PSEE Spelling and Language Mechanics 3

Question 1

Which of the following words is spelled correctly?

Accepted Answer

Mischievous

Answer

'Mischievous' is spelled m-i-s-c-h-i-e-v-o-u-s; there is no extra 'i' after the 'v'.

Question 2

Which of the following words is spelled correctly?

Accepted Answer

Definitely

Answer

'Definitely' is spelled d-e-f-i-n-i-t-e-l-y, derived from the root word 'definite' plus the suffix '-ly'.

Question 3

Which sentence correctly uses a colon?

Accepted Answer

The office requires the following: ID, badge, and documents.

Answer

A colon is correctly used after a complete independent clause to introduce a list, as in option B.

Question 4

Which sentence demonstrates correct subject-verb agreement?

Accepted Answer

Each of the applicants is required to submit the form.

Answer

'Each' is an indefinite pronoun that is always singular, so it requires the singular verb 'is.'

Question 5

Which of the following words is spelled correctly?

Accepted Answer

Harassment

Answer

'Harassment' is spelled with one 'r' and two 's' letters: h-a-r-a-s-s-m-e-n-t.

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