Grammar and Usage Mastery Part 2

Question 1

Which sentence is written correctly?
a. Whenever we meet at a party or dance he invariably kisses my hand.

b.Whenever we meet, at a party, or dance, he invariably kisses my hand.

c. Whenever we meet at a party or dance, he, invariably, kisses my hand.

d. Whenever we meet at a party or dance, he invariably kisses my hand

Accepted Answer

Only the introductory clause requires a comma, to separate it from the rest of the sentence.

Question 2

Select the word that makes the following sentence gramatically correct?The intern had to select ___ three specialties.a. amongb. between.c. withd. along

Accepted Answer

A-If you have two choices you select between them, if you have three choices you select among them.

Question 3

Which word is not spelled correctly in the context of the following sentence?Their chairs were stationery, but the interns seated in them were agitated.a. theirb. stationery.c. seatedd. agitated

Accepted Answer

BStationery is paper for letter-writing. Stationary means 'motionless'.

Question 4

Select the word that makes the following sentence gramatically correct?It is important that one is able to self-motivate and work by __a. oneselfb. oneselvesc. hisselfd. themselves

Accepted Answer

A-The pronoun must be reflexive and refer back to the pronoun already in the sentence- the pronoun one. The correct form of that reflexive pronoun is shown in A

Question 5

Which sentence is the clearest?
a. At the age of seven, my mother moved me to a new school

b.When I was seven, my mother moved me to a new school.

c. At the age of seven, I moved my mother to a new school

d. My mother, at the age of seven, moved me to a new school.

Accepted Answer

B

Question 6

Select the word or phrase that is misplaced in the following sentence? The book is in my locker at school that is long overduea. the bookb. in my lockerc. at schoold. that is long overdue

Accepted Answer

D-The school is not long overdue; the book is.

Question 7

Select the word or phrase that makes the following sentence grammatically correct?Miguel and I are waiting to __ with the doctora. be metb. meetingc. metd.meet

Accepted Answer

D-The correct verb completes the infinitive phrase

Question 8

Select the phrase in the following sentence that is not used correctly He had never had to been on his own in the pasta. had neverb. never hadc. to beend. on his own

Accepted Answer

C-The correct sentence would be "He had never had to be on his own in the past"

Question 9

Select the word that makes the following sentence grammatically correctIf you are ___ uncomfortable, I will bring you another pillowa. tob. tooc. muchd. lesser

Accepted Answer

B-(Too) means "overly" here. Much uncomfortable is ungrammatical

Question 10

What punctuation is needed in the following sentence to make it correct? Follow my lead I have been performing this procedure for years. a. period b. comma c. exclamation point d. semicolon

Accepted Answer

D-Placing a semicolon between the clause "follow my lead" and the rest of the sentence would make this sentence correct

Question 11

Select the phrase that will make the following sentence grammatically correct?

When the lecture was over, two students ___

a. raise their hands to ask questions

b. raised their hands to ask questions

c. have raised their hands to ask questions

d. are raising their hands to ask questions

Accepted Answer

B-Make sure that the tense of verbs remains consistent. Because "was" is past tense, the correct answer contains another past-tense verb, raised.

Question 12

Which word is used incorrectly in the following sentence?He received an oral dose initial, followed by an IV dripa. receivedb. dosec. initiald. followed

Accepted Answer

C-The construction of the sentence calls for an adverb, (initially), not an adjective, (initial)

Question 13

Select the sentence that is grammatically correct?

a. Dr. Chu told me and her to take a break for lunch.

b. Dr. Chu told her and me to take a break for lunch

c. Dr. Chu told her and I to take a break for lunch

d. Dr. Chu told she and I to take a break for lunch

Accepted Answer

B-The pronouns should be object pronouns because they receive the action of the verb. Only choice B places the first person pronoun last, which is correct.

Question 14

What word is best to substitute for the underlined words in the following sentence?(Francesca, Bill, and I) enjoy using the hospital poola. theyb. wec. themd. us

Accepted Answer

B-The correct pronoun is plural and first-person because it encompasses the first-person pronoun (I)

Question 15

Which sentence is grammatically correctapplication c. Hector helped me to complete mine application d. Hector helped me to complete myself application

Accepted Answer

A-There are two pronouns in the sentence. The first should be an object pronoun, which is true in choices A, C, and D. The second should be a possessive pronoun that describes a noun, which is true in choice A. The possessive pronoun (mine) is only used after a verb, as in "the application is mine".

