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Example Question #4 : Use Personal, Possessive, And Indefinite Pronouns: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.1.1.D
Kathy was mad. I had never seen _______________ so mad.
she
him
he
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 Completions In Single Sentences
Yesterday, Paul Williamsonbergfriend was hired as the ________________ financial officer of the company.
solo
chief
primary
boss
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 #1 : Logic Based Completions In Single Sentences
The disorder and bad publicity brought on by the Williamsonbergfriend scandal really ________________ the company's standing in the industry.
removed
damaged
opened
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 #32 : 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.
audit
count up
auditorium
physical examination
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 Completions In Single Sentences
I stayed away from all my sick friends, because I didn't want to ______________.
catch sight of
catch the flu
make a mess
have a rest
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 #34 : Sentence Completion
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 #5 : Logic Based Completions In Single Sentences
My uncle's favorite piece of advice was, "You ___________ always follow your heart."
should
could
None of these
would
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
look 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.
Example Question #2 : Logic Based Sentence Completions
I should have gone to cooking school. I ____________ have been a great cook.
make
should
would
could
would
This sentence talks about an imaginary situation. When talking about imaginary situations, would is the correct verb to use. "Could" is used when talking about past abilities, and "should" is used when giving advice. "Make" means to form something.
Example Question #3 : Logic Based Sentence Completions
After deciding the time, date, and location of the meeting, I was tired of _______________ all the decisions.
making
taking
doing
writing
making
The verb "make" is used when speaking about decisions. "Take" means to accept or receive. "Do" is used with non-specific activities. "Writing" means to put something on paper. Since this question talks about the decisions made, "make" is the only correct answer.