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Question 1
Select the phrase that makes the following sentence grammatically correct: I hope that my parents ___________ if I am able to graduate early.
A. are delighted
B. were delighted
C. will be delighted
D. will have been delighted
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Correct answer: C — will be delighted
The correct answer is C: 'will be delighted.' In this context, the sentence is expressing a future possibility of graduating early, so the phrase 'will be delighted' in the future tense is the most appropriate choice to match the context. Choices A, B, and D are incorrect because they do not convey the future tense needed in this sentence. Choice A ('are delighted') is in the present tense, choice B ('were delighted') is in the past tense, and choice D ('will have been delighted') uses a more complex future perfect tense which is not necessary in this context.
Question 2
Select the word that will make the following sentence grammatically correct. The patients are resting comfortably; ___________, bed checks should still be done every half hour.
A. despite
B. however
C. otherwise
D. afterward
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Correct answer: C — otherwise
The word 'otherwise' is used to indicate that although the patients are resting comfortably, under different circumstances, bed checks should still be done every half hour. This maintains the correct logic and flow of the sentence, making it grammatically correct.
Choice A, 'despite,' would imply a contrasting situation that is not the intended meaning in this context. Choice B, 'however,' also implies a contrast rather than the intended conditional relationship. Choice D, 'afterward,' indicates a time sequence that does not fit the context of the sentence.
Question 3
Select the word or phrase that makes the following sentence grammatically correct. Two students ___________ the machine while the third oversaw their work.
A. operate
B. operating
C. were operating
D. has been operating
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Correct answer: A — operate
The word 'operate' is the correct choice as it agrees with the verb tense used in the sentence. In this case, the sentence requires the simple past tense. The correct form should be 'Two students operate the machine while the third oversaw their work.' Choices B, C, and D are incorrect because they do not match the required verb tense for the sentence. 'Operating' (choice B) is a present participle, 'were operating' (choice C) is past continuous, and 'has been operating' (choice D) is present perfect continuous, none of which fit the context of the sentence.
Question 4
What word is best to substitute for the underlined words in the following sentence? Francesca, Bill, and I enjoy using the hospital pool.
A. They
B. We
C. Them
D. Us
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Correct answer: B — We
The sentence is written in the first-person point of view, so the appropriate pronoun to use as a substitute for 'Francesca, Bill, and I' would be 'we.' This choice maintains the correct subject-verb agreement and ensures consistency in the sentence structure by keeping the pronoun in the nominative case. Choice A, 'They,' is incorrect as it changes the subject of the sentence, leading to a lack of agreement between the pronoun and the verb. Choices C and D, 'Them' and 'Us,' are both objective pronouns and do not fit the role of the subject in this sentence.
Question 5
Select the word that makes the following sentence grammatically correct. If you are __________ uncomfortable, I will bring you another pillow.
A. to
B. too
C. much
D. lesser
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Correct answer: B — too
The correct word to make the sentence grammatically correct is 'too.' In this context, 'too' means excessively or to a higher degree, indicating that the person is extremely uncomfortable and needs another pillow. 'To' is a preposition and does not fit the context of the sentence. 'Much' is an adverb used to refer to a large quantity, not the degree of discomfort. 'Lesser' is a comparative adjective, which is not suitable for expressing the level of discomfort in this sentence. Therefore, 'too' is the most appropriate choice to convey the intended meaning.
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Question 6
Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct: 'Walking home from class, ____'?
A. the students watched the snow begin to fall
B. the snow began falling on the students
C. snow fell on the students
D. the students watched the snow fall
Correct answer:
The correct answer is A: 'the students watched the snow begin to fall.' In this sentence, the structure is correct with the subject 'the students' followed by the verb 'watched' and the object 'the snow begin to fall' in a grammatically appropriate manner. Choices B, C, and D have issues with verb tense agreement and sentence structure, making them grammatically incorrect. Choice B changes the active voice to passive, choice C lacks a verb for the subject 'snow,' and choice D does not complete the action initiated in the introductory participial phrase.
Select the word or phrase that makes the following sentence grammatically correct: The wheelchair started _______ down the corridor without assistance.
A. roll
B. to roll
C. rolled
D. will roll
Correct answer:
The correct answer is 'to roll.' In this sentence, 'started' is followed by the infinitive form of the verb 'to roll.' The construction 'started to roll' indicates the beginning of the action of the wheelchair moving down the corridor. Choice A ('roll') is incorrect as it lacks the infinitive marker 'to' needed after 'started.' Choice C ('rolled') is incorrect as it is the past tense form of the verb, not suitable for the sentence's context. Choice D ('will roll') is incorrect as it indicates a future action, not the past action indicated by 'started.'
Select the correct word for the blank in the following sentence. The children and ___________ performed a skit for the elderly patients.
