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Example Question #8 : Pronouns
Choose the word that best completes the following sentence.
She came to class to get something from _____________ friend.
she
his
her
he
her
The correct answer is "her." This pronoun refers to the subject, "she," which is singular and feminine, so the pronoun must also be singular and feminine. It also needs to be a possessive pronoun, since the pronoun describes something that belongs to the subject of the sentence ("her friend"). The only choice that fits these descriptions is "her," so it is the best choice.
Example Question #34 : Demonstrate Command Of The Conventions Of Standard English Grammar And Usage : Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.1.1
Choose the word that best completes the following sentence.
Each class has ____________ own teacher.
its
their
her
his
its
The correct answer is "its." This sentence requires a singular pronoun to agree with the subject, "apartment" which is singular, therefore, the choice "their," which is plural, is incorrect. The word apartment does not have a gender, so we do not use "his" or "her." That is why the best choice is "its."
Example Question #31 : Sentence Completion
Kathy was mad. I had never seen _______________ so mad.
he
her
him
she
her
This question is a simple interrogation of correct pronoun usage. The only possible correct answer is thus "her" since "Kathy" is the object of the second main clause.
Example Question #32 : Sentence Completion
Yesterday, Paul Williamsonbergfriend was hired as the ________________ financial officer of the company.
boss
primary
solo
chief
chief
This question asks you to select the best answer based on context clues, and a knowledge of the most appropriate idiomatic expression in this case. While "solo" and "primary" could both be considered grammatically correct options, neither of these is a common business expression, whereas "chief financial officer" is a very common job title at companies of a certain size. While "boss" has a vaguely similar meaning to chief, it is to informal to be appropriate for use in this setting.
Example Question #33 : Sentence Completion
The disorder and bad publicity brought on by the Williamsonbergfriend scandal really ________________ the company's standing in the industry.
ameliorated
damaged
removed
opened
damaged
"Disorder and bad publicity" clearly would "hurt" or "damage" a company's standing. "Ameliorated" is a verb meaning to improve, and is thus an antonym of the correct answer. A company's standing is unlikely to be completely "removed" unless that company ceases to exist. "Opened" does not make sense in this context.
Example Question #34 : Sentence Completion
Even a cursory glance at the results of the ____________________ would let any reasonable observer know that the company's books were not in order.
auditorium
physical examination
audit
count up
audit
Here, we're looking for a noun that would refer to a detailed accounting of the company's financial "books" or records. The only word that makes sense in this context is "audit."
Example Question #35 : Sentence Completion
I stayed away from all my sick friends, because I didn't want to ______________.
make a mess
have a rest
catch the flu
catch sight of
catch the flu
The sentence states that the subject did not want to become sick like his friends. "To catch the flu" means to become sick with the flu. "To catch sight of something" means to have your attention drawn to it; "make a mess" means to cause disorder and "have a rest" means to relax.
Example Question #5 : Logic Based Sentence Completions
It is a possibility that a thunder storm ________________ cause the city to flood.
should
could
is
None of these
could
This sentence is talking about the possibility of flooding so could is the best answer. "Could" is used to express possibility. "Should" is used when giving advice. "Is" is a being verb.
Example Question #36 : Sentence Completion
My uncle's favorite piece of advice was, "You ___________ always follow your heart."
could
None of these
would
should
should
"Should" is the correct answer because should is an imperative commonly used when giving advice. "Could" is used when talking about past abilities. While the question is talking about the advice his uncle used to give. "Would" is incorrect because "would" is commonly used when speaking about unreal situations or conditions.
Example Question #37 : Sentence Completion
People say I ______________ my father. I have his jet black hair and pointy nose.
go after
None of these
take after
look after
take after
"Take after" is the correct answer because it means to resemble someone. Here the sentence says the subject shares physical traits with his father like hair color and nose shape. "Go after" means to try and get something. "Look after" means to care for someone.
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