West B Test Writing: Grammar and Sentence Structure 5

Question 1

Which sentence correctly uses 'who' versus 'whom'?

Accepted Answer

To whom should I address the complaint?

Answer

'To whom' is correct because 'whom' is the object of the preposition 'to.'

Question 2

Which sentence correctly employs correlative conjunctions?

Accepted Answer

She is not only talented but also hardworking.

Answer

'Not only...but also' is a correlative conjunction pair that must connect parallel elements: 'talented' and 'hardworking.'

Question 3

Which sentence uses the past perfect tense correctly?

Accepted Answer

She had submitted the form before the deadline closed.

Answer

The past perfect ('had submitted') correctly indicates an action completed before another past action.

Question 4

Identify the sentence with an incorrectly used transitional phrase:

Accepted Answer

In addition, he disagreed with the proposal.

Answer

'In addition' introduces supplementary information, but 'disagreed' suggests contrast, making 'however' the logical choice.

Question 5

Which sentence demonstrates correct pronoun-antecedent agreement?

Accepted Answer

The team celebrated its championship win.

Answer

'Team' is a collective noun treated as singular in American English, so 'its' is the grammatically correct pronoun.

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