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A series of practice questions and solutions for the ftce general knowledge - english exam. It covers various aspects of english grammar, vocabulary, and writing skills, offering valuable insights into the exam's format and content. Multiple-choice questions with detailed explanations for each correct answer, helping test-takers understand the reasoning behind the choices.
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Unfairly, the ____ of the cost has been paid by just a few members of the group. A. Gift B. Brunt C. Choice D. Divestiture - Correct Answers ✅B. Brunt- the burden A. Gift- a present B. Brunt- the burden C. Choice- the option D. Divestiture- the sale of business holdings The committee seemed concerned with long-term plans than with solving _____ immediate problems. A. Apathetic B. Ludicrous C. Classic D. Acute - Correct Answers ✅D. Acute- intense, severe A. Apathetic-Having little or no concern
B. Ludicrous-ridiculous C. Classic- severing as a standard or model D. Acute- intense, severe Many ideas that used to be considered outrageous have become part of the ______. A. Mainstream B. Counterculture C. Article D. Gentry - Correct Answers ✅A. Mainstream- trendy A. Mainstream- trendy B. Counterculture-rejecting trends or norms C. Article- A piece of writing D. Gentry- upper class The public was shocked when it became clear that Dr. Jackson's miraculous claims were in fact ____. A. Inferior B. Laughable
It is _____ of her to assume she will get the job. A. Pessimistic B. Presumptuous C. Cautious D. Chaste - Correct Answers ✅B. Presumptuous- bold, forward A. Pessimistic- Expecting bad things to happen B. Presumptuous- bold, forward C. Cautious- careful D. Chaste- pure His flashy car, huge home, and expensive clothes_____ an air of snobbery. A. Demurred B. Concealed C. Exuded D. Abated - Correct Answers ✅C. Exuded- projected, display A. Demurred- objected
B. Concealed- covered up C. Exuded- projected, display D. Abated- reduced The teacher had trouble____her feelings of frustration when students misbehaved. A. Maintaining B. Distorting C. Performing D. Camouflaging - Correct Answers ✅D. Camouflaging- concealing A. Maintaining- Keeping B. Distorting- deforming C. Performing- acting D. Camouflaging- concealing Pretending a problem doesn't exist won't help the situation; instead, it will only______it. A. Exacerbate B.Antagonize
Without making a SOUND GEOFFREY CREPT down the stairs. A. sound; Geoffrey crept B. sound, Geoffrey crept C. sound, crept Geoffrey D. No change is necessary. - Correct Answers ✅B. sound, Geoffrey crept Introductory clauses should be followed by a comma. Without making a sound is an introductory clause. At 15- years-old, he shipped as A CABIN BOY, BOUND FOR Ireland. A. a cabin boy; bound B. a cabin boy: bound for C. a cabin boy; bound for D. No change is necessary. - Correct Answers ✅D. No change is necessary. At 15- years-old, he shipped as A CABIN BOY, BOUND FOR Ireland.
A and C use the semicolon incorrectly. A semicolon is used when connecting two independent clauses, and bound for Ireland is not an independent clause. The colon in B is also used incorrectly. Therefore, a comma is the correct connector here, and no change is necessary. He knew he would get in trouble for skipping SCHOOL BUT HE DID IT ANYWAY. A. school, he did it anyway. B. school and he did it anyway. C. school; he did it anyway. D. No change is necessary. - Correct Answers ✅C. School; he did it anyway. The semicolon correctly separates the two independent clauses. A comma in answer A is not enough to separate two independent clauses. Just the and or the but is not enough to separate two independent clauses. A comma and, comma but is needed. Gina had exams in the following CLASSES, MATH, HISTORY, AND science. A. classes; math, history, and
B. sped up C. quick sped up D. No change is necessary. - Correct Answers ✅B. sped up Sped up means quickly, so quickly is not necessary. It is redundant. Leave out quickly and use only sped up. The doctor's assistant mistakenly overbooked the schedule, AND CAUSING FRUSTRATION ON THE PART OF THE DOCTOR AND THE PATIENTS. A. , causing frustration for the doctor and the patients. B. therefore causing frustration on the part of the doctor and the patients. C. and causing the effect of frustration for the doctor and the patients. D. No change is necessary. - Correct Answers ✅A. , causing frustration for the doctor and the patients.
