When you have finished the quiz, click the "Score" button to see your results. 1. If you have ever _____ to the children’s museum, then you would know the kids have a great time there. a. being b. been 2. _____ happy is a good trait. a. Been b. Being 3. Some people say _____ smart is a gift, but I know that people get smart by studying. a. been b. being 4. Some of the sea creatures that live in the depths of the ocean are strange ______s. a. been b. being 5. I have _____ browsing in the store for hours, yet I haven’t bought anything. a. being b. been 6. I have _____ happiest _____ an expectant mother. a. been/been b. being/been c. been/being 7. I can honestly say that _____ followed by a stranger has _____ the most fearful experience of the my life. a. been/being b. been/been c. being/been 8. Do you know if she has _____ to the dentist for a check-up? a. being b. been 9. Every parent thinks his or her child is the most beautiful _____ that was ever created. a. being b. been 10. _____ that you went through all the trouble of preparing such an elegant meal, I just have to stay and eat. a. Been b. Being How did you do? If you scored from 90-100: You earned an A on this practice exercise, which demonstrates an EXCELLENT understanding of the topic. If you scored from 80-89: You earned a B on this practice exercise, which demonstrates a GOOD understanding of the topic. You should print out the test and next to each item you missed, write down why you got it wrong. If you scored from 70-79: You earned a C on this practice exercise, which demonstrates a FAIR understanding of the topic. Print out your test. Then review the guidelines for the skill. Next to each item you missed, write down why you got it wrong. If you scored from 0-69: You earned a failing grade on this practice exercise. Review the guidelines for this topic and take notes. Meet with your instructor or a writing tutor in one of the Learning Labs to discuss the topic and get answers to any questions you might have. Take a copy of your test with you. Retest over this skill after you have carefully reviewed the materials and have a better understanding of the topic.
