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Instructions: Read each question carefully and select the best answer. Questions 1–2 are
true/false, and questions 3–10 require identifying the error in academic or formal English or
selecting the correct revision. Each sentence has no more than one error. Answers and rationales
are provided at the end.
Questions
Question 1 (True/False)
Academic or formal English, as used in the CLST 101 English Assessment, is the type of English
typically required in written assignments and may differ from conversational English.
A. True
B. False
Question 2 (True/False)
In a healthcare setting, using informal English in patient documentation is acceptable as long as
the meaning is clear.
A. True
B. False
Question 3 (Error Identification)
When a nurse assess a patient’s condition, they must document findings accurately to ensure
patient safety.
What is the error in academic or formal English?
A. Incorrect verb form “assess” instead of “assesses.”
B. Incorrect pronoun “they” instead of “he/she.”
C. Missing comma after “condition.”
D. Incorrect word “accurately” instead of “accurate.”
Question 4 (Error Identification)
If the infection is not treated promptly an antibiotic-resistant bacteria may develop, posing a risk
to patient safety.
What is the error in academic or formal English?
A. Missing comma after “promptly.”
B. Incorrect phrase “antibiotic-resistant bacteria” instead of “antibiotic-resistant bacterium.”
C. Incorrect verb “may develop” instead of “develops.”
D. Missing conjunction “and” after “promptly.”