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Pregunta 1 de 36

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Read the library notice. Then choose the option that correctly completes the sentence.

Oakwood Public Library — Notice to Patrons

The computer lab will close at 3:00 p.m. this Friday. will be a staff training session in the lab that afternoon. Regular hours will resume on Saturday morning.

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The blank starts a sentence that announces that something exists or will happen. Which word does that job?

Pregunta 2 de 36

Memo: Parking Lot Repaving

MEMORANDUM

To: All Riverside Community Health Center Staff
From: Denise Alvarez, Facilities Manager
Date: April 7
Subject: Parking lot repaving

(1) Starting Monday, April 21, a paving crew will resurface the east parking lot. The work is expected to take four days, weather permitting. During that time, the east lot will be closed to all vehicles, including delivery trucks.

(2) We know that parking is already tight, so we have arranged several options. Staff members may park in the church lot on Elm Street, which is about two blocks away. A shuttle van will run between the church lot and our front entrance every fifteen minutes from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. The schedule for the shuttle runs are posted on the break-room bulletin board and on the staff website.

(3) The repaving will not effect patient appointments. Patients will continue to use the west lot, which has 40 spaces and four accessible spots near the main door. To keep those spaces open for patients, we ask all employees, including managers and part-time staff, to use the church lot or the shuttle during the project.

(4) Last spring, the same crew repaired the north lot ahead of schedule, and the results have held up well through the winter. We expect a similar outcome this time. The new surface will have brighter lines, better drainage, and two additional accessible parking spaces.

(5) If you have a question about your shift, a special parking need, or a delivery that cannot be moved, please contact Marcus Bell or I before Friday, April 18. Marcus can be reached at extension 214, and I can be reached at extension 230. We will do our best to find a solution for everyone.

(6) Thank you for your patience. A few days of inconvenience will give us a safer, cleaner lot for years to come.

In paragraph 2, the memo says: "The schedule for the shuttle runs are posted on the break-room bulletin board and on the staff website."

Which correction should be made to this sentence?

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Cross out the prepositional phrase that starts with for. What is the subject, and is it singular or plural?

Pregunta 3 de 36

Memo: Parking Lot Repaving

MEMORANDUM

To: All Riverside Community Health Center Staff
From: Denise Alvarez, Facilities Manager
Date: April 7
Subject: Parking lot repaving

(1) Starting Monday, April 21, a paving crew will resurface the east parking lot. The work is expected to take four days, weather permitting. During that time, the east lot will be closed to all vehicles, including delivery trucks.

(2) We know that parking is already tight, so we have arranged several options. Staff members may park in the church lot on Elm Street, which is about two blocks away. A shuttle van will run between the church lot and our front entrance every fifteen minutes from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. The schedule for the shuttle runs are posted on the break-room bulletin board and on the staff website.

(3) The repaving will not effect patient appointments. Patients will continue to use the west lot, which has 40 spaces and four accessible spots near the main door. To keep those spaces open for patients, we ask all employees, including managers and part-time staff, to use the church lot or the shuttle during the project.

(4) Last spring, the same crew repaired the north lot ahead of schedule, and the results have held up well through the winter. We expect a similar outcome this time. The new surface will have brighter lines, better drainage, and two additional accessible parking spaces.

(5) If you have a question about your shift, a special parking need, or a delivery that cannot be moved, please contact Marcus Bell or I before Friday, April 18. Marcus can be reached at extension 214, and I can be reached at extension 230. We will do our best to find a solution for everyone.

(6) Thank you for your patience. A few days of inconvenience will give us a safer, cleaner lot for years to come.

In paragraph 3, the memo says: "The repaving will not effect patient appointments."

Which revision corrects the error in this sentence?

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Is the missing word an action (a verb) or a thing (a noun)? Look at the word right before it.