Question 16

What punctuation is needed in the following sentence to make it correct?After you complete your rounds please check in at the stationa. periodb. commac. colond. semicolon

Accepted Answer

B-A comma should follow (rounds) to separate the introductory dependent clause from the rest of the sentence.

Question 17

Which of the following is spelled correctly?a. judgmentalb. judgmentlec. judgementald. judgementle

Accepted Answer

B-Judgment and Judgmental drop the "e" in judge before adding the suffix

Question 18

Which word is used incorrectly in the following sentence?Jack practice spiano while Sidney study for the exam.a. practicesb. whilec. studyd. exam

Accepted Answer

C-The verb "study" does not agree with the singular noun "Sidney". The word should be "studies".

Question 19

Which of the following words or phrases fits best in the following sentence?

The radiology department sends Troy to pick up lunch ___ it isn't too busy at the office

a. as long as

b. as if

c. after

d.unless

Accepted Answer

A

Question 20

Which word is not spelled correctly in the context of the following sentence?The counselor expecte me to accept her advise without questionsa. counselorb. expected.c. acceptd. advise

Accepted Answer

D-There are several frequently confused words in this sentence, but only advise is incorrect. The correct word would be advice, meaning "recommendation" or "guidance".

Term	Definition
Which sentence is written correctly? a. Whenever we meet at a party or dance he invariably kisses my hand. b.Whenever we meet, at a party, or dance, he invariably kisses my hand. c. Whenever we meet at a party or dance, he, invariably, kisses my hand. d. Whenever we meet at a party or dance, he invariably kisses my hand	Only the introductory clause requires a comma, to separate it from the rest of the sentence.
Select the word that makes the following sentence gramatically correct? The intern had to select ___ three specialties. a. among b. between. c. with d. along	A -If you have two choices you select between them, if you have three choices you select among them.
Which word is not spelled correctly in the context of the following sentence? Their chairs were stationery, but the interns seated in them were agitated. a. their b. stationery. c. seated d. agitated	B Stationery is paper for letter-writing. Stationary means 'motionless'.
Select the word that makes the following sentence gramatically correct? It is important that one is able to self-motivate and work by __ a. oneself b. oneselves c. hisself d. themselves	A -The pronoun must be reflexive and refer back to the pronoun already in the sentence- the pronoun one. The correct form of that reflexive pronoun is shown in A
Which sentence is the clearest? a. At the age of seven, my mother moved me to a new school b.When I was seven, my mother moved me to a new school. c. At the age of seven, I moved my mother to a new school d. My mother, at the age of seven, moved me to a new school.	B
Select the word or phrase that is misplaced in the following sentence? The book is in my locker at school that is long overdue a. the book b. in my locker c. at school d. that is long overdue	D -The school is not long overdue; the book is.
Select the word or phrase that makes the following sentence grammatically correct? Miguel and I are waiting to __ with the doctor a. be met b. meeting c. met d.meet	D -The correct verb completes the infinitive phrase
Select the phrase in the following sentence that is not used correctly He had never had to been on his own in the past a. had never b. never had c. to been d. on his own	C -The correct sentence would be "He had never had to be on his own in the past"
Select the word that makes the following sentence grammatically correct If you are ___ uncomfortable, I will bring you another pillow a. to b. too c. much d. lesser	B -(Too) means "overly" here. Much uncomfortable is ungrammatical
What punctuation is needed in the following sentence to make it correct? Follow my lead I have been performing this procedure for years. a. period b. comma c. exclamation point d. semicolon	D -Placing a semicolon between the clause "follow my lead" and the rest of the sentence would make this sentence correct
Select the phrase that will make the following sentence grammatically correct? When the lecture was over, two students ___ a. raise their hands to ask questions b. raised their hands to ask questions c. have raised their hands to ask questions d. are raising their hands to ask questions	B -Make sure that the tense of verbs remains consistent. Because "was" is past tense, the correct answer contains another past-tense verb, raised.
Which word is used incorrectly in the following sentence? He received an oral dose initial, followed by an IV drip a. received b. dose c. initial d. followed	C -The construction of the sentence calls for an adverb, (initially), not an adjective, (initial)
Select the sentence that is grammatically correct? a. Dr. Chu told me and her to take a break for lunch. b. Dr. Chu told her and me to take a break for lunch c. Dr. Chu told her and I to take a break for lunch d. Dr. Chu told she and I to take a break for lunch	B -The pronouns should be object pronouns because they receive the action of the verb. Only choice B places the first person pronoun last, which is correct.
