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UPCAT Usage questions with answers

7 UPCAT usage practice questions, each with the correct answer and a worked explanation. Drill this single topic instead of a whole subtest.

  • 2 easy
  • 4 medium
  • 1 hard
  1. 14______ students enrolled this term than last term.
    Answer: D. Fewer    English
  2. 15She ______ the folders on the table before leaving the office.
    Answer: A. laid    English
  3. 16The new attendance policy will ______ every department in the university.
    Answer: C. affect    English
  4. 20His conclusion is markedly different ______ the one presented in the earlier study.
    Answer: A. from    English
  5. 22______ almost midnight, and the old generator has finally lost ______ power.
    Answer: C. It's, its    English
  6. 36The new assistant proved fully capable ______ handling the account on her own.
    Answer: C. of    English
  7. 37The contractor was accused ______ negligence after the inspection.
    Answer: A. of    English

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