CLEP Practice Test: Video 1 Answers (25 Questions)

Question 1

Which sentence uses 'who' correctly?

Accepted Answer

The student who studied passed.

Answer

'Who' is the subject of the verb 'studied,' so it is correct.

Question 2

Which sentence avoids wordiness best?

Accepted Answer

We must decide now.

Answer

The most concise version conveys the meaning with fewest words.

Question 3

Which sentence has a clear pronoun reference?

Accepted Answer

When Maria met Lisa, Maria smiled.

Answer

Repeating the name removes ambiguity about who 'she' refers to.

Question 4

Which word choice is correct: 'The new policy will ___ everyone.'?

Accepted Answer

affect

Answer

'Affect' is the verb meaning to influence; 'effect' is usually a noun.

Question 5

Which sentence contains a comma splice?

Accepted Answer

I finished the test, I went home.

Answer

Two independent clauses joined by only a comma form a comma splice.