TOEFL Grammar and Sentence Structure 2

Question 1

Which of the following sentences is grammatically CORRECT?

Accepted Answer

Neither the students nor the teacher is ready.

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Neither the students nor the teacher are ready.

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Neither the students or the teacher are ready.

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Neither the students or the teacher is ready.

Question 2

Identify the sentence that correctly uses a RELATIVE CLAUSE:

Accepted Answer

The book that I borrowed from the library was fascinating.

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The book which I borrowed it from the library was fascinating.

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The book who I borrowed from the library was fascinating.

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The book, which from the library I borrowed, was fascinating.

Question 3

Which sentence correctly uses the PAST PERFECT tense?

Accepted Answer

By the time she arrived, he had already left.

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By the time she arrived, he already left.

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By the time she arrived, he has already left.

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By the time she arrived, he was already leaving.

Question 4

Choose the sentence that CORRECTLY uses a conditional structure:

Accepted Answer

If I studied harder, I would pass the exam.

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If I would study harder, I will pass the exam.

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If I study harder, I would pass the exam.

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If I had studied harder, I will pass the exam.

Question 5

Which sentence demonstrates CORRECT subject-verb agreement?

Accepted Answer

The data show a clear trend in consumer behavior.

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The data shows a clear trend in consumer behavior.

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The datas shows a clear trend in consumer behavior.

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The datas show a clear trend in consumer behavior.

Question 6

Identify the CORRECT use of a semicolon:

Accepted Answer

The results were inconclusive; however, the researchers decided to continue.

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She studied all night; because she had an exam in the morning.

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He was exhausted; but he continued working.

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They arrived early; and found the room already occupied.