NJ Verbal Ability & Grammar

Question 1

Which sentence is grammatically correct?

Accepted Answer

Each of the employees is required to complete the training.

Answer

'Each' is a singular indefinite pronoun and requires the singular verb 'is,' not 'are' or 'were.'

Question 2

Choose the correctly spelled word:

Accepted Answer

accommodate

Answer

'Accommodate' is spelled with double 'c' and double 'm': a-c-c-o-m-m-o-d-a-t-e.

Question 3

Which word is a synonym for 'mandatory'?

Accepted Answer

Required

Answer

'Mandatory' means required or compulsory, making 'required' the correct synonym.

Question 4

Choose the sentence that uses punctuation correctly:

Accepted Answer

The report is due on Friday; however, the supervisor may grant an extension.

Answer

When 'however' connects two independent clauses, it is preceded by a semicolon and followed by a comma.

Question 5

Which word correctly completes the sentence: 'The supervisor will review _____ report before the meeting.'

Accepted Answer

their

Answer

'Their' is the possessive pronoun showing the report belongs to them; 'there' is a location, 'they're' is a contraction.

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