Grammar and Sentence Completion Flashcards
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Choose the sentence with the correct use of 'who' and 'whom':
Answer: Whom should I contact about this matter?
'Whom' is used as the object of a verb or preposition. In 'Whom should I contact?' — 'whom' is the object of 'contact.' This is correct.
Select the correct sentence:
Answer: The results of the investigation are enclosed.
'Results' is the plural subject, so 'are' is correct. The prepositional phrase 'of the investigation' does not change the subject.
Which word best completes the sentence? 'The proposal was ______ approved by the board.'
Answer: unanimously
An adverb (unanimously) is needed to modify the verb 'approved.' 'Unanimous' is an adjective; 'unanimity' is a noun.
Choose the correctly punctuated sentence:
Answer: The manager, who had worked there for ten years, retired last month.
The relative clause 'who had worked there for ten years' is non-restrictive (it adds extra information) and should be enclosed in commas on both sides.
Select the correct word: 'The decision had ______ consequences for the department.'
Answer: far-reaching
'Far-reaching' is a compound adjective and is hyphenated when used before a noun. 'Far-reached' is not a standard English phrase.
Which option correctly completes the sentence? 'Please ensure that all forms ______ by 5pm.'
Answer: are submitted
The passive construction 'are submitted' is correct — the forms are the object receiving the action. 'Submit' would need a different subject. 'Submitting' is a participle, not a full verb form.