A. he
B. me
C. them
D. her
Correct answer:
In this sentence, we are looking for a pronoun that refers to more than one person. The children and 'them' performed a skit for the elderly patients. 'Them' is the correct pronoun to use in this context to indicate a group of people, which is the plural form of the pronoun. Choice A, 'he,' is singular and would not match the plural subject. Choice B, 'me,' is an object pronoun and does not fit the subject position. Choice D, 'her,' is singular and does not agree with the plural subject 'children and them.' Therefore, the correct answer is 'C: them.'
Which of the following words or phrases fits best in the following sentence? The radiology department sends Troy to pick up lunch ______ it isn't too busy at the office.
A. as long as
B. as if
C. after
D. unless
Correct answer:
The phrase 'as long as' is used to indicate a condition that needs to be met for the main clause to happen. In this sentence, the radiology department sends Troy to pick up lunch only if it isn't too busy at the office, so 'as long as' is the most suitable phrase to convey this conditional relationship. Choice B, 'as if,' implies a hypothetical comparison rather than a condition. Choice C, 'after,' suggests a sequence of events rather than a condition. Choice D, 'unless,' introduces a negative condition which does not fit the context of the sentence.
Select the word that makes the following sentence grammatically correct. Mary Ann gave ______ credit for studying so hard and passing the test.
A. oneself
B. itself
C. herself
D. themselves
Correct answer:
The correct answer is 'C: herself.' In this sentence, 'herself' is the reflexive pronoun that correctly refers back to Mary Ann. It shows that Mary Ann is giving credit to herself for studying hard and passing the test. The use of 'oneself' (choice A) would be incorrect here as it is too general and does not specify Mary Ann. Choices B and D ('itself' and 'themselves') are also incorrect because they do not match the singular subject 'Mary Ann.' Therefore, 'herself' is the only option that fits both grammatically and contextually in this sentence.
What word is best to substitute for the underlined words in the following sentence? The doctor and I went over the doctor's and my notes.
A. his
B. their
C. our
D. mine
Correct answer:
The word 'our' is the best substitute for the underlined words 'the doctor's and my' in the sentence. Using 'our' indicates joint possession, making the sentence more concise and natural.
Choice A, 'his', is singular possessive and does not reflect the joint ownership implied by the sentence. Choice B, 'their', is plural possessive and does not align with the singular subjects 'the doctor and I'. Choice D, 'mine', is possessive for the first person singular pronoun and does not convey the shared ownership of the notes by both individuals.
Select the word that makes this sentence grammatically correct: 'Is the new student coming out to lunch with ____?'
A. we
B. our
C. us
D. they
Correct answer:
In this sentence, 'us' is the correct pronoun to use. The sentence should read, 'Is the new student coming out to lunch with us?' 'Us' is the objective pronoun that functions as the object of the preposition 'with.'
Choice A, 'we,' is incorrect because 'we' is a subject pronoun and does not fit the prepositional phrase 'with us.' Choice B, 'our,' is a possessive pronoun, which is also incorrect in this context. Choice D, 'they,' is a subject pronoun and does not agree with the preposition 'with.' Therefore, the correct answer is 'C: us.'
Select the word or phrase that makes the following sentence grammatically correct. Miguel and I are waiting to ___________ with the doctor.
A. be met
B. meeting
C. met
D. meet
Correct answer:
The verb 'meet' is the correct option in this context as it completes the sentence structure 'waiting to meet with the doctor' in a grammatically correct way. The sentence requires an infinitive verb form to convey the intended meaning of Miguel and I waiting to have a meeting or appointment with the doctor. Choices A, B, and C are incorrect because 'be met' changes the meaning, 'meeting' is a gerund form which doesn't fit the sentence structure, and 'met' is a past tense form that doesn't match the present tense context of the sentence.
Select the correct word for the blank in the following sentence: 'The other day, Stan ____ reviewing his class notes in preparation for the final exam.'
A. begins
B. begun
C. begin
D. began
Correct answer:
The sentence is in the past tense, indicating that the action occurred before the present moment. 'Began' is the correct past tense form of the verb 'begin' in this context. It shows that Stan started reviewing his class notes in the past. Choice A ('begins') is incorrect as it represents present tense. Choice B ('begun') is incorrect as it is the past participle form and does not fit the sentence structure. Choice C ('begin') is incorrect as it is the base form of the verb and not appropriate for the past tense context of the sentence.
What word is best to substitute for the underlined words in the following sentence? You can hear the nurses' laughter all the way down the hallway.
A. his
B. hers
C. them
D. their
Correct answer:
The phrase 'the nurses' laughter' indicates possession by the nurses, a plural subject. Therefore, the appropriate possessive pronoun to use in this context is 'their,' which correctly reflects possession by multiple nurses. Choice A ('his') is singular and refers to a male subject, not suitable for a group of nurses. Choice B ('hers') is singular and refers to a female subject, not suitable for a group of nurses. Choice C ('them') is a pronoun used for a group of people, but it doesn't indicate possession as required in the sentence.
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