Choose the correct statements about the sentence: 'Neither the manager nor his employees were present at the meeting.'
With neither...nor, the verb generally agrees with the nearer subject. The nearer subject 'employees' is plural, so 'were' is correct.
Choose the correct preposition: She has been working in this research laboratory _____ 2018.
'Since' is used for a specific starting point in time (2018) with perfect tenses.
Select the word that is most nearly SYNONYMOUS with 'CANDID':
'Candid' means truthful, straightforward, or frank.
Select the word that is most nearly ANTONYMOUS to 'EPHEMERAL':
'Ephemeral' means lasting a very short time; its opposite is permanent.
Complete the analogy: SURGEON : SCALPEL :: SCULPTOR : _____
A surgeon uses a scalpel as a primary tool; a sculptor uses a chisel.