GED GED Reasoning Through Language Arts – Language and Grammar 2

Question 1

Choose the correct verb: "Neither the manager nor the employees ___ aware of the schedule change."

Accepted Answer

were

Answer

With neither/nor, the verb agrees with the nearer subject, "employees," which is plural.

Question 2

Choose the correct verb: "Each of the volunteers ___ a name tag at the event."

Accepted Answer

wears

Answer

"Each" is singular, so it takes the singular verb "wears."

Question 3

Which sentence uses the correct pronoun?

Accepted Answer

Between you and me, the plan will not work.

Answer

"Between" is a preposition, so it takes the objective pronoun "me."

Question 4

Choose the correct word: "To ___ should I address the complaint letter?"

Accepted Answer

whom

Answer

The pronoun is the object of the preposition "to," so "whom" is correct.

Question 5

Choose the correct pronoun: "After reviewing customer feedback, the company updated ___ return policy."

Accepted Answer

its

Answer

"Company" is a singular noun, so the singular possessive "its" is correct.

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