ALCPT - American Language Course Placement Test Grammar and Sentence Correction 3

Question 1

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: 'Each of the soldiers _______ required to submit a fitness report.'

Accepted Answer

is

Answer

'Each' is an indefinite pronoun that always takes a singular verb, so 'is' is correct even though it is followed by the plural phrase 'of the soldiers.'

Question 2

Identify the error in this sentence: 'The general, along with his advisors, were present at the briefing.'

Accepted Answer

'were' should be 'was'

Answer

The true subject is 'general,' which is singular. Phrases introduced by 'along with' do not change the number of the subject, so the verb must be 'was.'

Question 3

Select the sentence that is grammatically correct.

Accepted Answer

The troops completed their assigned objectives successfully.

Answer

'The troops completed their assigned objectives successfully' uses the correct plural verb form, proper word order, and appropriate simple past tense.

Question 4

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: 'The officer submitted the report _______ the deadline.'

Accepted Answer

by

Answer

'By' indicates a deadline or the latest point in time an action must occur, making it the correct preposition when referring to submitting something before a cutoff.

Question 5

Select the sentence that is grammatically correct.

Accepted Answer

Between you and me, the mission plan needs revision.

Answer

After a preposition such as 'between,' object pronouns must be used. 'Me' is the correct object pronoun; 'I' and 'myself' are both incorrect in this position.

ALCPT - American Language Course Placement Test Practice Test

ALCPT - American Language Course Placement Test Practice Test

ALCPT - American Language Course Placement Test Grammar and Sentence Correction 3