Grammar and Sentence Correction 3 Flashcards

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

Answer: is

'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.'

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

Answer: 'were' should be 'was'

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.'

Select the sentence that is grammatically correct.

Answer: The troops completed their assigned objectives successfully.

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

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

Answer: by

'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.

Select the sentence that is grammatically correct.

Answer: Between you and me, the mission plan needs revision.

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.

Identify the error in this sentence: 'She is more smarter than any other officer in the unit.'

Answer: 'more smarter' should be 'smarter'

'More smarter' is a double comparative, which is incorrect. 'Smarter' already expresses the comparative degree, so 'more' must be removed.