IPC Grammar & Syntax 2

Question 1

Which option uses parallel structure correctly?

Accepted Answer

She enjoys reading, swimming, and cooking.

Answer

She enjoys reading, to swim, and cooking.

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She enjoys to read, swimming, and to cook.

Answer

She enjoys reading, swimming, and to cook.

Question 2

Which sentence correctly uses the present perfect tense?

Accepted Answer

They have completed the assignment already.

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I have went to Paris last year.

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She has studied English since three years.

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He has arrive early this morning.

Question 3

Identify the sentence with the correct use of a semicolon:

Accepted Answer

She submitted the report; however, it was late.

Answer

She submitted the report; but it was late.

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She submitted; the report it was late.

Answer

She submitted the report, however; it was late.

Question 4

Which sentence demonstrates correct pronoun-antecedent agreement?

Accepted Answer

Everyone must submit his or her application by Friday.

Answer

Everyone must submit their application by Friday.

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Everyone must submit its application by Friday.

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Everyone must submit our application by Friday.

Question 5

Which sentence avoids a comma splice?

Accepted Answer

The results were inconclusive, and further testing is needed.

Answer

The results were inconclusive, further testing is needed.

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The results were inconclusive further testing is needed.

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The results were inconclusive, further testing, is needed.

Question 6

Which option represents the correct use of an infinitive phrase as a noun?

Accepted Answer

To sleep late is a bad habit.

Answer

To sleeping late is a bad habit.

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Sleeping to late is a bad habit.

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Sleep to late is a bad habit.

Question 7

Which sentence uses the subjunctive mood correctly?

Accepted Answer

It is essential that he be present at the hearing.

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I wish he was here with us.

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The committee recommended that she submits the form.

Answer

She acts as if she is the director.