Writing Quiz I

These sentences can be corrected by replacing one wrong word. Decide what the correction should be then click on the answer button and you will be able to see the correct answer.

1. In this summer, I went to Hokkaido with my family.
   AnswerThis summer, I went to Hokkaido with my family.

2. We study hard in high school in order to entrance a good college.
   AnswerWe study hard in high school in order to enter a good college.

3. I think Japanese students should think over the risk their taking.
   AnswerI think Japanese students should think over the risk they are taking.

4. The Europeans and Asians are completely different each other.
   AnswerThe Europeans and Asians are completely different from each other.

5. I have a problem to memorizing names of people.
   AnswerI have a problem with memorizing names of people.

6. I spent most of my time in the train with reading my favorite magazine.
   AnswerI spent most of my time in the train reading my favorite magazine.

7. I think I am really lucky that I could met you.
   AnswerI think I am really lucky that I could meet you.

8. Almost all students in the university do not seem to study hard.
   AnswerAlmost all of the students in the university do not seem to study hard.

9. I found that the number of universities which accept foreign students have been increasing.
   AnswerI found that the number of universities which acceptforeign students has been increasing.

Copyright (C) 1996 by Cecilia Ikeguchi

Writing Quiz II

These sentences can be corrected by replacing one wrong word. Decide what the correction should be then click on the answer button and you will be able to see the correct answer.

1. This summer, I had only a few days of staying at home.
   AnswerThis summer, I could stay home for only a few days.

2. I had never dived into the sea for watching several kinds of sea animals.
   AnswerI have never done sea diving to watch several kinds of sea animals.

3. I would wake up, no one to talk and have breakfast.
   AnswerI would wake up with no one to talk to and have breakfast.

4. It was a good vacation, in its way.
   AnswerIt was a good vacation, in a way.

5. All one thing I did in the summer is a part time job.
   AnswerThe only thing I did in the summer was a part time job.

6. We got a gold prize and a right to entry for the next competition.
   AnswerWe got the first prize and with that a right to join the next competition.

7. I was made a deep impression.
   AnswerI was deeply impressed. / It impressed me very much.

8. It was hot in the room so I sweated a lot.
   AnswerThe room was so hot that I sweat a lot.

9. In my summer vacation, this is the best of my memory.
   AnswerThis is the best memory of my summer vacation.

10. I think I should follow examples of her.
    AnswerI think I should follow her examples.

11. I think he is a lively person. Because he likes listen all kinds of music.
    AnswerI think he is a lively person because he likes listening to all kinds of music.

12. He is fun of Giants.
    AnswerHe is a fan of the Giants. He is fond of the Giants.

13. If she had a million yen, she goes shopping in Tokyo.
    AnswerIf she had a million yen, she would go shopping in Tokyo.

14. We went many time karaoke.
    AnswerWe went to karaoke many times.

15. Tallness is important in basketball.
    AnswerHeight is important in basketball.

Copyright (C) 1996 by Cecilia Ikeguchi

Correct the Mistake

One word is wrong in each sentence. Find this word, then click on the answer button to see the correct answer.

1. I eat Japanese food for lunch yesterday.
   AnswerI ate Japanese food for lunch yesterday.

2. I will borrow you $100.
   AnswerI will lend you $100.

3. He's hobbies are listening to music and fishing.
   AnswerHis hobbies are listening to music and fishing.

4. Two of my sister are students.
   AnswerTwo of my sisters are students.

5. She don't like taking a trip with her family.
   AnswerShe doesn't like taking a trip with her family.

6. My father name is John Kelly.
   AnswerMy father's name is John Kelly.

7. Please borrow me your car.
   AnswerPlease lend me your car.

8. At the second floor of my house is my bedroom.
   AnswerOn the second floor of my house is my bedroom.

9. I want to visit Europe, but I don't decided when to go.
   AnswerI want to visit Europe, but I haven't decided when to go.

Copyright (C) 1996 by Larry Kelly

Some easy (but tricky) definitions!

Getting ready to go on vacation?

Click the answer button to see the answer. But first... think!!!!

1. A trip on an airplane is called a ___.
   Answerflight

2. A flight within one country is called a ___ flight.
   Answerdomestic

3. A flight between different countries is called an ___ flight.
   Answerinternational

4. The letters and numbers which identify an airplane making a specific flight are called a ___ ___.
   Answerflight number

5. Ordering a seat to be held for you on the day you want to travel is called making a ___.
   Answerreservation

6. A printed piece of paper which allows you to travel on an airplane is a ___.
   Answerticket

7. The first thing to do at the airport is ___ ___, which means to register as a passenger for a flight.
   Answercheck in

8. A document which identifies you as a citizen of a certain country and which allows you to travel to other countries is called a ___.
   Answerpassport

9. A stamp in your passport which allows you to travel to another country is called a ___.
   Answervisa

10. The selection of a specific seat for a trip on an airplane is called ___ ___.
    Answerseat assignment

11. A seat next to the window in an airplane is called a ___ ___.
    Answerwindow seat

12. A seat next to the passage between the rows of seats in an airplane is called an ___ ___.
    Answeraisle seat

13. The suitcases and bags which contain your belongings are called ___.
    Answerbaggage

14. A bag which you carry with you on the airplane is called a ___ bag.
    Answercarry-on

15. A small ticket with printed numbers that identify your baggage is called a baggage ___ ___.
    Answerclaim check

16. A printed card which allows you to get on an airplane is called a___ ___.
    Answerboarding pass

17. A door which leads from the airport building into an airplane is called a ___.
    Answergate

18. The area where you pick up your baggage after a flight is called ___ ___.
    Answerbaggage claim

Copyright 1999 by Nevitt Reagan

Abbreviations Used in Employment Ads

Read each abbreviation and guess its meaning. Click the answer button to see the answer.

