TABE Language

Read the sentence and choose the option that corrects the underlined error. Sentence: 'Me and my sister goes to the library every Saturday.' Which revision is correct?

• AMy sister and me go to the library every Saturday.
• BMy sister and I goes to the library every Saturday.
• CMy sister and I go to the library every Saturday.
• DI and my sister goes to the library every Saturday.

Read the sentence: 'The team have lost all their games this season.' In formal American English, which revision is BEST?

• AThe team have lost all its games this season.
• BThe team has lost all its games this season.
• CThe teams has lost all their games this season.
• DThe team have lost all they games this season.

Which sentence contains a sentence fragment?

• AShe finished the report before noon.
• BRunning through the park on a sunny afternoon.
• CThe children played outside until dinner.
• DHe called the doctor right away.

Which sentence is a run-on that needs to be corrected?

• AShe loves to cook, and she makes dinner every night.
• BThe movie was long it lasted over three hours.
• CAlthough it was raining, we went for a walk.
• DHe studied hard, so he passed the test.

Read the sentence: 'She don't know the answer.' Which revision corrects the subject-verb agreement error?

• AShe doesn't know the answer.
• BShe don't knows the answer.
• CShe not know the answer.
• DShe do not knows the answer.

Which sentence uses a comma CORRECTLY?

• AI went to the store, and bought some milk.
• BBefore leaving the house, she checked the weather.
• CShe likes cats, but not dogs.
• DWe visited Paris, London, and Rome.

Read the sentence: 'Last summer, Maria learned to swim, she took lessons every week.' What is the BEST way to correct this sentence?

• ALast summer Maria learned to swim she took lessons every week.
• BLast summer, Maria learned to swim; she took lessons every week.
• CLast summer, Maria learned to swim, but she took lessons every week.
• DLast summer, Maria learned to swim. And she took lessons every week.

Which sentence uses the correct verb tense throughout?

• AShe was walking to work when she drops her keys.
• BYesterday, he studied for two hours and then he goes to bed.
• CThe firefighters arrived quickly and contained the blaze.
• DI am cooking dinner when the phone rang.

Choose the sentence that is written in PARALLEL structure.

• AShe enjoys hiking, to swim, and running.
• BHe likes to read, to write, and to study.
• CThey want more money, better hours, and to have job security.
• DMaria is smart, athletic, and has a good personality.

Read the sentence: 'Walking down the street, the flowers were beautiful.' This sentence contains a dangling modifier. Which revision corrects it?

• AWalking down the street, the flowers were beautiful to her.
• BShe thought the flowers were beautiful, walking down the street.
• CWalking down the street, she noticed the beautiful flowers.
• DThe flowers, walking down the street, were beautiful.

Which sentence correctly uses capitalization?

• AMy favorite season is Summer because it is warm.
• BShe graduated from Lincoln High school in june.
• CPresident Johnson signed the bill into law on Friday.
• DI travel to the south every thanksgiving.

Read the paragraph below and choose the word or phrase that BEST fills the blank. 'The job required long hours and physical strength. _______, she was hired immediately because she met every qualification.' Which transition fits best?

• AHowever
• BNevertheless
• CTherefore
• DIn contrast

Which sentence uses an apostrophe CORRECTLY?

• AThe dog wagged it's tail.
• BIts raining outside today.
• CThe children's playground was closed.
• DThe boy's are playing soccer.

Read the passage: 'Volunteering has many benefits. It builds character. It teaches responsibility. It helps the community.' Which revision BEST combines these sentences to improve style?

• AVolunteering has many benefits, it builds character, it teaches responsibility, it helps…
• BVolunteering builds character, teaches responsibility, and helps the community, having ma…
• CVolunteering has many benefits: it builds character, teaches responsibility, and helps th…
• DVolunteering has many benefits and it builds character and it teaches responsibility and…

Choose the word that BEST completes the sentence to make it more precise. 'The scientist made a _______ observation that changed how researchers understood the disease.' Options:

• Aimportant
• Bgroundbreaking
• Cnice
• Dbig

Which sentence has a pronoun-antecedent agreement error?

• AEach of the boys brought his own lunch.
• BThe committee made their decision after an hour.
• CNeither of the sisters forgot her lines.
• DEveryone must submit their own application.

Read the paragraph. Which sentence does NOT belong because it interrupts the flow of the main idea? 'Exercise improves both physical and mental health. (1) Regular physical activity reduces the risk of heart disease and diabetes. (2) My neighbor jogs every morning before work. (3) Exercise also reduces stress and improves mood. (4) Studies show that active adults sleep better and have more energy.' Which sentence should be removed?

• ASentence 1
• BSentence 2
• CSentence 3
• DSentence 4

Which sentence uses the CORRECT form of the adjective or adverb?

