CJBAT Grammar and Vocabulary 4

Question 1

Which sentence uses a semicolon correctly?

Accepted Answer

The officer filed the report; the suspect was detained.

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She studied hard; and passed the exam.

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He ran quickly; to catch the bus.

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They arrived late; because of traffic.

Question 2

What does the word 'corroborate' mean?

Accepted Answer

To confirm or support with evidence

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To contradict a statement

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To question a witness

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To arrest someone formally

Question 3

Identify the dangling modifier: 'Running down the street, the rain started to fall.'

Accepted Answer

Running down the street

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the rain started

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to fall

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the rain started to fall

Question 4

Which word is a synonym for 'verbose'?

Accepted Answer

Wordy

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Concise

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Silent

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Precise

Question 5

Choose the correct form: 'The evidence _____ inconclusive.'

Accepted Answer

was

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were

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are

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have been

Question 6

What is the meaning of the prefix 'mal-' in words like 'malpractice'?

Accepted Answer

Bad or wrongful

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Good or beneficial

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Many or multiple

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Before or prior

Question 7

Which sentence contains a misplaced modifier?

Accepted Answer

She almost drove her children to school every day.

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The detective carefully examined the scene.

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He wrote his report before submitting it.

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The suspect fled when the officer arrived.