IDAT - International Diagnostic and Admission Grammar and Sentence Structure Questions and Answers

Question 1

Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?

Accepted Answer

The flock of birds flies south for the winter.

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The team of researchers are publishing their findings next month.

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Each of the students are responsible for their own project.

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The news from the front lines were grim.

Question 2

Read the following sentence: 'The manager, whom is responsible for the entire department, will be holding a meeting tomorrow.' Which part of the sentence contains a grammatical error?

Accepted Answer

whom is responsible

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will be holding a meeting

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for the entire department

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The manager

Question 3

The student diligently worked on the assignment ______ he was feeling unwell.

Accepted Answer

although

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because

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therefore

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so

Question 4

Which sentence correctly uses punctuation to join two independent clauses?

Accepted Answer

The concert was fantastic; the band played all of their hits.

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The storm was intense, however, the house remained undamaged.

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She loves to travel, she has visited over twenty countries.

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He finished his homework then he went to the park.

Question 5

After reviewing the security footage, the manager identified the person ______ left their wallet at the counter.

Accepted Answer

who

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which

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whose

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whom

Question 6

Which of the following sentences demonstrates the correct use of an apostrophe?

Accepted Answer

The children's toys were scattered all over the floor.

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The companies's merger was announced yesterday.

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Its a beautiful day for a walk in the park.

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All of the student's need to submit their forms by Friday.