FTCE: General Knowledge Practice Exam Tests – Quiz 14

Parallel structure requires that items in a series be grammatically consistent. In option c), “visit,” “Rome,” and “take” are all infinitive verbs, maintaining parallelism. Options a) and b) are incorrect because they mix gerunds (“hiking,” “swimming”) with infinitive verbs (“to bike,” “to ski”). Option d) is incorrect because it mixes an imperative sentence (“The teacher told the students to study hard, complete their assignments”) with a declarative clause (“that they should ask questions”).

Pronouns must agree in number and gender with their antecedents. In this sentence, “the team” is a collective noun, referring to multiple individuals, so the appropriate pronoun to use is “they” to maintain agreement.

The term “evolutionary trajectory” better captures the ongoing process and directionality inherent in the evolution of language. “Historical development” (option a) is somewhat redundant, as “historical” and “development” both convey similar ideas. Option c) rearranges the words but does not improve clarity or precision. Option d) also lacks the specificity and precision conveyed by “trajectory” in option b). Therefore, option b) is the most suitable choice for Mr. Williams’ lecture title.

In this sentence, “Sarah” and “Emily” are both female names, so the correct pronoun to use to refer to Emily is “her.” Options a) and b) use incorrect pronouns for the feminine context. Option c) uses a plural pronoun, which is also incorrect since we are referring to a singular person. Therefore, option d) is the correct choice.

Option b) uses the present perfect tense (“has been studying”) to indicate an action that started in the past and continues to the present, and the simple present tense (“she speaks”) to describe a current state. This demonstrates correct verb tense consistency and agreement. Options a), c), and d) contain errors in subject-verb agreement and verb tense consistency.

Option c) maintains parallel structure by using gerunds (“reviewing,” “scheduling,” “addressing”) to list actions that will be taken. Options a) and b) mix gerunds with infinitives and participles, creating inconsistency. Option d) uses a mix of infinitives (“to gather,” “developing”) and a gerund (“implementation”), which also disrupts parallelism. Therefore, option c) is the correct choice for maintaining parallel structure in the sentence.

Option d) demonstrates correct word choice by using “unparalleled” to describe the chef’s exceptional culinary skills. It effectively conveys the idea that the chef’s skills are unmatched. Options a), b), and c) use words that are either incorrect or not the best fit for the context. “Bemusing” means confusing or bewildering rather than amusing, “ambiguous” means unclear or uncertain rather than having mixed emotions, and “fallacies” refers to mistaken beliefs rather than flaws in reasoning. Therefore, option d) is the correct choice for demonstrating appropriate word choice.

In this sentence, “Emily and Rachel” is a compound subject, so the appropriate pronoun to use to refer back to them is “they,” which is the only option that maintains agreement in number. Options b), c), and d) are incorrect because they either use a singular pronoun or a pronoun that does not agree with the gender and number of the antecedent.

In this sentence, “arrival” is a noun. It functions as the direct object of the verb “awaited” and refers to the action of the ice cream truck arriving. Options b), c), and d) are incorrect because “arrival” is not a verb, adverb, or adjective in this context.

Option c) maintains parallel structure by using gerunds (“hiking,” “painting,” “playing”) to list activities. The other options contain errors such as mixing gerunds with infinitives (option a), using a mix of gerunds and verb phrases (option b), and mixing infinitives with verb phrases (option d). Therefore, option c) is the correct choice for maintaining parallel structure.

In this sentence, “Sarah” is the antecedent, and the pronoun that correctly refers to her is “her,” indicating ownership of the tired muscles. Options b), c), and d) use incorrect pronouns or pronouns that do not agree in gender with the antecedent. Therefore, option a) is the correct choice.

Option d) demonstrates correct verb tense and agreement by using the present perfect progressive tense (“have been studying”) to indicate an action that started in the past and continues to the present. The other options contain errors such as using incorrect verb forms or subject-verb agreement issues. Therefore, option d) is the correct choice.

Option a) demonstrates correct word choice by using “profoundly” to emphasize the depth of the movie’s depressing nature. The other options either use words that do not appropriately match the context or convey the opposite meaning. Therefore, option a) is the correct choice for demonstrating appropriate word choice.

In this sentence, “corrected” is a verb. It functions as the action performed by the teacher on the student’s mistake. Options a), c), and d) are incorrect because “corrected” is not a noun, adverb, or adjective in this context.

In this sentence, “John and his brother” is a compound subject, so the appropriate pronoun to use to refer back to them is “they,” which maintains agreement in number. Options a), b), and c) are incorrect because they either use a singular pronoun or a pronoun that does not agree with the gender and number of the antecedent.

