ELSA Writing & Grammar Proficiency 3

Question 1

Which sentence is written in the active voice?

Accepted Answer

The intern submitted the report.

Answer

Active voice has the subject performing the action: 'The intern (subject) submitted (verb) the report (object).'

Question 2

Which sentence correctly uses 'who' vs. 'whom'?

Accepted Answer

Who did you invite to the meeting?

Answer

In 'Who did you invite,' 'who' serves as the object — though informal usage accepts it; formally 'whom' is technically correct, but 'whom did you invite' is the standard, and here 'who' is accepted in everyday US English — the formally incorrect options make this the best choice.

Question 3

A paragraph's topic sentence should:

Accepted Answer

Introduce the main idea of that paragraph.

Answer

A topic sentence states the central idea of its paragraph, guiding everything that follows.

Question 4

Which transition word best signals contrast?

Accepted Answer

Nevertheless

Answer

'Nevertheless' signals that the following idea contrasts with or qualifies the previous one.

Question 5

Identify the sentence with correct parallel structure.

Accepted Answer

She enjoys swimming, running, and cycling.

Answer

Parallel structure requires matching grammatical forms — all three gerunds (-ing) create balance.

(ELSA) English Language Skills Assessment Practice Test

(ELSA) English Language Skills Assessment Practice Test

ELSA Writing & Grammar Proficiency 3