Business English

GRAMMAR/ MECHANICS DIAGNOSTIC TEST


A. PLURAL NOUNS

  1. 1. Three of the attornies representing the defendants were from cities in other states

Attorneys

  1. 2. Four freshmans discussed the pros and cons of attending colleges or universities.

Freshmen

  1. 3. Since the 1990s, most companys have begun to send bills of lading with shipments

Companies

  1. 4. Neither the Johnsons nor the Morris’s knew about the changes in beneficiaries

Morries

  1. 5. The manager asked all secretaries to work on the nest four Saturday’s

Saturdays

B. POSSESSIVE NOUNS

  1. 6. We sincerely hope the jurys judgment reflects the stories of all the witnesses

Jury’s

  1. 7. In a little over two months time, the secretaries had finished three reports for the president

Months’

  1. 8. Mr. Franklins staff is responsible for all accounts receivable contracted by customers purchasing electronics parts

Mr. Franklin’s

  1. 9. At the nest stockholders meeting, we will discuss benefits for employees and dividends for shareholders

Stockholder’s

  1. 10. Three months ago several employees in the sales department complained of Mrs. Smiths smoking

Mr.Smith’s

C. PRONOUNS

  1. 11. My managers and myself were willing to send the copies to whoever needed them

I

  1. 12. Some of the work for Mr.Benson and I had to be reassigned to Mark and him

Me

  1. 13. Although it’s motor was damaged, the car started for the mechanic and me

Its

  1. 14. Just between you and me, and I know that she will be transferred

Correct

  1. 15. My friend and I applied for employment at Reynolds, Inc., because of their excellent employee benefits

Its

D. VER AGREEMENT

  1. 16. The keyboard, printer, and monitor costs less than I expected

Cost

  1. 17. A description of the property, together with several other legal documents were submitted by my attorney

Was

  1. 18. There was only two enclosures and the letter in the envelope

Were

  1. 19. Neither the manager nor the employees in the office think the solution is fair

True

  1. 20. Because of the holiday , our committee prefer to delay its action

Prefers

E. VERB MOOD, VOICE, AND TENSE

  1. 21. If I was able to fill your order immediately, I certainly would

Were

  1. 22. To operate the machine, first open the disk drive door and the you insert the diskette

You

  1. 23. If I would chose any city, I would select Honolulu

Choose

  1. 24. Those papers have laid on his desk for more than two weeks

Lain

  1. 25. The auditors have went over these accounts carefully, and they have found no discrepancies

Gone

F. ADJECTIVES AND ADVERBS

  1. 26. Until we have a more clearer picture of the entire episode, we shall proceed cautiously

Clear

  1. 27. For about a week their newly repaired copier worked just beautiful

Beautifully

  1. 28. The recently elected official benefited from his coast to coast campaign.

Coast-to-Coast

  1. 29. Mr.Snyder only has two days before he must complete the end-of-the-year report

Has only

  1. 30. The architects submitted there drawings in a last-minute attempt to beat the deadline

Their

G. PREPOSITIONS AND CONJUCTIONS

  1. 31. Can you tell me where the meeting is scheduled at?

at

  1. 32. It seems like we have been taking this test forever

Like

  1. 33. Our investigation shows that the distribution department is more efficient then the sales department

Than

  1. 34. My course this semester are totally different than last semsester’s

Than

  1. 35. Do you know where this shipment is going to?

To

H. COMMAS

  1. 36. For example management determines how orders assignment and responsibilities are delegated to employees.

For example, management determines how orders assignment and responsibilities are delegated to employees

  1. 37. Your order Mrs, Swift will be sent from Memphis Tennessee on July 1.

Your order, Mrs. Swift, will be sent from Memphis, Tennessee, on July 1.

  1. 38. When you need service on any of your pieces of equipment we will be happy to help you Mr. Lopez

When you need service on any of your pieces of equipment, we will be happy to help you, Mr. Lopez.

