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Example Question #33 : Language
Choose the word that best completes the following sentence.
She came to class to get something from _____________ friend.
he
she
her
his
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 #6 : Pronouns
Choose the word that best completes the following sentence.
Each class has ____________ own teacher.
its
his
their
her
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 #11 : Pronouns
Kathy was mad. I had never seen _______________ so mad.
he
she
him
her
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 #1 : Logic Based Sentence Completions
Yesterday, Paul Williamsonbergfriend was hired as the ________________ financial officer of the company.
solo
boss
primary
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 #2 : Logic Based Sentence Completions
The disorder and bad publicity brought on by the Williamsonbergfriend scandal really ________________ the company's standing in the industry.
removed
opened
damaged
ameliorated
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 #3 : Logic Based Sentence Completions
Even a cursory glance at the results of the ____________________ would let any reasonable observer know that the company's books were not in order.
count up
audit
physical examination
auditorium
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 #4 : Logic Based Sentence Completions
I stayed away from all my sick friends, because I didn't want to ______________.
have a rest
make a mess
catch sight of
catch the flu
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 #2 : Logic Based Completions In Single Sentences
It is a possibility that a thunder storm ________________ cause the city to flood.
should
is
None of these
could
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 #2 : Logic Based Sentence Completions
My uncle's favorite piece of advice was, "You ___________ always follow your heart."
should
could
would
None of these
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 #3 : Logic Based Sentence Completions
People say I ______________ my father. I have his jet black hair and pointy nose.
look after
go after
None of these
take 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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