Iraqi National English Proficiency Test (INPT) · Structure and Usage
Structure and Usage
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- Which part of the sentence contains an error? 'The number of students (A) who applied (B) for the scholarship were (C) larger than (D) last year.'
- Which part of the sentence contains an error? 'Despite of (A) the heavy traffic, (B) the lecturer arrived (C) before the class began (D).'
- Which part of the sentence contains an error? 'She (A) suggested me (B) to read (C) the article (D) before the meeting.'
- Which part of the sentence contains an error? 'Each of the (A) researchers have (B) submitted (C) a summary (D) of the findings.'
- Which sentence is correct?
- Which sentence has a dangling modifier?
- Choose the best word to complete the sentence: 'The scientist presented evidence, ____ the committee remained unconvinced.'
- Choose the word that best completes the sentence: 'The book is ____ than I expected.'
- Which word best completes the sentence? 'The manager insisted that every employee ____ the training course.'
- Which sentence uses the correct form of the verb after 'since'?
- Choose the best linking phrase: 'The new method is cheaper. ____, it is less accurate than the old one.'
- Choose the best linking phrase: 'The factory has reduced its energy use. ____, its production costs have fallen.'
- Which sentence best paraphrases: 'The project was abandoned owing to a lack of funds.'
- Which sentence best paraphrases: 'Had the data been more complete, the conclusions would have been stronger.'
- Which sentence best paraphrases: 'Hardly anyone attended the seminar.'
- Which version is most appropriate for a formal academic essay?
- Which word is the most formal replacement for 'get' in: 'Students must get permission before using the laboratory.'
- Which sentence has the most appropriate register for a formal letter to a university?
- Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
- Which sentence uses the apostrophe correctly?
- Which sentence uses a semicolon correctly?
- Which sentence about the published findings is punctuated correctly?
- Choose the correct word: 'The professor gave us some good ____ about the thesis.'
- Choose the correct sentence.
- Which sentence is parallel in structure?
- Which sentence uses the passive voice correctly?
- Which sentence uses the correct preposition?
- Which sentence is clearest and free of ambiguity?
- Choose the best word: 'The proposal was rejected ____ it did not meet the criteria.'
- Which sentence has correct subject-verb agreement?
- Choose the best sentence to complete the paragraph: 'Many students struggle with time management. ____ Consequently, they often submit assignments late.'
- Which sentence uses 'fewer' or 'less' correctly?
- Choose the correct word: 'The new policy will ____ all departments in the university.'
- Which sentence correctly uses a reduced relative clause?
- Choose the correct spelling to complete the sentence: 'The ____ of the experiment was clear.'
- Which sentence correctly uses the article?
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