Reading Comprehension and Grammar Flashcards
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Read the passage: 'The Ohio Department of Transportation issues road closure notices at least 48 hours in advance except in emergency situations, where closures may occur without prior notice.' According to the passage, when may closures occur without prior notice?
Answer: In emergency situations
The passage states that closures may occur without prior notice only in emergency situations.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Answer: The supervisor gave the report to Tom and me.
After a preposition like 'to,' objective pronouns such as 'me' are required, not subjective 'I.'
Choose the word that best completes the sentence: 'The agency must ______ its records annually to ensure accuracy.'
Answer: write
'Write' means to record or document, which fits the context of maintaining records.
Read the sentence: 'All employees, regardless of department, must complete the mandatory ethics training by December 31.' What does 'regardless of department' mean in this context?
Answer: Every employee in any department must complete training
'Regardless of department' means the requirement applies to all employees without exception based on department.
Which sentence uses a comma correctly?
Answer: Before the deadline, please submit your application.
A comma is correctly placed after an introductory phrase like 'Before the deadline.'
Read the memo excerpt: 'Employees are encouraged to report safety hazards promptly. Failure to report known hazards may result in disciplinary action.' What is the main purpose of this memo?
Answer: To encourage prompt hazard reporting and note consequences of failing to do so
The excerpt both encourages reporting and warns of consequences, making that the combined main purpose.
Select the correctly spelled word to complete the sentence: 'The committee reached a ______ on the new policy.'
Answer: consensus
'Consensus' is the correct spelling, meaning general agreement.