Grammar and Sentence Correction 4 Flashcards

Identify the error in this sentence: 'Each of the recruits have to pass the physical examination before deployment.'

Answer: have

'Each' is an indefinite pronoun that always takes a singular verb. The correct form is 'has,' not 'have,' regardless of the plural noun that follows in the prepositional phrase.

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: 'The report was _______ by the commanding officer before the mission began.'

Answer: written

Passive voice requires the past participle of the verb. 'Written' is the past participle of 'write,' making it the correct form after the auxiliary verb 'was.'

Select the sentence that is grammatically correct.

Answer: The general, along with his officers, is reviewing the battle plans.

Phrases introduced by 'along with' do not change the number of the main subject. 'The general' is singular, so the verb must be singular: 'is reviewing.'

Identify the error in this sentence: 'The sergeant told the soldiers to clean their rifles and that they should polish their boots.'

Answer: and that they should

Parallel structure requires that both items in the list follow the same grammatical form. The sentence should read 'to clean their rifles and polish their boots,' using the infinitive form for both actions.

Select the correct sentence.

Answer: If the weather is clear, we will conduct the training exercise.

In a real conditional sentence (first conditional), the if-clause uses the simple present tense and the main clause uses 'will' plus the base form of the verb. 'If the weather is clear, we will conduct' follows this rule correctly.

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: 'The pilot flew the aircraft _______ than anyone else in the squadron.'

Answer: more skillfully

'Skillfully' is an adverb modifying the verb 'flew,' so an adverb form is required. When comparing two things, the comparative 'more skillfully' is correct, not the superlative 'most skillfully.'