GED Grammar and Usage Practice Questions, Set 2

This is set 2 of 2 for GED Grammar and Usage, with 28 practice questions that are not part of any full practice test. If a question type feels unfamiliar, review the Grammar and Usage study guide first, then check each answer below.

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Which sentence is written correctly?

Grammar and Usage practice set 2: 28 questions with answers

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1.Which sentence is written correctly?
1. A.Driving to the interview, Carla went over her answers out loud.
2. B.Driving to the interview, the answers were practiced out loud.
3. C.Driving to the interview, her answers ran through Carla’s head.
4. D.Driving to the interview, Carla’s answers were practiced aloud.
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Answer: A. Driving to the interview, Carla went over her answers out loud.
The opening phrase describes someone driving, so “Carla” must come right after the comma. The “Carla’s answers” version is tempting because her name is there, but it says the answers were driving.

2.Which sentence uses verb tense correctly?
1. A.Since January, the clinic will add two new doctors.
2. B.Since January, the clinic has added two new doctors.
3. C.Since January, the clinic is adding two new doctors.
4. D.Since January, the clinic adds two new doctors to staff.
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Answer: B. Since January, the clinic has added two new doctors.
“Since January” describes a period that began in the past and continues now, so “has added” is correct. “Is adding” is tempting because the change is ongoing, but “since” calls for the present perfect.

3.Which sentence makes clear who was promoted?
1. A.When Lena trained Kim, she was then promoted to shift lead.
2. B.Lena trained Kim, and then she got promoted to shift lead.
3. C.After Lena trained Kim, Kim was promoted to shift lead.
4. D.After Lena trained Kim, she was promoted to shift lead.
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Answer: C. After Lena trained Kim, Kim was promoted to shift lead.
Naming Kim removes any doubt about who was promoted. The versions with “she” are tempting because they sound natural, but “she” could mean either Lena or Kim.

4.Which sentence uses subject-verb agreement correctly?
1. A.Everyone on the night crew get a meal break at midnight.
2. B.The workers on the night crew gets a meal break at midnight.
3. C.Each of the night crew workers get a meal break at midnight.
4. D.Everyone on the night crew gets a meal break at midnight.
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Answer: D. Everyone on the night crew gets a meal break at midnight.
“Everyone” is singular, so it takes “gets.” The “Each of the workers” version is tempting because “workers” is plural, but the subject is “Each,” which is singular.

5.Which sentence places the modifier correctly?
1. A.The customer returned the jacket to the store with a torn sleeve.
2. B.The customer returned the jacket with a torn sleeve to the store.
3. C.With a torn sleeve, the customer returned the jacket to the store.
4. D.The customer with a torn sleeve returned the jacket to the store.
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Answer: B. The customer returned the jacket with a torn sleeve to the store.
“With a torn sleeve” describes the jacket, so it must sit right after “jacket.” The last choice is tempting because it keeps the main sentence together, but it makes the store sound torn.

6.Which sentence uses capitalization correctly?
1. A.On Thanksgiving, we drove south to see grandma in georgia.
2. B.On Thanksgiving, we drove South to see Grandma in Georgia.
3. C.On thanksgiving, we drove south to see Grandma in Georgia.
4. D.On Thanksgiving, we drove south to see Grandma in Georgia.
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Answer: D. On Thanksgiving, we drove south to see Grandma in Georgia.
Holidays and states are capitalized, “south” is a direction here, and “Grandma” is used as a name. Capitalizing “South” is tempting, but it is capitalized only when it names a region, not a direction of travel.

7.Choose the correct word: “The tenants said ______ planning to renew the lease next month.”
1. A.they’re
2. B.there
3. C.theyre
4. D.their
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Answer: A. they’re
The sentence needs “they are,” and the contraction is “they’re.” “Their” is tempting because it sounds the same, but it shows possession.

