NJ Verbal Ability & Grammar 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which sentence correctly uses 'affect' and 'effect'?
- The new policy will effect all employees.
- The new policy will affect all employees. (Correct answer)
- The new policy will have an affect on employees.
- The new polisy will have an effect on affect.
Correct answer: The new policy will affect all employees.
'Affect' is the verb meaning to influence; 'effect' is typically the noun meaning the result.
Question 2: Choose the correctly punctuated sentence:
- The following employees attended: Johnson Smith and Williams.
- The following employees attended: Johnson, Smith, and Williams. (Correct answer)
- The following employees attended Johnson, Smith, and Williams.
- The following, employees attended Johnson Smith and Williams.
Correct answer: The following employees attended: Johnson, Smith, and Williams.
A colon introduces the list, and commas separate the items; the Oxford comma before 'and' is standard in formal writing.
Question 3: Which word means 'to carry out or put into effect'?
- Rescind
- Implement (Correct answer)
- Deliberate
- Allocate
Correct answer: Implement
'Implement' means to put a plan, policy, or decision into action or effect.
Question 4: Identify the correct sentence:
- Between you and I, the deadline is tomorrow.
- Between you and me, the deadline is tomorrow. (Correct answer)
- Between you and mine, the deadline is tomorrow.
- Between you and myself, the deadline is tomorrow.
Correct answer: Between you and me, the deadline is tomorrow.
After a preposition like 'between,' object pronouns are used: 'me,' not 'I' or 'myself.'
Question 5: Which word is the antonym of 'authorize'?
- Permit
- Approve
- Prohibit (Correct answer)
- Delegate
Correct answer: Prohibit
'Prohibit' means to forbid or not allow, making it the opposite of 'authorize,' which means to permit or sanction.
Question 6: Which sentence is written in active voice?
- The report was submitted by the clerk.
- The forms have been reviewed by the supervisor.
- The clerk submitted the report. (Correct answer)
- The decision was made by the committee.
Correct answer: The clerk submitted the report.
In 'The clerk submitted the report,' the subject (clerk) performs the action—that is active voice.
NJ Verbal Ability & Grammar 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'affect' and 'effect'?