Pregunta 4 de 36

Email: Opening Day at Maple Grove Community Pool

From: Teresa Holm, Aquatics Coordinator To: Maple Grove Pool members Subject: Opening day and new pool rules

(1) Maple Grove Community Pool opens for the season on Saturday, June 7. Thank you for renewing your memberships. This summer the pool will be open every day accept Monday, when the staff cleans the filters and tests the water.

(2) We have made a few changes based on your feedback. The shallow end now has a shaded seating area, and the locker rooms have new benches and brighter lights. There is also two new rules for the snack bar. First, all food must stay at the picnic tables. Second, glass bottles are no longer allowed anywhere on the pool deck.

(3) Please note that the pool's two diving boards will be closed until it is inspected by the county. The inspection is scheduled for mid-June, and we will post the results at the front desk as soon as we receive them.

(4) Safety remains our top priority. Last summer, several young children had swam past the rope line into the deep end before a lifeguard noticed. To prevent this, we will add a second rope and station a lifeguard at the line during busy afternoon hours. Children under eight must be accompanied in the water by an adult.

(5) In the event that it rains or thunder is heard, the lifeguards will clear the pool for at least thirty minutes. Members may wait in the clubhouse, where board games and a television are available.

(6) Finally, we are looking for volunteers to help with our Family Swim Night on July 12. Volunteers will greet guests, serve lemonade, and help set up the movie screen. If you can give two hours of your time, please sign up at the front desk.

(7) We look forward to seeing you at the pool. Have a safe and happy summer!

In paragraph 1, the email says: "This summer the pool will be open every day accept Monday, when the staff cleans the filters and tests the water."

Which correction should be made to this sentence?

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One word in the sentence sounds almost like a word that means "but not" or "leaving out."

Pregunta 5 de 36

Email: Opening Day at Maple Grove Community Pool

From: Teresa Holm, Aquatics Coordinator To: Maple Grove Pool members Subject: Opening day and new pool rules

(1) Maple Grove Community Pool opens for the season on Saturday, June 7. Thank you for renewing your memberships. This summer the pool will be open every day accept Monday, when the staff cleans the filters and tests the water.

(2) We have made a few changes based on your feedback. The shallow end now has a shaded seating area, and the locker rooms have new benches and brighter lights. There is also two new rules for the snack bar. First, all food must stay at the picnic tables. Second, glass bottles are no longer allowed anywhere on the pool deck.

(3) Please note that the pool's two diving boards will be closed until it is inspected by the county. The inspection is scheduled for mid-June, and we will post the results at the front desk as soon as we receive them.

(4) Safety remains our top priority. Last summer, several young children had swam past the rope line into the deep end before a lifeguard noticed. To prevent this, we will add a second rope and station a lifeguard at the line during busy afternoon hours. Children under eight must be accompanied in the water by an adult.

(5) In the event that it rains or thunder is heard, the lifeguards will clear the pool for at least thirty minutes. Members may wait in the clubhouse, where board games and a television are available.

(6) Finally, we are looking for volunteers to help with our Family Swim Night on July 12. Volunteers will greet guests, serve lemonade, and help set up the movie screen. If you can give two hours of your time, please sign up at the front desk.

(7) We look forward to seeing you at the pool. Have a safe and happy summer!

In paragraph 2, the email says: "There is also two new rules for the snack bar."

Which revision of this sentence is correct?

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In a sentence that starts with There, the subject comes after the verb. Find it and count it.

Pregunta 6 de 36

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Read the email from an elementary school office. Choose the option that correctly completes each blank.

Subject: Picture day reminder

Dear Families,

Picture day is this Thursday. If planning to order photos, please return the order form by Wednesday. Students forms are missing will still have their pictures taken, and you can order online later.

— Lincoln Elementary Front Office

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Expand each contraction into two words and see whether the sentence still makes sense.

Pregunta 7 de 36

Menú

Read the note posted by a warehouse supervisor. Choose the option that correctly completes each blank.

Night Shift — Schedule Note

Everyone on the night shift required to attend the safety huddle at 10:45 p.m. on Friday. Several of the new loaders asked whether the huddle counts as paid time. It does.

