CLAST English Language Skills 3

Question 1

Which sentence uses the correct form of the verb?

Accepted Answer

If I were you, I would study more.

Answer

The subjunctive mood uses 'were' (not 'was') in hypothetical or contrary-to-fact conditions.

Question 2

Which sentence avoids the passive voice unnecessarily?

Accepted Answer

The committee wrote the report.

Answer

The active voice ('The committee wrote') is more direct and concise than the passive alternatives.

Question 3

Identify the sentence with correct pronoun-antecedent agreement:

Accepted Answer

Each student must bring his or her own pencil.

Answer

When 'each' refers to a person, 'his or her' is the traditionally correct singular pronoun (though 'their' is increasingly accepted, 'his or her' is the classic CLAST answer).

Question 4

Which of the following is a sentence fragment?

Accepted Answer

Running through the hallway without stopping.

Answer

'Running through the hallway without stopping' lacks a subject and a complete verb, making it a fragment.

Question 5

Which sentence correctly uses 'affect' versus 'effect'?

Accepted Answer

The rain will affect our plans.

Answer

'Affect' is a verb meaning to influence; 'effect' is typically a noun meaning the result.

CLAST - College Level Academic Skills Test Practice Test

CLAST - College Level Academic Skills Test Practice Test

CLAST English Language Skills 3