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Select the word or phrase that makes this sentence grammatically correct. The shopper was angry when he realized he ___ it cheaper at the other store.
- A. could have got
- B. get
- C. could have gotten
- D. might have get
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: could have gotten. In this sentence, we need to use the past perfect tense to indicate a missed opportunity in the past. "Could have gotten" is the correct past perfect form of the verb "get."
Explanation:
- "Could have got" (A) is incorrect because "got" is the simple past tense, not the past perfect tense required in this context.
- "Get" (B) is incorrect because it is in the present tense, not the past tense required in this context.
- "Might have get" (D) is incorrect because "get" is in the present tense and "might have" should be followed by the past participle form of the verb, which is "gotten" in this case.
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Which sentence is grammatically correct?
- A. Pizza is better than hotdogs.
- B. Dogs are more loving than cats.
- C. Mandy is much taller then Jason.
- D. The concert is happening then.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Choice A is the correct answer. The sentence 'Pizza is better than hotdogs' is grammatically correct. It uses 'than' appropriately to compare pizza and hotdogs. Choice B is incorrect as it should use 'than' to compare dogs and cats instead of 'then.' Choice C is also incorrect because it incorrectly uses 'then' instead of 'than' for comparison. Choice D is incorrect and incomplete as it lacks a proper comparison after 'then.' Therefore, the correct choice is A.
Which sentence uses the verb correctly?
- A. Nobody on the team have won this event in the past.
- B. Each of the boys look very nervous before the show.
- C. Everybody were asked to wait outside the barn.
- D. Neither Jenson nor his brothers were expected to win.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D. 'Neither Jenson nor his brothers were expected to win' uses the plural verb 'were' correctly with a compound subject. In choices A, B, and C, the subject-verb agreement is incorrect. 'Nobody,' 'Each,' and 'Everybody' are singular subjects and should be paired with singular verbs 'has,' 'looks,' and 'was,' respectively. Therefore, choice D is the only sentence that uses the verb correctly based on subject-verb agreement rules.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
- A. Gosh, I be ordering a V-8!
- B. Gosh, I coulda had a V-8!
- C. Gosh, I could have had a V-8!
- D. Gosh, I should have ordered a V-8!
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: 'Gosh, I could have had a V-8!' This sentence is grammatically correct as it uses the correct structure for expressing a missed opportunity in the past. 'Could have' is the correct modal verb construction to express regret for not choosing a V-8. Choices A, B, and D contain grammatical errors or use informal language that is not suitable for expressing a past regretful situation. Choice A uses the incorrect verb form 'be ordering,' choice B uses the colloquial contraction 'coulda,' and choice D uses 'should have' which does not fit the context of expressing a past missed opportunity.
Select the word or phrase that makes the following sentence grammatically correct: Our screaming took the shopkeeper by surprise.
- A. We
- B. They
- C. Them
- D. Our
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: In the given sentence, 'Our' is the correct possessive pronoun to use. The sentence implies that the screaming, which belongs to 'us,' surprised the shopkeeper. Therefore, 'Our' is the appropriate choice to maintain grammatical correctness and coherence in this context.
Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?
- A. The campus is farther down the road.
- B. The campus is farther up the road.
- C. I will have to consider further before making a decision.
- D. The hospital was farther away than he thought.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The only grammatically correct sentence among the options is sentence A, 'Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?' This sentence is correctly structured and does not contain any grammatical errors. Options B, C, and D contain errors related to the usage of 'further' and 'farther.' 'Further' is used to refer to something figurative or metaphorical, while 'farther' is used for physical distances. Therefore, sentences B, C, and D have incorrect usage of 'further' or 'farther,' making them grammatically incorrect. In sentence B, 'farther' should be used as it refers to a physical distance. Likewise, in sentences C and D, 'further' should be replaced with 'farther' to indicate a physical distance. Understanding the distinction between 'further' and 'farther' is essential for using these words correctly in written and spoken English.