Grammar Q's 23-02

Grammar: Connectors
Select the word or words that best complete the sentence.
1. The agency's mission is to accelerate transition to an efficient and low-carbon

economy, ______ mitigating the long-term threat of climate change.
during
while
after
since
2. My uncle was able to see his doctor ______ it was Sunday.
and
in addition
but
even though
3. The company makes good ice cream, ______ the chocolate flavor.
in particular
and
then
of course
4. After advertising for three months, he ______ sold his car.
slowly
afterwards
specially
finally
5. Your application is incomplete; ______, we will make an exception and accept it.
nevertheless
for
because
afterwards
6. The defendant is presumed innocent ______ proven guilty.
after being
until and unless

before
when
7. AMBER Alert is an urgent bulletin system ______ the most serious child-abduction
cases.
and
but
for
because
8. My friend voted for the Republican candidate ______ being registered as a Democrat.
and
because
despite
nevertheless
9. In order to access the building, she had to walk in the street with her walker and risk
her safety ______ there were no accessible curb ramps.
because
and
however
before
10. ______, regular physical activity may be associated with lower health care costs.
Since
However
Despite
In addition
Grammar: Correct Sentence Multiple

Choice
Choose the grammatically correct sentence.
1. Select the grammatically correct sentence.
He studied at Georgetown University, who is in Washington DC.
That he studied at Georgetown University, that is in Washington DC.
He studied at Georgetown University, which is in Washington DC.

That there are 50 states in the U.S.
There is 50 states in the U.S.
There are 50 states in the U.S.
Cornus kousa is a tree that originated in Asia.
Cornus kousa that is a tree originating in Asia.
Cornus kousa, which is a tree, originating in Asia.
Although she had failed algebra, she received a degree in mathematics.
Although she had failed algebra, that she received a degree in mathematics.
Although that she failed algebra, but she received a degree in mathematics.
As he lived in Paris, composing two operas.
While he was living in Paris, he composed two operas.
While he was living in Paris, that he composed two operas.

While student enrollment increased during the dean's tenure.
That student enrollment increased during the dean's tenure.
Student enrollment increased during the dean's tenure.
After he tours Europe, then India.
After he tours Europe, he will next India.
After he tours Europe, he will tour India.
If you want to retire early, you need to start saving now. (conditional 0 )
If you want to retire early, while starting to save now.
If you want to retire, after saving now.
Mary likes apples, I like oranges.
Mary likes apples I oranges.
Mary likes apples, but I like oranges.

I went to the performance I enjoyed it.
I went to the performance and enjoyed it.
While at the performance, I enjoyed it.
Grammar: Word Choice

Select the word or words in capital letters that are grammatically incorrect.
1. The ARTICLE clearly DESCRIBES the TAKE UP by the army and the
RESULTING civil war.
article
describes
resulting
take up take over (noun here)
2. She was INTRIGUED by the hermetic PRINCIPAL, "as above, so below," and
VOWED to study it FURTHER.
intrigued
vowed
principal---principle
further
3. Commuters have been COMPLAINING that there are VERY many

UNNECESSARY stop signs on the HIGHWAY.
very-----so
complaining
unnecessary
highway
4. The HISTORICAL paintings in the MANSION were HANGED by

PROFESSIONALS.
historical
hanged up
mansion
professionals
5. NEITHER my husband NOR my friends WANTS to attend the funeral WITH me.
neither
nor
wants want

with
6. If I WAS wealthy, I would DONATE to CHARITIES that help CHILDREN.

(conditional 2)
donate
charities
was------were
children
7. Everyone who IS going ON the hike SHOULD carry THEIR own lunch.
is
should
on -----to
their
8. Jake is UNABLE to fly home IN the holidays BECAUSE the price of a round trip
ticket is TOO expensive.
in------for
unable
because
too
9. The police officers asked US not to touch NOTHING in the room UNTIL THEY
searched it.
nothing-----anything
us
until
they
10. The dog and cat WERE LAYING on the bed WHEN Martha CAME home.
were
laying (tendido)-----lying (yacer)
when
came
Grammar: Comparatives & Modifiers

Select the word or words that best complete the sentence.
1. With daily hotel rates reaching all-time highs, many New York City visitors are
looking for ______ options.
least expensive
lesser
fewer
less expensive
2. All were fascinating experiments that turned out ______.
as well as
very good
so well as
very well
3. ______ refugees are from Syria.
The majority of
Much
Large
The many
4. The sprinter was unable to run ______ he did last year.

So fast as
As fast as
As fast than
to fast as
5. ______ participants took part in the run this year.
Less
Little
Fewer
As little as
6. Please don't give me so much rice. Give me ______ this time.
fewer
more less
less
little
7. Lilian has collected ______ fossils.

more than 100
more 100
more as 100
most than 100
8. The professor's lecture was interesting. She is a better speaker ______.
that I expected
as I expected
than I expected
I expected
9. Efforts to track the man suspected of the crime have been ______.
unsuccessful
more unsuccessful
most unsuccessful
less unsuccessful
10. The country has seen extensive rainfall, with totals in some areas ______ 60
centimeters.
exceeded
exceed
did exceed
exceeding

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Grammar: Connectors

Select the word or words that best complete the sentence.

1. The agency's mission is to accelerate transition to an efficient and low-carbon

2. My uncle was able to see his doctor ______ it was Sunday.

even though

4. After advertising for three months, he ______ sold his car.

6. The defendant is presumed innocent ______ proven guilty.

after being

until and unless

Grammar: Correct Sentence Multiple

1. Select the grammatically correct sentence.

He studied at Georgetown University, who is in Washington DC.

That he studied at Georgetown University, that is in Washington DC.

He studied at Georgetown University, which is in Washington DC.

2. Select the grammatically correct sentence.

There is 50 states in the U.S.

There are 50 states in the U.S.

3. Select the grammatically correct sentence.

Cornus kousa is a tree that originated in Asia.

Cornus kousa that is a tree originating in Asia.

Cornus kousa, which is a tree, originating in Asia.

4. Select the grammatically correct sentence.

5. Select the grammatically correct sentence.

As he lived in Paris, composing two operas.

While he was living in Paris, he composed two operas.

While he was living in Paris, that he composed two operas.

6. Select the grammatically correct sentence.

That student enrollment increased during the dean's tenure.

Student enrollment increased during the dean's tenure.

7. Select the grammatically correct sentence.

After he tours Europe, then India.

After he tours Europe, he will next India.

After he tours Europe, he will tour India.

8. Select the grammatically correct sentence.

If you want to retire early, while starting to save now.

If you want to retire, after saving now.

9. Select the grammatically correct sentence.

Mary likes apples, I like oranges.

Mary likes apples I oranges.

Mary likes apples, but I like oranges.

10. Select the grammatically correct sentence.

I went to the performance and enjoyed it.

While at the performance, I enjoyed it.

Grammar: Word Choice

take up take over (noun here)

3. Commuters have been COMPLAINING that there are VERY many

4. The HISTORICAL paintings in the MANSION were HANGED by

wants want

6. If I WAS wealthy, I would DONATE to CHARITIES that help CHILDREN.

laying (tendido)-----lying (yacer)

Grammar: Comparatives & Modifiers

less expensive

2. All were fascinating experiments that turned out ______.

very good

very well

3. ______ refugees are from Syria.

The majority of

The many

4. The sprinter was unable to run ______ he did last year.