CFPT English Expression and Grammar 2

Question 1

Which sentence uses the subjunctive mood correctly?

Accepted Answer

I wish I were able to attend the ceremony.

Answer

I wish I was able to attend the ceremony.

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I wish I am able to attend the ceremony.

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I wish I be able to attend the ceremony.

Question 2

Identify the sentence with correct parallel structure: 'The consular officer's duties include ___.'

Accepted Answer

interviewing applicants, processing visas, and verifying documents.

Answer

interviewing applicants, to process visas, and document verification.

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to interview applicants, processing visas, and document verification.

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interview applicants, processing visas, and to verify documents.

Question 3

Which word correctly completes the sentence: 'The ambassador's decision had a profound ___ on diplomatic relations'?

Accepted Answer

effect

Answer

affect

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effecting

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affecting

Question 4

Select the sentence that avoids a dangling modifier.

Accepted Answer

Walking through the embassy gate, the diplomat presented her credentials.

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Walking through the embassy gate, the guards were very thorough.

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Walking through the embassy gate, credentials were presented by the diplomat.

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Walking through the embassy gate, the inspection took several minutes.

Question 5

Which sentence correctly uses a semicolon?

Accepted Answer

The visa application was complete; however, it required additional documentation.

Answer

The visa application was complete; however it required additional documentation.

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The visa application was complete, however; it required additional documentation.

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The visa application was complete; However, it required additional documentation.

Question 6

Choose the sentence with correct subject-verb agreement: 'Neither the consuls nor the ambassador ___.'

Accepted Answer

was present at the briefing.

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were present at the briefing.

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have been present at the briefing.

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are present at the briefing.

Question 7

Which version corrects the comma splice in this sentence: 'The report was submitted on time, the director approved it immediately'?

Accepted Answer

Both B and C are correct.

Answer

The report was submitted on time the director approved it immediately.

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The report was submitted on time; the director approved it immediately.

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The report was submitted on time, and the director approved it immediately.