APCAT English Grammar and Structure 3

Question 1

Which sentence correctly uses 'who' versus 'whom'?

Accepted Answer

Whom do you think committed the crime?

Answer

'Whom' is correct as the object of 'do think'; substituting 'him' (rather than 'he') confirms the objective case.

Question 2

Which option correctly completes the sentence? 'The evidence, ______ was collected at dawn, proved crucial.'

Accepted Answer

which

Answer

'Which' introduces a non-restrictive clause set off by commas, providing additional information about a specific noun.

Question 3

Identify the sentence containing a dangling participle.

Accepted Answer

Walking to the station, the rain began to fall.

Answer

In option B, the participial phrase 'Walking to the station' illogically modifies 'the rain' rather than a person.

Question 4

Which sentence uses apostrophes correctly?

Accepted Answer

The officers' reports were submitted on time.

Answer

'Officers'' shows plural possessive, indicating multiple officers each with a report.

Question 5

Which word best replaces the underlined word? 'The detective's testimony was AMBIGUOUS, confusing the jury.'

Accepted Answer

vague

Answer

'Vague' is the closest synonym to 'ambiguous,' both meaning unclear or open to more than one interpretation.

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