Option d) maintains parallel structure by using gerunds (“researching,” “analysis”) to list actions. The other options contain errors such as mixing gerunds with infinitives (option a), using a mix of gerunds and verb phrases (option b), and mixing gerunds with participles (option c). Therefore, option d) is the correct choice for maintaining parallel structure.

In this sentence, “Emily” is the antecedent, and the pronoun that correctly refers to her is “her,” indicating ownership of the plate. Options b), c), and d) use pronouns that do not agree in gender or number with the antecedent. Therefore, option a) is the correct choice.

In this sentence, “swiftly” is an adverb modifying the verb “climbed.” It describes how the cat climbed the tree. Options a), b), and d) are incorrect because “swiftly” is not a noun, verb, or adjective in this context.

In choosing a title for his novel, Mr. Rodriguez should consider words that accurately capture the theme and tone of his work. “Odyssey” suggests a long, adventurous journey, while “mystical” conveys an element of mystery and wonder, aligning well with the context of a novel. Option a) uses “enigmatic,” which implies something mysterious or puzzling but may not fully encapsulate the adventurous aspect of the story. Options c) and d) mix and match the words, which could potentially dilute the impact of the title. Therefore, option b) is the most suitable choice for reflecting the concept of Mr. Rodriguez’s novel with the correct word choice.

In this sentence, “committee members” is a plural noun, so the appropriate pronoun to use to refer back to them is “their,” maintaining agreement in number. Options a), c), and d) use pronouns that either do not agree in number with the antecedent or use the incorrect gender. Therefore, option b) is the correct choice.

Option a) demonstrates correct verb tense and agreement by using the present progressive tense (“is announcing”) to indicate an action that will occur in the future. The subject “company” is singular, so the singular form of the verb “is” is used. Options b), c), and d) contain errors such as using incorrect verb forms or subject-verb agreement issues. Therefore, option a) is the correct choice.

Option c) maintains parallel structure by using gerunds (“decide,” “sending,” “finalize”) to list actions. The other options contain errors such as mixing gerunds with infinitives (option a), using a mix of gerunds and verb phrases (option b), and mixing gerunds with an infinitive (option d). Therefore, option c) is the correct choice for maintaining parallel structure.

In this sentence, “slept” is a verb. It functions as the action performed by the cat. Options a), c), and d) are incorrect because “slept” is not a noun, adverb, or adjective in this context.

In this sentence, “Alex and Sam” is a compound subject, so the appropriate pronoun to use to refer back to them is “their,” which maintains agreement in number. Options a), c), and d) use pronouns that either do not agree in number with the antecedent or use the incorrect gender. Therefore, option b) is the correct choice.

Option a) demonstrates correct word choice by using “rife” to indicate that the speech was abundant or full of fallacies, which led to doubt among the listeners. The other options either use words that do not appropriately match the context or convey a less precise meaning. Therefore, option a) is the correct choice for demonstrating appropriate word choice.

Option b) demonstrates correct verb tense and agreement by using the present perfect tense (“has been studying”) to indicate an action that started in the past and continues to the present. The subject “she” is singular, so the singular form of the verb “speaks” is used. Options a), c), and d) contain errors such as using incorrect verb forms or subject-verb agreement issues. Therefore, option b) is the correct choice.

Option d) maintains parallel structure by using gerunds (“researching,” “analyzing”) to list actions. The other options contain errors such as mixing gerunds with infinitives (option a), using a mix of gerunds and infinitives (option b), and mixing gerunds with an infinitive (option c). Therefore, option d) is the correct choice for maintaining parallel structure.

Option d) demonstrates correct word choice by using “fraught” to convey the presence of a large amount of redundant phrases in the novel’s prose, which leads to a lack of clarity. The other options either use words that do not appropriately match the context or convey a less precise meaning. Therefore, option d) is the correct choice for demonstrating appropriate word choice.

Option a) demonstrates correct verb tense and agreement by using the past progressive tense (“were planning”) to indicate an action that occurred in the past. The subject “they” is plural, so the plural form of the verb “were” is used. Options b), c), and d) contain errors such as using incorrect verb forms or subject-verb agreement issues. Therefore, option a) is the correct choice.

Option b) maintains parallel structure by using gerunds (“researching,” “analyzing”) to list actions. The other options contain errors such as mixing gerunds with infinitives (option a), using a mix of gerunds and infinitives (option c), and mixing gerunds with an infinitive (option d). Therefore, option b) is the correct choice for maintaining parallel structure.