CLBPT Grammar and Language Mechanics 3

Question 1

Which sentence uses the correct comparative form of the adjective?

Accepted Answer

The second test was more difficult than the first.

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This exam is more harder than the last one.

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Her English is more better than mine.

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He is more taller than his brother.

Question 2

Which sentence demonstrates the correct use of a discourse marker to show cause and effect?

Accepted Answer

She studied every day; as a result, she passed the test.

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He missed the bus. In contrast, he was late for work.

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They ran out of supplies. Similarly, they had to cancel the project.

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The office was closed. On the other hand, no one could enter.

Question 3

Select the sentence where the apostrophe is used correctly:

Accepted Answer

The students' results were better than her peers'.

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The student's results were better than her peer's.

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The students results were better than her peers results.

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The student's results were better than her peers'.

Question 4

Which sentence correctly uses a subordinating conjunction?

Accepted Answer

Unless you register by Friday, you will lose your spot.

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Although she was tired, but she finished the assignment.

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Because he was late, so he missed the announcement.

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While it was raining, however they kept playing.

Question 5

Choose the sentence that correctly uses the present perfect tense:

Accepted Answer

She has lived in Canada since 2018.

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I have visited my doctor last week.

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They have went to the meeting this morning.

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He has finished the report yesterday.

Question 6

Identify the sentence with the correct word order for an adverb of frequency:

Accepted Answer

She often goes to the gym before work.

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She goes often to the gym before work.

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Often she goes to the gym before work.

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She goes to the gym before work often.

Question 7

Which sentence correctly uses a colon?

Accepted Answer

There is one thing I know for certain: preparation is the key to success.

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She needs to buy: milk, eggs, and bread.

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The exam tests: reading, writing, listening, and speaking.

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He said: that he would be late.