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Buy vs. By - Quiz 1

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1. When you go _____ the store, will you _____ me some frozen corn?






2. Ben will not _____ anything from that vendor again.





3. It is clear that he is confused _____ your choice.





4. The campus police have an office _____ the main building.





5. It is easy to _____ too may sweets when you walk ______ the check-out counter.






6. Did she _____ another bathing suit for summer?





7. Did you go _____ Dancer’s Warehouse and _____ a special outfit for the talent show?






8. The campaign worker stood _____ the strikers in solidarity.





9. I will have to ______ my aunt another vase because I broke the one _____ the fireplace.






10. If you _____ the workbook to the textbook, it will help you a lot.







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.