ParaPro Grammar and Mechanics (Conventions of Standard English)

Question 1

Choose the correct verb: "Neither the teacher nor the students ___ ready for the fire drill."

Accepted Answer

were

Answer

With neither/nor, the verb agrees with the closer subject, "students," which is plural.

Question 2

Choose the correct verb: "Each of the boys ___ his own lunch on field trip days."

Accepted Answer

brings

Answer

"Each" is a singular subject, so it takes the singular verb "brings."

Question 3

Which pronoun correctly completes the sentence? "The secret stays between you and ___."

Accepted Answer

me

Answer

"Between" is a preposition, so it takes the objective pronoun "me."

Question 4

Which sentence uses a collective noun correctly in standard American English?

Accepted Answer

The committee has made its decision.

Answer

In American English, a collective noun acting as one unit takes a singular verb and singular pronoun.

Question 5

Choose the correct word: "To ___ should I address the permission slip?"

Accepted Answer

whom

Answer

"Whom" is the object of the preposition "to."

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