FAST Verbal Proficiency 4

Question 1

Choose the word that is closest in meaning to 'EPHEMERAL'.

Accepted Answer

Fleeting

Answer

Ephemeral means lasting for a very short time, synonymous with fleeting or transient.

Question 2

Which of the following sentences contains a DANGLING MODIFIER?

Accepted Answer

After finishing the report, the boss approved it immediately.

Answer

In option B, 'After finishing the report' dangles because the boss did not finish the report — someone else did.

Question 3

Select the word that best fits: 'The general's _______ speech motivated the soldiers before battle.'

Accepted Answer

Rousing

Answer

Rousing means exciting and stirring, which fits a motivational speech before battle.

Question 4

What is the meaning of the root word 'BENE-' as in 'beneficial' or 'benevolent'?

Accepted Answer

Good or well

Answer

The Latin root bene- means good or well, found in words like benefactor (one who does good) and benevolent (well-wishing).

Question 5

Identify the correctly punctuated sentence.

Accepted Answer

The report, which was overdue, caused delays.

Answer

A nonrestrictive relative clause ('which was overdue') must be set off with commas on both sides.

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