This problem is a review of the grammar rules you’ve learned as well as a review of confusing words and frequently misspelled words.

fill in the blank with the most appropriate answer.

1) since i was in charge of the report, i (begun, began, begin) tabulating and analyzing responses.
2) which is the grammatically and mechanically correct option?

i will add up all the salaries and divide by the total number of items. i will give you the mean, but be careful when interpreting the mean because it might be misleading.
i will add up all the salaries and divide by the total number of items, i will give you the mean be careful when interpreting the mean because it might be misleading.
i will add up all the salaries and divide by the total number of items, i will give you the mean, but be careful when interpreting the mean because it might be misleading.

3) sometimes i wish my team leader (were, was) an expert grid maker so everyone could understand her reports.
4) ask brian or (me, myself) whether our conclusions are bias-free.

fill in the blank with the correct word.

5) the research jeanne is doing will take (precedence, precedents) over the research linda is doing.

fill in the blank with the correct word.

6) i was (formerly, formally) a full-time researcher before i was hired for this position.
7) which word is spelled correctly?

argument
arguement
argement

8) which word is spelled correctly?

recommendation
recomendation
reccomendation

9) which word is spelled correctly?

riceipt
receipt
reciept