GCSE SPaG 3

Question 1

Which sentence uses the passive voice?

Accepted Answer

The meal was cooked by the chef.

Answer

In passive voice, the subject receives the action; 'the meal' is acted upon by 'the chef.'

Question 2

Which option correctly uses 'who' vs 'whom'?

Accepted Answer

To whom did you speak?

Answer

'Whom' is used as the object of a preposition, so 'To whom' is grammatically correct.

Question 3

Identify the type of clause in bold: 'She left **before the show ended**.'

Accepted Answer

Adverbial clause

Answer

'Before the show ended' is an adverbial clause modifying when she left.

Question 4

Which word is spelled correctly?

Accepted Answer

committee

Answer

'Committee' is spelled with double m, double t, and double e.

Question 5

What is the function of parentheses (brackets) in formal writing?

Accepted Answer

To add supplementary or clarifying information

Answer

Parentheses enclose supplementary information that is useful but not essential to the main sentence.

GCSE - General Certificate of Secondary Education Practice Test