ISAT Written English and Grammar 3

Question 1

Which sentence correctly uses an apostrophe?

Accepted Answer

The students' essays were graded and returned promptly.

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The committee's decision's were announced last week.

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Its important to check your work before submitting it.

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The professor said that the books were her's.

Question 2

Choose the sentence with correct comma usage in a compound sentence:

Accepted Answer

She studied diligently, and she passed the exam with a high score.

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Before the exam begins students should put away all electronic devices.

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The tall, dark and handsome stranger entered the room.

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The results were published in 2023, and, the findings were significant.

Question 3

Which sentence uses comparative or superlative forms correctly?

Accepted Answer

The results from the second trial were more accurate than those from the first.

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This is the most easiest question on the test.

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Of the two candidates, Maria is the most qualified.

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She performed more better than her competitors.

Question 4

Identify the sentence that correctly uses a coordinating conjunction:

Accepted Answer

He wanted to attend the conference, yet he couldn't afford the registration fee.

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She studied hard but, she still failed the exam.

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The report was long and, detailed.

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She passed the exam or she studied for weeks.

Question 5

Which sentence demonstrates correct word order after a negative adverb?

Accepted Answer

Only then did the researcher understand the significance of the data.

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Rarely she misses an opportunity to improve her skills.

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Always he is prepared for unexpected challenges.

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Never I have seen such impressive results.

Question 6

Choose the sentence that demonstrates appropriate word choice (diction):

Accepted Answer

The council decided to adopt a new environmental policy.

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The experiment had an affect on the test subjects' behavior.

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The principle issue with the proposal is its cost.

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She was complemented by her professor for her excellent research.

Question 7

Which sentence correctly combines two ideas using subordination?

Accepted Answer

Despite the challenges, the team successfully completed the project on time.

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Although the data was inconclusive, but the researchers continued the study.

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The students performed well on the exam; because they had prepared thoroughly.

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Because of the rain, and we postponed the outdoor event.