DSSAT English Expression and Grammar 2

Question 1

Which sentence uses the subjunctive mood correctly?

Accepted Answer

If he were the agent in charge, he would have known.

Answer

If he was the agent in charge, he would have known.

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If he is the agent in charge, he would have known.

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If he be the agent in charge, he would have known.

Question 2

Identify the sentence that correctly uses a semicolon.

Accepted Answer

The mission was successful; all assets were extracted safely.

Answer

The agent filed the report; because the deadline was approaching.

Answer

She interviewed three witnesses; and compiled their statements.

Answer

The suspect fled the building; when the agents arrived.

Question 3

Which word is the correct homophone to complete this sentence: 'The ambassador's _____ was scrutinized for any signs of bias.'

Accepted Answer

principle

Answer

principal

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principale

Answer

principel

Question 4

What is the grammatical error in this sentence: 'Each of the agents were required to submit their reports by Friday.'

Accepted Answer

'Each' requires a singular verb; it should read 'was required'

Answer

'Required' should be 'requiring'

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'Their' should be 'his or her'

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Both B and C are correct corrections

Question 5

Which sentence demonstrates correct parallel structure?

Accepted Answer

The agent's duties include interviewing witnesses, analyzing evidence, and writing reports.

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The agent's duties include interviewing witnesses, to analyze evidence, and report writing.

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The agent's duties include to interview witnesses, analyzing evidence, and report writing.

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The agent's duties include interviewing witnesses, evidence analysis, and to write reports.

Question 6

Which sentence correctly uses the active voice?

Accepted Answer

The security officer shredded the classified document.

Answer

The classified document was shredded by the security officer.

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The classified document had been shredded.

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Shredding of the classified document was performed.