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  1. Which word correctly completes the sentence: 'The manager asked that all employees _____ their timesheets by noon.'

    Answer: submit

    After 'asked that,' the subjunctive mood requires the base form of the verb: 'submit,' not 'submits.'

  2. Choose the correctly spelled word:

    Answer: privilege

    The correct spelling is 'privilege' — no 'd,' and the ending is '-lege.'

  3. What does 'pursuant to' mean in a government document?

    Answer: In accordance with or in conformance with

    'Pursuant to' is formal language meaning in accordance with, or as directed by, a rule, law, or authority.

  4. Which sentence contains a dangling modifier?

    Answer: Walking to the office, the sign was noticed.

    In 'Walking to the office, the sign was noticed,' the modifier 'Walking to the office' has nothing to logically modify—the sign is not walking.

  5. Which word means 'relating to or based on facts or evidence'?

    Answer: Empirical

    'Empirical' means based on observation, experience, or verifiable evidence rather than theory or speculation.

  6. Choose the correct word: 'The new regulation will _____ the previous one.'

    Answer: supersede

    The correct spelling is 'supersede'—meaning to replace or take the place of something previously in force.