EIAT Grammar and Sentence Structure 2

Question 1

Which sentence uses a comma correctly?

Accepted Answer

The technician inspected the cable and found damage.

Answer

No comma is needed when two verbs share the same subject and the sentence flows clearly without one.

Question 2

Choose the sentence with correct subject-verb agreement.

Accepted Answer

Neither the motor nor the cables were functioning properly.

Answer

With 'neither...nor,' the verb agrees with the subject closest to it; 'cables' is plural so 'were' is correct.

Question 3

Which word correctly completes the sentence: 'The elevator had _____ reached the lobby before the alarm sounded.'?

Accepted Answer

barely

Answer

'Barely' is the correct adverb meaning 'only just,' fitting the context of the sentence.

Question 4

Identify the sentence that contains a dangling modifier.

Accepted Answer

Walking to the machine room, the noise became louder.

Answer

In the second sentence, 'walking to the machine room' has no clear subject — it seems the noise was walking.

Question 5

Which sentence is written in the active voice?

Accepted Answer

The supervisor approved the maintenance schedule.

Answer

In an active voice sentence, the subject performs the action; 'the supervisor' acts as the doer.

EIAT - Elevator Industry Aptitude Test Practice Test