ISAT Written English and Grammar 2

Question 1

Choose the sentence that correctly uses articles (a, an, the):

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The Eiffel Tower is a famous landmark in Paris.

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She is the honest person I know.

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He wants to become an university professor.

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I saw a most interesting movie last night.

Question 2

Which sentence uses the passive voice appropriately?

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The new policy was announced by the director at last week's meeting.

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The researcher conducted the experiment carefully and methodically.

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The team completed the project before the deadline.

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Someone discovered the error during the final review.

Question 3

Select the sentence with correct preposition use:

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The report was written by the team, who presented it at the conference.

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She is very interested on learning new languages.

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He has been living here since three years.

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The solution depends of the available resources.

Question 4

Which sentence correctly uses a conditional structure?

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Had she studied harder, she would have passed the exam.

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If she will study harder, she will pass the exam.

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If I would have known earlier, I would have helped.

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If he studies, he would pass the exam.

Question 5

Identify the sentence with a correctly formed relative clause:

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The students whose essays received high marks were invited to present.

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The professor who's lecture I attended was very knowledgeable.

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The book that I borrowed it from the library was fascinating.

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The city where I grew up there has changed a lot.

Question 6

Which sentence avoids a run-on error?

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The experiment failed; however, the scientists did not give up.

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The experiment failed however the scientists did not give up.

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The experiment failed, however the scientists did not give up.

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The experiment failed, the scientists did not give up.

Question 7

Which sentence uses the subjunctive mood correctly?

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The committee requires that each application be submitted by Friday.

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The professor recommended that the student revises his thesis.

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It is essential that every participant signs the consent form.

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She suggested that he should submits his report early.