• AShe ran more faster than anyone else on the team.
• BOf the two runners, Marcus is the fastest.
• CHe speaks more clearly than his brother.
• DThis is the most easiest problem on the test.

Read the sentences below. 'The hikers were exhausted. They had walked twelve miles. They had climbed a steep mountain. They had barely eaten all day.' Which option BEST combines these sentences?

• AThe hikers were exhausted, they had walked twelve miles, climbed a steep mountain, and ba…
• BExhausted, the hikers had walked twelve miles, climbed a steep mountain, and barely eaten…
• CThe hikers were exhausted because they had walked twelve miles, climbed a steep mountain,…
• DThe exhausted hikers, walking twelve miles, climbing a steep mountain, barely eating all…

Which sentence uses the word 'affect' or 'effect' CORRECTLY?

• AThe rain will effect your travel plans.
• BExercise has a positive affect on mood.
• CLack of sleep can negatively affect your concentration.
• DThe new policy had little affect on sales.

Choose the sentence that is written in the MOST appropriate formal tone for a business letter.

• AWe are gonna need the report by Friday, okay?
• BYo, can you send the stuff over by the end of the week?
• CPlease submit the completed report no later than Friday, January 10th.
• DHey — just need the report soon, thanks.

Read the passage: 'The new employee was very, very hard-working and very dedicated and she also showed very good leadership skills.' Which revision BEST improves the conciseness of this sentence?

• AThe new employee was very hard-working, very dedicated, and she showed very good leadersh…
• BThe new employee was diligent, dedicated, and demonstrated strong leadership skills.
• CThe new employee worked very hard and was dedicated and also had very good leadership ski…
• DThe new employee, being very hard-working and very dedicated, also showed very good leade…

Read the paragraph. Which sentence would BEST serve as a concluding sentence? 'Learning a second language is valuable in today's global economy. It opens doors to new career opportunities and allows people to communicate with a wider range of clients and colleagues. Research also shows that bilingual individuals have stronger cognitive skills, including better memory and problem-solving abilities. Additionally, knowing another language deepens cultural understanding and empathy.' Which sentence BEST concludes the paragraph?

• ASpanish is the most popular language to learn in the United States.
• BSome people find language learning difficult and give up too quickly.
• CFor all these reasons, investing time in language learning is one of the most rewarding d…
• DLanguage classes can be expensive, but there are free resources online.

Which sentence contains a misplaced modifier?

• AShe bought a car that runs on electricity.
• BHe nearly drove his children to school every day.
• CI found the missing document in the drawer.
• DThe students who studied hard passed the exam.

Read the sentence: 'The teacher whom taught us history retired last year.' Which revision is correct?

• AThe teacher who taught us history retired last year.
• BThe teacher which taught us history retired last year.
• CThe teacher whoever taught us history retired last year.
• DThe teacher that whom taught us history retired last year.

Read the sentence: 'Between you and I, the meeting went poorly.' Which revision corrects the pronoun error?

• ABetween you and me, the meeting went poorly.
• BBetween you and myself, the meeting went poorly.
• CBetween I and you, the meeting went poorly.
• DBetween us two, the meeting went poorly.

Which sentence correctly uses a colon?

• AShe needed: milk, eggs, and bread.
• BHe had one goal: to graduate with honors.
• CThe store sells: shoes, bags, and hats.
• DThey asked: whether she would attend.

Read the paragraph below. Choose the transition that BEST links the two sentences. 'Many people struggle to fall asleep at night. _______, experts recommend avoiding screens for at least one hour before bed.' Which word or phrase fits best?

• AAs a result
• BTo that end
• CFor example
• DIn contrast

Choose the sentence that correctly uses quotation marks.

• AShe said, 'I will be there by noon'.
• BHe asked "Are you coming tomorrow"
• CThe sign read: Welcome to Our Store.
• DMy favorite poem is "The Road Not Taken" by Robert Frost.

Read the draft thesis statement: 'This essay will talk about why exercise is good.' Which revision makes it a stronger, more precise thesis?

• AExercise is very good for you in many ways.
• BRegular exercise improves cardiovascular health, boosts mental well-being, and extends li…
• CI think exercise is important and everyone should do it.
• DExercise is something a lot of people need to do more of.

Which sentence uses the CORRECT form of the irregular verb?

• AShe had went to the store before it closed.
• BThey have swam across the lake many times.
• CHe has written three books in the past year.
• DWe have rang the bell twice already.

Read the two sentences: 'The rain started suddenly. We were caught without umbrellas.' Which sentence BEST combines them using a subordinating conjunction?

• AThe rain started suddenly and we were caught without umbrellas.
• BBecause the rain started suddenly, we were caught without umbrellas.
• CThe rain started suddenly, we were caught without umbrellas.
• DWe were caught without umbrellas but the rain started suddenly.