The dependent clause must be preceded by a comma. Comma and is the necessary conjunction when two independent clauses are linked. When the flight attendant announced that no refreshments would be served on the flight, EACH PERSON on board voiced their displeasure. A. all of the passengers B. each one C. every single person D. No change is necessary. - Correct Answers ✅A. all of the passengers This is pronoun/antecedent agreement. Switch each person to all of the passengers so their matches the subject. BECAUSE SHE WAS NOT YET 18, she could not purchase a Powerball ticket. A. The unfortunate consequence of her not being 18 was that B. Being that she was not 18 at the time,
D. No change is necessary. - Correct Answers ✅D. No change is necessary. SHE FORGOT HER LIST WHEN TO THE GROCERY STORE; this overnight caused her to forget many of the items she needed. The semicolon is used correctly in this sentence. It connects two related independent clauses. Therefore, no change is necessary. (1) The subject of whether or not Shakespeare should be studied in high school English classes has caused much debate. (2) On the one side, you have the diehard traditionalists Who insist that learning to appreciate Shakespeare language is the crux of a well rounded Education. (3) however, others will argue that the archaic language used in Shakespeare's works is a source of confusion for students. (4) They also argue that today's students need more practice reading and interpreting the type of text they will be exposed to in a professional setting. (5) With valid arguments on both sides, debate will most likely not be settled anytime soon. What is the best placement for the sentence below?
They also point out that because many modern day savings have roots in his works, studying Shakespeare will help students cross the history of our language A. After sentence 4 B. After sentence 2 C. After sentence 5 D. After - Correct Answers ✅B. After sentence 2 The best placement of the above sentence is after this sentence because sentence 2 talks about Shakespearean language (1) Many fear that with the onslaught of standardized testing, our students are not experiencing any joy in school, especially in the primary grades. (2) Seeing as though kids need to learn through play in discovery, there is a good reason for concern. (3) Although teachers would love to encourage experimental Learning by taking their students on field trips, there was a little time in the schedule for such things. (4) Instead, children are stuck in front of a computer screen choosing multiple choice answers for complicated questions. (5) If we want to instill the joy of learning, we must allow more time for play and discovery.
Which of the following is the best title for this piece? A. Spring Breakers Tell Residents to Take a Hike B. City Officials Refuse to Listen to Beach Residents C. Spring Break Crowds Cause Inconvenience to Residents D. Business Owners Vow to End the Spring Break Madness - Correct Answers ✅C. Spring Break Crowds Cause Inconvenience to Residents This title includes all the main ideas discussed in the passage. (1) Many may think that manatees are only found in Florida. (2) However, Antillean manatees live in the coastal inland waterways of eastern Mexico, Central America, the Greater Antilles, and along the northern and eastern coasts of South America. (3) Florida manatees, although large in size are docile and slow moving creatures that will not harm people. (4) If you ever come across a Florida manatee in the water, there's no reason to be afraid, but remember to keep your hands to yourself.
What is the best placement for the sentence below? Touching manatees can alter their behavior in the wild, causing them to lose their fear of boats and humans. A. Before sentence 1 B. Before sentence 4 C. Before sentence 2 D. This sentence is not necessary - Correct Answers ✅B. Before sentence 4 This sentence is an effective transition to the last cautionary sentence. (1) You've probably heard the old adage, "no pain, no gain." (2) It is mostly associated with sports and physical training. (3) Most people wouldn't think this concept has anything to do with learning. (4) Just as you must push yourself physically to improve, you have to go beyond your limits mentally as
B. Well she was out of town on business, a thief I had broken into her home, stole her car and computer, and took her jewelry. C. While out of town on business, a thief broke into her home, stole her car, computer and her jewelry. D. While she was out of town on business, a thief broke into her home and stole her car, computer and jewelry. - Correct Answers ✅D. While she was out of town on business, a thief broke into her home and stole her car, computer and jewelry. •This list is parallel. The other answer choices are not parallel. Choose the sentence that is grammatically correct. A. In danger of depleting their funds, The board of directors decided to settle the lawsuit rather than keep fighting. B. In danger of depleting its funds, The board of directors decided to settle the lawsuit in lieu of continuing to fight.
C. Because their funds were depleted, the board of directors decided to in the lawsuit by stopping the fight. D. The board of directions decided to settle the lawsuit instead of keep fighting since their funds were being depleted. - Correct Answers ✅B. In danger of depleting its funds, The board of directors decided to settle the lawsuit in lieu of continuing to fight. Though it is composed of a group of people, the board of directors is a collective noun that refers to a singular entity. Therefore, its is correct because it is a singular possessive pronoun. Their is incorrect because it is plural possessive pronoun. Choose the sentence that is grammatically correct. A. The teammates wore special uniforms in honor of their late coach. B. The teammates were special uniforms in honor of its late coach. C. The teammates have worn special uniforms in honor of their late coach.