— Omar Siddiqui, Shift Supervisor

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Everyone and several are indefinite pronouns. One of them is always singular and one is always plural.

Pregunta 8 de 36

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Read the email from a building manager. Choose the option that correctly completes each blank.

Subject: Laundry room update

Dear Tenants,

The two washers in the basement laundry room out of service until Thursday because a water valve failed. We are sorry for the trouble. To make up for it, each of the building's tenants a free laundry token, which you will find in your mailbox.

— Carla Ruiz, Building Manager

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Pista

For each blank, find the true subject. Ignore phrases that start with in or of.

Pregunta 9 de 36

Memo: Parking Lot Repaving

MEMORANDUM

To: All Riverside Community Health Center Staff
From: Denise Alvarez, Facilities Manager
Date: April 7
Subject: Parking lot repaving

(1) Starting Monday, April 21, a paving crew will resurface the east parking lot. The work is expected to take four days, weather permitting. During that time, the east lot will be closed to all vehicles, including delivery trucks.

(2) We know that parking is already tight, so we have arranged several options. Staff members may park in the church lot on Elm Street, which is about two blocks away. A shuttle van will run between the church lot and our front entrance every fifteen minutes from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. The schedule for the shuttle runs are posted on the break-room bulletin board and on the staff website.

(3) The repaving will not effect patient appointments. Patients will continue to use the west lot, which has 40 spaces and four accessible spots near the main door. To keep those spaces open for patients, we ask all employees, including managers and part-time staff, to use the church lot or the shuttle during the project.

(4) Last spring, the same crew repaired the north lot ahead of schedule, and the results have held up well through the winter. We expect a similar outcome this time. The new surface will have brighter lines, better drainage, and two additional accessible parking spaces.

(5) If you have a question about your shift, a special parking need, or a delivery that cannot be moved, please contact Marcus Bell or I before Friday, April 18. Marcus can be reached at extension 214, and I can be reached at extension 230. We will do our best to find a solution for everyone.

(6) Thank you for your patience. A few days of inconvenience will give us a safer, cleaner lot for years to come.

In paragraph 5, the memo says: "please contact Marcus Bell or I before Friday, April 18."

Which revision of this part of the sentence is correct?

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Remove Marcus Bell or and read the sentence with only the pronoun. Which form sounds right after contact?

Pregunta 10 de 36

Email: Spring Update for Garden Volunteers

From: Tomas Reyna, Volunteer Coordinator
To: Maple Street Community Garden volunteers
Subject: Spring update and volunteer schedule

Dear Volunteers,

(1) I hope you enjoyed the winter break. The garden committee has finalized it's budget for the coming season, and I am happy to share some good news with all of you.

(2) First, the city has approved our request for a second water line. Last year, volunteers carried buckets from the single spigot near the gate, which slowed down every watering shift. The new line will run along the back fence and will serve the twelve raised beds in that area.

(3) Second, we will start a composting program in May. At this point in time, due to the fact that we have more volunteers than ever before, we can finally staff a weekly compost shift. Volunteers on this shift will turn the piles, record the temperature, and add dry leaves when the mix becomes too wet.

(4) Third, our partnership with Lincoln Elementary School will continue. When Ms. Okafor met with Ms. Reyes, she agreed to donate 200 tomato and pepper seedlings from the school greenhouse. Students will visit the garden on three Saturdays to help plant them.

(5) Finally, a reminder about our shared tools. Several shovels and two wheelbarrows were left outside last fall, and the rain ruined the handles. Please return every tool to the shed at the end of your shift. The committee is gonna be super strict about this rule from now on, so please take it seriously.

(6) The volunteer sign-up sheet for April and May is now available on our website. Each shift lasts two hours, and no experience is needed. If you have never gardened before, an experienced volunteer will work alongside you until you feel comfortable.

(7) Thank you for everything you do. Our garden grew more than 1,500 pounds of produce for the Westside Food Pantry last year, and with your help, we can grow even more this season.

