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 “The, A, An” self-study quizzes

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  1. When answering essay_____________examinations, be sure that you follow these steps:
    a. a
    b. an
    c.  Ø

     

  2. Read_____________question very carefully.
    a. a
    b. an
    c. the

     

  3. After you read the question, restate the question in the form of ___________thesis.
    a. a
    b. an
    c. the
    d.  Ø

     

  4. Because of____________imposed 45-60 minute time constraint, do not create a formal outline of your answer.
    a. a
    b. an
    c.  Ø

     

  5. Limit your focus. Do not say too much. General statements without support are not good. _____________detail statements without general statements are not good either. You must keep a balance.
    a. a
    b. an
    c. the
    d.  Ø

     

  6. ___________quality of your writing is more important than the quantity of your writing.
    a. a
    b. an
    c. the
    d.  Ø

     

  7. I recommend that you write ______________minimum of five paragraphs.
    a. a
    b. an
    c.  Ø

     

  8. That will show your professor that you have ______________strong organizational skills in your writing.
    a. a
    b. an
    c. the
    d.  Ø

     

  9. The issue question is _____________very popular type of question.
    a. a
    b. an
    c. Ø 

     

  10. The professor is expecting you to construct ______________well organized argument that will be supported with apt reasons and well chosen examples.
    a. a
    b. an
    c. the

     

  11. However, the essay is asking a writer to discuss______________both positions first.
    a. a
    b. an
    c. the
    d.  Ø

     

  12. After __________________ thorough discussion of both views, then the writer should indicate his position.
    a. a
    b. an
    c. the

     

  13. The issue of being loyal to an employer or changing jobs frequently is ________________ very controversial one.
    a. a
    b. an
    c. the

     

  14. In this type of work environment, the employees work _______________hour of over time each day.
    a. a
    b. an
    c. the
    d.  Ø

     

  15. Students must choose ________________university in which they can pursue their undergraduate studies.
    a. a
    b. an
    c. the
    d.  Ø

     

  16. It encourages much negotiation of meaning and at __________same time, helps the student to begin to identify with the new culture.
    a. a
    b. an
    c. the

     

  17. I promise that this will be ______________rewarding experience for the volunteers as they will be given the chance to learn about other cultures.
    a. a
    b. an
    c. the

     

  18. If your students are interested, they can volunteer their time in one of ___________time slots scheduled for Summer Quarter 2006.
    a. a
    b. an
    c. the

     

  19. If you know of anyone who might be interested, have them call ______________Yasuda Center at 880-7324.
    a. a
    b. an
    c. the

     

  20. I have included some e-mails from ___________ of my students from last quarter. I asked them how they best learn English.
    a. a
    b. an
    c. the
    d. some

 

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  1. Go to Dave's ESL Café at http://eslcafe.com/idioms/  to find ___________extensive list of idioms.
    a. a
    b. an
    c. the

     

  2. Studying idioms ______________little each day will help prepare you for the listening section of the TOEFL test.
    a. a
    b. an
    c. the

     

  3. Picking who you live with is ____________ very important decision.
    a. a
    b. an
    c. the
    d.  Ø

     

  4. One advantage to your situation is that you do not share the same native language---your language is Japanese and her language is Chinese. ______________second advantage is that both of you are advanced English Speakers.
    a. a
    b. an
    c. the

     

  5. Consequently, you will be forced to speak in ___________English and at the same time, you both strong English skills that will be able to help each other.
    a. a
    b. an
    c. the
    d.  Ø

     

  6. Research shows that at least some language learning is learned through imitation. That means you imitate those English speakers you come into contact with on ______________regular basis.
    a. a
    b. an
    c. the

     

  7. If you spend _____________lot of time with your non-native friend, you might pick up some speaking and pronunciation "bad habits."
    a. a
    b. an
    c. the

     

  8. If at all possible, try to live with a native speaker. That would be ___________most ideal situation.
    a. a
    b. an
    c. the

     

  9. Most can be used to modify either _____________noncount or count noun.
    a. a
    b. an
    c. the

     

  10. The Test of English for International Communication (TOEIC) is _____________world's most recognized English language test; more than 1.7 million people took the test last year.
    a. a
    b. an
    c. the

     

  11. Individuals take the TOEIC test to track their progress in English Language improvement and demonstrate to employers their ability to use English at work. ______________high score on the TOEIC can be an important factor in being hired, promoted, or selected to travel and work in international business settings.
    a. a
    b. an
    c. the
    d.  Ø

     

  12. You will take two practice tests during this class. The practice tests will serve as a diagnostic to measure your progress from the third week of the quarter until the tenth week of _____________quarter.
    a. a
    b. an
    c. the

     

  13. After taking the practice tests, we will have _____________ninety minute review in which we will discuss the incorrect answers as well as the correct answers.
    a. a
    b. an
    c. the

     

  14. We will also discuss how we are using ____________TOEIC test strategies to determine correct and incorrect answers.
    a. a
    b. an
    c. the

     

  15. Because of time constraints, we will not discuss all the incorrect answers on __________ test.
    a. a
    b. an
    c. the
    d.  Ø

     

  16. In addition, you may find that _____________ exercise is too easy for you. If that is the case, go on to an exercise that will be more challenging.
    a. a
    b. an
    c. the

     

  17. You will be able to benefit from a thorough review of the practice tests. For that reason, I have set aside class time after each test for _____________review.
    a. a
    b. an
    c. the

     

  18. We will talk about how you can determine if ______________ answer is correct or incorrect.
    a. a
    b. an
    c. the

     

  19. A good student is one who seeks knowledge through ______________learning process instead of a grade to be achieved (Esti Pratiwi, Indonesia).
    a.  Ø
    b. a
    c. an

     

  20. Reading is _____________ critical skill needed by second language students not only for TOEIC but also for success in the workplace.
    a. a
    b. an
    c. the
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