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Which word or phrase in the following sentence is the subject? The nurses went to the conference room.
- A. conference
- B. went to
- C. room
- D. nurses
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: In a sentence, the subject is the noun or pronoun that performs the action of the verb. The subject is typically the entity that the sentence is about or that performs the main action. In this sentence, 'nurses' is the subject as they are the ones performing the action of going to the conference room. 'Nurses' is a plural noun that acts as the subject, making choice D the correct answer.
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Select the word or phrase in the sentence that is not used correctly: 'She chose too pretty pins to wear on her dress.'
- A. too
- B. to
- C. chose
- D. on
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The word "too" in the original sentence is used incorrectly. In this context, "too" means excessively, which does not align with the intended meaning of the sentence. The correct word should be "two," indicating the quantity of pins chosen. The sentence should read, "She chose two pretty pins to wear on her dress," clearly conveying that she selected a specific number of pins. Using "too" alters the meaning, suggesting that the pins are excessively pretty, which is not the intended message.
Select the word or phrase in the sentence that is not used correctly. Because I want to go to the movies later, I am going to due my homework now.
- A. Because I
- B. to go to
- C. due
- D. am going
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Correct Answer: C (due)
Rationale:
1. The word "due" in the sentence should be "do."
2. "Due" is incorrect as it is a verb meaning owed or payable, not used to indicate performing an action like "do."
3. The sentence structure suggests the need for the verb "do" to indicate completing homework.
4. Choices A, B, and D are all used correctly in the sentence.
Which word in the following sentence is grammatically incorrect? Dr. Jones, whom all the patients like, plays the piano well.
- A. Whom
- B. Well
- C. Plays
- D. Like
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is 'A: Whom'. In formal English, 'whom' is used as an object pronoun. In the given sentence, 'whom' should be used instead of 'who' as it is referring to the object of the verb 'like'. Therefore, 'whom' is the grammatically correct choice.
Select the word or phrase in the sentence that is not used correctly. Their are three things to remember for the test: vocabulary, grammar, and spelling.
- A. and
- B. :
- C. Their
- D. for
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Correct Answer: C (Their)
Rationale:
1. The word "Their" is incorrectly used in the sentence. It should be "There" instead to indicate a location or position.
2. "Their" is a possessive pronoun, used to show ownership by a group of people.
3. "There" is an adverb indicating a place or position, which is the correct word to use in this context.
4. Choices A, B, and D do not contain any errors in their usage within the sentence.
The child cried, 'I want to do it-----------------.'
- A. Mine
- B. Me
- C. Myself
- D. Me self
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: In this sentence, the pronoun that should follow 'do it' is reflexive, indicating the action is done by the subject to the subject. 'Myself' is the correct reflexive pronoun here. 'Mine' is a possessive pronoun, 'Me' is incorrect as it should be in its reflexive form, and 'Me self' is not a valid pronoun construction.