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.

Answer

A colon introduces a list only after a complete independent clause; it should not interrupt a verb or preposition and its object.

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.

Answer

'Literally' means something actually happened; only option D describes a physically possible action, not a metaphor.

Question 3

Which sentence correctly uses a conditional construction?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

A real (open) conditional uses present tense in the 'if' clause and future tense ('will') in the main clause.

Question 4

Identify the sentence with a misplaced modifier.

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

In option B, 'carefully reviewed before the meeting' modifies 'diplomat,' but it is placed ambiguously and structured as a passive that precedes its subject incorrectly.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

'Fewer' applies to countable nouns (applicants) and 'less' applies to uncountable nouns (time).

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CFPT English Expression and Grammar 4