CLBPT Grammar and Language Mechanics 2

Question 1

Which sentence correctly uses the passive voice?

Accepted Answer

The new policy has been implemented by the board.

Answer

'Has been implemented' is the correct present perfect passive form (has/have + been + past participle).

Question 2

Choose the sentence with the correct relative clause:

Accepted Answer

The office where I work is downtown.

Answer

'Where' is the correct relative pronoun for referring to a place.

Question 3

Which sentence demonstrates correct use of a gerund as a subject?

Accepted Answer

Swimming in the lake is refreshing in summer.

Answer

A gerund (verb + -ing) functions as a noun and is used here correctly as the subject of the sentence.

Question 4

Select the correctly punctuated sentence:

Accepted Answer

However, she decided to apply for the position.

Answer

Conjunctive adverbs like 'however' at the start of a clause must be followed by a comma.

Question 5

Which sentence uses reported (indirect) speech correctly? Original: 'I will call you tomorrow,' he said.

Accepted Answer

He said he would call me the next day.

Answer

In reported speech, 'will' shifts to 'would' and time expressions like 'tomorrow' shift to 'the next day'.

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