CSR English Grammar, Punctuation & Vocabulary 3

Question 1

Which sentence demonstrates correct pronoun-antecedent agreement?

Accepted Answer

The committee issued its final report last Friday.

Answer

'Committee' is a collective noun treated as singular when acting as one unit, so 'its' is correct.

Question 2

In legal transcription, the term 'stet' written on a proof means:

Accepted Answer

Let it stand; do not make the indicated correction

Answer

'Stet' is a proofreading term from Latin meaning 'let it stand,' canceling a previously marked correction.

Question 3

Identify the sentence with correct parallel structure:

Accepted Answer

The reporter must be accurate, fast, and attentive.

Answer

All three adjectives ('accurate,' 'fast,' 'attentive') are grammatically parallel, matching form across the series.

Question 4

Which word is spelled correctly?

Accepted Answer

Supersede

Answer

'Supersede' is derived from Latin 'supersedere' and is the only correct spelling; 'supercede' is a common misspelling.

Question 5

An em dash in a transcript is most appropriately used to indicate:

Accepted Answer

An abrupt interruption or break in speech

Answer

In legal transcription, an em dash marks an abrupt interruption—such as when a speaker is cut off mid-sentence.

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