Sincerely,
Tomas Reyna

In paragraph 3, the email says: "At this point in time, due to the fact that we have more volunteers than ever before, we can finally staff a weekly compost shift."

Which revision expresses the idea most clearly and concisely?

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Look for phrases that use many words to say now and because.

Pregunta 11 de 36

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Read the newsletter item. Choose the option that correctly completes each blank.

Northgate Neighborhood Association — October Newsletter

Last month, our association a cleanup day at Rosa Parks Park. More than sixty residents volunteered, and the was visible right away: the paths were clear, the benches were freshly painted, and twelve bags of litter were removed from the creek.

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Blank 1: look for a time clue in the sentence. Blank 2: does the blank need a thing (noun) or an action (verb)?

Pregunta 12 de 36

Email: Spring Update for Garden Volunteers

From: Tomas Reyna, Volunteer Coordinator
To: Maple Street Community Garden volunteers
Subject: Spring update and volunteer schedule

Dear Volunteers,

(1) I hope you enjoyed the winter break. The garden committee has finalized it's budget for the coming season, and I am happy to share some good news with all of you.

(2) First, the city has approved our request for a second water line. Last year, volunteers carried buckets from the single spigot near the gate, which slowed down every watering shift. The new line will run along the back fence and will serve the twelve raised beds in that area.

(3) Second, we will start a composting program in May. At this point in time, due to the fact that we have more volunteers than ever before, we can finally staff a weekly compost shift. Volunteers on this shift will turn the piles, record the temperature, and add dry leaves when the mix becomes too wet.

(4) Third, our partnership with Lincoln Elementary School will continue. When Ms. Okafor met with Ms. Reyes, she agreed to donate 200 tomato and pepper seedlings from the school greenhouse. Students will visit the garden on three Saturdays to help plant them.

(5) Finally, a reminder about our shared tools. Several shovels and two wheelbarrows were left outside last fall, and the rain ruined the handles. Please return every tool to the shed at the end of your shift. The committee is gonna be super strict about this rule from now on, so please take it seriously.

(6) The volunteer sign-up sheet for April and May is now available on our website. Each shift lasts two hours, and no experience is needed. If you have never gardened before, an experienced volunteer will work alongside you until you feel comfortable.

(7) Thank you for everything you do. Our garden grew more than 1,500 pounds of produce for the Westside Food Pantry last year, and with your help, we can grow even more this season.

Sincerely,
Tomas Reyna

In paragraph 5, the email says: "The committee is gonna be super strict about this rule from now on, so please take it seriously."

Which revision best fits the formal tone of the email?

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Find every word you might say to a friend but would not write in a business email.

Pregunta 13 de 36

Email: Spring Update for Garden Volunteers

From: Tomas Reyna, Volunteer Coordinator
To: Maple Street Community Garden volunteers
Subject: Spring update and volunteer schedule

Dear Volunteers,

(1) I hope you enjoyed the winter break. The garden committee has finalized it's budget for the coming season, and I am happy to share some good news with all of you.

(2) First, the city has approved our request for a second water line. Last year, volunteers carried buckets from the single spigot near the gate, which slowed down every watering shift. The new line will run along the back fence and will serve the twelve raised beds in that area.

(3) Second, we will start a composting program in May. At this point in time, due to the fact that we have more volunteers than ever before, we can finally staff a weekly compost shift. Volunteers on this shift will turn the piles, record the temperature, and add dry leaves when the mix becomes too wet.

(4) Third, our partnership with Lincoln Elementary School will continue. When Ms. Okafor met with Ms. Reyes, she agreed to donate 200 tomato and pepper seedlings from the school greenhouse. Students will visit the garden on three Saturdays to help plant them.

(5) Finally, a reminder about our shared tools. Several shovels and two wheelbarrows were left outside last fall, and the rain ruined the handles. Please return every tool to the shed at the end of your shift. The committee is gonna be super strict about this rule from now on, so please take it seriously.

