ISAT Written English and Grammar

Question 1

Which sentence demonstrates correct subject-verb agreement?

Accepted Answer

Each of the participants has completed the survey.

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The committee are planning to meet next Tuesday.

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Neither the students nor the teacher were informed of the cancellation.

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The news about the discoveries are surprising.

Question 2

Which sentence uses the correct verb tense?

Accepted Answer

By the time she arrives, we will have finished dinner.

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When she will arrive, we finish dinner.

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By the time she arrives, we had finished dinner.

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When she arrived, we will have finished dinner.

Question 3

Identify the sentence with correct parallel structure:

Accepted Answer

The proposal was clear, concise, and well-organized.

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The job requires answering phones, to file documents, and greeting clients.

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She enjoys hiking, to swim, and reading.

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He likes to run, cycling, and play tennis.

Question 4

Which sentence has a correctly placed modifier?

Accepted Answer

Covered in mud, the dog ran through the house.

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Running down the street, the rain began to pour.

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Having studied all night, the exam was difficult for the student.

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To improve your writing, practice is needed every day.

Question 5

Which of the following is a complete sentence?

Accepted Answer

The experiment yielded surprising results that challenged existing theories.

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Although the research was extensive and covered many important topics.

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Running late because of unexpected traffic on the highway.

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The team working together to achieve a common goal before the deadline.

Question 6

Select the sentence with correct punctuation for a relative clause:

Accepted Answer

The students who passed the exam were awarded certificates.

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The students, who passed the exam, were awarded certificates.

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The students who passed the exam, were awarded certificates.

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The students, who passed the exam were awarded certificates.

Question 7

Which sentence avoids a dangling modifier?

Accepted Answer

Having reviewed the data carefully, the researcher drew clear conclusions.

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After finishing the assignment, the television was turned on.

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To succeed in the exam, thorough preparation is required.

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Before submitting the application, all documents must be verified by the student.