NTN Writing Skills 2

Question 1

Which of the following is an example of a sentence fragment?

Accepted Answer

Running toward the finish line.

Answer

'Running toward the finish line' is a fragment because it lacks a subject-verb combination to form a complete thought.

Question 2

Which word correctly completes this sentence: 'The team decided to _______ the meeting until Thursday.'

Accepted Answer

postpone

Answer

After the infinitive marker 'to,' the base form of the verb 'postpone' is correct.

Question 3

Which sentence demonstrates correct subject-verb agreement?

Accepted Answer

Each of the candidates is required to register.

Answer

'Each' is a singular indefinite pronoun and takes the singular verb 'is.'

Question 4

In writing a professional report, which of the following should be avoided?

Accepted Answer

Including slang and colloquial expressions

Answer

Slang and colloquial expressions are inappropriate in professional reports, which require formal and precise language.

Question 5

What does 'parallel structure' mean in writing?

Accepted Answer

Using consistent grammatical form for items in a series or list

Answer

Parallel structure requires that items in a list or series use the same grammatical form for clarity and balance.

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