IPC Grammar & Syntax

Question 1

Which sentence demonstrates correct subject-verb agreement?

Accepted Answer

Each of the reports has been reviewed.

Answer

'Each' is a singular indefinite pronoun and requires the singular verb 'has been reviewed.'

Question 2

Identify the correct use of a subordinating conjunction in the following options:

Accepted Answer

Although she studied hard, she passed the exam.

Answer

'Although' is a subordinating conjunction that correctly introduces a dependent clause before an independent clause.

Question 3

Which sentence uses the passive voice correctly?

Accepted Answer

The report was written by the analyst.

Answer

Passive voice requires 'was/were + past participle'; 'written' is the correct past participle of 'write.'

Question 4

Which option correctly uses a relative clause?

Accepted Answer

The book that I borrowed was excellent.

Answer

'That' introduces a restrictive relative clause correctly without a redundant pronoun ('it').

Question 5

Choose the sentence that avoids a dangling modifier:

Accepted Answer

Having reviewed the data, the analyst submitted her findings.

Answer

The participial phrase 'having reviewed the data' correctly modifies 'the analyst,' the subject of the main clause.

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