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As we celebrated the start of the evening festivities, our glasses ------------ and a toast was made by our host.
- A. Were raised
- B. Were rose
- C. Were raised
- D. Arose
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is 'C: Were raised.' In this context, the phrase 'our glasses were raised' is a common expression used to signify a toast or a celebratory gesture of raising glasses before drinking. 'Were rose' (B) is incorrect grammatically as 'rose' is the past tense of 'rise' and not 'raise.' 'Were risen' (A) is also incorrect. Choice (D) 'Arose' is not the appropriate form for this passive construction. Therefore, 'Were raised' is the correct choice.
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Select the word or phrase that makes this sentence grammatically correct. Children generally ___ with others of the same size and age.
- A. play
- B. playing
- C. plays
- D. are played
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Correct Answer: A (play)
Rationale:
1. In this sentence, "Children" is the subject, which is a plural noun, so the verb should also be plural.
2. "Play" is the correct plural form of the verb to agree with "Children."
3. "Playing" is a gerund and cannot function as the main verb in this context.
4. "Plays" is singular, so it does not agree with the subject "Children."
5. "Are played" is passive voice and does not fit the active nature of the sentence.
Summary:
Choice A is correct because it is the appropriate plural form of the verb to match the plural subject "Children." Choices B, C, and D do not agree in number with the subject or are grammatically incorrect for this context.
Select the correct word(s) to make the sentence grammatically correct. Two students ___ their professor about the possibility of obtaining a different grade in class.
- A. asking
- B. has asked
- C. was asking
- D. had asked
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: "had asked." This is because the sentence indicates a past action that occurred before another past action. "Had asked" is in the past perfect tense, indicating that the students asked their professor before another event in the past. The other choices (A, B, C) are in present or past simple tenses, which do not convey the sequence of events correctly. Choice A "asking" is present tense, which does not fit with the past context. Choice B "has asked" is present perfect tense, indicating an action that started in the past and has relevance to the present, which is not the intended meaning. Choice C "was asking" is past continuous tense, suggesting ongoing action in the past, which is not suitable for the context of the sentence.
Select the grammatically correct sentence.
- A. The students looked at their test scores.
- B. Their comes a time when one must choose between right and wrong.
- C. Their waiting for you.
- D. The patient told the nurse, 'Put the flowers on that table over their.'
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A. This sentence is grammatically correct as 'their' is used correctly to show possession by the students. In option B, there is a homophone error ('their' should be 'there'). Choice C contains a contraction error ('their' should be 'they're'). Option D includes a spelling error ('their' should be 'there'). Therefore, option A is the only sentence that is grammatically accurate.
Select the correct word for the blank in the following sentence: The other day, Stan _______ reviewing his class notes in preparation for the final exam.
- A. begins
- B. begun
- C. begin
- D. began
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is 'began.' In this sentence, the action of reviewing the class notes occurred in the past. 'Began' is the simple past form of the verb 'begin,' which is the appropriate tense to indicate an action that started and completed in the past. Therefore, the sentence should read: 'The other day, Stan began reviewing his class notes in preparation for the final exam.'
What is the appropriate salutation for this address?
- A. 1600 Pennsylvania Ave.
- B. 20003 (Area code)
- C. Ryan
- D. Mr.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A salutation is a formal greeting used before a person's name or title. In this case, 'Mr.' is the correct salutation to use before addressing someone. Salutations like 'Mr.,' 'Ms.,' 'Mrs.,' or 'Dr.' are commonly used before a person's name to show respect and formality.