ABLE ABLE Grammar and Syntax

Question 1

Which sentence demonstrates correct subject-verb agreement as tested on the ABLE exam?

Accepted Answer

The committee has reviewed all applications.

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The results of the test was surprising.

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Each of the candidates are prepared.

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Neither the teachers nor the student are ready.

Question 2

On the ABLE exam, which sentence uses the correct form of the subjunctive mood?

Accepted Answer

It is essential that every candidate be on time.

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I wish I was more fluent in Spanish.

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She requested that he comes to the meeting.

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If I was you, I would study harder.

Question 3

Which sentence contains a misplaced modifier that would be flagged on the ABLE grammar section?

Accepted Answer

He almost drove his children to school every day.

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Running quickly, she reached the finish line.

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The tired student barely passed the exam.

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She carefully read the instructions before starting.

Question 4

Which sentence correctly uses a restrictive clause as assessed by the ABLE exam?

Accepted Answer

The book that I borrowed was overdue.

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My brother, who lives in Texas, is a teacher.

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Her car, that needs repairs, is parked outside.

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The professor, that teaches English, is respected.

Question 5

Which option correctly identifies the function of the underlined phrase in: 'Exhausted from the long exam, the students left quickly'?

Accepted Answer

Participial phrase modifying 'students'

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Adverbial clause modifying 'left'

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Noun phrase acting as the subject

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Prepositional phrase modifying 'exam'

Question 6

The ABLE exam tests parallel structure. Which sentence demonstrates correct parallelism?

Accepted Answer

The course requires writing essays, taking notes, and studying vocabulary.

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She enjoys reading, to write, and hiking.

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He likes swimming, running, and to cycle.

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They plan to travel, working abroad, and learn languages.