8.Choose the verb that keeps the tense consistent: “Next month, the library ______ its hours and will open on Sundays.”
1. A.had extended
2. B.will extend
3. C.was extending
4. D.extended
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Answer: B. will extend
“Next month” and “will open” place the sentence in the future, so “will extend” matches. “Extended” is tempting because it is a common form, but it puts the first action in the past.

9.Which sentence uses commas correctly?
1. A.Yes, the pharmacy is open on Sundays, but it closes early.
2. B.Yes the pharmacy is open, on Sundays but it closes early.
3. C.Yes the pharmacy is open on Sundays, but, it closes early.
4. D.Yes, the pharmacy, is open on Sundays but it closes early.
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Answer: A. Yes, the pharmacy is open on Sundays, but it closes early.
A comma follows the introductory “Yes,” and another comes before “but” to join two complete sentences. The choice with a comma after “but” is tempting because it has two commas, but it misses the one after “Yes” and adds one that does not belong.

10.Which sentence uses the correct words?
1. A.The new rule will affect fewer workers than the old one did.
2. B.The new rule will affect less workers than the old one did.
3. C.The new rule will affect fewer workers then the old one did.
4. D.The new rule will effect fewer workers than the old one did.
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Answer: A. The new rule will affect fewer workers than the old one did.
“Affect” is the verb, “fewer” is used for things you can count, and “than” makes comparisons. The “less workers” version is tempting because “less” is common in speech, but workers can be counted.

11.Which option correctly fixes this fragment? “Hoping to save money on gas. Teresa started riding her bike to work.”
1. A.Hoping to save money on gas Teresa, started riding her bike to work.
2. B.Hoping to save money on gas; Teresa started riding her bike to work.
3. C.Hoping to save money. On gas, Teresa started riding her bike to work.
4. D.Hoping to save money on gas, Teresa started riding her bike to work.
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Answer: D. Hoping to save money on gas, Teresa started riding her bike to work.
Joining the phrase to the sentence with a comma attaches it to Teresa, who is the one hoping. The semicolon version is tempting, but a semicolon must join two complete sentences, and the opening phrase is not one.

12.Which revision correctly fixes this run-on? “The shipment arrived late the store had empty shelves all weekend.”
1. A.The shipment arrived late. Because the store had empty shelves all weekend.
2. B.Because the shipment arrived late the store, had empty shelves all weekend.
3. C.Because the shipment arrived late, the store had empty shelves all weekend.
4. D.The shipment arrived late, the store had empty shelves all weekend.
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Answer: C. Because the shipment arrived late, the store had empty shelves all weekend.
Turning the first clause into “Because the shipment arrived late” and adding a comma creates one correct sentence. Adding only a comma is tempting, but that creates a comma splice.

13.Which sentence uses apostrophes correctly?
1. A.The Garcias’ new house is two doors down from the Lees’ store.
2. B.The Garcias’ new house is two doors down from the Lees store’s.
3. C.The Garcias new house is two doors down from the Lees’ store.
4. D.The Garcia’s new house is two doors down from the Lee’s store.
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Answer: A. The Garcias’ new house is two doors down from the Lees’ store.
“Garcias” and “Lees” are plural family names that already end in s, so each possessive takes only an apostrophe. “Garcia’s” is tempting because it looks familiar, but it would refer to one person named Garcia, not the whole family.

14.Which sentence uses parallel structure correctly?
1. A.The job requires lifting heavy boxes, driving a forklift, and you must work weekends.
2. B.The job requires lifting heavy boxes, to drive a forklift, and working weekends.
3. C.The job requires heavy box lifting, driving a forklift, and to work on weekends.
4. D.The job requires lifting heavy boxes, driving a forklift, and working weekends.
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Answer: D. The job requires lifting heavy boxes, driving a forklift, and working weekends.
Each item uses the same “-ing” form. The version ending “you must work weekends” is tempting because each part is clear on its own, but the last item switches to a full clause.

