Basic Ability Test Basic Ability Grammar and Sentence Correction 2

Question 1

Which sentence uses the apostrophe correctly?

Accepted Answer

The manager's office is on the third floor.

Answer

Apostrophes show possession for singular nouns by adding 's, so 'manager's' is correct.

Question 2

Select the sentence that is grammatically correct.

Accepted Answer

Neither the coach nor the players were ready.

Answer

With 'neither…nor,' the verb agrees with the subject closest to it; 'players' is plural, so 'were' is correct.

Question 3

Choose the word that best completes the sentence: 'The new policy will _____ employees to work from home.'

Accepted Answer

enable

Answer

'Enable' means to make possible or give the means to do something, which best fits the context.

Question 4

Identify the error in: 'Running to catch the bus, my umbrella was left behind.'

Accepted Answer

Dangling modifier

Answer

The participial phrase 'Running to catch the bus' does not logically modify 'my umbrella,' creating a dangling modifier.

Question 5

Which version of the sentence is clearest and most concise?

Accepted Answer

Because it was raining, she brought an umbrella.

Answer

'Because' is a concise, direct connector that replaces wordy phrases like 'due to the fact that.'

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