EIAT Grammar and Sentence Structure 3

Question 1

Which sentence has a misplaced modifier?

Accepted Answer

The technician only inspects elevators on weekdays.

Answer

'Only' should be placed directly before 'on weekdays' to clearly limit when the inspections happen.

Question 2

Choose the sentence that avoids a double negative.

Accepted Answer

The inspector found no defects during the audit.

Answer

Using 'no defects' with 'found' creates a clear, standard negative without doubling up.

Question 3

Select the sentence written in parallel structure.

Accepted Answer

The job requires reading blueprints, soldering wires, and drilling holes.

Answer

Parallel structure requires all items in a list to use the same grammatical form; here, all use gerunds (-ing).

Question 4

Which of the following is a compound sentence?

Accepted Answer

The elevator failed the inspection, and it was taken out of service.

Answer

A compound sentence joins two independent clauses with a coordinating conjunction like 'and.'

Question 5

Which sentence uses 'affect' and 'effect' correctly?

Accepted Answer

The worn gear will affect the speed, and the effect could be dangerous.

Answer

'Affect' is the verb and 'effect' is the noun; both are used correctly in this sentence.

EIAT - Elevator Industry Aptitude Test Practice Test