ALCPT ALCPT Grammar and Sentence Correction 4

Question 1

Choose the sentence that is grammatically correct.

Accepted Answer

Neither the soldiers nor the officer was present.

Answer

Neither the soldiers nor the officer were present.

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Neither the soldiers nor the officer are present.

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Neither the soldiers nor the officer have been present.

Question 2

Which word correctly completes the sentence? 'The report was submitted _____ the deadline.'

Accepted Answer

before

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ahead

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prior

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former

Question 3

Identify the error: 'He has went to the training facility three times this month.'

Accepted Answer

went

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has

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three times

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this month

Question 4

Which sentence uses the conditional correctly?

Accepted Answer

If he studies, he will pass the exam.

Answer

If he studied, he will pass the exam.

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If he studies, he would pass the exam.

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If he study, he will pass the exam.

Question 5

Choose the correctly punctuated sentence.

Accepted Answer

However, the mission was completed successfully.

Answer

However the mission was completed successfully.

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However the mission, was completed successfully.

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However; the mission was completed successfully.

Question 6

Which sentence is in the passive voice?

Accepted Answer

The orders were issued by the commander.

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The sergeant inspected the barracks.

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The soldiers cleaned the vehicles quickly.

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The pilot landed the aircraft safely.

Question 7

Select the sentence with the correct use of 'fewer' vs. 'less.'

Accepted Answer

There are fewer soldiers in the unit now.

Answer

There is less soldiers in the unit now.

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There are less soldiers in the unit now.

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There is fewer soldiers in the unit now.