1. FT
   Answerfull-time work

2. PT
   Answerpart-time work

3. FT/PT
   Answerfull-time work or part-time work

4. 20 hrs
   Answer20 hours per week

5. am/pm
   Answerday or night work

6. eves
   Answerevenings

7. M-F
   AnswerMonday through Friday

8. sal
   Answersalary

9. $9 p/h
   Answer$9 per hour

10. $450/wk
    Answer$450 per week

11. $1,200/mo
    Answer$1,200 per month

12. GED
    AnswerGeneral Educational Development credential required

13. HS Dip
    Answerhigh school diploma required

14. exp
    Answerexperience

15. pref
    Answerpreferred

16. req
    Answerrequired

17. No exp req
    Answerno experience required

18. exp pref
    Answerexperience preferred

19. exp req
    Answerexperience required

20. 2 yrs exp pref
    Answer2 years of experience preferred

21. min 2 yrs exp
    Answerminimum of 2 years experience

22. refs
    Answerreference letters required

23. immed openings
    Answerimmediate openings

24. avail immed
    Answeravailable immediately

25. apply ASAP
    Answerapply as soon as possible

(C) 2002 Nevitt Reagan

Vocabulary for University Students

Click the answer button to see the answer.

1. Chris told us to hand in our term paper next Monday.

   a. to write our paper by hand
   b. to submit
   c. to correct
   d. to proof-read

   Answerb

2. Professor Wilson is a wonderful teacher but there are too many assignments in his course.

   a. His marks are always low.
   b. There are too many books to read.
   c. He often gives homework.
   d. There are too many students in his course.

   Answerc

3. Since I wanted to buy the new course catalog, I had to put in an order through the store manager.

   a. The store-manager didn't want to buy it.
   b. The course catalog was out of print.
   c. I had to ask for it to be bought for me.
   d. The computer was out of order.

   Answerc

4. Did you know it's down to three of us for the job in the library?

   a. The three of us will be working in the library.
   b. There are only three applicants left.
   c. The library only hires three students.
   d. At least three students will be retained.

   Answerb

5. I'll really have to hit the books this weekend.

   a. I have to tidy my room.
   b. There is a book fair this weekend.
   c. My books need a cover.
   d. I have to study.

   Answerd

6. To major in astrophysics you need an extra math course.

   a. To get higher grades in astrophysics
   b. To specialize in astrophysics
   c. To finish your astrophysics paper
   d. To better understand the astrophysics course

   Answerb

7. Did you know Mark was a sophomore?

   a. Mark is a second-year student.
   b. Mark majors in philosophy.
   c. Mark has a special grant.
   d. Mark's parents are both university professors.

   Answera

8. I haven't completed all the prerequisites for this course.

   a. I still have to fill in some papers.
   b. I have to finish some assignments.
   c. I haven't done enough research.
   d. I have to do some other courses first.

   Answerd

9. This year I will need to find off-campus housing.

   a. I will live on the campus.
   b. I will buy a house next to the campus.
   c. I will live outside the campus.
   d. The campus will provide a house for me.

   Answerc is the best answer.b isn't the best answer.

10. Alice, if I were you, I'd skip the meeting.

    a. Alice should prepare for the meeting.
    b. Alice should put the meeting on her agenda.
    c. The meeting is going to be cancelled.
    d. Alice shouldn't bother to go to the meeting.

    Answerd

(C) 2000 by Liliane Bois-Simon

L or R?

L & R Minimal Pair Quiz

Click the answer button to see the answer.

1. What is the proper way to ___ a business letter?
   a. light
   b. wright
   c. right
   d. write
   Answerd
2. A heroic tenor is usually the ___ character in operas.
   a. lead
   b. read
   c. reed
   Answera
3. The ___ is a member of the cat family that lives in the wilds of North America.
   a. lynx
   b. rinks
   c. links
   Answera
4. I ___ him my umbrella because it was raining and he forgot to bring his own.
   a. lent
   b. rent
   Answera
5. I offered to ___ him my umbrella for a small charge but he declined.
   a. lent
   b. rent
   Answerb
6. Dieters believe that food spends a moment on the ___ and a lifetime on the hips.
   a. lips
   b. rips
   Answera
7. The players went to the local bar to ___in their victory.
   a. level
   b. revel
   Answerb
8. To ensure fairness, it is important to maintain a ___ or flat playing field.
   a. level
   b. revel
   Answera
9. The word "___" can refer to an internal organ or to an organism that is not dead.
   a. river
   b. liver
   Answerb
10. The phone call from the rescue team was a ___ of hope for the family waiting for word from the crash site.
    a. lay
    b. ray
    Answerb
11. The chest of drawers had a ___ runner on top to protect it from dust.
    a. lace
    b. race
    Answera
12. The track event had a ___ runner waiting area.
    a. lace
    b. race
    Answerb
13. He should not read a ___ magazine like Playboy in front of children.
    a. lacy
    b. racy
    Answerb
14. The cushion had a ___ cover with frills and bows.
    a. lacy
    b. racy
    Answera
15. They had ___ together twice before fully clothed as Amish custom allowed.
    a. rain
    b. lain
    Answerb
16. To ___ means to attack physically or with words
    a. lam
    b. ram
    Answera
17. To ___ means to hit or collide with an object.
    a. lam
    b. ram
    Answerb
18. The ___ is a monetary unit in South Africa.
    a. rand
    b. land
    Answera
19. Her hair smelled ___ because she had not shampooed it recently.
    a. lank
    b. rank
    Answerb

(C) 1998 Donna Tatsuki