Basic Ability Test Basic Ability Grammar and Sentence Correction 4

Question 1

Which sentence correctly uses the subjunctive mood?

Accepted Answer

It is essential that every employee be on time.

Answer

The subjunctive 'be' is correctly used in a 'that' clause following an expression of necessity.

Question 2

Select the option that correctly corrects the sentence: 'The data shows that sales has increased.'

Accepted Answer

The data show that sales have increased.

Answer

'Data' is plural, requiring 'show,' and 'sales' as a plural noun requires 'have.'

Question 3

Which sentence uses the correct comparative form?

Accepted Answer

This route is more direct than the other.

Answer

'More direct' correctly forms the comparative of 'direct' without doubling the comparison.

Question 4

Identify the sentence with a comma splice.

Accepted Answer

It was raining, they decided to stay inside.

Answer

A comma splice incorrectly joins two independent clauses with only a comma and no conjunction.

Question 5

Which sentence uses active voice?

Accepted Answer

The committee approved the budget.

Answer

In active voice, the subject ('the committee') performs the action ('approved').

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