royalties.
(b) All taxpayers are expected to report the following, dividends, interest,
rents, and royalties.
(c) All taxpayers are expected to report the following: dividends, interest,
rents, and royalties.
59._______
60. Emphasize
(a) Government at all levels (federal, state, and local) influences the GDP
(b) Government at all levels–federal, state, and local–influences the GDP.
(c) Government at all levels: federal, state, and local, influences the GDP.
60._______
Select (a) or (b) to indicate the appropriately expressed group of words.
61. (a) Project Manager Eisner
(b) project manager Eisner
61._______
62. (a) travel east on Highway 5
(b) travel East on Highway 5
62._______
63. (a) business in the far east
(b) business in the Far East
63._______
64. (a) a total of two point two million people
(b) a total of 2.2 million people
64._______
65. (a) three printers for 12 employees
(b) 3 printers for 12 employees
65._______
66. Only one (a) analysis, (b) analyses seemed logical.
66._______
67. We expect this year’s income tax refund to be greater than last (a) year,
(b) year’s, (c) years’.
67._______
68. Juan is the employee (a) who, (b) whom we believe should receive the award.
68._______
69. Ray Kroc, (a) who, (b) whom started the McDonald’s golden arches
dynasty, did not fry his first hamburger until he was 52.
69._______
Indicate whether each sentence below (a) is correct, or (b) has a verbal phrase placed illogically.
70. After submitting four applications, an interview was finally granted.
70._______
71. Qualified in word processing and transcribing, the personnel director
immediately hired Robin.
71._______
72. To apply for a scholarship, fill out the enclosed application.
72._______
Multiple Choice
73. New York is larger than (a) any other city, (b) any city on the East Coast.
73._______
74. (a) The CEO said, “Management is nothing more than motivating
people.”
(b) The CEO said: “Management is nothing more than motivating
people”.
(c) The CEO said; “Management is nothing more than motivating
people.”
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75. (a) We learned that it was Brett, not Evelyn, who detected the computer virus.
(b) We learned that it was Brett, not Evelyn who detected the computer virus.
(c) We learned, that it was Brett, not Evelyn, who detected the computer virus.
75._______
76. (a) Computers have revolutionized procedures in many areas: for example,
in government, in banking, and in retailing.
(b) Computers have revolutionized procedures in many areas, for example;
in government, in banking, and in retailing.
(c) Computers have revolutionized procedures in many areas; for example,
in government, in banking, and in retailing.
76._______
77. (a) “Anything that isn’t good for everybody,” said Henry Ford “is no good at all.”
(b) “Anything that isn’t good for everybody,” said Henry Ford, “is no good at all.”
(c) “Anything that isn’t good for everybody, said Henry Ford, is no good at all.”
77._______
78. (a) The words de facto mean “actual” or “actually.”
(b) The words “de facto” mean actual or actually.
(e) The words de facto mean: “actual” or “actually.”
78._______
79. (a) Nearly one half of the voters approved the measure.
(b) Nearly one-half of the voters approved the measure.
79._______
80. (a) The report discussed the prevailing interest rate of 3.5 %.
(b) The report discussed the prevailing interest rate of 3.5 percent.
80._______
FAQs About Business English
81. She wore her (a) everyday, (b) every day clothes to the office.
81._______
82. (a) Thankyou, (b) Thank-you, (c) Thank you for filling in for me last week.
82._______
83. Her bank statement showed that her account was (a) overextended,
(b) over-extended.
83._______
84. You should wear (a) lose, (b) loose clothing when it is hot.
84._______
85. The machine seemed to be (a) all right, (b) alright yesterday.
85._______
86. (a) Beside, (b) Besides toner cartridges, we must also order computer paper.
86._______
87. His cheerful behavior (a) affected, (b) effected everyone in the office.
87._______
88. The market survey was sent to (a) alot, (b) a lot of potential customers.
88._______
89. Tickets for Sunday’s performance are (a) complimentary, (b) complementary.
89._______
90. Please (a) backup, (b) back-up, (c) back up all important files daily.
90._______
91. All (a) personal, (b) personnel at the Chatsworth plant were commended.
91._______
92. The vice president (a) appraised, (b) apprised all members of her staff about
the federal ruling.
92._______
93. If you have (a) some time, (b) sometime to spare Saturday, please drop by.
93._______
94. Health agencies have used all (a) there, (b) their resources in efforts to
combat the disease.
94._______
95. Let me (a) assure, (b) ensure, (c) insure you that your ideas are welcome.
95._______
96. The plant begins (a) dispersing, (b) disbursing its seeds in the fall.
96._______
97. Did you visit the (a) capital, (b) capitol building in Sacramento?
97._______
98. The manufacturer confirmed that the liquid was (a) nontoxic, (b) non-toxic.
98._______
99. (a) It’s, (b) Its’, (c) Its been a pleasure working with you on this project.
99._______
100. You may (a) imply, (b) infer from this final question that this review
is now completed.
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GUFFEY-SEEFER, BUSINESS ENGLISH, 11E
KEY TO FINAL EXAM REVIEW
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