What word is best to substitute for the underlined words in the following sentence? (Francesca, Bill, and I) enjoy using the hospital pool a. they b. we c. them d. us	B -The correct pronoun is plural and first-person because it encompasses the first-person pronoun (I)
Which sentence is grammatically correct application c. Hector helped me to complete mine application d. Hector helped me to complete myself application	A -There are two pronouns in the sentence. The first should be an object pronoun, which is true in choices A, C, and D. The second should be a possessive pronoun that describes a noun, which is true in choice A. The possessive pronoun (mine) is only used after a verb, as in "the application is mine".
What punctuation is needed in the following sentence to make it correct? After you complete your rounds please check in at the station a. period b. comma c. colon d. semicolon	B -A comma should follow (rounds) to separate the introductory dependent clause from the rest of the sentence.
Which of the following is spelled correctly? a. judgmental b. judgmentle c. judgemental d. judgementle	B -Judgment and Judgmental drop the "e" in judge before adding the suffix
Which word is used incorrectly in the following sentence? Jack practice spiano while Sidney study for the exam. a. practices b. while c. study d. exam	C -The verb "study" does not agree with the singular noun "Sidney". The word should be "studies".
Which of the following words or phrases fits best in the following sentence? The radiology department sends Troy to pick up lunch ___ it isn't too busy at the office a. as long as b. as if c. after d.unless	A
Which word is not spelled correctly in the context of the following sentence? The counselor expecte me to accept her advise without questions a. counselor b. expected. c. accept d. advise	D -There are several frequently confused words in this sentence, but only advise is incorrect. The correct word would be advice, meaning "recommendation" or "guidance".
Which sentence is grammatically correct? a. Havin gfinished the meal, the check was called for by Mr. Innes b. The check, having finished the meal, was called for by Mr. Innes c. Having finished the meal, Mr. Innes called for the check d. Mr. Innes called for the check having finished the meal	C
Select the word that makes the following sentence grammatically correct? The hockey team ___ traveling to Albany for the semifinals a. is b. are c. be d. were	A
What punctuation is needed in the following sentence to make it correct? She purchsed a small notebook and a small handmade coffee mug. a. period b. comma c. colon d. hyphen	B
Which of the following is spelled correctly? a. Never the less b. Never-the-less c. Nver-theless d. Nevertheless	D
What word is best to substitute for the underlined words in the following sentence? Stu often regarded (his roommates') housekeeping as sloppy and careless. a. His b. hers c. them d. their	D
Which word is used incorrectly in the following sentence? If you calculate too speedy, you may possibly fail to get the right answer a. calculate b. speedy c. possibly d. right	B
Which sentence is the clearest? a. Resting in its well-built cage, I admired the lovely parrot. b. Resting in its well-built cage, the lovely parrot was admired by me c. I admired the lovely parrot resting in its well-built cage d. I admired in its well-built cage the lovely parrot that was resting	C
Select the phrase or clause that is misplaced in the following sentence I did not see the open carton of orange juice on the shelf standing with the refrigerator door open a. i did not see b. of orange juice c. on the shlef d. standing with the refrigerator door open	D
Select the word or phrase that will make the following sentence gammatically correct Do not be afraid to consult ___ your peers a. with b. from c. by d. in	A
Which sentence is grammatically correct? a. The soup was hot and made of tomatoes; Dan burned his tongue and gupled some cold water. b. After burning his tongue on the hot tomato soup, Dan gulped some cold water c. Dan gulped some cold water when the tomato soup that was hot burned his tongue d. Gulping some cold water, Dan burned his tongue ont he hot tomato soup.	B
Which sentence is the clearest? a. Resting in its well-built cage, I admired the lovely parrot. b. Resting in its well-built cage, the lovely parrot was admired by me c. I admired the lovely parrot resting in its well-built cage d. I admired in its well-built cage the lovely parrot that was resting	C
Select the phrase or clause that is misplaced in the following sentence I did not see the open carton of orange juice on the shelf standing with the refrigerator door open a. i did not see b. of orange juice c. on the shlef d. standing with the refrigerator door open	D
Select the word or phrase that will make the following sentence gammatically correct Do not be afraid to consult ___ your peers a. with b. from c. by d. in	A
Which sentence is grammatically correct? a. The soup was hot and made of tomatoes; Dan burned his tongue and gupled some cold water. b. After burning his tongue on the hot tomato soup, Dan gulped some cold water c. Dan gulped some cold water when the tomato soup that was hot burned his tongue d. Gulping some cold water, Dan burned his tongue ont he hot tomato soup.	B

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