Many people believe that leaders are born, not made. However, anyone can be a strong leader as long as determination, open-mindedness, and optimism are learned and developed. First, determination is the key to becoming a strong leader. Determination can be learned every day by having both small goals, such as learning how to use the Internet, and bigger goals, like earning a bachelor's degree. A person who is willing to work hard to accomplish goals in the face of challenges would, indeed, make a great leader. Being open-minded is another quality to learn if one wants to be an effective leader. A person who surrounds himself or herself with new ideas and perspectives can certainly learn to be a more open and fair leader. A leader who thoughtfully considers different points of view can help bridge divides and solve problems efficiently. Furthermore, optimism provides the foundation for good leadership. Simply put, a positive outlook can be contagious, and a leader who exhibits this trait will inspire others in various contexts: the workplace, school, or the larger community. It is this ability to inspire that distinguishes a strong leader from a merely competent leader. While there have been many unforgettable leaders whose abilities seem so natural to them, people must not forget that these abilities can be learned and honed over time.
Identify the topic sentence of this paragraph. (Points : 1)
While there have been many unforgettable leaders whose abilities seem so natural to them, people must not forget that these abilities can be learned and honed over time.
However, anyone can be a strong leader as long as determination, open-mindedness, and optimism are learned and developed
Many people believe that leaders are born, not made.
7. Choose the sentence that would make the most effective thesis statement. (Points : 1)
More families are choosing to stay home for summer vacation instead of traveling out of state to save money, decrease carbon emissions, and appreciate local history.
More families are choosing to stay home for summer vacation because they don't have the time or money for out-of-state travel.
More families are choosing to stay home for summer vacation instead of traveling out of state for different reasons.
9. Choose the sentence that would make the most effective thesis. (Points : 1)
Recently, more companies are offering an on-site gym and daycare center for their employees.
Companies that offer an on-site gym and daycare center to their employees are good places to work.
Big companies should provide an on-site gym and daycare center to
boost their employees' morale and increase productivity.
11. Select the sentence with correct pronoun usage. (Points : 1)
Shannon divided the tasks for the upcoming project between us and them.
Shannon divided the tasks for the upcoming project between they and us.
Shannon divided the tasks for the upcoming project between we and them.
13. Select the sentence with correct pronoun-antecedent agreement. (Points : 1)
If anyone has a question about the new policy, refer him or her to Human Resources.
If anyone has a question about the new policy, refer them to Human Resources.
If anyone has a question about the new policy, have them refer it to Human Resources.
14. Select the sentence that has correct pronoun usage. (Points : 1)
Her and me arrived at the airport on time.
I and her arrived at the airport on time.
She and I arrived at the airport on time.
16. Select the sentence with correct pronoun usage. (Points : 1)
Ben plans to play basketball every Saturday with Jeff and I.
Ben plans to play basketball every Saturday with Jeff and me.
Ben plans to play basketball every Saturday with I and Jeff.
23. Select the sentence that has correct subject-verb agreement. (Points : 1)
Each of the eggs in that carton are already broken.
Each of the eggs in that carton were already broken.
Each of the eggs in that carton is already broken.
24. Select the sentence that has correct subject-verb agreement. (Points : 1)
Everyone, except for the guest of honor, was late for the surprise party.
Everyone, except for the guest of honor, were late for the surprise party.
Everyone, except for the guest of honor, are late for the surprise party.
25. Select the sentence that is punctuated correctly. (Points : 1)
Yvette knew that she got the job because, she was introduced to the district manager as soon as the interview ended.
Yvette knew that she got the job, because she was introduced to the district manager as soon as the interview ended.
Yvette knew that she got the job, because, she was introduced to the district manager as soon as the interview ended.
Yvette knew that she got the job because she was introduced to the district manager as soon as the interview ended.
28. Select the sentence that uses commas correctly. (Points : 1)
To avoid late fees, we enrolled in an automatic bill payment system offered by our bank.
To avoid late fees, we enrolled in an automatic bill payment system, offered by our bank.
To avoid late fees we enrolled in an automatic bill payment system offered by our bank.
To avoid late fees we enrolled, in an automatic bill payment system, offered by our bank.
29. Select the sentence that uses commas correctly. (Points : 1)
Cast members from the popular television series, Heroes, appeared at the Comic-Con one year in San Diego.
Cast members from the popular television series Heroes appeared at the Comic-Con one year in San Diego.
Cast members from the popular television series Heroes, appeared at the Comic-Con one year in San Diego.
Cast members, from the popular television series Heroes, appeared at the Comic-Con one year in San Diego.
31. Select the sentence that is punctuated correctly. (Points : 1)
Durian, a fruit commonly eaten in Southeast Asia, is pollinated by the dawn bat.
Durian a fruit commonly eaten in Southeast Asia, is pollinated by the dawn bat.
Durian, a fruit, commonly eaten in Southeast Asia is pollinated by the dawn bat.
Durian a fruit commonly eaten in Southeast Asia is, pollinated by the dawn bat.
34. Select the sentence that is punctuated correctly. (Points : 1)
Mary loves to purchase many types of products from catalogs clothing, cookware, furniture, and artwork.
Mary loves to purchase many types of products from catalogs: clothing, cookware, furniture, and artwork.
Mary loves to purchase many types of products from catalogs; clothing, cookware, furniture, and artwork.
Mary loves to purchase many types of products from catalogs-clothing, cookware, furniture, and artwork.
35. Select the sentence that is punctuated correctly. (Points : 1)
The men's restroom on the first floor was closed for repair.
The mens restroom on the first floor was closed for repair.
The mens restroom on the first floor was closed, for repair.
The mens' restroom on the first floor was closed for repair.
37. Select the sentence that is punctuated correctly. (Points : 1)
For our bosses birthday, we gave her a gift certificate to her favorite spa.
For our bosses' birthday, we gave her a gift certificate to her favorite spa.
For our boss'es birthday, we gave her a gift certificate to her favorite spa.
For our boss's birthday, we gave her a gift certificate to her favorite spa.
38. Select the sentence that is punctuated correctly. (Points : 1)
New York Citys public transit is an intricate system of subways and trains...It is one of the best in the country.
New York Citys' public transit is an intricate system of subways and trains; it is one of the best in the country.
New York City's public transit is an intricate system of subways and trains; it is one of the best in the country.
New York City's public transit is an intricate system of subways and trains-it is one of the best in the country.
40. Select the sentence that is most clear and concise. (Points : 1)
I do not really want nothing for my birthday this year.
I really do not want anything for my birthday this year.
I really do not want nothing for my birthday this year.
I do not want really anything for my birthday this year.
43. Select the sentence that is most clear and concise. (Points : 1)
We are in receipt of your resume and cover letter. We will be contacting you soon.
We are in receipt of your resume and cover letter, and we would contact you soon.
We have received your resume and cover letter, and we will contact you soon.
We have received your resume and cover letter; we're going to contact you soon.
44. Select the sentence that is most clear and concise.. (Points : 1)
In order to win a prize in the contest, you must sell more tickets than the majority of other participants.
In the event that you want to win a prize in the contest, you must sell more tickets than most of the other participants.
If you want to win a contest prize, you must sell more tickets than most of the other participants.
To win a contest prize, you must sell more tickets than most other participants.."