NCDAP Sentence Skills 5

Question 1

Which sentence uses correct subordination to combine these two ideas? 'The bridge was old. It was still safe.'

Accepted Answer

Although the bridge was old, it was still safe.

Answer

'Although' correctly signals a concessive relationship, showing that the bridge's age did not prevent it from being safe.

Question 2

Which sentence is written in the most appropriate style for an academic paper?

Accepted Answer

Climate change poses significant risks to global ecosystems and human populations.

Answer

Option B uses precise, formal language without second-person pronouns or colloquial expressions, appropriate for academic writing.

Question 3

Which is the correct way to fix this sentence? 'The professor, along with his students, are going to the conference.'

Accepted Answer

The professor, along with his students, is going to the conference.

Answer

The true subject is 'professor' (singular), so the verb should be 'is'; phrases beginning with 'along with' do not change the subject.

Question 4

Choose the sentence that correctly places the only modifier:

Accepted Answer

She told him that she loved only him.

Answer

If the intended meaning is that her love is exclusive to him, 'only' must be placed directly before 'him' to modify it correctly.

Question 5

Which revision best improves the coherence of this passage? 'I love cooking. My sister plays soccer. Our house has three floors.'

Accepted Answer

My family is full of different interests: I love cooking, and my sister loves soccer.

Answer

Option C adds a topic sentence that unifies the otherwise unrelated details under a coherent idea about family interests.

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