Form, Structure, and Sense Flashcards

The task force plans to identify safety hazards, propose corrective measures, and _______ a comprehensive report to the board.

Answer: submit

The series follows 'plans to': 'to identify,' 'to propose,' 'to submit.' For parallelism within the list after the initial 'to,' the bare infinitive 'submit' completes the series correctly.

The population of endangered sea turtles _______ declined sharply over the past two decades due to habitat loss.

Answer: has

'Population' is a singular noun, so it takes the singular verb 'has.'

The scholarship was awarded to the student who demonstrated the greatest financial need, academic achievement, and _______ in extracurricular activities.

Answer: participation

The series lists nouns: 'need,' 'achievement,' and 'participation' — the noun form is required for parallel structure.

Concerned about rising costs, _______ decided to reduce discretionary spending in the upcoming fiscal year.

Answer: the committee

The participial phrase 'Concerned about rising costs' must modify the subject of the main clause; 'the committee' is the entity that is concerned and that decides.

If the engineering team _______ the prototype by next Monday, the product launch will proceed as planned.

Answer: completes

In a conditional sentence with 'if' followed by a present tense verb, the main clause uses 'will + verb'; here the subordinate clause requires present tense 'completes.'

The novel's central themes — isolation, redemption, and _______ — are explored through the protagonist's internal monologue.

Answer: forgiveness

The list includes abstract nouns 'isolation' and 'redemption'; the parallel form requires the noun 'forgiveness.'

The panel of experts _______ unanimously that the proposed regulation would benefit public health.

Answer: agreed

The sentence describes a past event (a past vote or conclusion), so the simple past 'agreed' is correct; 'panel' is singular but the past tense is the primary issue here.