Advanced English Grammar in Machining

Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?

• Dogs barks.

• The barking dog.

• The dog bark.

• The dog barks.

Identify the error in the following sentence: 'The machinist, who is skilled, operate the lathe.'

• operates

• operated

• operate the lathe

• operating

Choose the correct form of the verb: 'If the machine _____ properly, it will produce better results.'

• work

• is working

• worked

• works

Select the sentence that uses the passive voice:

• The student will read the book.

• The book was read by the student.

• The book is being read by the student.

• The student reads the book.

Which of the following is an example of a compound sentence?

• She enjoys reading books in the evening.

• I went to the store and bought some milk.

• I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.

• The sun rises in the east and sets in the west.

Identify the correct use of the subjunctive mood: 'If I _____ you, I would check the measurements.'

• were

• was

• am

• is

Choose the correct preposition: 'The tool is made _____ steel.'

• about

• from

• of

• in

Which sentence correctly uses a relative clause?

• I borrowed the book that was interesting.

• The interesting book that I borrowed.

• The book I borrowed was interesting.

• The book that I borrowed was interesting.

Identify the correct punctuation: 'The technician said that the machine was, in fact, broken.'

• The technician said that the machine was in, fact broken.

• The technician said that the machine was in fact broken.

• The technician said that the machine was in fact, broken.

• The technician said that the machine was, in fact broken.

Select the sentence that correctly uses an infinitive: 'To operate the machine, you need to understand its functions.'

• To operate the machine you need understanding its functions.

• You need to understand the functions to operate the machine.

• To operate the machine, you need to understand its functions.

• Operating the machine requires understanding its functions.