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

A nonrestrictive clause like 'who was on duty' must be set off by commas on both sides.

Question 2

Select the sentence that contains a dangling modifier.

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

The participial phrase 'Running toward the suspect' incorrectly modifies 'the alley' rather than a person.

Question 3

Which word is spelled correctly?

Accepted Answer

occurrence

Answer

'Occurrence' is spelled with a double 'c' and double 'r' followed by 'ence.'

Question 4

Choose the sentence with correct subject-verb agreement.

Accepted Answer

The list of stolen items was recovered.

Answer

The subject is 'list' (singular), so the verb must be 'was,' not 'were' or 'have been.'

Question 5

Which sentence is written in active voice?

Accepted Answer

Detective Martinez filed the report.

Answer

In active voice, the subject ('Detective Martinez') performs the action ('filed').

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