Practice for test English V

1-The least wordy alternative for this sentence “The first commercially successful portable vacuum cleaner was invented by a janitor who was allergic to dust” is:

• The first vacuum cleaner was invented by a janitor who was allergic to dust.

• An allergic-to-dust janitor invented the first commercially successful portable vacuum cleaner.

• A janitor, allergic to dust, invented first commercially successful portable vacuum cleaner.

• A janitor invented the first commercially successful portable vacuum cleaner. He was allergic to dust.

Which of the following sentences is correct?

• Neither the chicks nor their mother would ever leave his nest.

• Neither the chicks nor their mother would ever leave our nest.

• Neither the chicks nor their mother would ever leave its nest.

• Neither the chicks nor their mother would ever leave their nest.

The following expression is correct in terms of punctuation:

“Due to the fact that I am busy this week, I don't have time for sports.”

• True

• False

Answer explanation

True. Dependent clauses are separated by commas.

The following expression is correct and appropriate:

An old candidate may not be in touch with the latest thinking on a particular subject.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

False. The word “old” is discriminatory.

Which is the least wordy and more concise alternative for the following expression: “I would be grateful if you could forward the invoice and supporting documentation to your contact in ABC organization, to ascertain whether this is an appropriate method for seeking payment.”

• Please forward the invoice and supporting documentation to your contact in ABC organization, and ask him/her if such method for payment request is appropriate.

• Please send the invoice and supporting documentation to your contact in ABC organization, and question him/her whether this is a viable method for requesting the necessary budget.

• Please send the invoice and supporting documentation to your contact in ABCorganization, and pose inquiries on whether this is an appropriate method for requesting payment.

• Please send the invoice and supporting documentation to your contact in ABC organization, and ask him/her if this is an appropriate method for requesting payment.

Which of the following sentences is correct in terms of punctuation?

• Joe Hill was not a great poet. However he was clever with rhymes

• Joe Hill was not a great poet; however, he was clever with rhymes.

• Joe Hill was not a great poet, however, he was clever with rhymes

• Joe Hill was not a great poet, he was clever with rhymes

Is this sentence discriminatory?

“This project cannot be completed without more workforce”

• Yes

• No

Answer explanation

“Workforce” is a neutral word without signs of discrimination.

The following sentence is correct in terms of punctuation:

“Robert ate worms, therefore, Mary dislikes Robert”

• Yes

• No

Choose the correct sentence in terms of punctuation:

• The restaurant looks tacky to me, all the tablecloths are made of plastic.

• The restaurant looks tacky to me all the tablecloths are made of plastic.

• The restaurant looks tacky to me all the tablecloths, are made of plastic.

• The restaurant looks tacky to me. All the tablecloths are made of plastic.

Which of the following sentences is correct in terms of punctuation?

• She loves reading, however she doesn't have much time for it.

• She loves reading; however she doesn't have much time for it.

• She loves reading; however, she doesn't have much time for it.

• She loves reading however, she doesn't have much time for it.