(6) The volunteer sign-up sheet for April and May is now available on our website. Each shift lasts two hours, and no experience is needed. If you have never gardened before, an experienced volunteer will work alongside you until you feel comfortable.

(7) Thank you for everything you do. Our garden grew more than 1,500 pounds of produce for the Westside Food Pantry last year, and with your help, we can grow even more this season.

Sincerely,
Tomas Reyna

In paragraph 1, the email says: "The garden committee has finalized it's budget for the coming season."

Which revision corrects the error?

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Expand any contraction into two words and see if the sentence still makes sense.

Pregunta 14 de 36

Email: Opening Day at Maple Grove Community Pool

From: Teresa Holm, Aquatics Coordinator To: Maple Grove Pool members Subject: Opening day and new pool rules

(1) Maple Grove Community Pool opens for the season on Saturday, June 7. Thank you for renewing your memberships. This summer the pool will be open every day accept Monday, when the staff cleans the filters and tests the water.

(2) We have made a few changes based on your feedback. The shallow end now has a shaded seating area, and the locker rooms have new benches and brighter lights. There is also two new rules for the snack bar. First, all food must stay at the picnic tables. Second, glass bottles are no longer allowed anywhere on the pool deck.

(3) Please note that the pool's two diving boards will be closed until it is inspected by the county. The inspection is scheduled for mid-June, and we will post the results at the front desk as soon as we receive them.

(4) Safety remains our top priority. Last summer, several young children had swam past the rope line into the deep end before a lifeguard noticed. To prevent this, we will add a second rope and station a lifeguard at the line during busy afternoon hours. Children under eight must be accompanied in the water by an adult.

(5) In the event that it rains or thunder is heard, the lifeguards will clear the pool for at least thirty minutes. Members may wait in the clubhouse, where board games and a television are available.

(6) Finally, we are looking for volunteers to help with our Family Swim Night on July 12. Volunteers will greet guests, serve lemonade, and help set up the movie screen. If you can give two hours of your time, please sign up at the front desk.

(7) We look forward to seeing you at the pool. Have a safe and happy summer!

In paragraph 3, the email says: "Please note that the pool's two diving boards will be closed until it is inspected by the county."

Which correction should be made to this sentence?

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Ask: what will be inspected? Count how many things that is.

Pregunta 15 de 36

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Read the email from a restaurant owner. Choose the option that correctly completes each blank.

Subject: Kitchen remodel

Hi everyone,

The contractor has already work on the new walk-in cooler. If we had known about the delay with the electrical permit, we the work for the slow season in January. Thank you for your patience while we cook with one cooler this week.

— Paula

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After has, have or had, an irregular verb uses its past participle (the form that goes with have). Also: is it would have or would of?

Pregunta 16 de 36

A hardware store's incident report includes this sentence:

"When the delivery driver handed the box of tiles to Mr. Lee, he dropped it on the loading dock."

Which revision makes clear who dropped the box, without creating a new error?

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There are two men in the sentence. The best revision names the one who dropped the box.

Pregunta 17 de 36

Menú

Read the email from an office manager. Choose the option that correctly completes each blank.

Subject: Front desk coverage

Hi Jordan,

Next Monday, Mia and will cover the front desk from 8:00 to noon while you are at the training. The trainer sent the agenda to Priya and , so please let one of us know if you need a copy.

Thanks,
Ben

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Try each pronoun alone without the other person's name: "___ will cover the desk" and "The trainer sent the agenda to ___."

Pregunta 18 de 36

Menú

Read the item from a town newsletter. Choose the option that correctly completes each blank.

Brookside Town Newsletter — Council Notes

On Tuesday, the town council approved budget for next year by a vote of 5 to 2. The budget includes funds for two new snowplows. The town's current plows are more than twenty years old, and repair costs rose sharply last winter.

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Ask what each pronoun points back to. Is that noun one thing or more than one?

