EIAT Grammar and Sentence Structure 5

Question 1

Which sentence uses the correct verb tense throughout?

Accepted Answer

She inspected the cables and found a crack.

Answer

Verb tense must remain consistent; both actions occurred in the past, so past tense 'inspected' and 'found' are correct.

Question 2

Identify the sentence with a correctly placed apostrophe.

Accepted Answer

The elevator's emergency brake activated instantly.

Answer

The apostrophe in 'elevator's' correctly shows singular possession of the emergency brake.

Question 3

Which transitional word best completes the sentence: 'The inspection revealed several faults; _____, the elevator was shut down immediately.'?

Accepted Answer

consequently

Answer

'Consequently' signals a cause-and-effect relationship between the faults and the shutdown.

Question 4

Choose the sentence that avoids wordiness.

Accepted Answer

The cable snapped, so repairs were needed.

Answer

Clear, direct phrasing eliminates unnecessary filler phrases while preserving the full meaning.

Question 5

Which sentence is a complex sentence?

Accepted Answer

Although the motor was old, it still functioned reliably.

Answer

A complex sentence contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause, joined here by 'although.'

EIAT - Elevator Industry Aptitude Test Practice Test