Skill Guides 14-15

Which of the following is always incorrect?

• Alright

• All right

• Alot

• Both A and C

Answer explanation

"Alot" is always incorrect as it is a common misspelling of "a lot." "Alright" is often considered informal but not strictly incorrect. Therefore, both A (Alright) and C (Alot) are incorrect, making "Both A and C" the correct choice.

What is the correct form of the helping verb?

• Could of

• Must of

• Could have

• Must of

Answer explanation

The correct form is 'could have' because it accurately represents the conditional mood. 'Could of' and 'must of' are common mishearings and are grammatically incorrect. 'Could have' indicates possibility.

Which word is possessive?

• Its

• It's

• Its'

• It is

Answer explanation

The word 'Its' is possessive, indicating ownership, as in 'The dog wagged its tail.' 'It's' is a contraction for 'it is,' 'Its'' is incorrect, and 'It is' is a phrase, not possessive.

Which of the following is always incorrect?

• Off of

• From

• Off

• Of

Answer explanation

"Off of" is considered incorrect in standard English usage. The correct prepositions are "off" or "from". Therefore, "Off of" is always incorrect.

What part of speech is "real"?

• Adverb

• Noun

• Adjective

• Verb

Answer explanation

The word 'real' is an adjective because it describes a noun by indicating authenticity or existence. It is not an adverb, noun, or verb, making 'adjective' the correct part of speech.

What part of speech is "really"?

• Adjective

• Noun

• Verb

• Adverb

Answer explanation

The word "really" is an adverb as it modifies verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs, indicating the degree or intensity of an action or quality. It is not an adjective, noun, or verb.

Which word means "with no heed"?

• Irregardless

• Regardless

• Regard

• Irrespective

Answer explanation

The word "regardless" means "without paying attention to" or "with no heed." It conveys the idea of ignoring something, making it the correct choice for the question.

Which of the following is an incorrect usage?

• Alot

• All right

• Could have

• Its

Answer explanation

"Alot" is incorrect because it is a common misspelling of "a lot," which is the correct form. The other options, "all right," "could have," and "its," are correctly used.

What does "to lie" mean according to the document?

• To put, to place something

• To recline, to rest, to remain in a lying position

• To sit, to be in an upright position

• To lead, to go first

Answer explanation

The correct choice, 'To recline, to rest, to remain in a lying position', accurately defines 'to lie' as it refers to the act of being in a horizontal position, which is distinct from the other options provided.

What does "to sit" mean according to the document?

• To recline, to rest

• To put, to place something

• To rest, to be in an upright position

• To lead, to go first

Answer explanation

The correct choice, 'To rest, to be in an upright position', accurately reflects the meaning of 'to sit'. It emphasizes the act of resting while maintaining an upright posture, distinguishing it from other options.