U.S.English Basic Skills Test

Change the following sentence from a quotation to indirect speech."I can meet with you at noon," said Peter.

Change the following sentence from a quotation to indirect speech."I will be moving soon," said Alma.

Change the following sentence from a quotation to indirect speech."I'm not feeling well," Agatha said.  

                   

Change the following sentence from a quotation to indirect speech."It may snow tomorrow," he said.

Change the following sentence from a quotation to indirect speech."Sharon must go to the bank today," said Albert.

Change the following sentence from a quotation to indirect speech. Carol has said, "I am responsible for this project."

Change the following sentence from a quotation to indirect speech. Jerry said, "I saw my cousin at the fair."

Change the following sentence from a quotation to indirect speech. Rhonda says, "I get to work early every day."

Choose the option that correctly changes the original sentence from active voice to passive voice.

ORIGINAL SENTENCE:

That tall man is carrying a lot of lumber.

REWRITTEN SENTENCES:

Choose the phrase that best completes the sentence below without creating a run-on sentence.It's never too late to learn how to swim ________________ you may fall off a boat!

Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence.I think Pamela deserves to be punished for her __________ stupid and __________ behavior.

Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence.Knowing that February was the _________ month of the year, Cheryl planned her vacation ___________.

 

Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence.Of the two books, Sam's is definitely the __________ ; however, even though Sandra's didn't turn out as ____...

Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence.The _______ , _______ odor was ________ coming from the chemistry lab up the street.

Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence.The archaeologists were ________ to discover such a __________ and __________ _________ artifact at that mostly uncovered  site.

Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence.The helium-__________ balloon rose __________ into the air; the villagers knew then that their __________ leader was  off on another mission.

Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence.We were surprised when the ________ parade ________ turned into a ________ party!

Choose the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following sentence.While __________ of our relatives live on the __________ hill in the county, __________ of our friends live  in the _______  __________ area of the valley

Choose the series of articles and conjunctions that best completes the following sentence._______ she was feeling ill, Teresa wanted to eat only _____ apple _____ some soup.

Choose the series of articles and conjunctions that best completes the following sentence.I think Fran could be ______ great public speaker, _______ she is still too shy to try it.

Choose the series of articles and conjunctions that best completes the following sentence.Lilacs ______ violets are usually purple, ______ I have seen some ______ are white.

Choose the series of articles and conjunctions that best completes the following sentence.Neither we ________ Sal, our neighbor, could understand ________ it had been our dog Rover or Sal's cat's...

Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following passage.Although Marvin said he had hidden the keys _______ the flower pot, we were unable to find them  _______ the dark. In t...

Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence.lthough the issue was very serious, the committee disposed ______ it in a few minutes and moved _______ to other business.

Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence.Charlotte knew ___________ the secret investigation _________ her past, but she closed her eyes to it and pretended it...

Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence.I placed my notes _______ my desk and referred to them _______ the meeting.

  Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence.Jack, leaning casually ________ the tree, watched as Sally walked slowly ________ him.

Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence.Jeremy drove his motorcycle _______ the bridge, _______ the hill, and _______ the diner before finally parking it ____two police car.

Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence.The deer ran quickly _______  the trees, its hooves pounding _______  the forest floor.

Choose the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence.Whiskey, my pet squirrel, jumped ________ my head and ________ the windowsill.

Choose the series of pronouns that best completes the following sentence._______  is the name of the opera, and _______ role did you say Maria would play?

Choose the series of pronouns that best completes the following sentence.After realizing that our hosts hadn't actually invited ______ to ______ party, ______  excused ______  from the table and  slipped out the back door.

Choose the series of pronouns that best completes the following sentence.Don't ________ think Larry should call ________ wife if ________ is going to be late for dinner?

Choose the series of pronouns that best completes the following sentence.That house used to be ______ , but ______ have given it to ______.

Choose the series of pronouns that best completes the following sentence.Victor, who stole _______ ideas and used them to make _______ a millionaire, never once offered _______ a word of thanks.

Choose the series of verbs and phrases that best completes the following passage.This dish _________ too spicy. Why __________ so much pepper?

Choose the series of verbs that best completes the following passage. I find it very hard to remember _________ letters that are entrusted to  me. In fact, I remember _________ to do so dozens of time.

Choose the series of verbs that best completes the following sentence.Alison regrets _________ you with her remarks; she never meant _________ so.

Choose the series of verbs that best completes the following sentence.Everyone __________  too busy cooking and __________ the campsite __________ the family of bears __________ from the woods.

Choose the series of verbs that best completes the following sentence.If Harry __________ to the party too early, don't let him in; he __________ outside like everyone else.

Choose the verb that best completes the following sentence.Do you know if Harlon ____________Japanese before moving to Japan?

Complete the following sentence by choosing the phrase with the best word order from the options given.The excited children, who had run toward the loud _____________ .

Complete the following sentence by choosing the phrase with the best word order from the options given.Those who are not wise ____________  .

Read the following question and choose the response that uses the correct corresponding verb tense.Did you see the show last night?

Read the following question and choose the response that uses the correct corresponding verb tense.Does Jack wear that furry hat often?

Read the following question and choose the response that uses the correct corresponding verb tense.Will you be going to the company picnic this year?