Versant English Proficiency VERSANT Grammar Fundamentals 2

Question 1

Which sentence uses an article correctly?

Accepted Answer

She is an honest person.

Answer

'An' is used before words with a vowel sound; 'honest' starts with a silent 'h,' making the vowel sound 'o.'

Question 2

Which sentence demonstrates correct use of a conditional (if-clause)?

Accepted Answer

If she studies, she will pass.

Answer

First conditional (real possibility) uses present simple in the if-clause and 'will' in the main clause.

Question 3

Which sentence uses a modal verb correctly?

Accepted Answer

You should call her back.

Answer

Modal verbs (should, must, can, etc.) are always followed by the base form of the verb without 'to.'

Question 4

Which sentence correctly uses the passive voice?

Accepted Answer

The letter was written by James.

Answer

The passive voice requires 'was/were' followed by the past participle; 'written' is the past participle of 'write.'

Question 5

Which option correctly fills the blank: 'He drives _____ to avoid accidents.'

Accepted Answer

carefully

Answer

Adverbs, not adjectives, modify verbs; 'carefully' is the correct adverb form of 'careful.'

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