Incomplete Sentences Grammar (Part 5) Questions and Answers Flashcards

The annual report _______ by the board of directors before it can be distributed to shareholders.

Answer: must be approved

'Must be approved' is the correct passive voice construction. The report is the recipient of the action, requiring the passive infinitive 'be approved'.

All employees are required to submit their expense reports _______ the 15th of each month.

Answer: by

'By' indicates a deadline — the reports must be submitted no later than the 15th. 'Until' implies a continuous action up to a point, which doesn't fit a submission deadline.

The new marketing _______ has resulted in a significant increase in brand awareness.

Answer: campaign

'Campaign' is a singular countable noun that fits the article 'the' and the singular verb 'has resulted.' The sentence refers to one specific campaign.

We were _______ informed that the shipment would be delayed by two weeks.

Answer: previously

'Previously' is an adverb that modifies the past participle 'informed.' Adverbs, not adjectives, modify participles and adjectives.

The factory will remain closed _______ the safety inspection has been completed.

Answer: until

'Until' correctly indicates that the factory's closure will continue up to the point when the inspection is completed. It shows a condition that must be met before the factory reopens.

The company's _______ commitment to sustainability has earned it several industry awards.

Answer: unwavering

'Unwavering' is an adjective that correctly modifies the noun 'commitment.' It means steady and resolute.