OSSLT - Ontario Secondary School Literacy Using Correct Grammar Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

Which sentence demonstrates correct subject-verb agreement?

Accepted Answer

The team of scientists is presenting their findings today.

Answer

In Canadian English, collective nouns can take singular verbs with plural pronouns for individual members.

Question 2

Which sentence correctly uses a pronoun reference?

Accepted Answer

When a student finishes their exam, they should raise their hand.

Answer

Using 'their/they' consistently as a singular gender-neutral pronoun maintains clear reference.

Question 3

Which sentence contains a dangling modifier?

Accepted Answer

Walking through the park, the birds sang beautifully.

Answer

'Walking through the park' modifies 'the birds,' incorrectly suggesting the birds were walking.

Question 4

Which sentence uses consistent verb tense?

Accepted Answer

She studied hard and passed with flying colours.

Answer

Both verbs are in the past tense, maintaining consistency.

Question 5

Which sentence demonstrates correct parallel structure?

Accepted Answer

She enjoys reading, swimming, and hiking.

Answer

All three items use the same grammatical form (gerunds).

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