CSR Prep 1 Grammar

The phrase "I didn't go anywhere in particular" suggests that the person did go somewhere, but it was not a specific or particular place. The word "anywhere" is the correct adverb to use in this context, indicating that the person went to an unspecified location. The other options ("nowhere," "anywheres," "anywere") are grammatically incorrect or do not convey the intended meaning.

A report submitted twice a year is referred to as a biannual report. The prefix "bi-" means "two" and "annual" means "yearly." Therefore, "biannual" accurately describes a report that occurs twice within a year. "Biennial" on the other hand, means occurring every two years, which does not align with the given scenario.

The word "most" is the correct answer because it is the superlative form of the adjective "important." When comparing multiple items, the superlative form is used to indicate the highest degree of importance. In this context, it suggests that out of the five items mentioned, one stands out as being the most important.

The word "yolk" is the correct answer because it is the correct spelling for the yellow part of an egg. The other options, "yoke," "yolke," and "yoek," are not correct spellings for this word.

Springfield is the capital of Illinois.

The correct answer is "who's". This is a contraction of "who is" and is used to ask about the person responsible for the debts. "Whose" is a possessive pronoun used to show ownership, and "who'se" is not a valid word.

The correct answer is "yourselves". In this question, the phrase "all of you" indicates that the subject is plural, so the reflexive pronoun "yourselves" is used to refer to multiple people. The other options ("yourself", "yourselfs", "yourselfs'") are either singular or incorrect forms of the pronoun.

Jason gave a quite interesting speech and spoke for quite a long time. Both "quite" and "quite" are used to emphasize the level or extent of something. In this context, "quite" is used to emphasize that Jason's speech was very interesting, and "quite" is used again to emphasize that he spoke for a long duration.

The correct answer is "cite." In this context, "cite" means to officially accuse or charge someone with contempt of court. It is the appropriate verb to use when referring to the action that the court should take against someone for contempt. "Site" refers to a location or place, while "sight" refers to the ability to see or something that is visible.

The correct answer is "let's". In this sentence, the speaker is expressing that someone wants them to do something. The contraction "let's" is short for "let us" and is used to suggest or propose that the speaker and the person they are speaking to do something together. So, in this context, "let's" is the appropriate choice to convey the idea of doing something together as suggested by the person mentioned.

The correct answer is "kinds". The sentence states that there are several types or categories of secretaries, including legal and medical secretaries. Therefore, the word "kinds" is the most appropriate choice as it refers to multiple categories or types.

The word "effect" is the correct answer because it is a noun that means the result or outcome of something. In this sentence, it is referring to the result or outcome of the ruling, which was to reduce the powers of the president. "Affect" is a verb that means to have an influence on something, so it would not make sense in this context.

The word "each" indicates that every individual clerk was given the instruction to do their own work. It implies that the instruction was given individually to each clerk, rather than to a group or subset of the clerks.

The correct answer is "denounces". The sentence is in present tense and refers to a person who consistently speaks their mind. Therefore, the verb "denounces" is the appropriate choice as it matches the subject and tense of the sentence.

The correct answer is "are two high school principals." This is because the subject "two High School principals" is plural, so the verb "are" should also be plural to agree with the subject.

The word "likely" is the correct answer because it means probable or inclined to happen. In the given sentence, it implies that there is a high chance or possibility of saying something wrong. "Liable" means legally responsible, "libel" refers to a false statement that damages someone's reputation, and "like" denotes similarity or resemblance. However, these words do not fit the context of the sentence as well as "likely" does.

The word "fewer" is the correct answer because it is used to compare countable nouns. In this case, the sentence is comparing the number of calories on two menus. Since calories can be counted, "fewer" is the appropriate choice.

The correct answer is "any way" because it is used to indicate that assistance is available in any manner or method. It implies that the person is open to providing help in any possible way, regardless of the specific approach or means chosen.

The correct answer is "who are" because it is the appropriate pronoun to use when referring to people. "Whom are" is grammatically incorrect, "that are" is not the correct pronoun to use in this context, and "which are" is also not the appropriate pronoun to refer to people.

The correct answer is "all ready, anytime." This is because "all ready" means fully prepared or completely ready, while "anytime" means at any time or whenever. Therefore, the phrase "all ready, anytime" means fully prepared or completely ready at any time.

The correct answer is "all ready, polled." In the given sentence, "all ready" means fully prepared or completely ready, which makes sense in the context of the members of the jury being prepared for something after rendering a verdict. Additionally, "polled" refers to the act of taking a formal vote or survey, which fits logically in the sentence. Therefore, the correct answer is "all ready, polled."

The correct answer is "her and me" because in this sentence, "her and me" are the objects of the preposition "between." When using pronouns as objects of a preposition, the objective case should be used. Therefore, "her" should be used instead of "she," and "me" should be used instead of "I."

The correct answer is "could have." In this sentence, the clerk wanted to delay the meeting, so he could have telephoned his superior. This implies that he had the ability or option to do so. "Could of" and "should of" are incorrect because they are grammatically incorrect phrases. "Out to" does not make sense in the context of the sentence.

The lessee is the person who rents a property from the landlord. In this scenario, the lessee is the one who pays the rent directly to the landlord. The lessor, on the other hand, is the landlord who owns the property and receives the rent from the lessee. Therefore, the correct answer is lessee.

