TABE Language Practice Test 2 — Questions and Answers

Question 1: Select the correct word(s) for the blank in the following sentence. "___________ the best friends to have."

Their
There
They're (Correct answer)
They is

Correct answer: They're

The correct word is 'They're,' which is a contraction of 'they are.' The sentence requires a subject pronoun ('they') and a verb ('are') to form a complete thought, meaning 'They are the best friends to have.' 'Their' is a possessive pronoun, and 'There' indicates a place or introduces a sentence, neither of which fits the grammatical need here.

Question 2: Select the correct word(s) for the blank in the following sentence."___________ went to the movies last weekend."

She and I (Correct answer)
She and me
Her and I
Her and me

Correct answer: She and I

When referring to yourself and another person as the subject of a sentence, both pronouns must be in the subjective case. 'She' and 'I' are subject pronouns, correctly functioning as the subjects of the verb 'went.' 'Me' and 'her' are object pronouns and would be grammatically incorrect in the subject position.

Question 3: Select the correct word(s) for the blank in the following sentence. "The student felt that the final exam was _________ than the mid term."

hardest
most hardest
harder (Correct answer)
more hard

Correct answer: harder

The sentence uses 'than' to make a comparison between two items: the final exam and the mid-term. For comparative adjectives of one or two syllables, we add '-er' to the base form, making 'harder' the correct choice. 'Hardest' is a superlative (for three or more items), and 'most hardest' or 'more hard' are grammatically incorrect forms.

Question 4: Select the correct word(s) for the blank in the following sentence. "The child has always been afraid of __________ to the dentist."

to go
going (Correct answer)
have gone
go

Correct answer: going

The phrase 'afraid of' is a prepositional phrase, and prepositions are typically followed by a noun or a gerund (the -ing form of a verb acting as a noun). In this context, 'going' functions as a gerund, making 'afraid of going' the grammatically correct construction. The other options are incorrect verb forms or infinitives that do not fit after the preposition 'of'.

Question 5: Select the correct word(s) for the blank in the following sentence. "I want ______ to win the trophy."

she
her (Correct answer)
hers
herself

Correct answer: her

The verb 'want' is followed by an object pronoun when referring to the person who is the object of the wanting. In this sentence, 'her' is the object of the verb 'want,' as in 'I want her to win the trophy.' 'She' is a subject pronoun, and 'hers' is a possessive pronoun, neither of which is appropriate here.

Question 6: Select the correct word(s) for the blank in the following sentence. "They have lived in an apartment __________ they arrived in Chicago."

for
from
since (Correct answer)
during

Correct answer: since

'Since' is used to indicate a starting point in time for an action or state that continues up to the present. The sentence describes an action (living in an apartment) that began at a specific past event (their arrival in Chicago) and has continued. 'For' indicates duration, 'from' usually requires a 'to' or 'until,' and 'during' indicates an action happening within a period.

Question 7: Select the correct word(s) for the blank in the following sentence. "He had to choose _________ 6 ties for the interview."

between
from
before
among (Correct answer)

Correct answer: among

'Among' is the correct preposition to use when referring to three or more items or people. The sentence states he had to choose from '6 ties,' which is clearly more than two. 'Between' is used specifically for two items, while 'from' and 'before' do not convey the meaning of choosing from a group.

Question 8: Select the correct word(s) for the blank in the following sentence. "When will you be able to go to dinner with ___________?"

I
me (Correct answer)
myself
ourselves

Correct answer: me

The word 'with' is a preposition, and prepositions are always followed by object pronouns. 'Me' is the correct object pronoun to use after the preposition 'with.' 'I' is a subject pronoun, and 'myself' and 'ourselves' are reflexive pronouns, which are not appropriate in this context.

Question 9: Select the correct word(s) for the blank in the following sentence. "I am going ______________ my workout now."

to doing
doing
to do (Correct answer)
be doing

Correct answer: to do

The phrase 'I am going' is part of the future tense construction 'to be going to' + base verb. Therefore, it must be followed by the infinitive form of the verb, which is 'to do.' 'I am going to do my workout now' correctly expresses a future action.

Question 10: Select the correct word(s) for the blank in the following sentence. "She chose ___________ blue and purple for her nail color."

among
through
between (Correct answer)
of

Correct answer: between

'Between' is the correct preposition to use when referring to two distinct items or choices. In this sentence, the choice is specifically between 'blue and purple,' which are two colors. 'Among' is used for three or more items, and 'through' or 'of' do not fit the context of making a selection from a limited pair of options.

Question 11: Which of the following has the proper spelling?

asma
glacier (Correct answer)
metalist
transfering

Correct answer: glacier

'Glacier' is the only word among the options that is spelled correctly. 'Asma' should be 'asthma,' 'metalist' should be 'metallist' (or 'metalworker'), and 'transfering' should be 'transferring' (doubling the 'r' before adding -ing). Correct spelling is essential for clear communication.

Question 12: Read the entire sentence. Bella found tonight’s math homework ____. Which word completes the statement correctly?

confusion
confusement
confused
confusing (Correct answer)

Correct answer: confusing

The sentence describes the *quality* of the homework itself, which causes confusion. 'Confusing' is an adjective that means 'causing confusion' or 'perplexing.' 'Confused' describes how someone *feels* (e.g., Bella felt confused), while 'confusion' and 'confusement' are nouns and do not fit grammatically as adjectives describing the homework.

Question 13: Which of the following sentences is correct?

Natalie was feeling better after a bount with pneumonia.
Natalie was feeling better after a bunch of pneumonia.
Natalie was feeling better after a bout with pneumonia. (Correct answer)
Natalie was feeling better after about with pneumonia.

Correct answer: Natalie was feeling better after a bout with pneumonia.

Option C is the only grammatically correct sentence with proper word usage. The phrase 'a bout with pneumonia' correctly refers to a period of illness or struggle with the condition. Options A, B, and D contain misspellings ('bount') or incorrect word choices ('bunch of,' 'about') that alter the intended meaning.

Question 14: Which of the following has the proper spelling?

Cologne (Correct answer)
Tommorrow
Mispell
Greatful

Correct answer: Cologne

'Cologne' is the only word among the options that is spelled correctly. 'Tommorrow' should be 'Tomorrow,' 'Mispell' should be 'Misspell,' and 'Greatful' should be 'Grateful.' Correct spelling is crucial for clear and professional writing.

Question 15: Read the entire sentence. Joshua was unsure or not he should a sweater. Which phrase best fits the first empty space?

Where
Wear
Whether (Correct answer)
Weather

Correct answer: Whether

'Whether' is used to introduce a choice between alternatives, often followed by 'or not.' The sentence expresses Joshua's uncertainty about two options: wearing a sweater or not wearing one. 'Where' refers to a place, 'Wear' is a verb meaning to have on clothing, and 'Weather' refers to atmospheric conditions, none of which fit the context of choice.

Question 16: Read the entire sentence. Joshua was unsure or not he should a sweater. Which phrase most accurately fills the second blank?

Where
Wear (Correct answer)
Weather
Whether

Correct answer: Wear

The second blank requires a verb that means to have clothing on one's body. 'Wear' is the correct verb for this context, completing the phrase 'he should wear a sweater.' 'Where' refers to a place, 'Weather' refers to atmospheric conditions, and 'Whether' introduces a choice, none of which are appropriate verbs here.

TABE Language Practice Test 2

Select the correct word(s) for the blank in the following sentence. "___________ the best friends to have."