DSAT Grammar and Usage 3

Question 1

Which option best replaces the underlined word for parallel structure? 'She enjoys hiking, to swim, and cycling.'
A) swam
B) swimming
C) to be swimming
D) having swum

Accepted Answer

swimming

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swam

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to be swimming

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having swum

Question 2

Identify the error: 'The data clearly shows that fewer people are using public transportation.'
A) 'data' should take a plural verb
B) 'fewer' should be 'less'
C) 'clearly' is misplaced
D) No error in standard American English

Accepted Answer

No error in standard American English

Answer

'data' should take a plural verb

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'fewer' should be 'less'

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'clearly' is misplaced

Question 3

Which sentence uses the colon correctly?
A) She brought: apples, oranges, and grapes.
B) She needed to buy: milk.
C) She had one goal: to graduate with honors.
D) She studied: and then took the test.

Accepted Answer

She had one goal: to graduate with honors.

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She brought: apples, oranges, and grapes.

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She needed to buy: milk.

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She studied: and then took the test.

Question 4

Choose the correct pronoun case: '_____ students scored highest on the exam — Maria and I.'
A) We
B) Us
C) Our
D) Ourselves

Accepted Answer

We

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Us

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Our

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Ourselves

Question 5

Which version of the sentence is grammatically correct?
A) The teacher, along with her students, were excited.
B) The teacher, along with her students, was excited.
C) The teacher along with her students were excited.
D) The teacher along with her students, was excited.

Accepted Answer

The teacher, along with her students, was excited.

Answer

The teacher, along with her students, were excited.

Answer

The teacher along with her students were excited.

Answer

The teacher along with her students, was excited.

Question 6

Select the sentence free of wordiness: 
A) At this point in time, we need to make a decision.
B) Currently, we need to decide.
C) Now, at this current moment, we must make a decisive decision.
D) In the present time period, a decision needs to be made by us.

Accepted Answer

Currently, we need to decide.

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At this point in time, we need to make a decision.

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Now, at this current moment, we must make a decisive decision.

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In the present time period, a decision needs to be made by us.

Question 7

Which sentence correctly uses a restrictive clause?
A) My sister, who lives in Boston, is a doctor.
B) Students who study consistently tend to perform better.
C) The car, that I borrowed, broke down.
D) The book, which won the award was inspiring.

Accepted Answer

Students who study consistently tend to perform better.

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My sister, who lives in Boston, is a doctor.

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The car, that I borrowed, broke down.

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The book, which won the award was inspiring.