CFPT English Expression and Grammar 4

Question 1

Which sentence correctly uses a colon?

Accepted Answer

The following documents were required: passports, visas, and identification cards.

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The consular team needed: passports, visas, and identification cards.

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Documents such as: passports, visas, and identification cards were required.

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Required: were passports, visas, and identification cards.

Question 2

Select the sentence that avoids the misuse of 'literally.'

Accepted Answer

The official literally walked the entire length of the corridor before responding.

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The negotiation was literally a tug-of-war between the two sides.

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The ambassador literally moved mountains to secure the agreement.

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The crowd literally erupted in applause after the announcement.

Question 3

Which sentence correctly uses a conditional construction?

Accepted Answer

If the visa is approved, the applicant will travel next week.

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If the visa was approved, the applicant would travel next week.

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If the visa were approved, the applicant would travel next week.

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If the visa is approved, the applicant would travel next week.

Question 4

Identify the sentence with a misplaced modifier.

Accepted Answer

Carefully reviewed before the meeting, the diplomat found errors in the files.

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The diplomat reviewed the files carefully before the meeting.

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The diplomat found errors in the files that she reviewed carefully.

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Having reviewed the files carefully, the diplomat presented her findings.

Question 5

Which sentence uses 'fewer' and 'less' correctly?

Accepted Answer

There were fewer applicants this quarter, and the process required less time.

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There were less applicants this quarter than last quarter.

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The process took fewer time than expected.

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There were less applicants and fewer time required this quarter.

Question 6

Select the sentence that correctly uses a dash (em dash).

Accepted Answer

The decision — made without consultation — surprised the entire team.

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The decision-made without consultation-surprised the entire team.

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The decision, made without consultation — surprised the entire team.

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The decision made — without consultation surprised the entire team.

Question 7

Which option correctly completes the sentence: 'The committee agreed that the policy ___ revised before the summit'?

Accepted Answer

should be

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should have

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must have been

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ought be