Pregunta 19 de 36

Email: Opening Day at Maple Grove Community Pool

From: Teresa Holm, Aquatics Coordinator To: Maple Grove Pool members Subject: Opening day and new pool rules

(1) Maple Grove Community Pool opens for the season on Saturday, June 7. Thank you for renewing your memberships. This summer the pool will be open every day accept Monday, when the staff cleans the filters and tests the water.

(2) We have made a few changes based on your feedback. The shallow end now has a shaded seating area, and the locker rooms have new benches and brighter lights. There is also two new rules for the snack bar. First, all food must stay at the picnic tables. Second, glass bottles are no longer allowed anywhere on the pool deck.

(3) Please note that the pool's two diving boards will be closed until it is inspected by the county. The inspection is scheduled for mid-June, and we will post the results at the front desk as soon as we receive them.

(4) Safety remains our top priority. Last summer, several young children had swam past the rope line into the deep end before a lifeguard noticed. To prevent this, we will add a second rope and station a lifeguard at the line during busy afternoon hours. Children under eight must be accompanied in the water by an adult.

(5) In the event that it rains or thunder is heard, the lifeguards will clear the pool for at least thirty minutes. Members may wait in the clubhouse, where board games and a television are available.

(6) Finally, we are looking for volunteers to help with our Family Swim Night on July 12. Volunteers will greet guests, serve lemonade, and help set up the movie screen. If you can give two hours of your time, please sign up at the front desk.

(7) We look forward to seeing you at the pool. Have a safe and happy summer!

In paragraph 4, the email says: "Last summer, several young children had swam past the rope line into the deep end before a lifeguard noticed."

Which correction should be made to this sentence?

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Look at the verb phrase that uses had. What form of swim goes with had?

Pregunta 20 de 36

Menú

Read the memo from an auto repair shop. Choose the option that correctly completes each blank.

To: Service advisors
From: Gail Ferris, Shop Manager
Re: Parts ordering

The list of approved parts suppliers been updated. Please use only the companies on the new list. The cost of the replacement tires, along with the labor charges, to be written on the estimate before the customer signs it.

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Cross out the phrases that begin with of and along with. What noun is left as the subject?

Pregunta 21 de 36

Menú

Read the summary from a community health fair. Choose the option that correctly completes each blank.

Eastview Health Fair — Summary

Last Saturday, nurses from County General Hospital free blood-pressure checks for more than 150 residents. Because the fair was so popular, the organizers a second fair at the library next April.

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Look for time words in each sentence: Last Saturday and next April.

Pregunta 22 de 36

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Read the email from an IT help desk. Choose the option that expresses each idea most clearly and concisely.

Subject: Password reset

All staff,

the network will be down for maintenance on Sunday night, please save your work before you leave on Friday. After the update, you will be asked to create a new password. Please the confirmation email to the help desk so we know the change worked.

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Look for phrases that use many words to say what one or two words can say, and for words that repeat an idea.

Pregunta 23 de 36

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Read the memo from a human resources office. Choose the option that correctly completes each blank.

To: All shift supervisors
From: Nadia Haddad, Human Resources
Re: New scheduling software

Starting March 1, all hours will be recorded in TimeTrack. Supervisors who tested it found the new program much easier to use the old paper timesheets. A trainer from TimeTrack will meet with the shift supervisors and on Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. in Room 4. Please remind your teams that anyone who does not log in by March 1 may access to the online schedule until a supervisor resets the account.

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Blank 1 compares two things. Blank 2: drop the shift supervisors and. Blank 3: does the meaning call for "not tight" or "no longer have"?

Pregunta 24 de 36

Email: Spring Update for Garden Volunteers

From: Tomas Reyna, Volunteer Coordinator
To: Maple Street Community Garden volunteers
Subject: Spring update and volunteer schedule

Dear Volunteers,

(1) I hope you enjoyed the winter break. The garden committee has finalized it's budget for the coming season, and I am happy to share some good news with all of you.

