TSA Writing 2

Question 1

Which sentence uses correct subject-verb agreement?

Accepted Answer

The team of officers was ready.

Answer

"Team" is a singular collective noun, so it takes the singular verb "was."

Question 2

Choose the correctly punctuated sentence.

Accepted Answer

Passengers must remove laptops from bags.

Answer

No comma is needed in this simple, uninterrupted sentence.

Question 3

Which word is spelled correctly?

Accepted Answer

Receive

Answer

"Receive" follows the "i before e except after c" rule.

Question 4

Identify the sentence with the correct use of an apostrophe.

Accepted Answer

The officer's badge was shiny.

Answer

A singular possessive noun takes an apostrophe plus s.

Question 5

Which sentence is grammatically complete?

Accepted Answer

The alarm sounded loudly.

Answer

Only this option has both a subject and a complete predicate.

(TSA) Transportation Security Administration Certified Practice Test