CFPT English Expression and Grammar 5

Question 1

Which sentence demonstrates correct use of the past perfect tense?

Accepted Answer

By the time the envoy arrived, the meeting had ended.

Answer

By the time the envoy arrived, the meeting ended.

Answer

By the time the envoy arrived, the meeting has ended.

Answer

By the time the envoy arrived, the meeting was ending.

Question 2

Choose the sentence that correctly uses 'among' vs. 'between.'

Accepted Answer

The disagreement was among the three delegations at the table.

Answer

The disagreement was between the three delegations at the table.

Answer

The disagreement was between each of the three delegations.

Answer

The disagreement was among the two lead negotiators.

Question 3

Identify the sentence that uses transitional language most effectively for a formal report.

Accepted Answer

Nevertheless, the application was denied due to insufficient documentation.

Answer

Anyway, the application was denied for lack of documentation.

Answer

But the application was denied because of insufficient documentation.

Answer

Also the application was denied for not enough documentation.

Question 4

Select the sentence with the correct use of a hyphen in a compound modifier.

Accepted Answer

The well-known diplomat gave a speech at the conference.

Answer

The well known diplomat gave a speech at the conference.

Answer

The diplomat, who is well-known, gave a speech at the conference.

Answer

The diplomat gave a well known speech at the conference.

Question 5

Which sentence avoids a split infinitive in formal writing?

Accepted Answer

The officer was asked to review the application carefully.

Answer

The officer was asked to carefully review the application.

Answer

The officer was asked to, carefully, review the application.

Answer

The officer was asked carefully to reviewing the application.

Question 6

Which sentence correctly uses 'that' versus 'which' in a restrictive clause?

Accepted Answer

The form that must be notarized should be submitted by Friday.

Answer

The form, that must be notarized, should be submitted by Friday.

Answer

The form which must be notarized should be submitted by Friday.

Answer

The form, which must be notarized should be submitted by Friday.

Question 7

Which option best improves the vague pronoun reference in: 'When the ambassador met with the minister, he stated that he would reconsider the agreement'?

Accepted Answer

During the meeting, the ambassador stated that the minister would reconsider the agreement.

Answer

When the ambassador met with the minister, they stated they would reconsider the agreement.

Answer

The ambassador stated during his meeting with the minister that the minister would reconsider the agreement.

Answer

When they met, he stated that he would reconsider the agreement.