15.Which sentence uses parallel structure correctly?
1. A.The coach told the players to arrive early, to stretch, and to bring water.
2. B.The coach told the players to arrive early, to stretch, and that they bring water.
3. C.The coach told the players that they arrive early, to stretch, and bring water.
4. D.The coach told the players to arrive early, stretching, and to bring water.
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Answer: A. The coach told the players to arrive early, to stretch, and to bring water.
All three instructions follow the same “to” plus verb pattern. The version ending “that they bring water” is tempting because it starts correctly, but the last item changes form.

16.Which sentence makes clear that the customer, not the cashier, was holding a coupon?
1. A.Holding a coupon, the cashier was asked for a discount by the customer.
2. B.The customer asked the cashier holding a coupon for a discount.
3. C.The cashier, holding a coupon, was asked by the customer for a discount.
4. D.Holding a coupon, the customer asked the cashier for a discount.
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Answer: D. Holding a coupon, the customer asked the cashier for a discount.
The opening phrase sits right next to “the customer,” so the customer holds the coupon. The version with “the cashier holding a coupon” is tempting because it is short, but the phrase now describes the cashier.

17.Which sentence uses capitalization correctly?
1. A.On Memorial Day, we hiked up mount Tabor with my Uncle and two cousins.
2. B.On Memorial Day, we hiked up Mount Tabor with my Uncle and two Cousins.
3. C.On Memorial Day, we hiked up Mount Tabor with my uncle and two cousins.
4. D.On memorial day, we hiked up Mount Tabor with my uncle and two cousins.
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Answer: C. On Memorial Day, we hiked up Mount Tabor with my uncle and two cousins.
Holidays and the full names of mountains are capitalized, but “uncle” and “cousins” are common nouns after “my.” Capitalizing “Uncle” is tempting, but family titles are capitalized only when they are used as a name.

18.Which sentence uses commas correctly?
1. A.The package went to 410 Elm Street Salem, Oregon on June 2 2025.
2. B.The package went to 410, Elm Street, Salem, Oregon on June 2, 2025.
3. C.The package went to 410 Elm Street, Salem, Oregon, on June 2, 2025.
4. D.The package went to 410 Elm Street, Salem Oregon, on June, 2, 2025.
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Answer: C. The package went to 410 Elm Street, Salem, Oregon, on June 2, 2025.
Commas separate the street, city, and state, and a comma follows the state when the sentence continues. A comma also separates the day from the year. The version with no comma after “Oregon” is tempting, but the state needs a comma on both sides in the middle of a sentence.

19.Which sentence uses pronouns correctly?
1. A.Marta has worked here longer than me have, so she trains new hires.
2. B.Marta has worked here longer than I have, so her trains new hires.
3. C.Marta has worked here longer than I have, so she trains new hires.
4. D.Marta has worked here longer than myself, so she trains new hires.
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Answer: C. Marta has worked here longer than I have, so she trains new hires.
Finishing the comparison shows the pronoun is a subject: “than I have,” and “she” is the subject of “trains.” “Myself” is tempting because it sounds polite, but a reflexive pronoun needs an earlier “I” in the sentence to refer back to.

20.Which sentence places the modifier correctly?
1. A.After reading the recall notice, Mr. Tran unplugged the space heater.
2. B.The space heater, after reading the recall notice, was unplugged by Mr. Tran.
3. C.After reading the recall notice, the space heater got unplugged by Mr. Tran.
4. D.After reading the recall notice, the space heater was unplugged.
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Answer: A. After reading the recall notice, Mr. Tran unplugged the space heater.
The person who read the notice, Mr. Tran, comes right after the opening phrase. The choice ending “by Mr. Tran” is tempting because it names him, but it still says the heater read the notice.

