RLA Grammar and Word Usage 4

Question 1

Which word correctly completes the sentence? 'The principal ______ that students should respect each other.'

Accepted Answer

implied

Answer

'Implied' means to suggest something indirectly; speakers imply while listeners infer.

Question 2

Identify the error: 'Between you and I, the project was poorly managed.'

Accepted Answer

'I' should be 'me'

Answer

Prepositions take object pronouns; 'between you and me' is correct because 'me' is an object pronoun.

Question 3

Which sentence uses 'lay' and 'lie' correctly?

Accepted Answer

She laid the report on his desk.

Answer

'Laid' is the past tense of 'lay' (to place something); 'she laid the report' means she placed it there.

Question 4

Select the correct word: 'His argument had no ______ on the final decision.'

Accepted Answer

effect

Answer

'Effect' used as a noun means result or outcome; 'affect' is typically a verb meaning to influence.

Question 5

Which punctuation correctly completes: 'The meeting is on Thursday ______ please arrive on time.'

Accepted Answer

, please

Answer

A comma before a short transitional phrase like 'please' is the standard light-pause connector here.

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