ABLE Applied Concepts 2

Question 1

A student reads the sentence: 'The committee, despite its reservations, approved the budget.' Which grammatical structure is underlined by the phrase 'despite its reservations'?

Accepted Answer

Concessive clause element

Answer

'Despite its reservations' functions as a concessive element, acknowledging a contrasting condition before the main clause.

Question 2

In a workplace memo, which tone is most appropriate when requesting employees to update their emergency contact information?

Accepted Answer

Formal yet approachable

Answer

Workplace memos about administrative matters should be formal yet approachable to ensure compliance without creating anxiety.

Question 3

A job applicant writes: 'I am a good team player and I work good under pressure.' What error must be corrected?

Accepted Answer

'Good' should be 'well' in the second clause

Answer

'Work well' is correct because 'well' is an adverb modifying the verb 'work,' while 'good' is an adjective.

Question 4

Which reading strategy is most effective when skimming a lengthy report to locate a specific statistic?

Accepted Answer

Focusing on topic sentences and headings, then scanning for numbers

Answer

Skimming headings and topic sentences directs you to the relevant section, where you then scan for numerical data.

Question 5

The prefix 'sub-' in the word 'subordinate' conveys which meaning?

Accepted Answer

Under or lower in rank

Answer

The Latin prefix 'sub-' means 'under' or 'below,' giving 'subordinate' the meaning of lower in rank or importance.

(ABLE) Assessment Board for Language Examinations Practice Test

(ABLE) Assessment Board for Language Examinations Practice Test

ABLE Applied Concepts 2