21.Which sentence places the modifier correctly?
1. A.Sitting on the top shelf, Gina could not reach the paint cans.
2. B.Gina could not reach the paint cans sitting on the top shelf.
3. C.Sitting on the top shelf, reaching the paint cans was hard for Gina.
4. D.Gina, sitting on the top shelf, could not reach the paint cans.
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Answer: B. Gina could not reach the paint cans sitting on the top shelf.
The phrase “sitting on the top shelf” describes the cans, so it belongs right after “paint cans.” The first wrong choice is tempting because it reads smoothly, but it says Gina was sitting on the shelf.

22.Choose the correct words: “This register is for customers with ______ than ten items, and it usually has ______ waiting time.”
1. A.less / fewer
2. B.fewer / less
3. C.less / less
4. D.fewer / fewer
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Answer: B. fewer / less
Use “fewer” for things you can count, like items, and “less” for amounts, like time. “Less / less” is tempting because many people say “less items,” but items can be counted.

23.Which sentence uses the correct words?
1. A.The volunteers were already to leave, but the van had already gone.
2. B.The volunteers were all ready to leave, but the van had already gone.
3. C.The volunteers were already to leave, but the van had all ready gone.
4. D.The volunteers were all ready to leave, but the van had all ready gone.
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Answer: B. The volunteers were all ready to leave, but the van had already gone.
“All ready” means completely prepared, and “already” means by this time. The choice with “all ready” twice is tempting because the first use is right, but the van had “already” gone.

24.Choose the correct verb: “Everyone on the two morning crews ______ a parking pass.”
1. A.need
2. B.are needing
3. C.have needed
4. D.needs
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Answer: D. needs
“Everyone” is singular, so it takes the singular verb “needs.” “Need” is tempting because “crews” is plural and sits close to the verb, but it is part of the phrase “on the two morning crews.”

25.Choose the verb that keeps the tense consistent: “Next Tuesday, the crew will remove the old carpet and ______ new tile in the lobby.”
1. A.installed
2. B.had installed
3. C.install
4. D.installs
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Answer: C. install
The verb “will” carries over to both actions, so the sentence reads “will remove…and install.” “Installs” is tempting because it is present tense, but the work is planned for next Tuesday.

26.Which sentence uses commas correctly?
1. A.Ms. Patel who manages the front desk, will train the new hires on Monday.
2. B.Ms. Patel, who manages the front desk, will train the new hires on Monday.
3. C.Ms. Patel, who manages the front desk will train the new hires on Monday.
4. D.Ms. Patel, who manages, the front desk will train the new hires on Monday.
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Answer: B. Ms. Patel, who manages the front desk, will train the new hires on Monday.
The clause “who manages the front desk” adds extra information about a named person, so it needs a comma on both sides. The choice with only the first comma is tempting, but it leaves the clause half enclosed.

27.Which option correctly fixes the fragment? “The clinic is hiring two medical assistants. Who can start before the end of the month.”
1. A.The clinic is hiring two medical assistants who can start before the end of the month.
2. B.The clinic is hiring two medical assistants, who can start. Before the end of the month.
3. C.The clinic is hiring two medical assistants. Who can start, before the end of the month.
4. D.The clinic is hiring. Two medical assistants who can start before the end of the month.
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Answer: A. The clinic is hiring two medical assistants who can start before the end of the month.
Joining the “who” clause to the sentence before it makes one complete sentence. The choice that adds a comma is tempting, but “Who can start” is still a fragment on its own.

28.Which sentence uses apostrophes correctly?
1. A.The two nurses schedules were posted next to the director’s office.
2. B.The two nurses’ schedule’s were posted next to the directors’ office.
3. C.The two nurse’s schedules were posted next to the directors office.
4. D.The two nurses’ schedules were posted next to the director’s office.
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Answer: D. The two nurses’ schedules were posted next to the director’s office.
The schedules belong to two nurses, so the apostrophe goes after the s, and one director owns the office. The last choice is tempting because “nurses’” is right, but “schedule’s” is a plural and needs no apostrophe.

More practice sets

Grammar and Usage has 2 practice sets. None of these questions appear in the full practice tests.

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