Read the sentence: 'The report, which was due last Friday, have not been submitted yet.' Which revision corrects the error?

• AThe report, which was due last Friday, has not been submitted yet.
• BThe report, which were due last Friday, have not been submitted yet.
• CThe report which was due last Friday hasn't been submitted yet.
• DThe report, who was due last Friday, has not been submitted yet.

Read the sentence: 'Neither the manager nor the employees was informed of the change.' Which revision corrects the subject-verb agreement?

• ANeither the manager nor the employees were informed of the change.
• BNeither the manager nor the employees is informed of the change.
• CNeither the manager nor the employees have been inform of the change.
• DNeither the managers nor the employee were informed of the change.

Which sentence uses 'lay' and 'lie' CORRECTLY?

• AI need to lay down for a while.
• BShe laid the book on the table yesterday.
• CThe dog likes to lay in the sun.
• DHe laid down after his long shift.

A writer wants to add a supporting detail to this paragraph: 'Drinking water has many health benefits. It keeps skin hydrated and helps the kidneys flush toxins. _______' Which sentence BEST fits as the next supporting detail?

• ASome people prefer soda to water.
• BWater is clear and has no calories.
• CResearch also shows that staying well hydrated improves concentration and energy levels.
• DYou should drink water from a clean source.

Read the sentence: 'Although the test was hard but I passed it.' Which revision corrects the sentence?

• AAlthough the test was hard, but I passed it.
• BAlthough the test was hard, I passed it.
• CThe test was hard, but although I passed it.
• DEven though the test was hard but I passed it.

Read the passage: 'The community garden was a wonderful resource. Families grew fresh vegetables there. Neighbors met and talked with each other there. Children learned how plants grow there.' Which revision BEST improves the passage by varying sentence structure?

• AThe community garden was a wonderful resource. It was wonderful. Families grew vegetables…
• BThe community garden was a wonderful resource where families grew fresh vegetables, neigh…
• CThe community garden. Families and neighbors used it. Children learned there.
• DThe community garden was a wonderful resource; and also families grew vegetables; and als…

Which sentence uses semicolons CORRECTLY?

• AI love pizza; and pasta.
• BHe is a doctor; however, he rarely talks about work.
• CShe bought: apples; bananas; and oranges.
• DThey studied hard; but they still struggled.

Read the paragraph. Identify the best place to add this sentence: 'Stretching before a workout helps prevent muscle injuries.' Paragraph: '[A] Exercise is essential for good health. [B] Cardiovascular activities like running strengthen the heart. [C] Strength training builds muscle and bone density. [D] A cool-down walk at the end of every workout is equally important.'

• APosition A (before the paragraph)
• BPosition B (after the first sentence)
• CPosition C (after the second sentence)
• DPosition D (after the third sentence)

Which option correctly identifies the part of speech of the italicized word in this sentence? 'She ran *quickly* to catch the last bus.'

• AAdjective, modifying 'She'
• BAdverb, modifying 'ran'
• CNoun, naming an action
• DVerb, showing action

Choose the option that correctly rewrites the sentence in the ACTIVE voice. 'The letter was written by Maria.'

• AThe letter was being written by Maria.
• BMaria wrote the letter.
• CThe letter has been written by Maria.
• DIt was Maria who wrote the letter.

Read the sentence: 'Going to the store, keys were locked in the car by him.' This sentence has both a dangling modifier and a passive construction. Which revision is BEST?

• AGoing to the store, the keys were locked in his car.
• BHe locked his keys in the car while going to the store.
• CThe keys, going to the store, were locked by him in the car.
• DWhile his keys were locked, going to the store happened.

Which pair of sentences demonstrates correct use of 'there', 'their', and 'they're'?

• ATheir going to the park over they're.
• BThere friends live over there in that house.
• CThey're planning to visit their relatives over there.
• DThere planning their trip there.

A student writes this opening sentence for an informational paragraph: 'This is going to be about solar energy.' Which revision creates a stronger, more formal opening?

• ASolar energy is an increasingly important renewable resource in the fight against climate…
• BI will tell you about solar energy in this paragraph.
• CSolar energy is kind of a big deal these days.
• DYou might want to know about solar energy.

Read the passage and identify which sentence is LEAST relevant and should be removed. '(1) The local library offers many free programs for adults. (2) Classes in computer skills, financial literacy, and job searching are available weekly. (3) The library building was constructed in 1974. (4) These programs help community members develop practical skills for the workforce.'

• ASentence 1
• BSentence 2
• CSentence 3
• DSentence 4

Read the sentence: 'The principle of the school announced a new attendance policy over the intercom.' Which error does this sentence contain?

• ASubject-verb agreement error
• BIncorrect use of a homophone ('principle' vs. 'principal')
• CMisplaced modifier
• DIncorrect verb tense