ALCPT Grammar and Sentence Correction

Question 1

Select the sentence that is grammatically correct.

Accepted Answer

The soldiers were marching in formation.

Answer

The soldiers was marching in formation.

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The soldiers is marching in formation.

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The soldiers am marching in formation.

Question 2

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: 'The commander _______ the troops before the mission.'

Accepted Answer

briefed

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brief

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briefing

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briefs

Question 3

Identify the error in this sentence: 'Neither the captain nor the lieutenants was available for the meeting.'

Accepted Answer

'was' should be 'were'

Answer

'Neither' should be 'Either'

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'nor' should be 'or'

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There is no error

Question 4

Select the correct sentence.

Accepted Answer

He and I went to the training exercise.

Answer

Him and me went to the training exercise.

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He and me went to the training exercise.

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Him and I went to the training exercise.

Question 5

Choose the correct word: 'The recruits performed _______ on the fitness test than expected.'

Accepted Answer

better

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good

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best

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well

Question 6

Which sentence uses the correct form of 'their/there/they're'?

Accepted Answer

They're going to the range tomorrow.

Answer

Their going to the range tomorrow.

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They're equipment needs to be inspected.

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There going to the range tomorrow.