TABE Language Practice Test 1 ā Questions and Answers
Question 1: Determine whether the sentence in the open and close parenthesis is correct or whether it needs to be revised. (For homes in typically colder geographic regions,) it is particularly important to have effective and efficient heating systems.
- For homes in typically colder geographic regions
- For people in homes in typically colder geographic regions
- For homes in typically cold geographic regions (Correct answer)
- People in typically colder geographic regions
- Homes in typically colder geographic regions
Correct answer: For homes in typically cold geographic regions
The original phrase uses "colder," which is a comparative adjective. However, no comparison is being made in the sentence; it simply describes the characteristic of the geographic regions. Therefore, the superlative "cold" is the correct and more concise adjective to use, making "For homes in typically cold geographic regions" the best revision.
Question 2: Determine whether the sentence in the open and close parenthesis is correct or whether it needs to be revised. Inside the glove compartment were legal documents, pictures, (and there were a few napkins from the coffee shop, but no gloves.)
- and there were a few napkins from the coffee shop, but no gloves.
- and there were a few napkins from the coffee shop, but not any gloves.
- and napkins from the coffee shop, no gloves were there.
- and napkins from the coffee shop, but no gloves. (Correct answer)
- and napkins from the coffee shop, there were no gloves.
Correct answer: and napkins from the coffee shop, but no gloves.
The original sentence suffers from a lack of parallelism in its list of items found in the glove compartment. The list begins with simple nouns ("legal documents, pictures"), so the final item should also be a simple noun phrase to maintain grammatical consistency. "And napkins from the coffee shop, but no gloves" correctly maintains this parallel structure, making it the most concise and grammatically sound option.
Question 3: Determine whether the sentence in the open and close parenthesis is correct or whether it needs to be revised. Concerns about global warming have grown into actual efforts sanctioned by non-governmental organizations and governments that not only work to (understand global warming and also to prevent it.)
- understand global warming and also to prevent it.
- understand global warming but also to prevent it.
- understand global warming yet also to prevent it.
- understand global warming but also to prevent its growth. (Correct answer)
- understand global warming yet also to prevent itās growth.
Correct answer: understand global warming but also to prevent its growth.
The sentence requires the correlative conjunction "not only... but also" for proper grammatical structure, making options with "and also" or "yet also" incorrect. Additionally, "prevent its growth" is a more precise and idiomatic phrasing than "prevent it" when referring to global warming, as the goal is to stop its increase or worsening. Therefore, "understand global warming but also to prevent its growth" is the most accurate and grammatically correct revision.
Question 4: Determine whether the sentence in the open and close parenthesis is correct or whether it needs to be revised. Even though I have seen the movie countless times, I still (laughed when the sheriff throws his mug.)
- laughed when the sheriff throws his mug.
- laugh when the sheriff throws his mug. (Correct answer)
- laugh when the sheriff threw his mug.
- laughed whenever the sheriff throws his mug.
- laugh when the sheriff will throw his mug.
Correct answer: laugh when the sheriff throws his mug.
The phrase "I still" indicates a present, ongoing action or habit. Therefore, the verb describing the speaker's reaction should be in the present tense to maintain consistency. "Laugh" correctly matches "I still" and the present tense action "throws," making "I still laugh when the sheriff throws his mug" the grammatically correct and coherent statement.
Question 5: Determine whether the sentence in the open and close parenthesis is correct or whether it needs to be revised. (High school reunions are usually looked forward to by alumni that have worked hard since graduation and now consider themselves successful.)
- High school reunions are usually looked forward to by alumni that have worked hard since graduation and now consider themselves successful.
- High school reunions are usually looked forward to by alumni who have worked hard since graduation and now consider themselves successful.
- Alumni who have worked hard since graduation and now consider themselves successful usually look forward to high school reunions. (Correct answer)
- Alumnus that have worked hard since graduation and now consider themselves successful usually look forward to high school reunions.
- High school reunions are usually looked forward to by alumni that have worked hard since graduation and now consider yourselves successful.
Correct answer: Alumni who have worked hard since graduation and now consider themselves successful usually look forward to high school reunions.
The original sentence uses the passive voice ("are usually looked forward to") and incorrectly uses "that" instead of "who" to refer to people. The revised sentence corrects both issues by using the active voice ("Alumni... usually look forward to") and the appropriate pronoun "who" for people. This makes the sentence clearer, more concise, and grammatically correct.
Question 6: Determine whether the sentence in the open and close parenthesis is correct or whether it needs to be revised. (Yesterday I fell down the stairs and then) tried to act like I did so on purpose.
- Yesterday I fell down the stairs and then (Correct answer)
- Yesterday I fell down the stairs, I
- I fell down the stairs yesterday, I
- After I fell down the stairs yesterday; I
- Falling down the stairs; I
Correct answer: Yesterday I fell down the stairs and then
The original phrase "Yesterday I fell down the stairs and then" is grammatically correct and effectively connects two sequential actions performed by the same subject ("I"). The conjunction "and then" clearly indicates the order of events without creating a run-on sentence or requiring additional punctuation, making it the most appropriate choice.
Question 7: Determine whether the sentence in the open and close parenthesis is correct or whether it needs to be revised. Lockers in schools are often dilapidated, (making studentās valuables susceptible to theft.)
- making studentās valuables susceptible to theft
- which makes studentās valuables susceptible to theft
- that makes studentās valuables susceptible to theft
- that makes studentsā valuables susceptible to theft
- making studentsā valuables susceptible to theft (Correct answer)
Correct answer: making studentsā valuables susceptible to theft
The original phrase incorrectly uses "student's," which implies the valuables belong to a single student. Since the context refers to lockers in schools, it's logical that the valuables belong to multiple students. Therefore, the correct plural possessive form "students'" is required to indicate ownership by more than one student, making "making studentsā valuables susceptible to theft" the accurate revision.
