CLBPT Writing Grammar & Sentence Structure 2

Question 1

Which sentence correctly uses the present perfect tense?

Accepted Answer

She has lived in Toronto for five years.

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I have went to the store yesterday.

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They have ate dinner already.

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We has finished the project.

Question 2

Identify the sentence with a subject-verb agreement error.

Accepted Answer

The results of the survey shows a clear trend.

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The group of students is studying for the exam.

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Each of the books has a different cover.

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Neither the teacher nor the students were prepared.

Question 3

Which sentence uses commas correctly?

Accepted Answer

Before starting the meeting, the manager distributed the agenda.

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Before starting the meeting the manager, distributed the agenda.

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Before, starting the meeting the manager distributed the, agenda.

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Before starting, the meeting the manager distributed the agenda.

Question 4

Which sentence correctly uses a conditional structure?

Accepted Answer

If I had known, I would have come earlier.

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If I would have known, I would have come earlier.

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If I would know, I would have came earlier.

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If I known, I would came earlier.

Question 5

Which option correctly combines: 'The report was submitted on time. It contained several errors.'?

Accepted Answer

Although the report was submitted on time, it contained several errors.

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The report was submitted on time, it contained several errors.

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The report was submitted on time it contained several errors.

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The report was submitted on time, so it contained several errors.

Question 6

Which sentence has correct parallel structure?

Accepted Answer

The job requires writing reports, analyzing data, and presenting findings.

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She enjoys swimming, to hike, and riding bikes.

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He likes to read, swimming, and to cook.

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They are responsible for planning, to arrange catering, and clean up.