LEAB Written Expression and Grammar 2

Question 1

Which sentence uses punctuation correctly?

Accepted Answer

Officer Davis, who was on duty, responded to the call.

Answer

Officer Davis who was on duty responded to the call.

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Officer Davis; who was on duty, responded to the call.

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Officer Davis who was on duty, responded to the call.

Question 2

Select the sentence that contains a dangling modifier.

Accepted Answer

Running toward the suspect, the alley was dark and narrow.

Answer

Running toward the suspect, Officer Lee gained on him quickly.

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The suspect ran down the alley while Officer Lee pursued him.

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After the chase ended, the suspect was apprehended.

Question 3

Which word is spelled correctly?

Accepted Answer

occurrence

Answer

occurance

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occurence

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occurrance

Question 4

Choose the sentence with correct subject-verb agreement.

Accepted Answer

The list of stolen items was recovered.

Answer

The list of stolen items were recovered.

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The list of stolen items have been recovered.

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The list of stolen items are being recovered.

Question 5

Which sentence is written in active voice?

Accepted Answer

Detective Martinez filed the report.

Answer

The report was filed by Detective Martinez.

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The evidence was collected at the scene.

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The arrest warrant had been signed.

Question 6

Identify the sentence with a misplaced modifier.

Accepted Answer

The officer only found one witness at the scene.

Answer

Only the officer found one witness at the scene.

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The officer found only one witness at the scene.

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The officer found one witness only at the scene.

Question 7

Which sentence uses a semicolon correctly?

Accepted Answer

The suspect fled; however, he was caught shortly after.

Answer

The suspect fled; but was caught.

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The suspect fled; when the officer arrived.

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The suspect fled; and the officer pursued him.