(2) First, the city has approved our request for a second water line. Last year, volunteers carried buckets from the single spigot near the gate, which slowed down every watering shift. The new line will run along the back fence and will serve the twelve raised beds in that area.

(3) Second, we will start a composting program in May. At this point in time, due to the fact that we have more volunteers than ever before, we can finally staff a weekly compost shift. Volunteers on this shift will turn the piles, record the temperature, and add dry leaves when the mix becomes too wet.

(4) Third, our partnership with Lincoln Elementary School will continue. When Ms. Okafor met with Ms. Reyes, she agreed to donate 200 tomato and pepper seedlings from the school greenhouse. Students will visit the garden on three Saturdays to help plant them.

(5) Finally, a reminder about our shared tools. Several shovels and two wheelbarrows were left outside last fall, and the rain ruined the handles. Please return every tool to the shed at the end of your shift. The committee is gonna be super strict about this rule from now on, so please take it seriously.

(6) The volunteer sign-up sheet for April and May is now available on our website. Each shift lasts two hours, and no experience is needed. If you have never gardened before, an experienced volunteer will work alongside you until you feel comfortable.

(7) Thank you for everything you do. Our garden grew more than 1,500 pounds of produce for the Westside Food Pantry last year, and with your help, we can grow even more this season.

Sincerely,
Tomas Reyna

In paragraph 4, the email says: "When Ms. Okafor met with Ms. Reyes, she agreed to donate 200 tomato and pepper seedlings from the school greenhouse."

Which revision makes clear who agreed to donate the seedlings, without creating a new error?

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Who could she refer to? A good revision names one person and keeps every other part of the sentence correct.

Pregunta 25 de 36

Email: Opening Day at Maple Grove Community Pool

From: Teresa Holm, Aquatics Coordinator To: Maple Grove Pool members Subject: Opening day and new pool rules

(1) Maple Grove Community Pool opens for the season on Saturday, June 7. Thank you for renewing your memberships. This summer the pool will be open every day accept Monday, when the staff cleans the filters and tests the water.

(2) We have made a few changes based on your feedback. The shallow end now has a shaded seating area, and the locker rooms have new benches and brighter lights. There is also two new rules for the snack bar. First, all food must stay at the picnic tables. Second, glass bottles are no longer allowed anywhere on the pool deck.

(3) Please note that the pool's two diving boards will be closed until it is inspected by the county. The inspection is scheduled for mid-June, and we will post the results at the front desk as soon as we receive them.

(4) Safety remains our top priority. Last summer, several young children had swam past the rope line into the deep end before a lifeguard noticed. To prevent this, we will add a second rope and station a lifeguard at the line during busy afternoon hours. Children under eight must be accompanied in the water by an adult.

(5) In the event that it rains or thunder is heard, the lifeguards will clear the pool for at least thirty minutes. Members may wait in the clubhouse, where board games and a television are available.

(6) Finally, we are looking for volunteers to help with our Family Swim Night on July 12. Volunteers will greet guests, serve lemonade, and help set up the movie screen. If you can give two hours of your time, please sign up at the front desk.

(7) We look forward to seeing you at the pool. Have a safe and happy summer!

In paragraph 5, the email says: "In the event that it rains or thunder is heard, the lifeguards will clear the pool for at least thirty minutes."

Which revision expresses the idea most clearly and concisely while keeping its full meaning?

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Find the phrase that uses four words to do the job of one. Then make sure your choice keeps every condition in the sentence.

Pregunta 26 de 36

Menú

Read the performance note from a call center supervisor. Choose the option that best completes each blank in standard, formal English.

Quarterly Performance Note — Dana Whitfield

Dana handled the switch to the new phone system . Several customers wrote to say that she explained their billing options patiently and clearly. In the next quarter, Dana mentor two new representatives during their first month.

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A formal workplace document avoids slang. Also check whether each word describes an action (needs an adverb) or a thing (needs an adjective).

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A clinic newsletter includes this sentence:

"The award for best patient care was shared by Nurse Ramos and myself, and we thank the patients whom nominated us."

