UPCAT Sentence Correction practice questions

Question 1

Which revision corrects the dangling modifier in "Rushing to catch the bus, the umbrella was left on the bench"?

Accepted Answer

Rushing to catch the bus, she left the umbrella on the bench.

Answer

The umbrella, rushing to catch the bus, was left on the bench.

Answer

Rushing to catch the bus, the bench held the umbrella.

Answer

The umbrella was left on the bench, rushing to catch the bus.

Question 2

In which sentence does "only" limit the number of chapters read?

Accepted Answer

She read only three chapters.

Answer

Only she read three chapters.

Answer

She only read three chapters.

Answer

She read three only chapters.

Question 3

Which sentence is the correct passive form of "The research team completed the survey in March"?

Accepted Answer

The survey was completed by the research team in March.

Answer

The survey completed the research team in March.

Answer

The survey has been completing by the research team in March.

Answer

The research team was completed by the survey in March.

UPCAT Sentence Correction questions with answers