CFPT English Expression and Grammar 3

Question 1

Which sentence uses the correct form of the pronoun?

Accepted Answer

Between you and me, the decision was poorly timed.

Answer

Prepositions like 'between' require object pronouns; 'me' is the correct object form, not 'I.'

Question 2

Select the sentence that correctly uses 'whom.'

Accepted Answer

Whom did you consult with about the travel advisory?

Answer

'Whom' is used as an object; here it is the object of the verb 'consult,' so 'whom' is correct.

Question 3

Which sentence is free of redundancy?

Accepted Answer

The official submitted the report ahead of the deadline.

Answer

'Cooperated together,' 'mutual consensus,' and 'reiterated again' are all redundant; only option C avoids repetition.

Question 4

Which option best replaces the wordy phrase 'due to the fact that'?

Accepted Answer

because

Answer

'Because' is the most concise and direct replacement for the wordy phrase 'due to the fact that.'

Question 5

Identify the correctly punctuated sentence containing a nonrestrictive clause.

Accepted Answer

The embassy, which was built in 1952, is undergoing renovation.

Answer

Nonrestrictive (parenthetical) clauses use 'which' and are set off by commas; restrictive clauses use 'that' without commas.

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