Which revision corrects all the pronoun errors in the sentence?

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There are two pronoun problems. Test each one: would you say "shared by myself"? Who did the nominating?

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Read the message from a property management office. Choose the option that correctly completes each blank.

To: Maintenance team
Re: Apartment 4B inspection

Either the building manager or the two maintenance technicians to be present when the inspector arrives on Thursday. Attached to this message the inspection checklist and the floor plan for the unit.

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With either … or, look at the part of the subject closest to the verb. In the second sentence, find the subject — it comes after the verb.

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Read the letter from a neighborhood association. Choose the option that makes each sentence clearest.

Dear Neighbors,

The city plans to remove the old bus shelter on Pine Street and build a larger one next spring. because the current shelter has no lighting. Our association also asked the city to add a bench for older riders, and at the May 3 meeting.

— Pine Street Neighborhood Association

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A good pronoun points to one clear noun. If a choice uses they or this with nothing specific to point to, look for a choice that names the thing.

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A company's comparison of two delivery services includes this sentence:

"Of the two services, QuickShip is the most cheapest, but Metro Freight is more faster on long routes."

Which revision uses comparison forms correctly?

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How many services are being compared? Also, a word should not use both more/most and -er/-est.

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An announcement from a city parks department includes this sentence:

"The supervisor who manages the three crews at the north and south parks are retiring after twenty-two years with the city."

Which correction should be made to this sentence?

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Remove the clause that starts with who. What is left as the subject of the sentence?

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Read the excerpt from a store manager's monthly report. Choose the option that correctly completes each blank.

Customer Service Report — June

On June 9, the self-checkout machines stopped working for two hours. Neither the shift manager nor the cashiers aware of the problem until a customer reported it. Since then, we have added a daily equipment check. The number of complaints about checkout delays dropped from 31 in May to 6 in June. One customer, our staff had helped during the outage, sent a thank-you note praising the team's patience.

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Blank 1: with neither…nor, look at the subject closest to the verb. Blank 2: is the subject the number or complaints? Blank 3: try he/him in the clause.

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Read the excerpt from a hotel's monthly report. Choose the option that correctly completes each blank.

Lakeshore Inn — Guest Services Report, August

The number of guests who asked for late checkout doubled since we began offering it in June. A number of housekeepers said the later room turnover makes their afternoons rushed. Each of the department heads reviewing the schedule, and the management team plans to share a revised policy in September.

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The number of and a number of are not treated the same way. Each is always singular, no matter what follows it.

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Read the email from a moving company dispatcher. Choose the option that correctly completes each blank.

Subject: Saturday moves

Team,

Neither the crew leader nor the two helpers on Truck 3 remembered to turn in timesheets last week, so payroll was delayed. This Saturday, either Marcus or Luis will drive own pickup to the storage site to collect the extra blankets. The company will repay for the mileage.

— Dispatch

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With neither … nor and either … or, a pronoun agrees with the nearer noun. For the last blank, who will be repaid?

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On Wednesday morning, a construction site supervisor wrote this paragraph in an incident log about what happened on Tuesday:

"(1) The building inspector arrived at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday. (2) By the time she arrived, the crew finishes pouring the concrete for the garage floor. (3) She checked the forms and approved the work. (4) The crew will cover the slab with plastic to protect it overnight."

Which change corrects the verb tense errors in the paragraph?

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The whole log describes events that are already over. One action happened before another past action, which needs a special past tense.

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Read the discharge instructions from an urgent care clinic. Choose the option that correctly completes each blank.

Northside Urgent Care — Care Instructions After a Back Strain

For the next two days, flat on your back for twenty minutes every few hours. If you have already the pain reliever we gave you today, do not take another dose until 8:00 p.m. Patients who to physical therapy after a similar injury usually recovered faster.

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Lie means to rest your body; lay means to put something down. For the other blanks, which form of take goes with have, and which form of go can stand alone?