The correct answer is "counsel." In this sentence, the speaker is unsure about what advice or guidance to give in a particular case. "Counsel" refers to giving guidance or advice, especially in a professional capacity. The other options, such as "council" (a group of people who meet to discuss or make decisions) or "consul" (a government official stationed in a foreign country), do not fit the context of the sentence.

The correct answer is "to which I referred previously." This is because the act is being referred to, and "to which" is the appropriate phrase to use when referring to an inanimate object. "To whom" would be used when referring to a person, but since the act is not a person, it is not the correct choice. Additionally, the comma after "referred" is necessary to separate the phrase from the rest of the sentence.

The correct answer is "personnel." The word "personnel" refers to a group of employees or staff members. In this sentence, it indicates that a group of individuals was hired by the manager. The word "personel" is a misspelling, "personal" refers to something related to an individual, and "personnal" is an incorrect spelling.

The correct answer is "besides". This word is used to indicate that the people mentioned in the sentence received votes in addition to the speaker. It suggests that the speaker did not receive any votes, while others did.

The given sentence is already correct as it is. The pronouns "Joanna and me" are used correctly in the sentence. "Joanna and I" is the subject of the sentence, while "me and Joanna" or "I and Joanna" would be incorrect because they are not in the correct grammatical form for the subject of the sentence.

The correct answer is "its". In the given sentence, the speaker is referring to a plan that will be presented. The word "its" is used to show possession or ownership, indicating that the speaker will favor the adoption of the plan.

The correct answer is "mothers-in-law". This is because the plural form of "mother-in-law" is "mothers-in-law". The hyphen is used to indicate that the term is a compound noun and that the plural applies to both "mothers" and "laws". Therefore, "mothers-in-law" is the correct way to refer to multiple mothers of one's spouse.

The correct answer is "yours; this one is ours." The possessive pronoun "yours" is used without an apostrophe, while the possessive pronoun "ours" is also used without an apostrophe. This is the correct way to indicate ownership in this sentence.

The correct answer is "principals, elicit." In this sentence, "principals" refers to the people who write the agreement, while "elicit" means to bring forth or provoke. Therefore, the sentence suggests that the actions of the principals will provoke or bring about a lawsuit.

The correct answer is "ours, disburse" because "ours" is the correct possessive form of "our" and "disburse" is the correct verb form to use in this sentence. The sentence implies that the funds belonged to us and it was our responsibility to distribute or allocate them.

The given correct answer is "had drunk." This is because the sentence is in the past conditional tense, indicating a hypothetical situation in the past. "Had drunk" is the correct past participle form of the verb "drink" in this context. It suggests that if he had consumed more milk in the past, his health would have improved.

If a company operates in the red, it means that it is experiencing financial losses or has negative profits. Therefore, its fiscal condition must be poor. The word "fiscal" refers to financial or economic matters, particularly related to government revenue and expenditure. In this context, it implies that the company's financial situation is not favorable or healthy.

The correct answer is "or". This is because "or" is used to present a choice or alternative between two options. In this case, the sentence suggests that the question has not been debated by either the Democrats or the Republicans, indicating that the two parties have not engaged in a discussion or argument about the question.

The correct answer is "his losing" because in this sentence, "losing" is a gerund acting as a noun. The possessive pronoun "his" is used to show ownership or association with the action of losing his way. Therefore, "his losing" is the correct form in this context.

The correct answer is "stationery". In this sentence, "stationery" refers to writing materials such as paper, envelopes, and pens. Since the box was a gift from his sister, it is logical to assume that she gave him writing materials as a present. "Stationary" refers to something that is not moving, which does not make sense in the context of the sentence.

The correct answer is "borne, bear." In this sentence, "borne" is the past participle of the verb "bear," which means to carry or support. It is used to indicate that he has carried or endured the burden. "Bear," on the other hand, is the infinitive form of the verb and is used to express his inability to tolerate or witness the burden being lifted.

The correct answer is "has done" because "Neither of the men" is a singular subject, so it requires a singular verb form. In this case, the correct verb form is "has done" which agrees with the singular subject. The other options ("done," "haven't done," and "have done") are either incorrect verb forms or do not agree with the singular subject.

The correct answer is "is" because the subject "comparison of morals in present and past societies" is singular, requiring the singular form of the verb "to be."

The correct answer is "past, farther." In the given sentence, "past" is used correctly to indicate that the car went by the speaker on the left side. "Farther" is also used correctly to show that the car stopped at a greater distance down the road.

The correct answer is "precede." In the context of the sentence, "precede" means that the marching band will come before or go ahead of the float from Illinois. This suggests that the marching band will be leading or going in front of the float.

The correct answer is "was" because the subject "each" is singular, and therefore requires a singular verb form. In this case, "was" is the correct form of the verb "to be" to agree with the singular subject "each".

The correct answer is "complement, duly". In this sentence, "complement" is the correct word choice because it means "a full number or quantity." The phrase "having its complement of twelve" means that the jury has the full number of twelve members. "Duly" is the correct adverb choice because it means "in a proper or appropriate manner." It is used to describe how the jury was sworn in.

In order to build the plant, they needed to completely demolish or destroy everything on the property. The word "raze" means to completely level or destroy a building or structure, making it the correct answer in this context. "Raise" means to lift or elevate something, "raize" is not a valid word, and "razz" means to tease or mock someone, none of which make sense in the given sentence.

The correct answer is "his" because it is the possessive form of the pronoun "he". In this sentence, it indicates that the opinion being referred to belongs to a male individual.