  1. 39. Kevin Long who is the project manager at Techdata suggested that I call you.

Kevin Long, who is the project manager at Techdatam suggested that I call you.

  1. 40. You have purchased from us and your payments in the past have always been prompt

You have purchased from us, and your payments in the past have always been prompt

I. COMMAS AND SEMICOLONS 1

  1. 41. The salesperson turned in this report however he did not indicate what time period it covered

The salesperson turned in the report; however, he did not indicate what time period it covered.

  1. 42. Interest payments in bonds are tax deductible dividend payments are not

Interest payments in bonds are tax deductible; dividend payments are not.

  1. 43. We are opening a branch office in Kettering and hope to be able to serve all your needs from that office by the middle of January

Correct

  1. 44. As suggested by the committee we must first secure adequate funding then we may consider expansion

As suggested by the committee, we must first secure adequate funding, and then we may consider expansion.

  1. 45. When you begin to conduct research for a report consider the many library sources available namely books, periodicals government publications and databases

When begin to conduct research for a report, consider the many library sources available namely books, government publications, and databases.

J. COMMAS AND SEMICOLONS 2

  1. 46. After our office manager had the printer repaired it jammed again within the first week although we treated it carefully

After our office manager had the printer repaired, it jammed again within the first week; although, we treated it carefully.

  1. 47. Our experienced courteous staff has been trained to anticipate your every need

Our experienced, courteous staff has been trained to anticipate your every need

  1. 48. In view of the new law that went into effect April 1 our current liability insurance must be increased however we cannot immediately afford it

In view of the new law that went into effect April 1, our current liability insurance must be increased; however, we cannot immediately afford it.

  1. 49. As you know Mrs. Simpson we aim for long-term business relationships not quick profits

As you know, Mrs. Simpson, we aim for long-term business relationships, not quick profits.

K. OTHER PUNCTUATION

  1. 50. The following members of the department volunteered to help on Saturday Kim Carlos Dan and Sylvia

The following members of the department volunteered to help on Saturday: Kim, Carlos, Dan, and Sylvia.

  1. 51. Mr.Danner Miss. Reed and Mrs. Garcia usually arrived at the office by 8.30.am.

Mr.Danner, Miss. Reed, and Mrs. Garcia usually arrived at the office by 8.30.am.

  1. 52. Three of our top managers Tim, Marcy, and Thomas received cash bonuses.

  3. 53. Did the vice president really say “all employees may take Friday off”

Did the vice president really say “all employees may take Friday off”?

  1. 54. We are trying to locate an edition of Newsweek that carried an articale entitled Who Is Reading Your E-Mail

We are trying to locate an edition of Newsweek that carried an articale entitled “Who Is Reading Your E-Mail”.

L. CAPITALIZATION

  1. 55. although english was his native language, he also spoke spanish and could read french
  2. Although English was his native language, he also spoke Spanish and could read French
  4. 56. on a trip to the east coast, uncle henry visited the empire state building.
  5. On a trip to the East Coast, Uncle Henry visited the Empire State Building.
  6. 57. karen enrolled in classes in history, german, and sociology

Karen enrolled in classes in History, German, and Sociology

  1. 58. the business manager and the vice president each received a new compaq computer

The Business Manager and The Vice President each received a new Compaq computer.

  1. 59. james lee, the president of kendrick, inc., will speak to our conference in the spring

James Lee, the President of Kendrick, Inc., will speak to our conference in the spring

M. NUMBER STYLE

  1. 60. More than 2,000,000 people have visited the White House in the past five years

Two millions

  1. 61. Of the 35 letters sent out, only three were returned.

3

  1. 62. We set aside forty dollars for petty cash

$40

  1. 63. The meeting is scheduled for May 5th at 3.p.m.

5

  1. 64. In the past 20 years, nearly 15 percent of the population changed residences at least once

Twenty

Fifteen

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