PRAXIS Writing Usage 2

Question 1

Which sentence uses the correct verb form? "Neither the teacher nor the students ____ ready for the assembly."

Accepted Answer

were

Answer

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

Question 2

Identify the sentence with correct pronoun usage.

Accepted Answer

The principal spoke with her and me.

Answer

Object pronouns "her" and "me" are correct after the preposition "with."

Question 3

Which word correctly completes the sentence? "The committee made ____ decision after long debate."

Accepted Answer

its

Answer

"Its" is the possessive form; "it's" means "it is."

Question 4

Choose the sentence with correct subject-verb agreement.

Accepted Answer

Each of the boys has a backpack.

Answer

"Each" is singular and takes the singular verb "has."

Question 5

Which sentence correctly uses an apostrophe for the plural possessive?

Accepted Answer

The children's toys were scattered.

Answer

"Children" is an irregular plural, so the possessive adds apostrophe-s: "children's."

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