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Select the word or phrase that makes this sentence grammatically correct: Theo was in great shape; he ___ all the way back to the pier.
- A. swam
- B. swimmed
- C. swum
- D. swim
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: In this sentence, the correct past tense form of the verb 'swim' is 'swam.' 'Swimmed' (Choice B) is not a valid past tense form of the verb. 'Swum' (Choice C) is the past participle form of 'swim' and does not fit in this context. 'Swim' (Choice D) is the base form of the verb and does not convey the past action correctly. Therefore, the correct choice is 'swam,' indicating that Theo already completed the action of swimming back to the pier in the past.
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Select the word or phrase that makes the following sentence grammatically correct: Sometimes, the condition ............. with an unusual symptomĀ"vertigo.
- A. presense
- B. presents
- C. present
- D. prescience
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: 'presents.' In the sentence, 'presents' is the correct verb choice as it agrees with the subject 'condition.' 'Presense' (A) is a misspelling, 'present' (C) is incorrect due to lack of subject-verb agreement, and 'prescience' (D) does not fit the context as it means foresight. Therefore, 'presents' is the appropriate word to use in this sentence to maintain proper grammar and clarity.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
- A. We advise all new freshmen to take the public speaking course.
- B. Elle advised me to go to the dance with Rachel instead of Jen.
- C. I need some good advice on how to break up with my girlfriend.
- D. My parents advise me on all of my major financial transactions.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B. 'Elle advised me to go to the dance with Rachel instead of Jen.' is grammatically correct. In this sentence, 'advised' is used correctly as a verb. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect in their usage of 'advice' and 'advise'. Choice A uses 'advise' as a verb when it should be 'advice'. Choice C uses 'advice' as a verb when it should be 'advise'. Choice D uses 'advise' as a verb when it should be 'advice'. Therefore, option B is the only grammatically correct sentence among the choices.
What is the CORRECT CONTRACTION for 'will not'?
- A. Won't
- B. Willn't
- C. Wouldn't
- D. Willn't
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct contraction for 'will not' is 'won't.' The apostrophe replaces the missing letters 'il' in 'will' and 'no' in 'not,' forming the contraction 'won't.' Contractions are commonly used in informal writing and speech to make language more concise and natural. 'Willn't' and 'wouldn't' are contractions for 'will not' and 'would not,' respectively, but 'won't' is the correct contraction for 'will not.'
The men and women of the graduating class.........................
- A. Thorough
- B. Through
- C. Threw
- D. Throwing
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: 'Threw.' The sentence should read, 'The men and women of the graduating class threw...'. 'Threw' is the past tense of the verb 'throw,' which correctly matches the subject 'men and women of the graduating class' in this context. The verb 'threw' indicates that the men and women of the graduating class performed the action of throwing, making it the most suitable choice in this sentence.
Select the word or phrase in the sentence that is not used correctly: 'It seem like the sun never shines on Saturday.'
- A. seem
- B. never
- C. It
- D. shines
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A. The verb should be 'seems' instead of 'seem' to agree with the singular subject 'It.' 'Seem' is the plural form of the verb, while 'seems' is the singular form. In this sentence, 'It' is a singular subject, so the verb 'seems' should also be singular to maintain subject-verb agreement.