SAEE Language Usage 2

Question 1

Which sentence uses the correct subject-verb agreement?

Accepted Answer

Neither the manager nor the workers were present.

Answer

With 'neither/nor,' the verb agrees with the closer subject, 'workers,' which is plural.

Question 2

Choose the sentence with correct pronoun case.

Accepted Answer

The award was given to John and me.

Answer

After a preposition, the objective pronoun 'me' is required.

Question 3

Which word correctly completes the sentence: 'The team played well, ___ it lost the game.'?

Accepted Answer

but

Answer

'But' shows the contrast between playing well and losing.

Question 4

Identify the sentence with correct comma usage.

Accepted Answer

After the rain stopped, we went outside.

Answer

A comma follows an introductory dependent clause.

Question 5

Which sentence is free of a misplaced modifier?

Accepted Answer

Tom missed the bus while running down the street.

Answer

The modifier clearly attaches to Tom, who was running.

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