Question 8: Determine whether the sentence in the open and close parenthesis is correct or whether it needs to be revised. Fleeing the horde of zombies on foot, (an apparently safe building became visible to the terrified couple.)
- an apparently safe building became visible to the terrified couple.
- the terrified couple spotted a building that looked safe. (Correct answer)
- a safe looking building was spotted by the terrified couple.
- the terrified couple's luck changed when they spotted a safe looking building.
- their fear subsided somewhat when the terrified couple would spot a safe looking building.
Correct answer: the terrified couple spotted a building that looked safe.
The original sentence contains a dangling modifier because the introductory phrase "Fleeing the horde of zombies on foot" does not logically modify "an apparently safe building." The terrified couple is doing the fleeing, so they must be the subject of the main clause. The revised sentence correctly places "the terrified couple" as the subject, resolving the dangling modifier and clarifying who is performing the action.
Question 9: Determine whether the sentence in the open and close parenthesis is correct or whether it needs to be revised. Natural disasters (have been increasingly effecting) nearly every part of the world in the past decade with catastrophic tornadoes, hurricanes and tsunamis.
- have been increasingly effecting
- has been increasingly effecting
- have been increasingly affecting (Correct answer)
- will be increasingly effecting
- will be increasingly affecting
Correct answer: have been increasingly affecting
The original sentence contains two errors. First, "effecting" is incorrectly used; the verb meaning to influence or impact is "affecting." Second, "Natural disasters" is a plural subject, requiring the plural auxiliary verb "have" for subject-verb agreement, not "has." Therefore, "have been increasingly affecting" is the correct and grammatically sound revision.
Question 10: Determine whether the sentence in the open and close parenthesis is correct or whether it needs to be revised. For every song that is a hit, it is critical to have a quality ābeatā and quality lyrics; (however), music companies hire professional producers and song writers.
- however
- therefore (Correct answer)
- nevertheless
- and
- yet
Correct answer: therefore
The first part of the sentence establishes that quality beats and lyrics are critical for a hit song. The second part describes music companies hiring professionals, which is a direct consequence or logical result of this criticality. "Therefore" correctly signals this cause-and-effect relationship, unlike "however" or "nevertheless" which imply contrast, or "and" and "yet" which imply simple addition or mild contrast.
Question 11: Angel _______ up this morning when she heard the sound of crackling bacon. Which word completes the statement correctly?
- woke (Correct answer)
- awake
- awoken
- waken
Correct answer: woke
The sentence describes a completed action in the past ("this morning"). "Woke" is the simple past tense of the verb "to wake," which correctly describes Angel's action of waking up. "Awake" is typically an adjective, and "awoken" is a past participle requiring an auxiliary verb (e.g., "had awoken").
Question 12: Read the entire sentence. Richard and Shyanne ______ both taking the test after school tomorrow. Which word completes the statement correctly?
- was
- is
- are (Correct answer)
- am
Correct answer: are
The subject of the sentence, "Richard and Shyanne," is a compound subject consisting of two individuals, making it plural. For a plural subject, the correct form of the verb "to be" in the present tense is "are." Therefore, "Richard and Shyanne are both taking the test after school tomorrow" maintains proper subject-verb agreement.
Question 13: Read the entire sentence. The housing market is changing ________ many younger people arenāt making enough money to afford to buy a house. Which word completes the statement correctly?
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- because (Correct answer)
- even though
- in fact
Correct answer: because
The word 'because' correctly introduces a clause that explains the reason or cause for the preceding statement. In this sentence, the fact that younger people aren't making enough money is the reason 'why' the housing market is changing. Therefore, 'because' logically connects the two parts of the sentence, indicating a cause-and-effect relationship.
Question 14: Read the entire sentence. There was a great moment during ______ show. Which word completes the statement correctly?
- yesterdays
- yesterdayes
- yesterday's (Correct answer)
- yesterdayeās
Correct answer: yesterday's
The word 'yesterday's' is the correct possessive form, indicating that the show belongs to or occurred on 'yesterday.' The apostrophe followed by 's' ('s) is used to show possession for singular nouns. Options A, B, and D are incorrect spellings or misuses of the apostrophe, failing to form the possessive correctly.
Question 15: Which of the following sentences is correct?
- Shannon ran real hard to try to win the race.
- The group liked the play and thought it was excited.
- The weather became nice later in the day. (Correct answer)
- The boy forgot to feed his fish, so the fish was very hunger for the rest of the day.
Correct answer: The weather became nice later in the day.
Option C is grammatically correct and uses words appropriately. Option A incorrectly uses 'real' (an adjective) instead of 'really' (an adverb) to modify 'hard.' Option B uses 'excited' (describing a feeling) instead of 'exciting' (describing the play). Option D incorrectly uses 'hunger' (a noun) instead of 'hungry' (an adjective) to describe the fish's state.
Question 16: Which of the following is an opinion statement?
- English class homework is not fun to complete. (Correct answer)
- English class assignments that weren't on the test were given to the pupils.
- By completing their assignments, children will improve, according to their English teacher.
- It's common for pupils' English homework to require critical thinking.
Correct answer: English class homework is not fun to complete.
An opinion statement expresses a personal belief, feeling, or judgment that cannot be objectively proven true or false. Stating that homework is 'not fun' is a subjective feeling, making it an opinion. The other options present statements that are factual or can be objectively verified, rather than personal viewpoints.
TABE Language Practice Test 1
Determine whether the sentence in the open and close parenthesis is correct or whether it needs to be revised. (For homes in typically colder geographic regions,) it is particularly important to have effective and efficient heating systems.