IDAT Grammar and Sentence Structure 3

Question 1

Which sentence correctly uses the subjunctive mood?

Accepted Answer

I wish I were taller.

Answer

The subjunctive mood uses 'were' for all persons when expressing hypothetical or contrary-to-fact conditions.

Question 2

Choose the sentence that correctly uses an appositive phrase.

Accepted Answer

My brother, a doctor, works long hours.

Answer

An appositive phrase renames a noun and must be set off by commas on both sides.

Question 3

Which sentence avoids a misplaced modifier?

Accepted Answer

On paper plates, he served sandwiches to the children.

Answer

Placing 'on paper plates' at the beginning of the sentence clarifies that the plates hold the sandwiches, not the children.

Question 4

Which transition word best shows contrast between two ideas?

Accepted Answer

However

Answer

'However' signals a contrast or contradiction between two clauses or sentences.

Question 5

Which sentence uses the passive voice correctly?

Accepted Answer

The report was written by the analyst.

Answer

Passive voice follows the pattern: subject + 'to be' verb + past participle + 'by' phrase.

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